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Navy Shipbuilding Gulf Coast changes command

The Navy announced on Monday that Capt. Nathan A. Schneider has relieved Capt. Brian D. Lawrence as the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair Gulf Coast. Schneider came to the Navy command a year ago as the executive officer for SSGC. His new position supervises private shipyards in Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama. “SUPSHIP Gulf Coast, … Continued

August 15, 2019

The Battle of Midway was being fought 77 years ago today

From June 4 to June 7, 1942, one of the largest and most decisive naval battles of World War II was fought in the skies and waters over and surrounding Midway Island. Japan had attacked the United State Navy at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. For almost seven months the Japanese Empire had won … Continued

June 5, 2019

Ivey praises Bell plan to build Navy helicopter in Ozark

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey welcomed the announcement by Bell to assemble the U.S. Navy’s next-generation training aircraft in Dale County should Bell win a competition for the helicopter. “Bell could not have selected a more ideal location to conduct final assembly of the Navy’s new advanced helicopter trainer than Ozark and Dale County,” Ivey said. … Continued

April 25, 2019

Chris Lewis announces run for U.S. Congress in 5th District

Saturday, Chris Lewis announced that he is running for Congress in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District. Chris Lewis said, “Service before Self….Three words that embody my beliefs. This simple phrase, a guiding principle of leadership; one that should be recited by elected officials daily. These simple words should drive the members of Congress during their daily … Continued

April 18, 2019

Governor taps new Alabama Veterans Affairs commissioner

Gov. Kay Ivey has selected retired Rear Adm. W. Kent Davis as commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs. The State Board of Veterans Affairs settled on Davis as their candidate Jan. 4, but Ivey had to officially offer him the position. Davis, an active duty veteran of both the U.S. Army and U.S. … Continued

January 25, 2019

Government, business leaders meet on the Gulf Coast to discuss growth

The 2019 Gulf Coast Real Estate EXPO brought together realtors, investors, and government leaders to discuss growth in one of the hottest economies in Alabama at the Baldwin County Economic Development Forum. The event was held at the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf. Notable attendees included Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, Alabama State Senator … Continued

January 8, 2019

Navy announces future destroyer will be named for Sen. Jeremiah Denton

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, praised Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer’s decision to name a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer in honor of Alabama’s Jeremiah Denton. Denton was a former Republican U.S. Senator from Alabama and a well-known U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran and Navy Cross recipient that was held in captivity by the … Continued

January 7, 2019

The light and life of President George H.W. Bush

Our nation came together last week as we mourned the loss of a truly great American. No matter our race, religion, creed, or political party, we were drawn toward the light that was President George H.W. Bush. His life spanned nearly one hundred years of American history and was dedicated to serving the United States. … Continued

December 11, 2018

Today is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

President Donald J. Trump (R) issued a proclamation honoring those Americans who died in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. “Today, we honor those who perished 77 years ago at Pearl Harbor, and we salute every veteran who served in World War II over the 4 years that followed that horrific attack,” Pres. Trump wrote. … Continued

December 7, 2018

Tomorrow is Pearl Harbor Day

Pearl Harbor is an important U.S. Navy base in Hawaii; however, on Dec. 7, 1941, war erupted on this idyllic island when the Japanese Imperial Navy attacked and destroyed most of the U.S. Pacific Fleet based there. Thousands of American soldiers and sailors were killed on that day. Japan had not declared war on the … Continued

December 6, 2018