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Delegation members oppose partial retirement of A-10 jets

Many of the attack jets are based at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson

The Boneyard spends 75 years adding to history books

The planes at AMARG are a history of U.S. air power.

Arizona National Guard gets new commander

Brig. General Kerry Muehlenbeck is the first woman to lead the Arizona National Guard.

Governor establishes Navajo Code Talker holiday

Now every August 14, the state of Arizona will recognize the Navajo U.S Marines in World War II who created an unbreakable code.

Robert Ashby, 1 of 3 surviving Tuskegee Airmen in Arizona dies at 95

Lt. Col. Ashby retired in 1965 and went on to be an airline pilot and flight instructor.

Arizona National Guard adjutant general to retire in April

Maj. Gen.. Michael McGuire became the state’s top military officer in 2013

SCOTUS to hear border wall and asylum seeker suits

A federal appeals court recently ruled the administration was illegally using military funds to pay for 11 segments of the wall.

Latest lawsuit against Fort Huachuca over San Pedro water use seeks documents

A conservation group has again sued over what it says is a failure to protect the river and its dependent species.

Davis-Monthan and local Air National Guard to do flyover Thursday

The military members want to thank medical staffers and first responders.

Fort Huachcua commander on COVID-19 precautions on post

The post confirmed its first case at the beginning of April.

Noise pollution in Arizona

From the skies and on the ground, constant noise can come with serious health risks.

U.S. tries again to convince courts for military funds for border fences

At issue is $3.6 billion the Trump administration wants to divert from military construction projects to fund a border fence.

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.

Groundwater use for Fort Huachuca and the San Pedro River

A look at the latest legal fight over the groundwater supply shared by Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista and the San Pedro River.

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.

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