Birmingham

Welcome to the Birmingham Defense Community!

The information in this section was developed for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families who are transitioning into the Birmingham Defense Community. Birmingham serves as the 117th Air Refueling Wing located at Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base.

We have curated some of the most popular resources in one location, to help streamline your research into our local area.

*The Alabama Military Stability Foundation and The Heroes Welcome Initiative vets all resources before posting and does not endorse any of the organizations represented here.

Employment, Entrepreneurship and Education

Alabama Department of Labor

Alabama Public Library Service

Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering

Alabama Works

American Corporate Partners

Birmingham Business Alliance

Blue Star Families Careers Center

Foreign-Born Military Spouse Network

FourBlock

Hiring Our Heroes – Military Spouse

Homework Alabama Powered by Tutor.com

Made in Alabama

Military Homeschoolers Association

Military Officers Association of America – Military Spouse

Military Spouse Advocacy Network – Career and Employment

Military Spouse JD Network

Office of Veterans Business Development

Operation Child Care Project

Prepare to Launch U + Four Block – Military Spouse Career Readiness Program

Soldier for Life

Still Serving Veterans

U.S. Dept of Defense’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities

USO – Military Spouse Networking

Veterans Online Toolkit

Veterati

Financial Literacy and Assistance

Military Spouse Income Tax Exemption

Health & Wellness

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Housing

Birmingham Association of REALTORS

Local Points of Interest

117th Airman and Family Readiness Program

Alabama National Guard Family Assistance Centers, Birmingham

Volunteer Opportunities

United Way Hands On

United Way Priority Veteran