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Maxwell AFB turned into massive staging area for Hurricane Helene disaster relief

October 2, 2024

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Troy Turner

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By Troy Turner [email protected] Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery is playing a major role as a FEMA staging area for tons of supplies making their way to disaster sites left behind in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Federal disaster aid is being distributed in hard-hit communities throughout the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida. Also, Alabama…

Air Force awards $89 million contract for work in Madison to support F-16 program

September 21, 2024

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Troy Turner

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AIR FORCE, CONTRACTS

By Troy Turner [email protected] The U.S. Air Force has awarded a Texas-based company doing business in Madison, Alabama, as International Enterprises Inc. an $89 million contract for optical upgrades on F-16 fighter aircraft. ElbitAmerica Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, leads a large family of business units involved in a wide array of defense and civilian industry…

TURNER: The U.S. military’s history with Martin Dam and Lake Martin continues

September 16, 2024

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Troy Turner

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AIR FORCE, ARMY, OPINION

(Illustration of an F-35 in flight over Lake Martin. AI-generated/AlaDefense.com) COMMENTARY By Troy Turner [email protected] It might be a hard-to-detect stealth fighter jet, but there was no sneaking into Tallapoosa County a recent afternoon when an F-35 roared up the river at low altitude and made a tight turn over Martin Dam. “Hello, 187th, I…

First Lady, Secretary of Defense to visit Maxwell Air Force Base

September 11, 2024

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Troy Turner

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AIR FORCE, ARMY, MARINES, NAVY

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will travel to Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery on Friday and will accompany First Lady Jill Biden to highlight the new universal pre-kindergarten program being implemented at Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools. Austin also will conduct a troop engagement and give remarks announcing the fourth…

Alabama F-35s participate in Northern Lightning 2024

August 19, 2024

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Troy Turner

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AIR FORCE

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…

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 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…

Maxwell AFB, 42nd Air Base Wing welcome new commander

July 24, 2024

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Troy Turner

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AIR FORCE, SPACE FORCE

By Troy Turner [email protected] and Senior Master Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger Air Force Public Affairs MONTGOMERY – Maxwell Air Force Base, which plays a critical role in advanced training and education of American military aviation leadership, welcomed a new commander Wednesday to the 42nd Air Base Wing, Maxwell’s host unit. Col. Shamekia N. Toliver assumed…

History-rich Waterman shipping company in Mobile earns share of DOD contract

July 17, 2024

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Troy Turner

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AIR FORCE, ARMY, COAST GUARD, CONTRACTS, MARINES, NAVY

By Troy Turner [email protected] Waterman Transport Inc., based in Mobile, is among more than two dozen transportation and shipping companies across the U.S. winning a portion of an estimated $750 million contract, the Department of Defense announced. Waterman is part of the SEACOR family, and both names have a history of filling contracts for the…

Navy eyes shipboard lasers to augment costly traditional munitions

July 8, 2024

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Troy Turner

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AIR FORCE, ARMY, MARINES, NAVY, SPACE FORCE

By Troy Turner [email protected] The U.S. Navy, actively engaged in defending Red Sea shipping against missile and drone attacks and with an eye toward China’s rapid military growth, is expediting research on the merits of arming its ships with lasers amid concerns about the limitations of conventional weaponry. Those concerns include limited munition supplies in…

Space Camp scholarships create excitement for future generation

July 3, 2024

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Troy Turner

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AIR FORCE, ARMY, NAVY, SPACE FORCE

By Jason Cutshaw U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command HUNTSVILLE – Twenty future explorers began a journey into the future in the Rocket City. The students, recipients of an Air, Space and Missile Defense Association scholarship, are spending July 1-6 at Space Camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. On July 3, the…

Maxwell AFB turned into massive staging area for Hurricane Helene disaster relief

Air Force awards $89 million contract for work in Madison to support F-16 program

TURNER: The U.S. military’s history with Martin Dam and Lake Martin continues

First Lady, Secretary of Defense to visit Maxwell Air Force Base

Alabama F-35s participate in Northern Lightning 2024

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

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

Maxwell AFB, 42nd Air Base Wing welcome new commander

History-rich Waterman shipping company in Mobile earns share of DOD contract

Navy eyes shipboard lasers to augment costly traditional munitions

Space Camp scholarships create excitement for future generation

Auburn University becomes a major player in land management for the U.S. military’s massive holdings

Founding Father facts, contributions to creating the United States of America

Huntsville rehab employer Phoenix awarded new Redstone contract for services, including access control

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