Millions could come to Fort Rucker in new bill

Sen. Britt advances funding for Alabama’s military bases

Senator Katie Britt, R-Alabama, a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, joined her colleagues Monday in advancing the 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which included nearly $119.4 million for Alabama’s military installations. The bill is expected to be considered by the full Senate this week before heading to the U.S. House of Representatives. In the bill, Britt directly secured n…

Millions could come to Fort Rucker in new bill

FORT RUCKER, Ala (WDHN) -- Senator Katie Britt is hoping to split $119.4 million between military bases around Alabama. In the Bill, the Enterprise native is looking to get around $28.4 million for the home of Army Aviation. These funds would be used for: Flight Control Tower at Tabernacle Stagefield – $8.1 million Fire and Rescue Station at Tabernacle Stagefield – $6.6 million Medical Evacuation Support Facility – $7.4 million Flight Control T…