Archive: AMCOM
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'I really hadn't planned to go back'
Jul 6, 2012
AMCOM civilian deploys on second Afghan tour
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Weeklong outreach lifts student awareness
Jul 6, 2012
In its third year, the Adventures at AMCOM educational outreach program saw 19 area students participate in a week of activities June 18-22.
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AMC civilian receives distinguished award
Jul 6, 2012
Ayers recognized for her patriotism
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Soldier served to give others a better life
Jun 27, 2012
AMCOM chief retires with hope he and family made difference
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Redstone's role grows in explosive research
Jun 27, 2012
FBI brings new facility here for collaboration
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'Great' luncheon turnout salutes military
Jun 27, 2012
AMCOM's new commander lauds community support
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Celebrating 237 years of sacrifice
Jun 27, 2012
Picnic party honors Army's birthday
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Missile production speeds toward target
Jun 27, 2012
Raytheon to open automated facility with ribbon cutting at end of year
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Army logistics moves to AMC
Jun 27, 2012
Consolidation of operations should enhance readiness
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New leadership era for AMCOM
Jun 13, 2012
Collyar succeeds Rogers as senior commander
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Huntsville native returns as AMCOM commander
Jun 13, 2012
Maj. Gen. Lynn Collyar has become the commander of the Aviation and Missile Command and senior commander of Redstone Arsenal.
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Rinse facility designed to combat natural enemy
Jun 13, 2012
Helicopters can be damaged by corrosion from seawater
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Celebration week in full swing
Jun 13, 2012
Local patriotic events continue with Army birthday, softball
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Army path leads to breaking down barriers
Jun 13, 2012
Female major general achieves firsts in gender-neutral military
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Army was 'what he loved to do'
Jun 13, 2012
Family of fallen Soldier finds peace through skydiving, sharing story
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Contracting command 'indescribable honor'
May 24, 2012
ACC welcomes first commanding general
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'We found a community that we love'
May 24, 2012
Armed forces celebration grew wounded warrior's love for area
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Army leader goes back to school for students
May 24, 2012
Retired colonel succeeds in role as superintendent
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AMC civilian wins patriotism award
May 24, 2012
Spirit of America honorees named
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Cargo office delivers Alaskan Chinooks
May 24, 2012
Helicopters journey 3.4K nautical miles
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Sustainment key for Army's deployed systems
May 16, 2012
The Army's drawdown will affect all of its commands and organizations along with its Soldiers and civilian employees.
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Full accountability required in emergencies
May 16, 2012
Employees are valuable assets to any organization.
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Office space to open for tenants
May 16, 2012
Renovations of empty buildings create opportunity for growth
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'Thinking out of box' pushes AMCOM audit system
May 16, 2012
"What we are doing has never been done before."
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Free throw shootout crowns perennial champion
May 16, 2012
Chronister wins contest third time in four years
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FMWR team cooks up win at barbecue contest
May 16, 2012
A sweet heat in the smoker was all FMWR needed for success at the 2012 WhistleStop Festival.
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Redstone stages lineup of young country stars
May 16, 2012
Summer concert tickets go on sale next week
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Military spouses thanked with sweet reception
May 16, 2012
Appreciation Day cake shared at the Exchange
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Missile defense gives edge on battlefield
May 2, 2012
Annual conference speakers update weapon technology
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New contract ensures continued innovation
May 2, 2012
Prototype Integration Facility extends support to Soldiers
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AER campaign seeks strong finish in May
May 2, 2012
Nearly $100K short of last year's pace
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Job shadow day teaches kids about Redstone
May 2, 2012
Local students visit AMCOM for a day
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Tax assistance center delivers return on investment
May 2, 2012
Mostly-volunteer operation closes doors after tax year
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Ministry 'sweet spot' leads chaplain to civilian service
May 2, 2012
Lieutenant colonel retires his military stole Sunday
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Ed Gozdur recognized for innovation at the 2012 Secretary of the Army Awards
Apr 27, 2012
The deputy for Common Systems Integration in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Project Office was recognized as one of the top six Department of the Army Civilians for Exceptional Civilian Service at the 2012 Secretary of the Army Awards Ceremony in the Pentagon April 24.
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Surviving the storm: One year later
Apr 27, 2012
One year ago today, a series of tornadoes traveled through the Tennessee Valley, leveling homes, business and killing more than 200 people around the state.
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Longtime logistician served as Soldier and civilian
Apr 26, 2012
Serving his country and its Soldiers is a passion for Thomas Young, one that will continue long after he retires from civil service this month.
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Education luncheon calls community to action
Apr 26, 2012
The end of the school year is a time to look back at what all students have learned and accomplished during the year. This is no different for Team Redstone and its partnership with the Tennessee Valley education systems.
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Times are a changing through AMCOM transformation
Apr 25, 2012
Teams present ideas to generate savings.
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AMCOM team pursues metrics for supply management
Apr 25, 2012
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Honoree of year prefers to share limelight
Apr 20, 2012
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AMCOM senior enlisted concludes 35-year career
Apr 20, 2012
"AMCOM 7 signing off for the last time, sir!"
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'You deserve this recognition'
Apr 20, 2012
A group of Fort Campbell, Ky., Soldiers traveled to Redstone Arsenal on April 10 to present a special "thank you" to a group of civilian employees.
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Control room represents upgrade for flight tests
Apr 20, 2012
"It's really a big deal for us," RTC commander Col. Steve Kihara said of the new facility.
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School liaison officer advocates for military youngsters
Apr 20, 2012
On a scale of 1 to 10, the importance the school your child attends plays in shaping their future is a 9, according to Barbara Williams, FMWR school liaison officer.
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Auto skills center gears up to teach self-reliance
Apr 20, 2012
The 1966 Ford Galaxy 500's hood is freshly painted red. To the uninformed, it might not seem like much. But for the teenage boys who worked on it at the Auto Skills Center, it is a great accomplishment.
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Focusing on Army story through camera lens
Apr 20, 2012
Joseph Givens' love for being in front of the camera led him into a job that took him all around the world as an Air Force videographer.
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Vietnam War medals recognize radio operator
Apr 5, 2012
Ceremony honors his past heroism.
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'It was wonderful to see my brothers'
Apr 5, 2012
Vietnam veterans enjoy warm welcome home
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Great outdoors opportunities abound on post
Apr 5, 2012
Outdoor Recreation your one-stop shop
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Lean Army times make for challenges
Apr 5, 2012
Top Arsenal civilian encourages graduates to use leadership skills
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Personnel center cares to improve
Mar 13, 2012
As the largest civilian human resources activity in the Army, the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center at Redstone Arsenal is working to set the military standard for human resources support to managers and employees.
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Hobby sends Soldier soaring over local area
Mar 13, 2012
Timing can mean everything for a pilot.
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Sparkman High students send care packages
Mar 13, 2012
Students from Sparkman High are sending care packages and letters to Soldiers serving in Afghanistan, including many who are alumni.
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Driver's ed, SAT course on horizon for SKIES
Mar 13, 2012
When life's major milestones await, look no further than Child Youth and School Service's SKIES Unlimited program to help your teenager prepare.
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Skills program helps kids reach for the stars
Mar 13, 2012
Little Gracie Parker is in constant motion.
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Corpus Christi Army Depot begins pilot program to save energy
Mar 9, 2012
Corpus Christi Army Depot is taking steps to go green and reduce energy consumption to save money with a pilot program.
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Lunch, learn Lean Six Sigma
Mar 8, 2012
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- "What is a headache right now in my job? What is waste in my job right now?" Terrance Wilson, Lean Six Sigma Deputy Deployment Director and Master Black Belt asked in a lean six sigma training session.
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Ex-Navy captain lifts space legacy
Mar 7, 2012
Her life may be firmly grounded on Earth, but Dr. Deborah Barnhart dreams of space travel, stars and planets, and the next space habitat.
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Army helicopters being built in Huntsville
Mar 7, 2012
Upgrades to the OH-58F Kiowa will roll out of the Tennessee Valley.
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International military officers see Army's face to world
Mar 7, 2012
USASAC provides a tour of capabilities for our partners.
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'That's just like my dad'
Mar 7, 2012
A surprise reunion reminds a father of all he missed while deployed.
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Family moments make video visit special
Mar 7, 2012
Love for Soldiers of the 115th sent through teleconference
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Classroom surprise makes homecoming fun
Mar 7, 2012
An Afghanistan deployment ends with happy reunion
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Soldier Soars To NASA Heights
Feb 29, 2012
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Timothy "T.J." Creamer has retired from the Army. But he has not left the mission behind.
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'Best Kept Secret In The Army'
Feb 15, 2012
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- One of the Army's best kept secrets just got a higher profile. The commander of the Aviation and Missile Command's Corpus Christi Army Depot, Texas, made appearances in a big way last week to tout the accomplishments of the only functional aviation depot within the Department of Defense. Col. Christopher Carlile spoke Feb. 8 at the Worldwide Aviation Logistics Conference held at Bob Jones Auditorium and later that day at the Army Aviation Association of America's Cribbins Aviation Product Symposium at the Von Braun Center.
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Aviation gives troops decisive edge
Feb 15, 2012
Army aviation is flying high because of the Soldiers on the ground and the civilians who support the program.
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Mission becomes battle for treasure
Feb 15, 2012
When telling how his team recovered more than 6,000 of Iraq's treasures from eight different countries, Marine Reserve Col. Matthew Bogdanos is very much like a tour guide, taking his audiences on a journey deep into ancient history.
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AMCOM team eliminating invalid transaction orders
Feb 15, 2012
Back Orders -- the bane of shoppers -- are especially baneful for Soldiers deployed across the globe.
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Collyar to become the next commander of AMCOM
Feb 15, 2012
The Army chief of staff has announced that Maj. Gen. Lynn Collyar will be assigned as commander of the Aviation and Missile Command.
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Army takes care of its own
Feb 15, 2012
The 2012 Army Emergency Relief campaign will open March 1 and continue through May 15.
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Discussions center on aviation challenges
Feb 15, 2012
The most important aspect to maintaining Army aviation through today's cost-cutting environment is ensuring that communication lines remain open between the Army and its industry contractors.
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Nation's budget affects future of aviation
Feb 15, 2012
Two of Redstone Arsenal's aviation leaders emphasized the need to move forward with aviation goals, adapting and changing to accommodate Army needs and budget constraints.
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Army Attacks Hardware Corrosion
Feb 10, 2012
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Scott Reis is on a mission. An anti-corrosion mission, that is. He and fellow Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center employees carry out the mission of the Aviation and Missile Command's Corrosion Program Office to promote corrosion prevention programs for a wide range of AMCOM systems.
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U.S. Reputation Goes Long Way Worldwide
Feb 10, 2012
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- The reputation of the U.S. and its Army stands tall with foreign governments.
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Prototype Integration Facility Creates Real World Solutions
Feb 10, 2012
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Necessity truly is the mother of invention at the Prototype Integration Facility. Most of the inventions conceived at the Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center, Engineering Directorate PIF were inspired by war fighters' needs for rapid solutions to shortfalls or problems within the theater of operations.
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Wall Honors Leaders In Nation's Missile Defense
Feb 10, 2012
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- The Jan. 26 th annual membership luncheon of the Air, Space and Missile Defense Association included a tribute to the past with the unveiling of a Wall of Honor featuring leading scientists, business people and government civilians whose early contributions to the nation's space and missile defense have made it what it is today.
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Space Capabilities Rank High For Decisive Force
Feb 10, 2012
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- As the Department of Defense and the Army look for ways to reduce forces while increasing strategic capabilities, the leader of the Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command is confident his organization will continue to provide capabilities essential to the Army's core strength.
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Army Civilians Take On Leadership Basics
Feb 10, 2012
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Good Army leaders start with the basics -- safety, training, and ensuring Soldier and family strength both physically and spiritually.
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FMWR Focuses On Postwide Family Fun Activities
Feb 10, 2012
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- All communities are defined by their quality of life. And that's no exception at Redstone Arsenal.
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AMCOM Commander Encourages Ideas From Workers
Jan 25, 2012
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Dwight Eisenhower, general of the Army and 34th president of the United States, said "Neither a wise man nor a brave man lies down on the tracks of history to wait for the train of the future to run over him."
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SMA Chandler: 'We have an incredible Army'
Jan 18, 2012
Redstone Arsenal, Ala., happened to be a test ground for more than missiles and helicopters on Jan. 10-11, 2012.
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She Relishes Opportunity To Make A Difference
Jan 18, 2012
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Spouses of the military deserve a chance to see the Army, too.
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Busy Installation Enters New Era
Jan 18, 2012
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Reshaping Redstone Arsenal is a continuing project
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Meeting Demands of Changing Army
Jan 4, 2012
Gen. Ann Dunwoody, U.S. Army Materiel Command commanding general, is beginning the year with a strong sense of pride.
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USASAC Employee Receives LSS Master Black Belt Certification
Jan 4, 2012
A United States Security Assistance Command, employee recently became the organization's first person to achieve the Army's highest Lean Six Sigma certification.
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Pentagon Official Praises Arsenal Capabilities
Jan 4, 2012
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Redstone Arsenal's "red carpet" was rolled out in December for a top Army official whose awareness of Arsenal programs and capabilities could well lead to a higher profile when it comes to funding of installation services, and energy security and management.
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Soldier Support Begins With AMCOM
Jan 4, 2012
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- The employee team at the Aviation and Missile Command doesn't, for the most part, visit Soldiers in the field.
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Military Offers Opportunities Of A Lifetime
Jan 4, 2012
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- For the Formica family, commitment is a two-way street.
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AMCOM Presents Fiscal 2011 Competition Award
Jan 4, 2012
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- A photo from the Army website showed Soldiers doing pull-ups under the watchful eyes of drill sergeants.
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Ugandans train on Raven unmanned aircraft system
Jan 4, 2012
Eight members of the Ugandan air force received training on the Raven Dec. 12-23, 2011.
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Temporary Job Positions Becamse 31-Year Career
Jan 4, 2012
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Carolyn Caudle started working for the government at age 19 with a temporary position in the office of Dr. Ernst Stuhlinger, one of the nine original scientists from Dr. Wernher von Braun's team living in the U.S. at the time.
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Trip To Pacific Showcases Nation's Strength
Dec 20, 2011
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- For Soldiers throughout the world, the support of the Aviation and Missile Command is just a video teleconference or email away. But sometimes that support comes in the form of actual "boots on the ground" visits by senior leadership who want a better understanding of the issues and working conditions of Soldiers who are trained and experienced in fielding the aviation and missile systems managed by the command.
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Construction Begins On Missile Production Facility
Dec 20, 2011
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Earth is being moved to make way once again for missile production on Redstone Arsenal.
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Doing The Right Thing For This Community
Dec 20, 2011
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- It's not every month that police, fire and security personnel get recognized for their commitment to a job that requires working in challenging situations, hazardous conditions and threatening environments.
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Redstone Has Procedure For Weather Emergencies
Dec 20, 2011
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- You get emails from emergency operations centers on post about it, interruptions of programs on the TV and radio about it, and folks talking about it in the next cubicle. What is it? The weather. And we've had lots of it in 2011.
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AMCOM Urged To Become More Efficient
Dec 9, 2011
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- AMCOM commander Maj. Gen. Jim Rogers wants you to help change this command for the better.
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Arsenal Back In Rail Business
Dec 9, 2011
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- A major upgrade related to the Redstone Gateway business development project near Gate 9 is bringing the sound of train whistles back to Redstone Arsenal.
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JROTC Students Encouraged To Pursue Their Goals
Dec 9, 2011
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- What's the best branch of the military? The JROTC students at Sparkman High School were asked this by AMCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Ricky Yates, the speaker at their Career Day on Nov. 30. He got the expected resounding reply of "Army!" Then he corrected them.
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Tree Lighting Sends Holiday Greetings To Troops
Dec 9, 2011
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- As Team Redstone wished Mackinzie and Mikayla McDonald a merry Christmas, the 12-year-old McDonald twins were hard at work making sure Soldiers overseas got the same holiday greetings.