August 2024 - AlaDefense.com

Alabama F-35s participate in Northern Lightning 2024

August 19, 2024

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Troy Turner

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MONTGOMERY – F-35 fighter jets from the Alabama Air National Guard 187th Fighter Wing recently participated in the Northern Lightning training exercise, designed to enhance the readiness of approximately 1,100 Airmen, Soldiers and Marines from more than 19 military units. The 187th is based at Dannelly Field in Montgomery, and it is one of only…

Austal USA eyes steady growth with new production facility, and more new ships

August 17, 2024

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Troy Turner

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COAST GUARD, CONTRACTS, NAVY

By Troy Turner [email protected] MOBILE – Austal USA continues to have a productive summer as it works to fulfill multi-ship contracts with the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, and in early July the shipbuilder made news by breaking ground for a new final-assembly facility. The facility, scheduled to be complete and fully operational by summer…

Alabama readies for a quantum leap, with Huntsville-based Davidson leading the way

August 14, 2024

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Troy Turner

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AIR FORCE, ARMY, CYBERSECURITY, MARINES, NAVY, SPACE FORCE

By Troy Turner [email protected] HUNTSVILLE – Quantum computing, a technology combination capable of being superior to and advancing basic artificial intelligence applications, is coming to Alabama; and with it, opportunities to study and develop state-of-the-art computer abilities, including future classified support for the Department of Defense. Exciting new opportunities also will exist for recruitment from…

Army helicopter instructor killed, student injured in Fort Novosel crash

August 7, 2024

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Troy Turner

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ARMY

An AH-64 Apache flies over the Fort Novosel post run on April 12, 2024. (Photo by Brittany Trumbull) By Troy Turner [email protected] FORT NOVOSEL, Alabama — An Army AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed Wednesday during routine flight training, killing the instructor and injuring the student. Fort Novosel, previously known as Fort Rucker, is located in south Alabama…

Army SMD commander supports creation of a space-specialty MOS; a sign of the times

August 7, 2024

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Troy Turner

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AIR FORCE, ARMY, OPINION

Lt. Gen. Sean Gainey (U.S. Army photo by Carrie Campbell) ANALYSIS By Troy Turner [email protected] HUNTSVILLE – The commanding general of the U.S. Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command is advocating for the creation of a new, space-specific MOS; or mission occupation specialty, which in civilian terms is akin to a job description. The idea…

U.S. Air Force chooses Maxwell AFB to host Warrant Officer Training School

August 1, 2024

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Troy Turner

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AIR FORCE, ARMY

By Troy Turner [email protected] MONTGOMERY – Maxwell Air Force Base, already the hub for much of the U.S. Air Force’s most strategic educational and training programs as host to Air University, soon will welcome the first cohort of 78 Airmen to attend the newly created Warrant Officer Training School. The initial class represents a return…

Alabama F-35s participate in Northern Lightning 2024

Austal USA eyes steady growth with new production facility, and more new ships

Alabama readies for a quantum leap, with Huntsville-based Davidson leading the way

Army helicopter instructor killed, student injured in Fort Novosel crash

Army SMD commander supports creation of a space-specialty MOS; a sign of the times

U.S. Air Force chooses Maxwell AFB to host Warrant Officer Training School

Soldiers and Marines train together at Fort Rucker in rescuing of downed aviators

TURNER: Boeing’s ‘coolest thing’ missile contribution in Huntsville plays a critical role that isn’t going away

For Old Guard soldiers, ‘Flags In’ is a personal mission

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