More Arizona Military Stories

The Buzz: Bidding farewell to the A-10

As the longtime Air Force planes move from Davis Monthan to the Boneyard, we look at their legacy.

USS Arizona gets its first skipper

The nuclear submarine is still under construction.

US will start training Ukrainian pilots on F-16s at air base in Arizona

The training will take place at Morris Air National Guard base at the Tucson International Airport.

Fort Huachuca's historic Mountain View Officers' Club has a new purpose

The Fort has submitted a purposal for the building to be a Range Operations Synchronization Center.

Army and Cochise County team up for education

They want to keep more young people in Sierra Vista.

Children of the Holocaust: The survival story of Pawel Lichter.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: An upcoming benefit looks to bring peace back to Sonoran Desert skies; and a new song from Gabrielle Pietrangelo.

Arizona slipped from top 10 in Pentagon spending, but defense economy still strong

The defense industry remains a pillar of the state’s economy.

The Buzz: Looking back on 2022

Newsworthy interviews and topics that we addressed this year.

NDAA helps local bases but cuts A-10s

The defense spending plan reduces the number of A-10 aircraft.

Keel laid for USS Arizona fast-attack sub

No Navy ship has been named Arizona since 1941.

‘Somebody special for our 500th ride’

100-year-old WWII veteran flies with Grounded No More

Fact Check Arizona: Ep. 3 The Border in the Governor's Race

Lake and Hobbs' plans for border security and immigration vary widely.

Steve Roach headlines a weekend celebration of electronic music.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Southern Arizona Senior Pride brings the local LGBTQI+ community together; and how Tucsonans Gary & Dan Ross made U.S. military history with their love.

Fort Huachuca receives $2.8M for water and environment conservation projects

The Army post is working with partners in Sierra Vista.

Davis-Monthan A-10s safe

A defense spending bill moving through the Senate has good news for Arizona military bases.

A-10 part of Defense spending in Arizona

The NDAA brings millions of dollars into the state.

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