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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 to compete in Phase I of the Drone Dominance Program, an acquisition reform effort designed to rapidly field low-cost, unmanned one-way attack drones at scale. The Department plans to be fielding “hundreds…
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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 driving a tractor in the early 1980s when there was no internet, the space shuttle program was new, and when artificial intelligence in Alabama usually referred to someone of the opposing side…
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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 he looked like he still could climb into the bombardier’s seat of a B-24 bomber just like he did during World War II on clandestine missions far behind enemy lines. His secret…
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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 specialty: Space Operations Specialist. Soldiers can opt-into the selection board in the first call to join 40 Delta, which will provide the Army’s first specifically space-focused MOS in a bid to keep…
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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 to file an Amicus Brief opposing a lawsuit brought by the Colorado attorney general regarding U.S. Space Command, the chamber announced. Local leaders here say the lawsuit “was neither requested nor supported…
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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 the arrival ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Jan. 9, 2026. The arrival of the T-7A Red Hawk marks a historic milestone for AETC as it replaces the six-decade-old T-38…
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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 year ago. (ANG photos) MONTGOMERY — The Alabama National Guard has activated more than 350 soldiers to support the winter storm response by the Alabama Emergency Management Agency after Gov. Kay Ivey…
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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 hazardous materials/hazardous waste management services. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 26, 2030. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District, is…
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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 Grey Wolf was selected to replace the aging UH-1N Huey helicopter fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kamiyah Burks) By Bradley J. Clark 908th Flying Training Wing MAXWELL AIR FORCE…
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The Secretary of Navy and FOX News weren’t the only visitors in Alabama last week… and more will come

January 13, 2026

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OPINION

Photo: Fox News interviews the Secretary of Navy with the USS Alabama battleship in the background. COMMENTARY By Troy Turner [email protected] Alabama remains on a fast-track in climbing the ranks as one of the top states contributing to national security, and it didn’t take long in 2026 for it to start grabbing headlines in the…
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Austal USA christens the future USNS Lansing multi-use fast transport ship

January 12, 2026

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NAVY

Special to AlaDefense.com MOBILE — The final U.S. Navy Expeditionary Fast Transport Ship – the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) – was christened at a ceremony Saturday at Austal USA’s Mobile, Alabama, ship manufacturing facility. The christening marks a major milestone in the Spearhead-class EPF program, which has delivered vital high-speed, shallow-draft transport capability to…
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Alabama Rep. Mike Rogers to be honored for his role in advocating the creation of U.S. Space Force

January 8, 2026

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SPACE FORCE

By Troy Turner [email protected] The Air Force Historical Foundation is honoring Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers with its Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond Award for his contributions in the creation of the U.S. Space Force. Rogers, who has served in the House of Representatives since 2003 and became chairman of the House Armed Services Committee in…
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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

The Secretary of Navy and FOX News weren’t the only visitors in Alabama last week… and more will come

Austal USA christens the future USNS Lansing multi-use fast transport ship

Alabama Rep. Mike Rogers to be honored for his role in advocating the creation of U.S. Space Force

U.S. Sens. Britt, Masto introduce the Space Superiority Readiness Act, which also calls for China report

Army enters $10 billion long-term commercial contract for Fort Rucker helicopter training

Air Force awards Torch Technologies nearly $1 billion contract for support services at Eglin AFB

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