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An A-10 firing over the Barry Goldwater Range in Gila Bend, Arizona, during Hawgsmoke 2016.

Military funding bill includes money for Arizona installations, A-10 repairs

The legislation does not return money diverted from Fort Hauchuca for border wall construction.
An A-10 firing over the Barry Goldwater Range in Gila Bend, Arizona, during Hawgsmoke 2016.

A-10 goes head-to-head with newer fighter jet

The tests of the A-10 to the F-35 are meant to compare the strengths of the two planes.
Martha McSally, November 2018.

McSally Files Military Sexual Assault Bill

The bill is designed to reduce sexual assault in the ranks.
Sen. Martha McSally speaks at the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on military sexual assault, March 6, 2019, in this still image from C-SPAN video.

Military Report Details Sexual Assault in the Ranks

Marines reported the highest number of assaults among the four branches of the military.
Martha McSally, left, and Kyrsten Sinema.

National Emergency Over Border Wall Could Hit Local Military Bases

The president wants to use military construction money to pay for parts of the border wall.

Tucson Court Aiming to Keep Vets Out of Jail Receives $400,000 Grant

Program diverts veterans with misdemeanors and connects them with services.

John McCain, Influential Senator and Former Navy Pilot, Dies at 81

The senior senator from Arizona died a year after a brain cancer diagnosis. He lived a life filled with family and decades of service, from the Navy to a career in politics.
An A-10 assigned to the 355th Fighter Wing commander at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, June 29, 2018.

New Commander at Davis-Monthan

The 355th wing commander returns home
An A-10 from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base fires its gun at the Goldwater Range during the Hawgsmoke competiton. June 2016

Air Force: Number of A-10s to Stay Flying Is Up In the Air

The Air Force says it may not keep the entire fighter fleet active.
C-130s at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson.

Federal Budget Deal Could Benefit Tucson's Economy

A deal that brings an end to sequestration cuts in defense could have a positive impact on Tucson's financial health.
Some American companies choose Nogales, Sonora, to manufacture parts.

Tucson Economy Ready to Grow Behind Manufacturing Sector

Good economic times come as federal spending begins to increase again.
A-10s from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base taxi at March Air Reserve Base, California. February 1, 2016

Trump Defense Promises Could be Boon to Southern Arizona Economy

Public- and private-sector military spending has a heavy impact on an area's economy.

Homeless Work Program Begins Small; Hope for Growth

Plus: VA official in Tucson; new jaguar caught on camera; celebrating Lalo's music.

Incivility After Elections; Ray Carroll On Years as Supervisor

Plus, USS Arizona memorial exhibits and events.
F-16 from the 162nd Fighter Wing, based in Tucson.

New Commander Named for Tucson's 162nd Fighter Wing

Andrew MacDonald will be responsible for 1,600 airmen and 74 fighter planes.
Ruth Helm lands a Douglas SBD Dauntless while serving as a WASP

Female WWII Pilot Gets Her Due: Burial at Arlington

Remembering Tucson aviator, as another laid to rest in site of honor.

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