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The Buzz: What happens when Washington comes to town?

The Buzz rides along as a federal advisor goes on a tour with city officials.

How Arizona’s economic engines are rumbling towards Ukraine

Inside the lofty plans of an economic coalition trying to make Arizona integral to Ukraine’s recovery.

Air Base Prepares for Potential Government Shutdown

Military officials are requesting that Congress prioritize defense if they are unable to pass a budget.

Air Force wants Davis-Monthan AFB to house new unit

The new wing will replace the retiring A-10s.

Senator Mark Kelly visits Tucson International Airport

He received an update on the Airfield Safety Enhancement Project.

NDAA helps local bases but cuts A-10s

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

The Buzz: Dealing with Arizona's PFAS problem

Why are the chemical class also known as forever chemicals so dangerous, and what's being done to fix the problem?

Davis-Monthan A-10s safe

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

A-10 in budget crosshairs again

The Air Force is again trying to retire the top plane at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

Tucson air base could deploy troops if Ukraine is invaded

Some units from Davis-Monthan are included among the 8,500 troops placed on heightened preparedness for deployment.

A-10 part of Defense spending in Arizona

The NDAA brings millions of dollars into the state.

The Boneyard helps create a digital twin of a fighter jet

The Air Force and Wichita State students are working together on the project.

Air show returns to Tucson

The aerial gymnastics of The Thunderbirds, will be at the center of the show.

Davis-Monthan big part of A-10 future

The Tucson base is working to keep the aging warplane flying.

With uncertainty around A-10’s future, a look back at its history at Davis-Monthan

Training and refurbishment are part of the plane's history in Tucson.

Air Force announces changes to A-10s at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

Nearly half of the A-10s will be retired to make space for new squadrons.

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