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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.

"...love you like you've never known you're worth." The songs of Gabrielle Pietrangelo.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: An American hero gets some overdue recognition at Davis Monthan Air Force Base; and learn about the help - and hope - in Tucson for those living with aphasia.

Nogales-born Tuskeegee Airman George Biggs honored at Davis Monthan Air Force Base

Major Biggs, also the son of Buffalo Soldier Levi Biggs, flew combat missions in Korea and Vietnam

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.

Air Force seeking public comment on basing F-35 jets in Tucson

Basing the fighter jets at Davis-Monthan would increase flights in and out of the base.

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

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

Kirkpatrick calls for answers on fate of A-10s at Davis-Monthan

The congresswoman sent a letter to the Pentagon asking for an explanation about what she understands is a plan to retire 42 of the aircraft.

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