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Metal-detecting discovery in Tucson leads to bridge's name

Metal-detecting discovery in Tucson leads to bridge's name

  • By Kristen Cook Arizona Daily Star

A trio of hobbyists discovered what may be a sad piece of Tucson's history during a summer hunt.

D-M's future coming into focus under new commander

D-M's future coming into focus under new commander

  • David Wichner

D-M has a good chance to land a new drone squadron or other new missions, Col. Scott C. Campbell says.

Davis-Monthan makes short list to be home base for drone pilots

Davis-Monthan makes short list to be home base for drone pilots

  • Joe Ferguson

Development is significant because the Pentagon plans to retire a mainstay at D-M, the A-10 Thunderbolt II ground-attack jet, in 2022.

Photos: Davis-Monthan change of command

Photos: Davis-Monthan change of command

    Col. Scott C. Campbell assumed command of the 355th Fighter Wing.

    Government denies wrongdoing in Davis-Monthan lawsuit

    Government denies wrongdoing in Davis-Monthan lawsuit

    • By David Wichner Arizona Daily Star

    Three Tucson residents alleged the Air Force illegally approved expansion of training at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

    Grace and grandeur in skies over Davis-Monthan

    Grace and grandeur in skies over Davis-Monthan

    • Photos by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

    The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds swoop over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on Sunday as they wrap up two days of flying exhibitions and static displays at the Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona event at the base’s Open House Air Show.

    F-35s to train in Tucson in March

    F-35s to train in Tucson in March

    • David Wichner

    Nonpublic event will mark first official flights of one of loudest Air Force jets.

    D-M neighbors sue over noise, extra flights

    D-M neighbors sue over noise, extra flights

      D-M spokesman says the base fully complied with all applicable laws and prides itself on strong community relations. 

      McCain credits ISIS fight for postponement of A-10 retirement

      McCain credits ISIS fight for postponement of A-10 retirement

        The "Warthogs" have been involved in fight against terror group, McCain says.

        John McCain: Fight with ISIS helped save the A-10

        John McCain: Fight with ISIS helped save the A-10

          The A-10's role in Syria, Iraq are why the Pentagon has backed off the fighter jet's retirement.

          D-M exercise could boost noise

          D-M exercise could boost noise

            The exercises are set for Jan. 12-14, authorities say.

            Effort seeks Arlington honor for WWII female pilots

              Army secretary stopped burials; McSally fights to get them back.

              WWII-era female pilots barred from honor many covet

                McSally introduces legislation to let 'WASPs' be buried in Arlington

                McSally reflects on Washington dysfunction in district speech

                McSally reflects on Washington dysfunction in district speech

                  McSally focuses on economy and security in her first year of office.

                  Top 10 finish for Tucson Guard member in Ms. Veteran America

                  Top 10 finish for Tucson Guard member in Ms. Veteran America

                  Technical Sgt. Charmaine Pozo raised more than $5,000 for homeless women veterans. 

                  Tucson Guard member after Ms. Veteran America crown

                  Tucson Guard member after Ms. Veteran America crown

                  She'll swap her combat boots for heels to serve homeless female veterans. 

                  Worker dies in explosion at Tucson scrap yard

                  Worker dies in explosion at Tucson scrap yard

                  Authorities believe military ordnance exploded.

                  Infantryman was held by Germans in WWII

                  Infantryman was held by Germans in WWII

                  Tony Gargano couldn't believe it when he was freed by fellow Americans

                  Civilian warrior spent nearly four years as POW in WWII

                  Civilian warrior spent nearly four years as POW in WWII

                  Malcolm "Mickey" Johnson was captured at Wake Island

                  ‘Doc’ lied to get into the Army, spent 865 days as POW in Korea

                  ‘Doc’ lied to get into the Army, spent 865 days as POW in Korea

                  Tucsonan Ray Frazier shares his story of confinement.

                  Supervisors OK expanding defense, aerospace, tourism jobs

                  Supervisors OK expanding defense, aerospace, tourism jobs

                  Plan looks to help increase aerospace, defense related jobs, invest in infrastructure

                  Pima County should create 'navigator' to protect D-M

                  Pima County should create 'navigator' to protect D-M

                  Supervisors considering plan to help protect Tucson's Air Force base. 

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                  Interior secretary says 'nobody will be happy' with Colorado River decision

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                  Facebook comments from our readers

                  Our readers weigh in on Davis-Monthan.

                  Transcript: The future of Davis-Monthan

                  Transcript: The future of Davis-Monthan

                  Star editors answered readers' questions about the Star's Davis-Monthan series. 

                  Robust strategy needed to keep D-M

                  It's time to professionalize and coordinate Tucson's support for Davis-Monthan 

                  Kent Laughbaum: D-M and Tucson — air power for America

                  Kent Laughbaum: D-M and Tucson — air power for America

                  Be grateful to citizens — civilian and military — who answer call to keep America free.

                  Martha McSally: 4-pronged strategy to keep D-M viable, open

                  Martha McSally: 4-pronged strategy to keep D-M viable, open

                  Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is a national security treasure with unique, high-value attributes. It is perfect specifically to train tactical air-to-ground aircraft, which is why over 80 A-10s are staioned there.

                  John McCain: D-M’s value to national security is clear

                  John McCain: D-M’s value to national security is clear

                  With sustained and vocal support, we can ensure base's solid future.

                  Lessons from New Mexico: Know your assets, and sell them

                  Lessons from New Mexico: Know your assets, and sell them

                  Towns showed the Air Force that they had what it needed

                  Weather, location make D-M an Air Force gem

                  Weather, location make D-M an Air Force gem

                  Tucson's assets should protect it into the future, base supporters say

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