Story by Julia Hawkins | McAlester Army Ammunition Plant | 07.30.2025
The McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in Oklahoma played a central role in Operation Patriot Press 2025, a key annual logistics mission aimed at enhancing global military readiness. As part of the Joint Munitions Command, MCAAP hosted over five transportation companies and supported activities including equipment movement, maintenance, and modernization. OPP involves collaboration between......
Story by Julia Hawkins | McAlester Army Ammunition Plant | 06.25.2025
Col. Curtis Perkins has taken command of the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP), succeeding Col. Gabriel Pryor. Perkins began his Army career in 1999 and has held various leadership roles, including logistics director for the CJTF-OIR in the Middle East. He views returning to MCAAP, where he once trained as an ammunition specialist, as a full-circle moment. Perkins holds multiple advanced......
Story by Julia Hawkins | McAlester Army Ammunition Plant | 05.03.2025
McAlester, Oklahoma celebrated Armed Forces Day with its 78th annual parade and a special luncheon honoring the U.S. Army's 250th birthday. Col. Gabe Pryor, commander of the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, served as guest speaker, emphasizing service, sacrifice, and patriotism. The weekend’s events included a patriotic parade through downtown, where MCAAP's float highlighted the Army's......
Story by Julia Hawkins | McAlester Army Ammunition Plant | 03.13.2025
Rodney Snell, an employee at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, was recognized for his exceptional safety awareness after identifying a missing bolt in vital equipment on February 20. His quick action prevented a potential safety hazard. Snell reported the issue to his supervisor, which led to a temporary halt in operations at two facilities. MCAAP follows strict safety protocols, including......
Story by Julia Hawkins | McAlester Army Ammunition Plant | 02.20.2025
The McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in Oklahoma recently unveiled its newly modernized Theater Readiness Monitoring Facility, designed to enhance the U.S. military’s air defense capabilities. The ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 20 marks the continued commitment to global security through innovation and collaboration. The TRMF supports the HAWK missile system, involved in testing,......
Story by Julia Hawkins | McAlester Army Ammunition Plant | 11.12.2024
Col. Gabe Pryor, commander of the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, delivered a powerful Veterans Day speech at the annual luncheon held at the Scottish Rite Temple in Oklahoma. The event brought together Veterans, their families, and local leaders to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who have served, with a special tribute to fallen soldiers and those who continue to serve in their......
Story by Julia Hawkins | McAlester Army Ammunition Plant | 09.26.2024
Several Transportation Companies throughout the United States participated in Operation Patriot Press 2024 at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant. Operation Patriot Press offers real-world training to Soldiers of all military branches to ensure mission readiness....
Story by Julia Hawkins | McAlester Army Ammunition Plant | 09.05.2024
The McAlester Army Ammunition Plant hosted the Rapid Employment for the Army Community Team (REACT) hiring event. The intentions of this event was to cut down on the time-to-hire by hiring 40 explosive workers on the spot....
