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Huntsville strong: Military ardor remains high in defense hotbed

Mike Easterling - June 12, 2024

HUNTSVILLE –Military recruiters are working overtime these days across the country. Fresh faces are down in all of the service branches. However, there is...

Land of the free: Events continue for military celebration at no charge

Mike Easterling - June 11, 2024

MADISON – Armed Forces Celebration Week continues with one highlight Wednesday at Toyota Field – the Community Softball Game featuring Team Redstone taking on...

Ten-hut! Armed Forces Celebration Week commences at The Joe

Mike Easterling - June 7, 2024

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville-Madison County Chamber is honoring the military in the community during Armed Forces Celebration Week. Festivities kick off Saturday night when the...

Tuberville honors Alvin Lynch of Shoals as June ‘Veteran of the Month’

Bud McLaughlin - June 6, 2024

WASHINGTON – A Shoals business owner and Vietnam War medal awardee has been named "Veteran of the Month" by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Retired Army Sgt....

Redstone Gateway hosting party as Army celebrates founding

Mike Easterling - June 6, 2024

HUNTSVILLE – The Army is turning 249 years old this month and the public is invited to a birthday party at Redstone Gateway. The multi-use...

D-Day plus 80: Paratrooper who helped liberate French town portrayed in epic film

David Vergun - June 6, 2024

WASHINGTON -- On D-Day, June 6, 1944, paratroopers of the U.S. Army's 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions landed between 1:30 and 2:30 a.m. near...

North Alabama Patriot Trail honors state’s veterans

Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association - June 1, 2024

DECATUR -- The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association wants to say thank you to the state’s military, veterans, and the families who have served...

‘Flags In’ honors fallen at Arlington National Cemetery

Staff reports - May 24, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Soldiers assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as "The Old Guard," have placed U.S. flags at headstones in Arlington...

Army awards Lockheed Martin $756M hypersonic weapon system contract

Bud McLaughlin - May 20, 2024

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

Ray Garner - May 15, 2024

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...

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