According to a news release from his office on Monday morning, Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) appointed State Rep. Rick Rehm (R-Dothan) to serve on the Military Stability Commission.
The Alabama Military Stability Commission is tasked with protecting and expanding the footprint of federal military bases and other Department of Defense infrastructure across the state.
Created in 2011 and chaired by Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth, the commission is a bipartisan task force made up of legislative leaders, cabinet officials, and regional appointees from defense-heavy communities. Its action arm is the Alabama Military Stability Foundation.
“In Alabama, we understand that the men and women of our Armed Forces represent the very best of society, and the state’s commitment to supporting those who currently serve, veterans, and their families runs deep,” said Speaker Ledbetter.
“The Military Stability Commission has played a key role in making Alabama one of the most military-friendly states in America, and I fully believe Rep. Rehm’s three decades of service to our country will be a great asset to the commission for years to come.”
Rehm, who represents House District 85, enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1990 and served with the 101st Airborne Division and 128th Aviation Brigade.
After his honorable discharge in 1994, he served as a Department of the Army civilian employee at Fort Rucker’s Cairns Army Radar Approach Control (ARAC), overseeing radar upgrades, facility modernization, and integration with the National Airspace System.
He retired after 24 years as a GS-15, which is the highest rank in civil service.
“Whether it be Redstone Arsenal’s missile and space defense apparatus or Fort Rucker’s proud status as the home of Army Aviation, Alabama plays a vital role in protecting our country,” said Rep. Rehm.
“I look forward to working with members of this commission to strengthen Alabama’s role in supporting our nation’s defense and am deeply grateful to Speaker Ledbetter for the opportunity to serve in this important capacity.”
Although the work of the commission is year-round, the 2026 state legislative session begins on January 13, now just 64 days away.
Grayson Everett is the editor in chief of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270.
