National Guard Readiness Center now open in Foley

National Guard Readiness Center now open in Foley
Facility will serve as assistance platform for future hurricanes

The Alabama National Guard cut the ribbon (pictured) for a new Foley Readiness Center on Industrial Parkway in Foley. The new facility is large enough to fit two units and can be used as a centralized location for domestic support operations when needed.
“This organization is uniquely positioned to help anytime we have hurricanes,” said Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Sheryl E. Gordon. at the ribbon cutting. “Our ability to come down here and use this as a platform to stage our troops and provide services to the people that were impacted by the storms is a tremendous opportunity. As we go forward, we will continue to stay down here and serve the citizens in this community.”
The 30,540-square-foot facility sits on approximately 30 acres in Foley’s Industrial Park and is divided into two buildings. One building has administrative offices and classrooms as well as houses a 1,726-square-foot multi-purpose room useful for training events and disaster response. The second building includes maintenance bays, offices, storage, and equipment. Both buildings share a secure motorpool for tactical vehicles.
The facility is also outfitted with state-of-the-art geothermal wells for efficiently heating and cooling the facility, which will greatly reduce costs for gas and power. The armory is now serving as the home station for Charlie Company of the 1-173rd Infantry Regiment.
“We’re so proud of you guys being here and the vision of having a super-armory in this area,” said Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich. “We are here to support and will always be here.”
For additional information, contact the Alabama National Guard Public Affairs Office at alngpao@army.mil or 334-271-7244.