Business View Civil Municipal June 2023

117 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 6 OZARK , ALABAMA A unique symbiosis exists between Ozark and Fort Novosel. Ellis and Blankenship elaborate on the relationship that the city shares with ‘Friends of Army Aviation,’ an organization based at the airport with a purpose that is twofold: to educate the public about the Vietnam War and foster a love for aviation in younger generations. “ Our airport businesses are helping with the pilot shortage,” Ellis affirms, outlining how the city is home to four flight schools. These schools play an instrumental role in transitioning helicopter pilots from Fort Novosel into fixed- wing pilots. This skill adds tremendous flexibility and potential to their careers in the industry. Ozark’s ambition to attract and sustain businesses goes hand-in-hand with its