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Strong helps veteran John McCulloch obtain long-delayed Purple Heart

HUNTSVILLE -- In February 2007, Sgt. John McCulloch of Huntsville was on patrol in northern Iraq when an improvised explosive device detonated, wounding him. Today,...

Now hear this! Navy set to drop anchor in the Rocket City

MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Navy Week will set sail for Huntsville for the first time since the inception of the program in 2005, with a...

Aderholt: IG report backs Huntsville for Space Command HQ; move to Colorado was political

WASHINGTON — A report by the Inspector General of the Department of Defense confirms the decision to move U.S. Space Command to Colorado over...

An ‘EPIC’ facility: Northrop Grumman opens battle command production facility in Madison

MADISON -- It was an opening of "EPIC" proportions for Northrop Grumman. The giant defense contractor unveiled its Enhanced Production and Integration Center (EPIC) in...

Socom commander: Changing operational demands require acquisition changes

WASHINGTON -- Worldwide threats put the U.S. at risk and sometimes demand attention from U.S. Special Operations Command. To best meet those challenges, U.S....

Military met 2024 recruit contracting goals, plans for repeat

WASHINGTON -- The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force met their contracting goals for new recruits last year and expect to...

Whiting: Spacecom protecting homeland from growing threats

WASHINGTON -- The Defense Department must prepare for conflict in space to ensure deterrence. If that fails, the U.S. military is ready to fight...

ULA’s Vulcan rocket certified to launch National Security Space Launch missions

CENTENNIAL, Colo. – Ready to usher in a new era of space capability for the nation, the United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket has been...

‘Arsenal of democracy:’ US sets record $117M in foreign military sales

HUNTSVILLE -- The United States is apparently living up to its old nickname as the "arsenal of democracy." According to the State Department, America’s allies...

House Select Committee on China cites Huntsville’s ‘crucial’ role in securing nation’s defense

HUNTSVILLE -- Huntsville's role in the nation's defense was on full display this week when congressional and industrial leaders convened for a discussion on...