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A-10 Wing Repairs Fully Funded

An amendment to the Defense Department budget keeps A-10 flying

McSally Plans Trip to South Korea

The Arizona Republican will lead a congressional delegation weeks before a scheduled Trump-Kim summit.

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.

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.

Defense Bills in U.S. House to Keep A-10s in the Air

Congress will fund necessary maintenance to keep the planes flying.

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.

Incivility After Elections; Ray Carroll On Years as Supervisor

Plus, USS Arizona memorial exhibits and events.

New Commander Named for Tucson's 162nd Fighter Wing

Andrew MacDonald will be responsible for 1,600 airmen and 74 fighter planes.

Female WWII Pilot Gets Her Due: Burial at Arlington

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

Can Tucson F-16 Training Reduce Fighter Pilot Shortage?

Plus: a preview of Tuesday's primary election; why the "digital divide" is shrinking for Tucson-area Latinos.

Air Force Criticized over A-10 Retirement Efforts

Government Accountability Office report says plane's demise would hurt fighting capabilities.

Tucson Air Guard Works to Get Fighter Pilot Numbers Off the Ground

162nd Wing trains about 10 percent of new US fighter pilots each year.

FBI: Arrested Tucsonan Called Himself 'American Jihadist'

18-year-old man being held in Phoenix on terrorism, conspiracy charges.

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