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Women of Influence: Major General Sheryl Gordon

Staff Writer March 13, 2018

One of the top ranking women in the state, Major General Sheryl Gordon, has been serving Alabama for over 30 years and counting. Her hard work and unrelenting dedication to the Alabama National Guard have paid off in a big way; she remains not only the first female General in the organization, but also the first and only female to reach the Adjutant General rank in the organization’s history. Gordon was born and raised in Selma and graduated from Selma High School. She obtained her bachelors degree from Birmingham Southern College in 1979, and received her first assignment as a Second Lieutenant with the Alabama National Guard in Montgomery in 1981.

Personnel update: Kay Ivey appoints General David Pritchett as next leader of Alabama National Guard

Brandon Moseley December 1, 2023

On Thursday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced the retirement of Major General Sheryl Gordon. Ivey has appointed Brigadier General David Pritchett to replace Gordon as the head of the Alabama National Guard. Ivey commended General Gordon for her distinguished leadership as the adjutant general of the Alabama National Guard over the last six years. Gordon has led the Alabama National Guard since Governor Ivey appointed her in 2017. Ivey credited Gordon with helping land the F-35 Fighter Jets, providing security at the Southern Border, and responding in times of crisis. General Gordon ensured the Alabama National Guard always stood ready. “In 2017, when I tapped General Gordon to serve as adjutant general of the

Kay Ivey commends Alabama National Guard home from D.C. deployment

Beth Cann January 30, 2021

Governor Kay Ivey announced that the soldiers deployed from the Alabama National Guard (ALNG) to Washington D.C. for the Presidential Inauguration have returned home. The 750 soldiers were activated soon after the Capitol protests and returned home the day after the Inauguration. Gov. Ivey stated on Twitter, “I remain proud of how the men and women of the @alabamang represent our home state and are always willing to step up and serve whenever and wherever needed. I am pleased to have them back home in Alabama and remain grateful for each of them.” I remain proud of how the men and women of the @AlabamaNG represent our home

Kay Ivey offers Alabama National Guard support to Florida ahead of Hurricane Dorian

Staff Writer August 30, 2019

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday, ahead of Hurricane Dorian, released a statement that she has approved the Alabama National Guard to send up to 50 support personnel to Florida, should the need arise. The Associated Press reports, “As of 2 p.m. EDT, Dorian was centered about 625 miles (1,005 kilometers) east of West Palm Beach with winds of 115 mph (185 kph) and was moving northwest at a slowed-down 10 mph (17 kph). Dorian could prove to be the strongest hurricane to hit Florida’s Atlantic Coast since Andrew, a Category 5 that obliterated thousands of homes south of Miami with winds topping 165 mph (266 kph) in 1992.

Kayla Freeman makes history as first black female pilot in Alabama National Guard

Staff Writer July 24, 2018

Kayla Freeman wasn’t looking to make history when she decided to pursue a career with the Alabama National Guard, but that’s exactly what she did. Freeman’s graduation on Saturday from Tuskegee University where she was enrolled in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, made her the first African-American female in Alabama’s National Guard history to earn her wings and become a pilot. “I just wanted to do the best that I could do and hopefully inspire a few people along the way,” she told the U.S. Army. “You can’t let mistakes and setbacks keep you down. Learn from them and continue moving forward. Most importantly keep God first and

Alabama to send National Guard troops to protect Mexican border

Staff Writer May 25, 2018

At the request of the Trump administration, Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Adjutant General, Major General Sheryl Gordon, have approved the dispatch of Alabama National Guard troops to the nation’s Southwest border with Mexico. President Donald Trump sent a memo in April, authorizing the use of National Guard troops at the border, saying “the lawlessness that continues at our southern border is fundamentally incompatible with the safety, security, and sovereignty of the American people,” adding that his administration had “no choice but to act.” The Yellowhammer State has approved the deployment of one helicopter and five personnel members on Friday. The soldiers will be supporting the Texas National Guard

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey holds first Cabinet Meeting

Bentley-Ivey cabinet: who’s out, who’s in

Elizabeth Patton January 29, 2018

When Gov. Kay Ivey assumed office last April, following the resignation of scandal-ridden former Gov. Robert Bentley, she pledged the people of Alabama that would work with them to steady the Ship of State and improve Alabama’s image. “Today is both a dark day for Alabama yet also one of opportunity. I ask for your help and patience as we together steady the Ship of State and improve Alabama’s image. Those are my first priorities as your 54th Governor,” Ivey said following her swearing-in. “There’s no doubt there’s been a dark cloud hanging over our great state. People all over the world had their eyes on Alabama, and not

Montgomery lands Air Force’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter mission

Elizabeth Patton December 21, 2017

For over two years, unit commanders, community and state leaders, local business leaders, and Alabama’s congressional delegation have worked together to bring the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to the 187th Fighter Wing at Dannelly Field in Montgomery, Ala. On Thursday all of their efforts paid off when the U.S. Air Force announced Montgomery landed the coveted mission. Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson made the announcement that the Alabama Air National Guard’s 187th Fighter Wing was chosen as the home for the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Jet mission. “I am thrilled and very pleased that the 187th Fighter Wing has been chosen as the home for the new F-35 fighter jet,”

Kay Ivey authorizes Alabama National Guard to send support to Puerto Rico

Elizabeth Patton September 27, 2017

An RC-26 aircraft and a team of five Alabama National Guard crew members have been authorized to deploy to Puerto Rico in response to the recent hurricane impact to the island. Governor Kay Ivey authorized Major General Sheryl Gordon, Adjutant General of the Alabama National Guard, to send the RC-26 — highly capable aircraft in relation to airborne reconnaissance missions. The aircraft and crew will provide aerial imagery of hurricane impacted areas — based on the unique capabilities the aircraft will provide in supporting the efforts of Puerto Rican emergency managers and the National Guard. “Alabamians are a kind and caring people – we are committed to helping those in need,” said Ivey.

Alabama National Guard deploys to Texas for Hurricane Harvey assistance

Elizabeth Patton August 29, 2017

Three days after Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday night the Alabama National Guard was being deployed to the Lone Star State to assist in recovery efforts. Ivey authorized Alabama Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon to send two CH-47 Chinook Helicopters and two UH-60M medical aircraft, along with their respective crews upon a request from the National Guard Bureau. “One of the hallmarks of the American spirit is the desire to help each other when disaster strikes,” Ivey said. “Alabama is proud to help our friends in Texas through lending our National Guard resources and offering our prayers and continued support in the

Alabama National Guard to disinfect state’s nursing homes

Staff Writer April 19, 2020

The Alabama National Guard has been called on by Gov. Kay Ivey to disinfect nursing homes and long-term care facilities across the state that have COVID-19 positive residents and employees and will train staff on the techniques of donning and doffing personal protective equipment. According to the Alabama National Guard’s Facebook page, the Infection Control Teams on site ensures all residents are kept in safe areas of the building while specially trained Soldiers and Airmen clear the facility’s rooms and common surfaces of potential contaminants. “The Alabama National Guard is here to serve our citizens, and I’m glad Governor Ivey asked us to take on this important mission,” said Major General

From toast of town to toxic: Mark Zuckerberg on outs with democrats

Associated Press November 4, 2019

Mark Zuckerberg’s social network in Washington is shrinking. Bipartisan hostility against Facebook has been building for months, fueled by a series of privacy scandals, the site’s role in Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential campaign and accusations that Facebook crushes competitors. Now, with the 2020 elections approaching, Democrats especially are homing in on the conduct of the social media giant and its refusal to fact-check political ads and remove false ones. “When you’re the No. 1 monopoly, people are going to come after you,” says John Feehery, a veteran Republican communications strategist. The challenge for Democrats, as he sees it: “They’re facing a base that is very angry

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