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Auburn community, Alabama’s 117th Air Wing mourn the loss of three Air Force personnel with ties to Alabama

March 14, 2026

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AIR FORCE

Capt. Ariana G. Savino Major John “Alex” Klinner, of Trussville and Auburn, Alabama Technical Sargent Ashley B. Pruitt (Photos/117th Air Refueling Wing) By Troy Turner [email protected] Three of the six U.S. Air Force crew members killed in Iraq on Thursday had close ties to Alabama and news of their deaths hit hard for the Alabama…
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A focus pivot from Harvard to Auburn now includes a similar review of Maxwell’s Air War College

March 13, 2026

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AIR FORCE

By Troy Turner [email protected] Only two weeks after ordering the War Department to cut ties with Harvard University and instead look to schools such as Auburn University for better matches to warfighter needs, today the department’s secretary added the military’s own educational institutions to the same type of review process. Included is the Air War…
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Alabama’s 187th Fighter Wing sharpens its combat edge during Sentry South 26-2

March 13, 2026

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AIR FORCE

A Red Tail F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 187th Fighter Wing, Alabama Air National Guard, taxis on the flight line during exercise Sentry South 26-2. T (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Capt Michael Luangkhot) By Capt. Michael Luangkhot 187th Fighter Wing DANNELLY FIELD, Ala.– The 187th Fighter Wing proved its operational capabilities during exercise Sentry…
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TURNER: U.S. Navy facility coming to the Shoals could open a new chapter for Alabama’s defense industry

March 11, 2026

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COMMENTARY

(The site of a planned U.S. Navy facility in the Shoals area./Courtesy photo) COMMENTARY By Troy Turner [email protected] The Shoals area in northwest Alabama is about to join the rapidly growing defense industry parade that continues its steady march into the state, as word was shared Monday of a 2.2 million-square-foot facility to be used…
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The U.S. Coast Guard will use former Birmingham-Southern campus for its newest training center, as Alabama scores another big win

March 4, 2026

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COAST GUARD

(The campus of the former Birmingham-Southern College. Photo/BSC) By Troy Turner [email protected] BIRMINGHAM — The U.S. Coast Guard will be establishing its new land-based training center on the campus of the former Birmingham-Southern College, bringing to Alabama yet another major military/homeland security presence as the state continues its rapid growth in contributing to national security.…
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Alabama Shipyard LLC picks up three U.S. Navy contracts in one day

March 3, 2026

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CONTRACTS, NAVY

Expeditionary sea base vessel USNS Robert E. Simanek (U.S. Navy) By Troy Turner [email protected] MOBILE — Alabama Shipyard LLC was awarded three U.S. Navy contracts on one day last week as its growing military support role continues to reflect the quickened pace of the Pentagon’s efforts to enhance the overall fleet with more ships and…
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Huntsville-based IS4S awarded Air Force contract update to provide radio comms system work

March 2, 2026

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AIR FORCE, CONTRACTS

By Troy Turner [email protected] The U.S. Air Force awarded Huntsville-based Integrated Solutions for Systems, also known as IS4S, an almost $33 million contract modification to a previous award that now totals almost $72 million, for work to enhance a radio communication system at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. IS4S is providing service for what’s known…
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Army-FDO taps Alabama Power Co. for $97 million contract

February 28, 2026

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ARMY, CONTRACTS

By Troy Turner [email protected] The Army’s Field Directorate Office-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, tapped Alabama Power Co. for a $97 million, 10-year contract to provide a variety of electrical services at various unannounced work locations. An Army-FDO plans, awards and administers thousands of contracts to support base operations, readiness and soldier services. They also provide essential…
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Senior Air and Space Force leaders discuss defense of homeland

February 26, 2026

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Uncategorized

Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael J. Lutton, left, deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command; Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, commander of U.S. Space Command; and Air Force Gen. Gregory M. Guillot, commander of U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, participate in a panel discussion about homeland defense during the Air and…
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Anniston Army Depot, Space Command HQ-Huntsville to receive $millions in appropriations announced by Chairman Rogers

February 23, 2026

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ARMY

By Troy Turner [email protected] WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers, who chairs the House Armed Services Committee, today announced $949.1 million in funding will be used for military construction projects at the Anniston Army Depot. Another $82 million was secured for an access control point and a general-purpose warehouse at the depot as part of…
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TURNER: How did Mobile, Alabama, get dragged into the Trump-Greenland-Denmark row? Well…

February 23, 2026

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COMMENTARY, NAVY

COMMENTARY By Troy Turner [email protected] Alabama’s port city found itself in unfamiliar social media territory over the weekend when it became home to a source of contradiction in the ongoing saga between President Trump and Denmark over the North Atlantic island of Greenland. Greenland is a self-governing nation within the Kingdom of Denmark, but Trump…
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Army Space and Missile Defense Command hosts warfighter forum in Huntsville

February 20, 2026

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ARMY

Lt. Gen. Sean A. Gainey, commanding general of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, addresses members of the command’s Air and Missile Defense Warfighter Forum to unite leaders, share lessons learned, and discuss emerging technologies and key challenges shaping AMD’s future Feb. 18-19 at Redstone Arsenal, Ala. (Photo/Jason Cutshaw) By Jason Cutshaw USASMDC REDSTONE…
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Auburn community, Alabama’s 117th Air Wing mourn the loss of three Air Force personnel with ties to Alabama

A focus pivot from Harvard to Auburn now includes a similar review of Maxwell’s Air War College

Alabama’s 187th Fighter Wing sharpens its combat edge during Sentry South 26-2

TURNER: U.S. Navy facility coming to the Shoals could open a new chapter for Alabama’s defense industry

The U.S. Coast Guard will use former Birmingham-Southern campus for its newest training center, as Alabama scores another big win

Alabama Shipyard LLC picks up three U.S. Navy contracts in one day

Huntsville-based IS4S awarded Air Force contract update to provide radio comms system work

Army-FDO taps Alabama Power Co. for $97 million contract

Senior Air and Space Force leaders discuss defense of homeland

Anniston Army Depot, Space Command HQ-Huntsville to receive $millions in appropriations announced by Chairman Rogers

TURNER: How did Mobile, Alabama, get dragged into the Trump-Greenland-Denmark row? Well…

Army Space and Missile Defense Command hosts warfighter forum in Huntsville

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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