The Redstone Rocket

05/29/2026

Anna hasn't had a trial in several weeks. So, to keep herself entertained, she's started making it look like I'm the reason she can't decide on what to eat whenever we go out to a restaurant. I'd never tell her, or anyone for that matter, what they should or shouldn't eat. The look I get from servers, though, tells me they don't believe me.

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05/29/2026

Col. Jeffrey Porter assumed leadership of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command’s Transformation Integration Directorate-Army Golden Dome for America, the Army’s centralized office for strategic missile defense capability development, during a May 20 change of charter ceremony. Leaders praised the directorate’s role in advancing air and missile defense systems to support homeland security and modern combat operations as global threats continue to evolve.

The Army has a new centralized manager for capability development associated with strategic missile defense.

05/28/2026

New Blue Origin employee Jake Helvey hit a three-run inside-the-park home run and drove in five runs to help the Blue Diamonds defeat the Base Invaders 21-15 in Marshall’s coed softball league on May 19. Helvey said joining the team after moving to the area helped him connect with coworkers and settle into his new community.

After he started working with Blue Origin in January, Jake Helvey figured that joining one of the company’s coed softball teams would help him fit in.

05/28/2026

A U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command team at the Ronald Reagan Test Range played a critical role in supporting the Air Force’s recent Minuteman III Glory Trip missile test by providing mission operations, tracking and data collection from more than 6,500 miles away in Huntsville. Officials said the range’s unique capabilities and strategic Pacific location make it an essential national security asset for missile defense, space operations and future weapons testing.

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05/28/2026

Air Force Maj. Ashley Haug is returning to Redstone’s defending champion softball team as they prepare to face the North Alabama Rockets in the annual Armed Forces Celebration Community Softball Game on June 10 at Toyota Field. Haug, a lifelong sports enthusiast who plays first base or catcher, said the team feels even stronger this year as they aim to keep the Target Destroyed trophy at Redstone.

Air Force Maj. Ashley Haug wants to help defend the Target Destroyed trophy.

05/28/2026

Retired Navy veteran Chris Phillips, a former Blue Angels aircraft maintainer and 2025 Veterans Advocate of the Year, has been appointed District I manager for the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, overseeing veterans service offices across 17 North Alabama counties. Phillips, who joined the department in 2019 after retiring from the Navy, will lead staffing, training and claims support efforts to help veterans and their families access benefits and services.

A retired Navy veteran who once maintained aircraft for the Blue Angels has been appointed to lead veterans’ services across Northern Alabama.

05/27/2026

Redstone officials announced that the installation’s drinking water met all federal and state Safe Drinking Water Act standards in 2025 and remains safe for residents and employees to use. Most of the water supply came from Huntsville Utilities, with Redstone officials continuing to monitor water quality, educate the public on contaminants and encourage precautions related to lead exposure in plumbing systems.

The Garrison and Huntsville Utilities drinking water compliance and supply team are committed to providing you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. During 2025, we monitored your

05/27/2026

Redstone Arsenal’s Goss Road pool reopened for the summer season with swim lessons, diving boards, a water slide and family activities running through Sept. 7. Pool officials highlighted safety rules and summer swim programs while families returned to one of Redstone’s favorite warm-weather traditions.

The splash of summer at Redstone returned Memorial Day weekend as the Goss Road pool opened for the 2026 season with swim lessons, a water slide, diving boards and enough

05/27/2026

This week's Redstone Rocket leads with Memorial Day — Lt. Gen. Gavin Lawrence's message at the Huntsville-Madison County Veterans Memorial Park, and a quiet ceremony at Maple Hill Cemetery where VFW Post 5162 gathered among weathered gravestones to remember those who never came home. Inside: a new food and entertainment venue opens its doors, and the space club gets an update on Redstone development. Pick up your copy at newsstands or read the e-edition at redstonerocket-al.newsmemory.com.

05/27/2026

Lt. Gen. Gavin Lawrence urged Americans at Huntsville’s Memorial Day ceremony to honor the 1.1 million fallen service members whose sacrifices have protected the nation’s freedom and to ensure their legacy is never forgotten. The event at the Huntsville-Madison County Veterans Memorial Park featured wreath-laying ceremonies, musical tributes and recognition of local Gold Star families who continue to carry the memories of their loved ones forward.

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