Fort Novosel
Fort Novosel, formerly Fort Rucker, is the home of Army Aviation and the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence.
Ozark, Alabama
Fort Novosel, formerly Fort Rucker, is the home of Army Aviation and the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence.
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (ENTERPRISE 4 W, AL US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Dale County.
Avg high
78°F
Avg low
54.9°F
Annual rainfall
57.9 in
Typical snowfall
0 in
Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Relatively ModerateClimate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.
Name and Status Timeline
Curated, sourced redesignation and BRAC/closure events. Last verified 2026-07-31. Official names and statuses can change — confirm with primary DoD or Army sources.
Former names: Fort Novosel · Fort Rucker (Edmund Rucker namesake)
- Rename
Redesignated Fort Novosel
Fort Rucker → Fort Novosel
Reason: Naming Commission / FY2021 NDAA Section 370 implementation
Fort Rucker redesignated Fort Novosel in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael J. Novosel Sr. under Naming Commission recommendations.
- Rename
Redesignated Fort Rucker (Edward W. Rucker)
Fort Novosel → Fort Rucker
Reason: Army redesignation announced June 10, 2025, honoring Capt. Edward W. Rucker
Army announced redesignation from Fort Novosel to Fort Rucker in honor of Capt. Edward W. Rucker, a World War I Distinguished Service Cross recipient. Directory slug remains fort-novosel pending seed sync.
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Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Fort Novosel located?
Fort Novosel is located near Ozark, Alabama.
What city is closest to Fort Novosel?
Ozark is the nearest listed city for Fort Novosel.
What is it like to live near Fort Novosel?
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What is the natural-hazard risk near Fort Novosel?
The surrounding Dale community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Moderate. Climate normals nearby include average high near 78°F, average low near 54.9°F, about 57.9 inches of annual rainfall, about 0 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.
What is the current official name used in this timeline for Fort Novosel?
This timeline lists the current name as Fort Rucker (status: active). Last verified 2026-07-31. Confirm with official Army or DoD sources before citing.
What former names are recorded for Fort Novosel?
Fort Novosel; Fort Rucker (Edmund Rucker namesake)
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- Alabama
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- Ozark
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- Fort
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- Area Hazard Risk
- Relatively Moderate
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