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The Mountain View Black Officer's Club is being recognized as the most threatened building in the country.

Mountain View Officers Club Gets Help For Renovations

The historic building at Ft. Huachuca finds private financing.

Melinda Snodgrass: Exploring the Law on the Final Frontier

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A review of this week's local election results; "Missing in America" project honors departed veterans; and volunteers making a difference in Arizona state parks.
Petroglyphs at Cocoraque Butte in the Ironwood Forest National Monument.

The Future of a Link to the Past

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Local hip hop dance team scores at national contest; Pink Martini brings swanky sounds to Tucson; "Love Letters to the Library" returns; and a profile of an Arizonan who fought in the Vietnam War.

Center Gets Grant to Help Find Jobs for Homeless Vets

Program supports homeless veterans in search of jobs or career training.
Illustration by Shiang-Harn Hwang

An Unexpected Connection Between Sunny Tucson and Arctic Norway

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The Missing in America Project honors departed veterans; a mother's hopes for her daughter's future; and author Ron Carlson on the inspiration for "News of the World".
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions visits Nogales, Ariz. April 11, 2017, to announce new immigration enforcement measures.

Episode 133: Reaction to Immigration Crackdown

Plus, controversy over proposed UA Honors College dorms, interring indigent vets, more.
Headstones at the Veterans' Memorial Cemetery at Marana.

Veterans' Remains To Be Laid To Rest Saturday

Marana Veterans' Memorial Cemetery to be final resting place for 30 homeless or indigent veterans.
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Tucson VA to Stop Accepting Civilian Benefit Plans

Tricare and Champva patients no longer accepted.
Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Sloan Gibson visits the VA facility in Tucson. December 12, 2016

Tucson VA Facility Mostly OK, Despite Problems, Official Says

The deputy secretary called his visit 'great;' also said misconduct will not be tolerated.
VA in Tucson.

Flake's Bill Aims to Prevent Vets Admin from Hiring Felons

Sen. Jeff Flake, who sponsors the bill, says it is time to change the VA's hiring practices.

Arizona Education Chief: Schools Need $680M

Plus, STEM efforts in one district; a nation pauses to remember attack on Pearl Harbor.
Flags highlight the outline of the USS Arizona at the ships' memorial on the University of Arizona campus. December 4, 2016

USS Arizona Memorial Dedicated Sunday

Hundreds gather at University of Arizona to dedicate site honoring those who died at Pearl Harbor.
USS Arizona survivor, Lauren Bruner.

75 Years Later, USS Arizona Sailor Recalls Attack on Pearl Harbor

One of few remaining survivors from the attack shares his story.
A soldier salutes a military procession.

Three Dozen Vets Honored in Tucson for Service in Vietnam

Part of a 13-year commemoration that will go through 2025.
A soldier salutes a military procession.

Veterans Day Parade: Remembering Pearl Harbor

The nation pauses Friday to honor veterans.

Visit Camp Bravo, a Base for Homeless Vets in Tucson

Also on Arizona Spotlight: a rundown of important results from state elections; and "Feeding Our Future" visits Tucson barrios where positive change is growing.

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