Photos: Newly renovated military lounge opens at Tucson International Airport
Around a hundred people including donors, airport officials and military servicemen gathered at the Tucson International Airport to celebrate the renovations to the military lounge.
The lounge which is located near baggage carousel five had become dated over the years and was in need of a major face lift. With the help of several local donors the renovations needed were made possible.
The lounge is equipped with 12 leather reclining seats, a flat screen TV, a small kitchen with snacks and drinks, and a high top table. Three paintings were also donated by artists to decorate the walls of the lounge.Â
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Allen Freed President at AJ Freed, LLC and one of the donors for the renovations to the Tucson International Airport's military lounge talks with Master Sgt. Marcus Sydow inside the new lounge during an open house at the airport, on Jan. 14, 2020. The lounge was made possible by several local donors.
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Donors and distinguished guests cut a ribbon during the opening of the renovated military lounge at the Tucson International Airport, on Jan. 14, 2020. The lounge was made possible by several local donors.
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Interim President and CEO of the Tucson Airport Authority Danette Bewley welcomes guests for the opening of the renovated military lounge at the Tucson International Airport, on Jan. 14, 2020. The lounge was made possible by several local donors.
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An American Flag pillow atop a chair inside the newly renovated military lounge at the Tucson International Airport, on Jan. 14, 2020. The lounge was made possible by several local donors.
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Donated art is displayed next to five clocks displaying various time zones across the world inside the newly renovated military lounge at the Tucson International Airport, on Jan. 14, 2020. The lounge was made possible by several local donors.
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Donated art is displayed on the walls next to the departures and arrivals screen inside the newly renovated military lounge at the Tucson International Airport, on Jan. 14, 2020. The lounge was made possible by several local donors.
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Interim President and CEO of the Tucson Airport Authority Danette Bewley speaks during the opening of the renovated military lounge at the Tucson International Airport, on Jan. 14, 2020. The lounge was made possible by several local donors.
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People gather outside the newly renovated military lounge outside baggage claim carousel five at the Tucson International Airport, on Jan. 14, 2020. The lounge was made possible by several local donors.
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Col. Michael Drowley, Commander of the 355th Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, speaks about the renovated military lounge at the Tucson International Airport during its celebratory opening, on Jan. 14, 2020. The lounge was made possible by several local donors.
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Mark Irvin, CEO and founder of Mark Irvin Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC and donor to the military lounge renovations at the Tucson International Airport, speaks during the lounge's celebratory opening on Jan. 14, 2020. The lounge was made possible by several local donors.
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Brig. Gen. Andrew MacDonald, Commander, 162d Wing, Arizona Air National Guard base, signs a ribbon during the opening of the renovated military lounge at the Tucson International Airport, on Jan. 14, 2020. The lounge was made possible by several local donors.
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People mingle inside the newly renovated military lounge at the Tucson International Airport during an open house, on Jan. 14, 2020. The lounge was made possible by several local donors.
Josh Galemore
Photojournalist
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