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Veterans Memorial Bridges over the Tennessee River are going from green to battleship gray

August 5, 2026

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CONTRACTS

(Photos/ALDOT) By Troy Turner [email protected] Progress continues to be made with painting the U.S. 431 Veterans Memorial Bridges over the Tennessee River in Guntersville. The $6.7 million project with contractor Cekra includes cleaning by contained sandblasting to remove rust, debris and old paint, followed by painting with a three-coat system, according to the Alabama Department…
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USAF hires Huntsville’s Yorktown Systems Group to provide Air Force Academy training

August 4, 2026

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AIR FORCE, CONTRACTS

(Photo/USAF) By Troy Turner [email protected] The U.S. Air Force has awarded Yorktown Systems Group Inc., headquartered in Huntsville, an almost $51.6 million contract to provide specialized training services at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. Yorktown provides a wide range of training, including educational development, language and culturally oriented services in more than 70…
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The proposed Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act gains momentum, but still requires several steps to land in D.C.

August 2, 2026

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AIR FORCE, ARMY

(Photos/U.S. archives) By Troy Turner [email protected] A congressional bill proposing the creation of a memorial in Washington, D.C., to honor the Tuskegee Airmen gained support late last week with additional co-sponsors backing the measure, which now must be approved by the committees assigned to review it before it can take the next step. Alabama Rep.…
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Alabama Shipyard, Austal USA report largest-ever vessel launch in Mobile’s history

July 31, 2026

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NAVY

(Photo/Austal USA) By Troy Turner [email protected] MOBILE — Alabama Shipyard and shipbuilder Austal USA announced on their social media sites the successful launch Thursday of what they report as the largest vessel ever launched in Mobile’s history. “With the successful launch of AFDM 15, the U.S. Navy’s first Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium built in…
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Maxwell AFB expands storm-spotters training to improve weather preparedness; will include families, civilians

July 28, 2026

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AIR FORCE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Anfernee Milton, 42d Operations Support, shown during a SKYWARN class at Maxwell Air Force Base. (USAF/Senior Airman Elizabeth Figueroa) By Senior Airman Elizabeth Figueroa Maxwell Air Force Base Public Affairs MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — The National Weather Service will provide a class to equip military members, civilians and community members with practical knowledge and skills to identify and report real-time ground weather conditions.…
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Lockheed Martin releases its quarterly Top 10 innovations list, and Alabama fills the top two spots

July 27, 2026

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Uncategorized

Huntsville is playing a critical role in Lockheed Martin’s development of the Space-Based Interceptor program. It is but one of several major company endeavors taking place in Alabama. (Image/Lockheed Martin) By Troy Turner [email protected] Global defense industry giant Lockheed Martin released its “most impactful second quarter 2026 innovations” Top 10 list Friday, and the top…
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Auburn cybersecurity expert tells Congress that relying on defense isn’t enough in cyber warfare

July 26, 2026

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CYBERSECURITY

A soldier works through instructional material during the Cyber Shield 2026 exercise. (Photo/Army Spc. Brooke Kentler) By Troy Turner [email protected] The United States must aggressively move beyond the important stages of information-sharing and relying on deterrents in cyber warfare, and immediately quicken the pace of operational strategy that includes attention-getting offensive approaches, said Auburn University’s…
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Redwire announces expansion of Huntsville campus, additional jobs, on heels of USMC contracts

July 20, 2026

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CONTRACTS, MARINES

The U.S. Marine Corps recently inked two new deals with Redwire for continued UAS production. (Photo/Ernesto Lagunes, USMC) By Troy Turner [email protected] International airshows where more spectators wear ties than T-shirts usually mean a lot of professional networking, good spirits, new aircraft; and an occasional business deal. Alabama landed one of the latter on Monday…
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War Department’s massive $50 billion hypersonic weapons budget carries several Alabama connections

July 19, 2026

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ARMY, NAVY

(Image/Lockheed Martin) By Troy Turner [email protected] The War Department is investing $50 billion in the hypersonic missile programs for the Navy and Army, of which both programs have significant Alabama connections. Meanwhile, a watchdog report released Friday says there should be a more coordinated effort in the decision-making with that investment. Alabama-based researchers and assembly…
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The ex-USS Enterprise once again is charted for its demise in Alabama’s waters; she’s coming to Mobile

July 16, 2026

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CONTRACTS, NAVY

By Troy Turner [email protected] More than a year later and almost $120 million cheaper, the deal is back on for the ex-USS Enterprise to be dismantled in Mobile. The world’s first nuclear aircraft carrier, the former Enterprise (CVN-65) will be remembered with a distinguished record of military service dating back to the Cuban Missile Crisis…
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The USS Mobile Bay, named for Alabama’s most famous Civil War battle, to be sunk in RIMPAC exercise

July 15, 2026

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NAVY

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay. (File photo/U.S. Navy) By Troy Turner [email protected] It’s time to say goodbye to the USS Mobile Bay. After more than 30 years of dedicated service in the U.S. Navy, the Ticonderoga class cruiser named for the Civil War Battle of Mobile Bay and decommissioned in 2023 is set…
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National Park Service, Auburn University team up to host Horseshoe Bend battle symposium at Pebble Hill

July 14, 2026

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The Battle of Horseshoe Bend occurred in Alabama, north of Dadeville on the Tallapoosa River. (NPS) By Troy Turner [email protected] AUBURN – Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, the site of Andrew Jackson’s decisive 1814 battle with the Creek Nation, will help host an academic symposium Aug. 22 at Auburn University’s historic Pebble Hill. The event will…
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