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Barry Moore celebrates final decision to send F-35s to Montgomery

Thursday, veteran and congressional candidate former State Representative Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) expressed his appreciation for the Air Force’s decision to deploy the state of the art F-35A ‘Lightning II’ multi-role stealth fighter planes with the 187th Fighter Wing of the Alabama Air National Guard. “I’m very excited that the 187th Fighter Wing will receive the … Continued
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April 20, 2020

Ivey announces that F-35s will go to Dannelly Field

Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that the Secretary of the Air Force has officially selected the 187th Fighter Wing at Dannely Field in Montgomery as the Air National Guard’s 6th operational location for the F-35s. “After significant work, Montgomery, Alabama is officially going to be home to the F-35s,” Gov. Ivey said. “Our … Continued
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April 16, 2020
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Vote yes on Amendment One

Alabamians should follow Governor Kay Ivey, and Senate Pro Tempore Sen. Del Marsh, by voting yes on Ballot Amendment One, for the State Appointed School Board. Let me begin by discussing the magnitude, criticality, and significance, why this education bill must favorably pass. First, let’s talk about the current world, in which we live, and … Continued
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March 2, 2020

General McInerney endorses Terri Hasdorff for Congress

Tuesday, retired United States Air Force Lieutenant General, Thomas McInerney announced his support for Terri Hasdorff for Congress in Alabama’s 2 nd Congressional District. “I am deeply proud to endorse my good friend, Terri Hasdorff, Republican candidate for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District,” Gen. McInerney said. “She is a true friend to me and will be … Continued
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January 29, 2020

Former Alabama Power CEO Elmer Harris has died

Elmer Harris who was a well known Alabama businessman, philanthropist and the former CEO of Alabama Power, died on Monday. Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said, “I was honored to call Elmer Harris a friend. He made our state better through his work, including his critical role in economic development. Rebecca and I will be praying … Continued
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December 24, 2019

Byrne supports Huntsville for Space Command HQ

Wednesday, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, announced his full support for making Huntsville the permanent headquarters of the revived Space Command at the Pentagon. Byrne sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper expressing his strong support for the U.S. Space Command to be permanently headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. “The space legacy and unmatched workforce … Continued
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September 9, 2019

Byrne speaks to Mid-Alabama Republican Club

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, spoke to the Mid-Alabama Republican Club on Saturday at the Vestavia Hills Public Library. Byrne is a candidate for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Doug Jones. “I have been looking at the votes of your senator, my senator,” Byrne said of Doug Jones. “Voting against Judge Brett Kavanaugh … Continued
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July 15, 2019

Roby works on improvements to Dannelly Field to support the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, briefed constituents on her efforts to fund improvements to Montgomery County’s Dannelly Field so that the Alabama Air National Guard can receive the Air Force’s newest fighter, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. “Last Wednesday, I spoke on the House floor during consideration of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations … Continued
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June 25, 2019

Brooks supports Air Force’s National Security Space Launch Program

Twenty-eight bipartisan members of the U.S. House of Representatives, led by Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, sent a letter to United States Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson on Friday, April 12 declaring their support for the Air Force’s National Security Space Launch Program’s Phase 2 acquisition strategy. The signers requested the Air Force refrain from weakening … Continued
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April 30, 2019

The F-35 versus the F-15x

In July 1972, the F-15 fighter jet flew for the first time.  The F-15 was the American military’s answer to the Soviet block’s mighty Mig-25 and incorporated all the lessons learned in the Vietnam War. The F-15 rapidly replaced the 1950s designed F-4 Phantom as the U.S. Air Force’s dominant air superiority fighter. Also in … Continued
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April 22, 2019