# @bhamnow on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-10-14T17:07:41.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Bham Now (@bhamnow) — https://gondola.cc/bhamnow

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🎖️🪖BHAM TO HOST 2027 CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY CONVENTION: In 2027, Bham will host the nation’s most prestigious patriotic event, honoring the nation’s most highly-decorated military heroes. Mayor Randall Woodfin and former chief of police Lt. Gen. (Ret.) A.C. Roper accepted the honor at an event in Detroit this month. Read why Bham was chosen + what the honor means, below 👇

⭐️ABOUT THE HONOR ⭐️ 
🪖The convention honors the nation’s highest-decorated military heroes 
👉Bham chosen for our long-standing commitment to honoring military service
🎖️Host city of Detroit passed the Convention flag to Bham representatives on Oct 1
🇺🇸Bham hosts the oldest and longest-running Veterans Day parade in the US + 2027 will be its 80th anniversary

DID YOU KNOW? 👀
🇺🇸The nation's first celebration using the term “Veterans Day” was held in Bham Nov 11, 1947
🎖️The Congressional Medal of Honor was created during the Civil War
⭐️ More than 40M Americans have served in the Armed Forces, yet fewer than 4K have received the medal

🗓️ cmohsociety will be held the week of Sept 13 - 18, 2027

CONVENTION IS A WEEK OF:
🫂Community engagement
📚Educational outreach
🏆Ceremonies
🎤Events designed to inspire future generations

💬Know someone who has received a Congressional Medal of Honor? Celebrate them in the comments below! 🎊⬇️

#military #medalofhonor #birminghamalabama #bhamnow #bhamal VP

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