Secretary of the U.S. Army Dan Driscoll, joined U.S. Senator Katie Britt during a recent tour of Redstone Arsenal to display the base’s Army-related facilities and capabilities.
While at Redstone, Driscoll and Britt visited the Army Materiel Command (AMC), the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO), Program Executive Office Missiles & Space (PEO Missiles and Space), and Program Executive Office Aviation (PEO Aviation), where they were briefed on the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA).
“It’s always an honor to showcase Alabama’s cutting-edge capabilities at Redstone Arsenal. I’m grateful to Secretary Driscoll for prioritizing a visit to Huntsville early in his tenure as Army Secretary,” said Britt (R-Montgomery).
“Redstone plays an invaluable role in American national security by supporting several branches of the U.S. military, with a primary emphasis on the U.S. Army. Achieving peace through strength requires that our warfighters remain the best trained, best equipped, and most prepared in the world.”
“Redstone is indispensable to advancing this mission of ensuring America’s military readiness and unmatched lethality. I’m proud to champion Redstone’s critical work and be an advocate for our service members in the Senate.”
Britt worked diligently through the confirmation process of Driscoll, saying that he fully grasps the significance of Army bases throughout Alabama.
“Secretary Driscoll understands and appreciates the tremendous role Alabama’s Army installations play in strengthening America’s national defense and force readiness,” Britt stated. “I look forward to working with him to maximize the impacts of Fort Novosel, Redstone Arsenal, and Anniston Army Depot to provide President Trump and Secretary Hegseth with the resources needed to achieve peace through strength.”
In late April, the Senator made a separate visit to the Arsenal, joined by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville and FBI Director Kash Patel to observe the base’s intelligence capabilities, particularly that of the Bureau.
“The FBI’s operations on Redstone Arsenal are at the forefront of 21st-century innovation and training needed to combat the threats of the future, and I am confident Redstone will be instrumental in fulfilling the FBI’s core mission for decades to come,” she said following the tour. “Promises made, promises kept – and we’re just getting started.”
Austen Shipley is the News Director for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @ShipleyAusten
