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Noise pollution in Arizona

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

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.

World War II veteran receives Purple Heart 76 years later

Sen. Martha McSally presented the medal to 95-year-old Walter Ram.

Davis-Monthan airmen rescue injured fishermen

Pararescue jumpers flew nearly 2,000 miles to help.

A-10 goes head-to-head with newer fighter jet

The tests of the A-10 to the F-35 are meant to compare the strengths of the two planes.

Legislation would fund Air Force cleanup of unregulated chemicals

The perfluorinated chemicals have been found in municipal wells near Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

Air Force Thunderbirds Return to Headline Davis-Monthan Air Show

The biennial event includes an open house of the air base.

Changes at Davis-Monthan; Youth ROTC

A look at changes at Davis-Monthan AFB and a program to recruit the next generation of airmen.

National Emergency Over Border Wall Could Hit Local Military Bases

The president wants to use military construction money to pay for parts of the border wall.

Uber Says it Will Offer Rides at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

The UberMILITARY program matches riders with drivers who have base access.

CD2 Candidates at Odds on Southern Arizona Issues

Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick and Republican Lea Marquez Peterson vie to represent Pima and Cochise Counties district.

Comment Period Reopened on F-35 Proposal

The wrong address was listed on the original notice.

From Warrior to Scholar: An Academic 'Boot Camp'

The project readies military veterans to make the jump into the classroom.

New Commander at Davis-Monthan

The 355th wing commander returns home

First Lady Visits Border Patrol, Migrant Child Center in Arizona

Melania Trump makes stops in Tucson and Phoenix during her visit.

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