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 and in the town of Sainte […]

DECATUR — The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association wants to say thank you to the state’s military, veterans, and the families who have served — through a unique memorial and […]

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 (Va.) National Cemetery. This was the […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Rocket City continues to live up to its moniker with the latest announcement from Lockheed Martin and the Department of Defense. The Army awarded Lockheed Martin a […]

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 best higher education opportunities for […]

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 of Veterans Affairs. Most veterans […]

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, selected Lockheed Martin to deliver […]

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 serving in Lebanon and continues […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville has earned a 2024-2025 Military Friendly School designation with a special award in the gold category, school officials announced. “We are immensely […]

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 program with the fall semester. UAH […]

HARVEST — A highway sign from State Rep. Andy Whitt is honoring Tennessee National Guard Chief Officer Daniel Wadham and Chief Warrant Officer Danny Randolph, who were killed when their […]

WASHINGTON —  Nearly three dozen students throughout North Alabama met requirements to receive nominations to United States service academies from U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, the Fifth District congressman announced. Strong […]

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, both drill sergeants, have been […]

WASHINGTON — Apparently, after 2 1/2 years of delay it will be another six months before a decision is made for a permanent headquarters for the U.S. Space Command. The […]

WASHINGTON – Matt Brannon, a Purple Heart recipient from Boaz, has been honored by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville as the December “Veteran of the Month.” “Many of our veterans carry […]

AUBURN — As fans from all over the state prepare to flood Jordan-Hare Stadium to watch the iconic Iron Bowl matchup, there’s one group of students encouraging fans to pay […]

HUNTSVILLE – It’s been 30 years since the country was introduced to the Patriot defense system during the Gulf War. The Patriot, developed on Redstone Arsenal, routinely intercepted Iraq’s Scud […]

RESTON, Va. — The Defense Intelligence Agency’s Missile and Space Intelligence Center  has selected SOSi to deliver Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technology development services, the company announced. By applying […]

HUNTSVILLE — A fire that started in a Redstone Arsenal test range Wednesday has been declared 100% contained, Army officials said. There was smoldering overnight but no flare-ups. Crews remain […]

WASHINGTON — Students from two Limestone County elementary schools took part in one of the nation’s most solemn traditions Wednesday morning – laying a wreath at the Tomb of the […]

WASHINGTON — Army. Navy. Air Force. Merchant Marine. For students who wish to pursue a five-star education and military career, here is the opportunity of a lifetime. U.S. Rep. Dale […]

HUNTSVILLE – A story on the 30th anniversary of the Battle of Mogadishu is airing Friday on WAAY-TV, the station announced.   The Battle of Mogadishu took place Oct. 3-4, 1993, […]

WASHINGTON — Security and space – or the lack of it in Colorado – were two of the issues Rep. Dale Strong hit on during Thursday’s hearing of the House […]

HUNTSVILLE — Guidehouse, a provider of consulting, digital, and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, has been awarded an $89.9 million contract to support the Army Materiel Command’s financial management […]