Ft Rucker

Fort Rucker, located in southeastern Alabama, has served as the primary flight training base for U.S. Army Aviation since its establishment in 1942. Originally named Ozark Army Airfield, it was later renamed in honor of Confederate General Edmund Rucker. During World War II, the installation supported pilot training and air operations. In the postwar years, Fort Rucker became the home of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence, playing a pivotal role in training Army aviators and developing aviation doctrine. Today, it remains a critical hub for Army aviation training and innovation.