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Huntsville is home to Redstone Arsenal, a U.S. Army base which also houses thousands of FBI employees.
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Redstone Arsenal stories
Featured Opinion
The nation deserves the strongest, most secure location for Space Command. It’s time to bring it home.
Opinion
John Sparkman was a giant in the United States Senate and an icon in Alabama political history.
Congress
The recommendation implies moving FBI headquarters to Huntsville would stop the bureau from committing crimes.
Congress
In total, the bill would provide $297 billion for military construction and veterans affairs.
State
“General Dickinson just confirmed to us that the headquarters of U.S. Space Command belongs on Redstone Arsenal," Britt said.
Legislature
The intent of the resolution is to dispute any declaration that Alabama is a less than desirable location for U.S. Space Command.
Aerospace and Defense
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has not announced a final decision.
Aerospace and Defense
“Locating the permanent Space Command Headquarters on Redstone Arsenal undoubtedly remains in the best national security interest of the United States,” Britt said.
Aerospace and Defense
The 89-page report identified "significant shortfalls in its transparency and credibility" in the revised selection process.