Fort Rucker News Archives

URS Corp. will train helicopter pilots for the Army and the Air Force under a five-year contract that could be worth up to $240 million. via The San Francisco Business Times

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“I was honestly afraid my career had come to an end.”

Matthew Buchanon woke up one weekend more than six months ago with a pain in his shoulder. via Alabama Live

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Fort Rucker is once again holding their annual Army Emergency Relief No Limit Texas Holdem Tournament this weekend. via What's new on Launchpoker.com

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“We're excited about all the events we've got coming up”

Many of the farmers attending the Real McCoys luncheon Friday served in World War II and with military personnel in attendance, each shared the experiences of a lifetime of serving both their community and ... via The Enterprise Ledger

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“If you don't have a ball to play with, you're not that interesting to him”

It looked like Willie Smith had something to say. Smith stood at the podium in front of a small group of soldiers, reporters and local dignitaries in Lawrenceville to thank them for bringing his brother's ... via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Fort Rucker Student Pilots Updated: One of Fort Rucker's biggest missions is training pilots in real world battlefield scenarios, including firing missiles and guns. via WSFA-TV Montgomery

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“We have had such a great response to the Aviators' Landing dinner theaters that we decided this would be a great opportunity to reach out to EOCC and team up to put on a show”

A group that has been billed as one of the greatest acts in southern Alabama will show Fort Rucker some "love" April 17 during a dinner theater performance at Aviators' Landing. via Montgomery Advertiser

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“We saw the same concern again from 2000 to 2005, as applications for the active component to the warrant officer program declined from 3.2 to 1.8 per vacancy requirement”

As the Army Aviation Branch approaches its 25th anniversary, it is important to reflect on how the branch has grown in size and technological sophistication. via Montgomery Advertiser

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“Don't take any unnecessary risks, drive safely and wear the proper (personal protective equipment) if riding a motorcycle.”

As the weather starts warming up, many Fort Rucker residents are flocking to sandy, white Florida beaches to bask in the sun, play in the Gulf of Mexico and take a break from everyday routines. via Montgomery Advertiser

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“This is about the security of our country.”

Times Business Writer gina.hannah@htimes.com Ex-Army copter pilot founder likes problem-solving As a helicopter pilot and mechanic, Richard Adams learned design hands-on while serving in the Army. via The Birmingham News

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“I think of him more than a friend than as a leader”

When you mention the name Bill Dickinson, family members say, the response is always a positive one. via WSFA-TV Montgomery

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“I really like the challenge, I enjoy being up in the air, and doing things that I dreamed of as a little kid”

One of Fort Rucker's biggest missions is training pilots in real world battlefield scenarios, including firing missiles and guns. via WSFA-TV Montgomery

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Pupils arrive at the Springville Armory after the bus crash. Students aboard a charter bus that crashed this morning say their fifth-grade teacher tried to keep the bus from crashing after the driver apparently ... via Everything Alabama

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“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the kids that were injured, and we're thankful there was not a fatality and I pray for the quick recovery of those folks”

Posted by Birmingham News April 01, 2008 11:43 AM An official with the company operating the bus that crashed and injured 20 people Friday on a Bryan Elementary School field trip said this morning that the ... via Everything Alabama

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