More Arizona Veterans Stories

USS Arizona collection grows at UA

The public can get a first-hand look at life on-board.

A Show about Healing

Spiritually, Physically, Mentally, and Emotionally.

Honoring African American soldiers from last century

Descendants and others gather for 2nd Annual Nogales Buffalo Soldiers Salute

Crews remove invasive plants from Arizona waterways to conserve water, better ecosystem

Efforts along the Verde River and its tributaries to remove introduced plants can prevent monocultures while also getting water to a Phoenix-area reservoir.

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

Arizona Spotlight for August 11th, 2022

Native plants return to Hermosillo's urban landscape; Tucsonan John Rhodes tells about his family's rodeo history; Meet the new CEO of The Western National Parks Association; and a short story by Aurelie Sheehan.

"...love you like you've never known you're worth." The songs of Gabrielle Pietrangelo.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: An American hero gets some overdue recognition at Davis Monthan Air Force Base; and learn about the help - and hope - in Tucson for those living with aphasia.

A beacon of hope in a war-torn country

The story of an American who traveled to Syria to fight the Islamic State.

Trump signs Sinema bill to protect vets from predatory mortgages

The new law targets the period before certain VA loans can be resold.

Federal Budget Could Mean More Help for Homeless Veterans

The new budget puts aside billions of dollars for housing.

VA Aims to Provide One-Stop Shop for Homeless Veterans

The program at the local VA is designed to connect vets with services.

Debate: McSally Accuses Sinema of Promoting 'Treason'

2003 radio interview is the focus of the accusation.

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.

VA Schedules Mental Health Summit

Event brings together vets, officials and service providers to discuss suicide prevention

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