Fort Rucker

In the Southeastern corner of the state of Alabama, Fort Rucker is the headquarters for U.S. Army Aviation. Sprawling across 63,000 acres of the Wiregrass Region – named for the long-stemmed grass native to the area – the base functions as a small city with its own infrastructure, healthcare, education systems and more.

In 2019, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) selected Robins & Morton to build a new training support facility at Fort Rucker. The $33 million project would include a two-story structure to provide clear-span maintenance areas for multiple aircraft parts simultaneously. It would also house environmentally controlled training and storage space for decommissioned and historic military aircraft, weapons and other artifacts. Within the training spaces, the design features classrooms, conference areas and a library. In addition to the facility itself, the scope included sitework such as underground utilities, paving, access roads, storm drainage, site lighting, site improvements, landscaping, underground communications infrastructure, and all applicable Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) measures.

Located adjacent to the existing Army Aviation Museum, the 136,000-square-foot project’s intention is primarily historical but will house training for soldiers and will display the evolution of aviation equipment, weapons and uniforms.

“When I look around at all we’ve been able to accomplish through this partnership with USACE over the last 10 years, it’s humbling,” Robins & Morton Project Director Nick Dill said. “We’re honored to be entrusted with the incredible responsibility of serving those who serve us all.” Fort Rucker’s Training Support Facility is scheduled