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Alabama Institute for the Deaf & Blind picks up two major defense contracts

February 14, 2026

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AIR FORCE, ARMY, CONTRACTS

By Troy Turner [email protected] TALLADEGA, Alabama – The Alabama Institute for the Deaf & Blind (AIDB) has won two major contracts, at nearly
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Alabama Shipyard LLC picks up service contract for USNS Joshua Humphreys

February 9, 2026

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CONTRACTS, NAVY

By Troy Turner [email protected] The U.S. Navy awarded Alabama Shipyard LLC, based in Mobile, a nearly $15 million contract for routine service work
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SPACECOM HQ move gathers steam as more roles come into play

February 6, 2026

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(Air Force Secretary Troy Meink, left, SPACECOM commander Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting (virtual), and members of Alabama’s and Tennessee’s congressional delegations met Tuesday
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Alabama companies among 25 competitors invited to first phase of Drone Dominance Program

February 4, 2026

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(Photo: Griffon Aerospace media) By Troy Turner [email protected] The War Department on Tuesday announced the 25 vendors, including three with Alabama ties, invited
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PROFILE: Maj. Gen. Terry Grisham climbs the ranks, from Alabama Guardsman to pivotal role for SPACECOM

February 1, 2026

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(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jaccob Hearn) By Troy Turner [email protected] Maj. Gen. Terry L. Grisham began his military career
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TURNER: America loses one of its last remaining WWII heroes — CIA trailblazer Boody Brown

January 29, 2026

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COMMENTARY By Troy Turner [email protected] OPELIKA, Alabama — Boody was about to turn 98 years old when I met him in 2018, and
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40 Delta: The Army’s window for space ops specialists is open for business

January 28, 2026

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ARMY

By Troy Turner [email protected] The U.S. Army is inviting soldiers to apply now until April 30 for its newest MOS, or military occupational
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Colorado business leaders urge state’s AG to halt legal fight over SPACECOM move to Alabama

January 26, 2026

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AIR FORCE, ARMY, MARINES, NAVY, SPACE FORCE

By Troy Turner [email protected] COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado — The Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation, southern Colorado’s largest business organization, announced plans
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Training command holds T-7A Red Hawk arrival ceremony, marking new era in pilot training

January 26, 2026

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AIR FORCE

A T-7A Red Hawk assigned to the 99th Flying Training Squadron, the first Air Force unit to receive the aircraft, is staged during
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Alabama National Guard activates 350 members to prep for winter storm response

January 24, 2026

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Alabama National Guard personnel and equipment stand ready for action in this 2025 photo during a winter storm that hit the state one
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Anniston company garners $49 million contract with Army Corps of Engineers Europe District

January 20, 2026

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ARMY, CONTRACTS

By Troy Turner [email protected] The U.S. Army has awarded HGS Engineering Inc., headquartered in Anniston, a $49 million contract for environmental compliance and
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908th Flying Training Wing at Maxwell AFB promotes from within for Grey Wolf helicopter training command

January 15, 2026

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AIR FORCE

Photo: A U.S. Air Force MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter from the 908th Flying Training Wing flies over central Alabama, July 17, 2025. The
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Alabama Institute for the Deaf & Blind picks up two major defense contracts

Alabama Shipyard LLC picks up service contract for USNS Joshua Humphreys

SPACECOM HQ move gathers steam as more roles come into play

Alabama companies among 25 competitors invited to first phase of Drone Dominance Program

PROFILE: Maj. Gen. Terry Grisham climbs the ranks, from Alabama Guardsman to pivotal role for SPACECOM

TURNER: America loses one of its last remaining WWII heroes — CIA trailblazer Boody Brown

40 Delta: The Army’s window for space ops specialists is open for business

Colorado business leaders urge state’s AG to halt legal fight over SPACECOM move to Alabama

Training command holds T-7A Red Hawk arrival ceremony, marking new era in pilot training

Alabama National Guard activates 350 members to prep for winter storm response

Anniston company garners $49 million contract with Army Corps of Engineers Europe District

908th Flying Training Wing at Maxwell AFB promotes from within for Grey Wolf helicopter training command

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