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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.

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.

The Buzz: Looking back on 2022

Newsworthy interviews and topics that we addressed this year.

City of Tucson partners with Department of Defense to recruit staff

The program helps service members transition out of the military and pays their salaries for up to six months.

State pays to restart PFA treatment

Water will be recharged in the Santa Cruz riverbed.

Opponents speak out at hearing on bringing F-35 fighter jet to Tucson

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is being considered as a possible home for the new aircraft. Some say will bring too much noise to Tucson's skies.

Arizona lawmakers to fight military plan to retire some A-10 jets

Sen. McSally and Rep. Kirkpatrick both vowed to fight the move to retire dozens of A-10s, a mainstay at Tucson's Davis-Monthan.

Arizona officials keep an eye out, as Defense budget again targets A-10

The fighter jets have been a mainstay at Tucson's Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

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

Program diverts veterans with misdemeanors and connects them with services.

New Commander at Davis-Monthan

The 355th wing commander returns home

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.

Tucson Economy Ready to Grow Behind Manufacturing Sector

Good economic times come as federal spending begins to increase again.

Air Force Puts Some A-10s in Jeopardy Again

Plans call for cutting three squadrons because of wing problems.

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.

Raytheon Begins its Expansion, Adding 2,000 at Tucson Plant

Tucson's largest private employer ready for new employees, buildings on South Side.

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