U.S. Army Fort Rucker & AVCOE
The Home of Army Aviation
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T2COM CG Highlights Transformation at Fort Rucker’s Aviation Leaders Forum
February 2, 2026
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Aviation Senior Leader Forum 2026: Army Aviation Transforms with a Vision
January 30, 2026
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History Comes Home to Fort Rucker
January 30, 2026
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The U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence announces the winners of the 2025 Lt. Gen. Ellis D. Parker Awards
January 30, 2026
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'I've Got Him'- Missing Child Found Safe by Fort Rucker Soldiers
January 29, 2026
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'Carrying this nation forward': Fort Rucker connects with community for JROTC competition
January 26, 2026
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From Flight School to Ranger School, Fort Rucker Aviators Earn the Coveted Ranger Tab
January 23, 2026
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Fort Rucker town hall welcomes community input
January 21, 2026
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Fort Rucker program strengthens new parents
January 9, 2026
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Fort Rucker hosts fitness competition for area students
December 17, 2025
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‘Making students into aviation warfighters’: AVCOE honors FY2025 Instructors of the Year
December 16, 2025
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Fort Rucker Soldier jumps at the chance to honor the past
December 15, 2025
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Fort Rucker welcomes new Command Sgt. Major
December 15, 2025
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Songwriting session keeps music dreams alive at Fort Rucker
December 15, 2025
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Fort Rucker Receives Army Community Partnership Award
December 10, 2025
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Army Drone Team advances tactics at drone crucible competition
December 8, 2025
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Army Drone Team pilots showcase their speed and skill in national competition
December 4, 2025
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‘I still have a lot to give’: Fort Rucker court reporter retires after 42 years
November 25, 2025
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Army Aviation Soldiers begin training with Stalker UAS at Fort Rucker
November 24, 2025
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Fort Rucker Soldiers return home from Horn of Africa
November 20, 2025
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Two Army Aviators Awarded Soldier’s Medal
November 17, 2025
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The Heart of the Commissary: Walt Wilkinson celebrates 50 years serving Fort Rucker
November 14, 2025
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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
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 1630L 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