Ivey praises National Guard troops after return from protecting Biden inauguration
There is still a National Guard presence in Washington D.C. protecting the Capitol ahead of the former president's impeachment trial.
Sheryl Gordon
Sessions: Looting will continue until arrests are made, lawbreakers are jailed
Monday morning, former Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Sessions (R) called on Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) to call out the National Guard and for Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin to impose a curfew on the troubled city. “The surge of destruction and violence we witnessed last night in the great city of Birmingham … Continued
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
State ramping up for COVID-19 fight
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, State Health Officer Scott Harris, Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield, Public Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear and Alabama National Guard Major General Sheryl Gordon briefed state legislators Monday about how the state intends to address the looming wave of COVID-19 cases as the virus spread across the state of Alabama virtually unchecked. Ivey … Continued
Ivey approves sending National Guard support to Florida as needed
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she has approved the Alabama National Guard sending up to 50 support personnel to Florida, should the need arise from the then approaching Hurricane Dorian. “Alabamians believe in neighbors helping neighbors, and we stand ready to support the Floridians however we can,” Governor Ivey said. “Alabama is familiar with … 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
Alabama offers assistance to Texas in Hurricane Harvey efforts
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, August 28, 2017, Alabamians and their leaders respond to the crisis in Texas following the flooding created by Hurricane Harvey. Alabama Governor Ivey authorized the Alabama National Guard to Assist in Hurricane Harvey efforts. Upon a request from the National Guard Bureau, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has authorized … Continued