U.S. Army Fort Rucker & AVCOE
The Home of Army Aviation
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New training, new tech, new aircraft will define Army Aviation’s future
April 16, 2026
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Army Aviation Spouses Discuss Resilience in Careers at AAAA Summit
April 16, 2026
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Decorated Vietnam veteran aviator speaks to Fort Rucker flight school students
April 14, 2026
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Building Stability for Ozark’s Military-Connected Students
April 13, 2026
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Mastery Under Pressure: Fort Rucker Pilot Honored with Broken Wing Award
April 13, 2026
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Army Aviation’s Front Door - CW4 Michael J. Novosel Soldier Service Center
April 9, 2026
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Fort Rucker Building Dedicated to Joseph P. Cribbins
April 8, 2026
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Maj. Gen. Gill outlines Army Aviation transformation at AUSA Luncheon
April 8, 2026
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Aviation Soldiers Win Maintenance Competition
April 8, 2026
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Fort Rucker Soldiers Hit the Mark at National Competition
April 7, 2026
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Fort Rucker Honors 2026 AVCOE Best Squad Competition Winners
April 2, 2026
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How the Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board Decides the Off‑Limits List
March 17, 2026
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SMA Weimer emphasizes purpose, talent management and modernization during Fort Rucker visit
March 17, 2026
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'Something Special': SMA's Wife Praises Fort Rucker's Strong Sense of Community
March 17, 2026
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CSM Helton Retires After 36 Years of Service
March 16, 2026
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Fort Rucker Hosts Aviation Safety Forum
March 9, 2026
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‘He was you’: AVCOE CG lauds CW5 Medal of Honor recipient during Fort Rucker Warrant Officer Candidate School class graduation
February 27, 2026
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Fort Rucker teacher sets the pace for success
February 24, 2026
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Wounded in 2012, honored in 2026 – Army Aviator receives Purple Heart
February 20, 2026
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A memory they’ll carry with them: 110th Aviation Brigade honors international partners with Family Day at Fort Rucker
February 13, 2026
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Expanded Maneuver - Air Summit Presents Lessons Learned, Identifies Hurdles of the Drone Dominant Future
February 13, 2026
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Fort Rucker Honors Soldiers and Army Civilian Professionals Retiring from Federal Service
February 9, 2026
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A Promise Kept, a Dream Fulfilled
February 5, 2026
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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
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 (CDT).
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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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https://learn.atis.army.mil/education/course/view.php?id=2285
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