The Anniston Army Depot has been classified as a Depot Source of Repair, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers  announced Tuesday. The designation is for the Army’s Mobile Protected Firepower program and Booker Combat Vehicle.

“I am proud to announce the Anniston Army Depot being designated at the new DSOR for this combat vehicle,” said Rogers (R-Saks), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. “The Anniston Army Depot is a valued piece of East Alabama and a hub for excellence in ground combat vehicle maintenance.

“I am glad to see the Army make this designation and I am excited to see the Depot excel with this new assignment that will help secure its vital role in Army sustainment for the future.”

The Anniston Army Depot, built in 1940, employs close to 3,000 people. It was chosen to be recognized as a DSOR primarily because of its exceptional facilities, ability to take on the increased workload, and its current designation as a Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence.

“The assignment of the Depot Source of Repair to Anniston Army Depot for the Mobile Protected Firepower System, which has been named the M10 Booker, is a great step in maintaining the Depot’s Center of Technical Excellence Designation for all Combat Vehicles, except the Bradley; and keeps Anniston positioned to maintain and repair all the legacy and future heavy and light tanks,” The Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce said.

“We worked closely with Congressman Rogers on this and he ensured the correct DSOR designation was made by the Army.”

Austen Shipley is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News.