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Army awards Lockheed Martin $756M hypersonic weapon system contract

HUNTSVILLE – The Rocket City continues to live up to its moniker with the latest announcement from Lockheed Martin and the Department of Defense. The...

Athens State gains military friendly designation

ATHENS -- Athens State University has earned a Military Friendly School designation for 2024-2025, according to Military Friendly. Schools that earn this recognition provide the...

Strong introduces bipartisan bill to support veterans, law enforcement

WASHINGTON – The number is startling. Disheartening. Horrible. Sad. There were 6,392 veteran suicides in 2021, according to the most recent data from the Department...

Lockheed Martin wins $17B missile defense contract

HUNTSVILLE -- Huntsville-based operations continue to take the lead in the nation's missile defense capability. Monday, the Missile Defense Agency, whose headquarters are in Huntsville,...

Oorah! Florence’s Scott Croisant truckin’ on with recognition from Tuberville

FLORENCE – Scott Croisant has logged millions of miles since graduating from Wilson High School more than 40 years ago. His journey began as a Marine...

UAH earns Military Friendly School gold award

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville has earned a 2024-2025 Military Friendly School designation with a special award in the gold category,...

UAH to launch pilot Air Force ROTC program for freshmen, sophomores in fall

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville will launch a first-of-its-kind Air Force ROTC program. begin an Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps...

Highway sign commemorates Guardsmen who perished in North Alabama helicopter crash

HARVEST -- A highway sign from State Rep. Andy Whitt is honoring Tennessee National Guard Chief Officer Daniel Wadham and Chief Warrant Officer Danny...

Strong nominates 30 area students to service academies

WASHINGTON —  Nearly three dozen students throughout North Alabama met requirements to receive nominations to United States service academies from U.S. Rep. Dale Strong,...

Huntsville drill sergeant found dead at Fort Jackson

FORT JACKSON, S.C. -- A Huntsville native and another Alabama soldier were found dead at Fort Jackson, just days apart, the Army reported. The soldiers,...