Shelby expresses concerns over defense cuts
Many in Congress have expressed concern over the declining numbers of ships that the U.S. Navy is able to deploy at any given time.
Marine Corps
Shelby votes for package to fund the government, provide COVID relief
The package contains a number of provisions impacting Alabama.
Shelby holds hearing to review FY2021 Navy and Marine Corps budget
U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Ala., chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and its subcommittee on defense, today conducted a subcommittee hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2021 funding request and budget justification for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modley, as well as the Chief of Naval … Continued
March 12, 2020
Alabama high school student advocates for dual enrollment programs on NBC’s “Today”
Student Ashley Kimbel of Grissom High School in Huntsville, Alabama, appeared on NBC’s “Today” last month as the newest advocate for dual-enrollment programs. Kimbel, who is a 17-year-old dually enrolled Calhoun Community College student, is nationally known for designing a lighter-functioning prosthetic foot for Marine Corps veteran amputee Kendall Bane. Bane and Kimbel appeared on … Continued
Brooks voices support for Trump’s call for the creation of a space force
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter After President Donald J. Trump (R) called for the possible creation of a space force, Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, praised the president’s remarks. Trump made the comment while speaking at the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California. “I applaud President Trump for calling for the … Continued
Republicans Remember Chief Justice Perry Hooper Sr.
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, April 25, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan released a statement on the passing of former Alabama Chief Justice Perry Hooper Sr. (R) who died at his home in Montgomery on Sunday. Former Alabama Republican Party Chairman and current US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) also released a … Continued
Retired Chief Justice Perry Hooper Sr. Has Died
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday, April 24, former Alabama Chief Justice Perry Hooper Sr. (R) died at his home in Montgomery. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) released a statement on the death of the former Alabama Chief Justice: “I am saddened to hear of the passing of former Chief Justice Perry Hooper … Continued
Bachus Commends World War II Marine
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia commended Reverend William Greason of Birmingham. Rev. Greason was one of the Montford Point Marines honored during a Congressional Gold Medal presentation at the U.S. Capitol. Rep. Bachus issued a written statement following the event. Congressman Bachus said, “It is a privilege to … Continued