U.S. Army Fort Rucker & AVCOE
The Home of Army Aviation
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Fort Rucker MPs awarded Order of the Marechaussee
September 30, 2025
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‘Grieve with hope’: Fort Rucker marks Gold Star Mother’s and Family's Day
September 29, 2025
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Fort Rucker Housing Getting Soldier Requested Improvements
September 24, 2025
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'Rite of Passage': AVCOE Welcomes NCOs at Fort Rucker
September 24, 2025
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Friends of Army Aviation provides unique experience for Fort Rucker Flight School graduates
September 20, 2025
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Fort Rucker POW/MIA Ceremony Honors Veterans’ Voices
September 19, 2025
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Our country called, our generation answered: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association Memorial dedicated at Fort Rucker
September 11, 2025
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Wiregrass Rugby Club quickly gains momentum, hosts first exhibition matches
September 10, 2025
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Fort Rucker Education Center conducts 2025 combined college graduation
September 8, 2025
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New helmets for new students
August 29, 2025
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Small but Mighty!
Wiregrass Aquatics Club Making Waves in Youth Competitive Swimming
August 25, 2025
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Lifesaving Lunch Break: Army Civilians, Contractor Help Save a Life in Local Community
August 20, 2025
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U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence Launches Unmanned Advanced Lethality Course to Equip Soldiers for Future Warfare
August 18, 2025
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Army UAS and Launched Effects Summit Concludes at Fort Rucker
August 15, 2025
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Joint Base Langley-Eustis Soldier Claims National Archery Title
August 13, 2025
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Army UAS and Launched Effects Summit Begins at Fort Rucker
August 12, 2025
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Army Drone Team taking shape, and second place
August 6, 2025
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Fort Rucker Gold Star Families Learn Life Skills Through SERE Survival Training
August 3, 2025
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Aviation Center of Excellence hosts Aviation Industry Days 2025
July 31, 2025
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Fort Rucker Honors Soldiers and Army Civilian Professionals as they Retire from Federal Service
July 28, 2025
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Army aviators gain tiltrotor experience in MV-22, shape MV-75 doctrine
July 25, 2025
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Fort Rucker Welcomes New Garrison Commander
July 22, 2025
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‘Home of Army Aviation’ Redesignated Fort Rucker
July 17, 2025
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Decorated World War I Aviator Capt. Edward W. Rucker Jr.
July 15, 2025
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Wilson Honored as 27th Member of Eagle Rising Society at Fort Rucker
July 14, 2025
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AVCOE honors 2025 Drill Sergeant of the Year
July 11, 2025
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Fort Rucker connects Soldiers and Veterans at Legacy Lunch
July 11, 2025
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New Aviators’ 10-year Service Obligation to Begin after Completing Common Core Training Phase
July 3, 2025
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Fort Rucker Hosts Wiregrass Leaders Luncheon
July 3, 2025
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CSM (R) Otis Smith Marks Half-Century of Service to Nation
July 2, 2025
Mission
USAG Fort Rucker's mission is to care for the Soldiers, Family Members and Civilians of Fort Rucker and to set the conditions for mission success.
Fort Rucker, the Home of Army Aviation, covers about 63,000 acres of southeast Alabama countryside in an area known as the Wiregrass, named for a wild grass peculiar to the region.
Leaders
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Commanding GeneralMaj. Gen. Clair A. Gill -
Garrison CommanderCol. Jeffrey Paulus
FORT RUCKER WEATHER OPERATIONS
AVIATION WEATHER
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The N1 products are issued at 1715L and are valid from 1930-0230L (CST).
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The FW Flimsy is issued at 2400L and is valid from 0600-1800L.
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WE ARE CLOSED ON WEEKENDS BUT WILL PRODUCE A MEF/-1 IF THE 110TH SCHEDULES FLYING. WE POST THE WEEKEND MEF/-1 ONE HOUR PRIOR TO AIRCRAFT ISSUE TIME.
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MAP OF LOCAL FLYING AREA
HURRICANE CENTRAL
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This briefing update is updated at approximately 1045L and 1645L when there is a storm of interest to the Fort Rucker area.
WX TRAINING
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FALL/WINTER
CLIMATOLOGY
SOLAR/LUNAR
FORT RUCKER WEATHER OPERATIONS 18CWS, OL-C (WX)
BLDG 30101D, 30101D Wallace St., Fort Rucker, AL 36362
Primary: 334-255-8385
Secondary: 334-255-8397
Sunday - CLOSED
Monday - Open 24 Hours
Tuesday - Open 24 Hours
Wednesday - Open 24 Hours
Thursday - Open 24 Hours
Friday - Open 24 Hours
Saturday - CLOSED
POINTS OF CONTACT
Site Supervisor - (334) 255-8142
Lead Tech - (334) 255-8272
26 OWS - (318) 529-2651/2652/2653 | DSN: 331-26