MONTGOMERY – On the eve of Veterans Day, a state lawmaker who served with the 101st Airborne has been appointed to serve on the Alabama Military Stability Commission, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter announced.
Rep. Rick Rehm was named today to the panel which aims to protect and expand the military bases and other Department of Defense installations across the state, according to a news release.
In addition to elected officials and Cabinet members, the commission includes appointees from areas across the state with a heavy defense concentration, the release said.
“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 Ledbetter (R-Rainsville). “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 (R-Dothan), who represents House District 85, enlisted in the Army in 1990 and served with the 101st Airborne Division and 128th Aviation Brigade, the release said. After his honorable discharge in 1994, he served as an 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, 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,” Rehm said. “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.”
