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The Redstone Rocket is the weekly publication for Redstone Arsenal, based out of the Public Affairs Office in the Army Garrison. The paper is available Wednesdays on post, at select Research Park locations and also online at: www.theredstonerocket.com.

What if the Army could use 3D printing and artificial intelligence to get critical aviation and missile defense equipmen...
10/23/2026

What if the Army could use 3D printing and artificial intelligence to get critical aviation and missile defense equipment back into service faster?

That's the future the Aviation and Missile Command showcased alongside Corpus Christi and Letterkenny Army Depots at the 2026 AUSA Annual Meeting. From digital scanning to advanced manufacturing, the technologies aim to reduce maintenance delays and bring repair capabilities closer to deployed units.

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Starbucks, Subway and Qdoba are becoming part of the Army's approach to feeding Soldiers.Through its new FEED program, e...
10/23/2026

Starbucks, Subway and Qdoba are becoming part of the Army's approach to feeding Soldiers.

Through its new FEED program, eligible meal-card holders at Fort Stewart can use their meal entitlements at select Exchange restaurants, while campus-style dining facilities at other installations are offering chef-curated menus, grab-and-go meals and spaces for families to eat together.

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From drone battery production to manufacturing parts for armored vehicles, the Army is looking to private industry for n...
10/23/2026

From drone battery production to manufacturing parts for armored vehicles, the Army is looking to private industry for new solutions.

Speaking at the 2026 AUSA Annual Meeting, Lt. Gen. Gavin Lawrence discussed a changing approach to partnerships across the Army's 23 Organic Industrial Base sites, emphasizing clearer communication, faster innovation and shared expectations between government and industry.

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The Huntsville Rugby Club Space Cowboys faced a tough challenge Saturday against Nashville's reigning Division 2 True So...
10/22/2026

The Huntsville Rugby Club Space Cowboys faced a tough challenge Saturday against Nashville's reigning Division 2 True South champions, falling 70-7.

Rondel Hemmerding put Huntsville on the board with an interception returned for a try, while John Truax added the conversion. Despite the loss, the Space Cowboys showed defensive improvement and are turning their attention to the Battleship 15s tournament in Mobile.

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Did you know Soviet inspectors once visited Redstone Arsenal during the Cold War?Following the signing of the Intermedia...
10/22/2026

Did you know Soviet inspectors once visited Redstone Arsenal during the Cold War?

Following the signing of the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty, inspectors traveled to the installation to verify U.S. compliance with the agreement requiring the destruction of Pershing II missiles. It's a remarkable chapter in Redstone Arsenal's history that connects North Alabama to one of the most consequential periods of the 1980s.

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Good news for eligible families at Redstone Arsenal! Children enrolled in Child and Youth Services' Child Development Ce...
10/22/2026

Good news for eligible families at Redstone Arsenal! Children enrolled in Child and Youth Services' Child Development Centers and School Age Program will continue receiving meals at no separate charge.

The service is provided through the USDA's Child and Adult Care Food Program, which supports participating child care programs.

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Military families at Redstone Arsenal have more transportation options on the way!Child and Youth Services is adding thr...
10/22/2026

Military families at Redstone Arsenal have more transportation options on the way!

Child and Youth Services is adding three buses to its fleet, helping transport children from Huntsville, Madison City and Madison County schools to after-school programs on post. Families can request transportation based on need, and students in grades six through 12 can participate in free after-school programs.

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Kristen Tapscott helped identify more than $887 million in unused program authority, and her work is earning recognition...
10/21/2026

Kristen Tapscott helped identify more than $887 million in unused program authority, and her work is earning recognition at the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command.

Named Employee of the Quarter for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, Tapscott manages responsibilities supporting an $18.9 billion program while mentoring colleagues and taking on additional duties when needed.

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10/21/2026

Today's scheduled maintenance for Gate 9 has been canceled, which means Gate 8 and Gate 9 will function on their regular schedule. The maintenance will be rescheduled at a later date.

NOISE ALERT: OCT 21Multiple detonations are scheduled today between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. local time.
10/21/2026

NOISE ALERT: OCT 21

Multiple detonations are scheduled today between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. local time.

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