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Strong to honor Vietnam veterans with 50th anniversary pinning ceremony

Bud McLaughlin - July 15, 2025

WASHINGTON — To recognize veterans of the Vietnam War who faced danger and hardship in a war that divided the country, U.S. Rep. Dale...

National defense strategy is topic for annual NAITA FMS Industry Day Summit

Staff reports - July 7, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – With Foreign Military Sales playing a critical role in national security and global defense cooperation, the North Alabama International Trade Association will...

Raytheon awarded $77M Air Force contract for GPS production

Staff reports - July 7, 2025

WASHINGTON -- Raytheon recently received a $77.2 million contract for GPS production and sustainment for the Air Force, the Department of Defense announced. According to...

Defending Iranian missile attack ‘largest single Patriot engagement in US military history’

Bud McLaughlin - June 30, 2025

WASHINGTON -- Following the bombing of the Iranian uranium enrichment site in Iran by U.S. forces last week, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine said...

Redstone Arsenal to adjust Gate 8 operations after security assessment

Staff reports - June 23, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – In a week, some commuters to Redstone Arsenal will need to change their driving route. Redstone Arsenal will close Gate 8 on Goss...

Strong touts region’s nationally ranked U.S. service academy appointments

Bud McLaughlin - June 20, 2025

WASHINGTON — Calling it one of his "greatest honors as a member of Congress," U.S. Rep. Dale Strong announced the appointments of 22 students...

250 years of service and sacrifice: Honoring the Army’s enduring legacy

Rep. Robert Aderholt - June 13, 2025

This year marks the historic anniversary of the United States Army. While America’s 250th birthday officially arrives next year, it was on June 14,...

New Pryor Field hangar facility to service C-130 airplanes, Chinook helicopters

Bud McLaughlin - June 12, 2025

TANNER — A state-of-the art hangar facility, capable of servicing huge C-130 aircraft, will soon be rising from the red clay in Limestone County. Aleut...

Tuberville honors Curt Griffith of Florence as June Veteran of the Month

Bud McLaughlin - June 10, 2025

WASHINGTON – Citing Curt Griffith as a "great example of what strong leadership and a will to serve those in need can do," Sen....

Armed Forces Week Concert in the Park moved to Mark C. Smith Concert Hall

Staff reports - June 9, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- Due to wet weather conditions in Big Spring Park, tonight's Concerts in the Park celebrating Armed Forces Week featuring the Maneuver Center of...

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