Vets Recover

Early Thursday morning, Vets Recover returned to Historic Oaklawn Cemetery in Mobile.

In partnership with the South Alabama Veterans Council, Vets Recover has adopted a section of this historically African-American cemetery. Once a month, our team gathers to help maintain the gravesites and grounds.

Many veterans are laid to rest here. We’re honored to care for their final resting places and ensure they are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.

🇺🇸 National POW/MIA Recognition Day 🇺🇸

Today, we honor the brave Americans who endured captivity as Prisoners of War and remember those who remain Missing in Action.

For many in the veteran community, this day is deeply personal. It is a reminder of the brothers and sisters who never made it home and the families who continue to wait for answers.

At Vets Recover, we stand with all who have served and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that the sacrifices of our nation's heroes are never forgotten. The POW/MIA flag serves as a powerful symbol of our promise to remember, to honor, and to never stop seeking accountability for those still unaccounted for.

We remember their courage. We honor their sacrifice. We keep their legacy alive.

Until they are all accounted for, they will never be forgotten.

Today, we pause to remember September 11, 2001.

For many veterans, 9/11 was more than a moment in history. It was a call to service. It shaped careers, changed lives, and strengthened a commitment to something greater than ourselves.

We honor those who lost their lives, the brave first responders who ran toward danger, and all who have served in the years since.

May we continue to support one another, cherish our freedoms, and uphold the legacy of service and sacrifice.

🇺🇸 Never Forget.

On National Su***de Prevention Day, we want every service member, veteran, first responder, and family member to know that there is hope, there is help, and there are people who care.

The challenges of military service, transitioning to civilian life, mental health struggles, and substance use can feel overwhelming. But recovery often begins with a single conversation.

Our mission is to support individuals on their journey toward healing and recovery. No matter where you are on that journey, we are here to help.

Together, we can break the stigma, build connections, and save lives.

📞 Vets Recover: 251-405-3677
📞 Veterans Crisis Line: Call or Text 988, then Press 1

We could not be more grateful to have Rear Admiral Kent Davis as CEO of Vets Recover. Thank you to the Mobile Bay Area Veterans Commission for honoring him with this award.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Col. Patrick Downing
September 8, 2026 251-751-6619
[email protected]
Press Release from the Mobile Bay Area Veterans Commission
PRESS RELEASE — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mobile Bay Area Veterans Commission Names Rear Admiral W. Kent Davis, U.S. Navy (Ret.) - 2026 Patriot of the Year**
MOBILE, AL — The Chairman of the Mobile Bay Area Veterans Commission, Mayor Spiro Cherigottis, and the President of the Commission, Colonel Steve Carey, U.S. Air Force, Retired, are pleased to announce this year’s Patriot of the Year, Rear Admiral W. Kent Davis, United States Navy (Retired), in recognition of his extraordinary lifetime of military service, leadership, and unwavering dedication to Alabama’s veterans.
A Patriot Shaped by Service and Sacrifice
The son of a combat-wounded World War II Army veteran, Rear Admiral Davis completed nearly 31 years of active and reserve military service before retiring in 2016. His career began aboard the historic World War II battleship USS Missouri (BB-63), which was recommissioned in the 1980s and 1990s, and continued through a series of high-impact assignments across the Navy, Army, and joint military commands.
Davis served at:
• Naval Air Station Atlanta
• The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)
• Multiple locations within the U.S. Navy Office of Information
• U.S. Central Command Headquarters in Tampa
• U.S. Joint Forces Headquarters in Norfolk
• The U.S. Sixth Fleet in Italy
• The Pentagon
In the 1990s, he completed an interservice transfer to the U.S. Army, where he served as a military attorney at the rank of Major. He later deployed for extended ground tours during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in 2006 and 2012, contributing directly to combat-zone operations and strategic communications.
He retired as the Navy’s Vice Chief of Information, capping a career defined by leadership, integrity, and service at the highest levels of the U.S. military.
A Leader for Alabama’s Veterans
After retiring from the military, Davis continued his service as Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, leading the state’s veteran programs for more than five years and supporting Alabama's more than 400,000 military veterans. His tenure strengthened statewide outreach, modernized operations, and expanded support for Alabama’s veteran community.
For the past year he has served as CEO of Vets Recover in Mobile.
His civilian career also includes:
• Director of Communication and Outreach, Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base
• Director of Economic Development and External Affairs, City of Anniston
• City Manager, City of Anniston
• Senior manager and attorney, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Attorney with King & Spalding in Atlanta
Across every role, Davis has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to public service, community leadership, and the well-being of those who have served. He is deeply involved in nonprofit and civic organizations, including the Rotary Club of Mobile (past President of the Montgomery Sunrise Rotary Club), the River Region Veterans Coalition (current Vice President), the South Alabama Veterans Council, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Marine Corps League, Navy League, Military Officers Association of America, the Mobile Bar Association, and others.
Education, Family, and Community Roots
A native of Montgomery, Davis also grew up in Atlanta and New Orleans. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Louisiana State University and a Juris Doctor (magna cm laude) from Georgia State University, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review.
He and his wife Lisa, a retired Navy veteran and former special education teacher, have been married for 37 years and reside in Montgomery. They have two adult children.
Commission Statement
“The Mobile Bay Area Veterans Commission is honored to recognize Rear Admiral Kent Davis as our Patriot of the Year,” the Commission announced. “His distinguished military career, leadership in combat and crisis, and unwavering dedication to Alabama’s veterans exemplify the highest ideals of patriotism. Admiral Davis embodies the very best of those who serve our nation.”
Media Contact
Mobile Bay Area Veterans Commission
251 605 1290
[email protected]
https://vetscommission.com

Would you know how to identify someone experiencing a mental health crisis?

Join us for a FREE 8-hour Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) class on September 24, 2026. This training will teach you how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a mental health crisis and how to connect them to the appropriate help.

✅ Learn how to identify mental health challenges
✅ Gain practical skills to support others
✅ Receive a Mental Health First Aid Certificate of Completion upon successfully completing the course

📍 Location:
Vets Recover
1200 Springhill Ave.
Mobile, AL

📲 Registration is required. Please use the link or QR code below to sign up.

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Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable skills that can make a difference in someone's life!

Today, we're excited to recognize Vernetta and Willie as our Employees of the Month! 🌟

Your commitment, teamwork, and willingness to go the extra mile do not go unnoticed. You consistently demonstrate the values that make our organization stronger and inspire those around you.

Thank you for your outstanding contributions and for making a positive difference every day.

Let's give them a big round of applause! 👏👏

Thank You, Skallywags Jeep Krewe Mobile County!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Skallywags Jeep Krewe Mobile County for their generous donation to the Vets Recover Rooted in Recovery program. Your support plays a vital role in helping us sustain and grow our garden program, which provides veterans with opportunities for healing, connection, and personal growth through horticultural therapy and community engagement.

"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow"

Thank you to Scotty D Irwin! Your hard work has helped make Vets Recover more beautiful and more welcoming to all who visit.
The fruits of your labor will be enjoyed by many for years to come.

This funding will help ensure that our garden remains a thriving resource for those in recovery, offering a safe and supportive environment where veterans can cultivate both plants and renewed hope.

Thank you for investing in our mission and for making a meaningful difference in the lives of the veterans we serve. Your generosity helps us continue to plant seeds of recovery, resilience, and wellness in our community.

This one is going to be a good one you don’t to miss down on the Gulf Coast! Operation Iron Ruck Foundation, Vets to Cowboys, Inc., BondFire Ranch, Vets Recover and Warrior Legacy Ranch are coming together for a 5 mile Ruck & Ride at C-4 Cattle Co. ranch.

Join us for a day built around community, connection, and continuing the conversation that brings veterans, families, and supporters together.

One Team. One Mission.