Britt secures Alabama funds in military construction bill
In total, the bill would provide $297 billion for military construction and veterans affairs.
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Rep. Sewell votes for Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act
Passed annually by Congress since 1961, the NDAA authorizes funding levels for the Department of Defense.
July 15, 2022
Ainsworth praises House for passage of military bills package
The package of bills was originally designed to retain and improve the federal military presence and investment across the state.
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See recent postsMilitary Stability Commission is protecting Alabama’s long tradition of defense presence
Alabama has a proud and storied military tradition. Our citizens have fought, died and shed their blood in every war our nation has fought since Alabama achieved statehood, and veterans from every conflict, including the American Revolution, have been laid to rest within our soil. The military bases located in Alabama — from Rucker to … Continued
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See recent postsAlabama remains an international leader in the aerospace industry
Allow me to open this column by sharing some words from the governor of Alabama. “Huntsville, Alabama is to the Space Age as Detroit, Michigan is to the Automobile Age. We are living in the Space Age. We must think big and do big tasks. We must let the rest of the world know that … Continued
Alabama’s first coronavirus case identified as Maxwell Air Force Base worker
A civilian worker at Maxwell Air Force Base has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, becoming the state’s first confirmed case to date. The person returned home from traveling in Illinois, according to a press release from the base on Friday. The person is being treated and monitored by “off-base medical agencies.” “The civilian employee … Continued
Isner criticizes Roby for lack of public events
Monday, Democratic congressional candidate Tabitha Isner announced that she posted a video on Facebook on August 9 criticizing her opponent, incumbent Congresswoman Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, for not being present in the district. In the video, Isner “does a Martha Roby impression” by disappearing. The caption on the video was “Martha Roby hasn’t had a town … Continued
The F-35s are coming to Montgomery
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced that the Alabama Air National Guard’s 187th Fighter Wing has been chosen as the home for the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Jet. “I am thrilled and very pleased that the 187th Fighter Wing has been chosen as the home … Continued
Base housing issues continue to plague Maxwell families
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter For the past five months, the carpet in Jenna Torres’ home on Maxwell Air Force Base has needed replacing. A water leak in late June soaked it, and when that leak wasn’t properly fixed, it was soaked again in July. Now, five months later, the moldy, smelly carpet remains. … Continued
Military Construction Bill Will be Considered by House
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, April 27, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) announced that an appropriations bill that will fund upgrades to military bases in Alabama and improve veterans benefits has passed out of committee and comes before the full US House of Representatives this week. Congresswoman Roby wrote to constituents, “This week … Continued