Ozark man honored for decades of service to Friends of Fort Rucker

Co-founder recognized for 'visionary leadership' on the board of the military support organization.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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An Ozark, Alabama man who co-founded the Friends of Fort Rucker organization and served on its board for nearly three decades has been honored for his "visionary leadership and steadfast dedication" to the military support group.

Why it matters

The Friends of Fort Rucker is a critical community organization that supports the nearby U.S. Army post, one of the largest employers in the region. The long-serving board member's recognition highlights the importance of local civic engagement and volunteerism in sustaining important institutions.

The details

The Dothan Eagle reported that the unnamed Ozark man co-founded the Friends of Fort Rucker organization and served on its board for 29 years, providing "visionary leadership and steadfast dedication" to the group. The Friends of Fort Rucker supports the nearby U.S. Army post, which is one of the largest employers in the region.

  • The Ozark man co-founded the Friends of Fort Rucker organization.
  • The Ozark man served on the Friends of Fort Rucker board for 29 years.

The players

Friends of Fort Rucker

A community organization that supports the nearby U.S. Army post, one of the largest employers in the region.

Ozark man

The co-founder of the Friends of Fort Rucker organization who served on its board for nearly three decades.

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The takeaway

This story highlights the importance of local civic engagement and volunteerism in sustaining critical community institutions like the Friends of Fort Rucker, which plays a vital role in supporting a major regional employer and the U.S. military.