Members of the Alabama Air and Army National Guard conducted a helicopter hoist during the Combat Readiness Inspection Tuskegee Thunder at Dannelly Field in Montgomery, Alabama, August 13, 2026. The inspection demonstrates the 187th Fighter Wing’s ability to generate, employ and sustain forces while operating in a contested, degraded, and potentially limited environment. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Renee Crugnale)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David Pritchett, adjutant general of the Alabama National Guard, addressed Alabama lawmakers during a Military Appreciation Day ceremony in Montgomery, honoring six Airmen killed in a KC-135 crash in Iraq and emphasizing the Guard’s continued mission readiness. He reflected on the personal impact of the loss, highlighted ongoing deployments, and stressed the need for sustained investment in personnel, training and...
