Rep. Jerry Carl visits Fort Novosel, promises ‘duty’ to continue funding for improvements

Rep. Jerry Carl visited Fort Novosel last week, meeting with base commanders and U.S. Army officials responsible for the 63,000 acres of land in Alabama’s Wiregrass region that serves as the headquarters of U.S. Army Aviation. Novosel, previously known as Fort Rucker, first opened in 1942. Rep. Carl (R-Mobile) said he heard firsthand the ways in which the facility is showing its age. “I just spent two days with Commanding General MG Michael McCurry and his team so I could learn more about the needs and challenges they are facing. Thanks to the hard work of Senator Britt and Chairman Mike Roger