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Sep 27, 2013

Brewer: Tuskegee Airmen showed that persistence overcomes barriers

When the Army Air Corps launched an experiment allowing black servicemen to fly planes during World War II, Robert Ashby said he jumped at the chance to be a pilot.

Feb 17, 2012

Arizona at 100 A high-tech powerhouse of scenic vistas, natural resources and recreation

From the day that Arizona became a state on Feb. 14, 1912, its boundaries have remained unchanged, but if not for some political gamesmanship, today’s Grand Canyon State would have had a remarkably different portrait.

Feb 16, 2012

National Guard engaging clergy to help prevent service member, veteran suicide

Louise Wilson began worrying about a member of her church while volunteering with him at Phoenix Veterans Affairs Hospital. A veteran himself, the man seemed to compulsively arrange shampoo bottles they were distributing.

Oct 26, 2011

Lawmakers to review reports on Arizona’s vets services

Arizona legislators on Wednesday will review recent reports that found some shortcomings or causes for concern in state services for military veterans.

Sep 26, 2011

Don’t ask, don’t tell? Don’t worry. Bases say gay-ban repeal passes quietly

Air Force Sgt. Jaime Ciciora said she didn’t see much evidence around Luke Air Force Base this week that the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law dealing with gays in the military had been repealed. But that doesn’t mean that there weren’t some changes, even if they were subtle.

Sep 19, 2011

High jobless rate for Arizona military members

Arizona's National Guardsmen and reservists stand out amid the nation's high unemployment rate.

Jul 11, 2011

Arizona utility joins pilot program to connect veterans to energy industry jobs

Arizona Public Service is one of five companies taking part in a national initiative to hire veterans for some of the 200,000 jobs that could come open in the energy industry over the next five years.

Apr 18, 2011

House OKs bill on state guard

The Arizona House has approved a bill that would give the governor more authority to use a state military force aside from the National Guard.

Feb 9, 2011

Lawmaker: Shield deployed military parents from custody changes

Members of the armed services should be able to serve overseas without fearing that courts will change their child custody agreements while they’re away, a state lawmaker said.

Feb 1, 2011

Bill allowing military veterans to pay in-state tuition advances in committee

A Senate panel on Tuesday approved a bill to automatically qualify honorably discharged military veterans for a program that allows them to pay in-state tuition in colleges and universities.

Jan 20, 2011

Brewer helps dedicate high-tech military medical training facility

Gov. Jan Brewer dedicated a high-tech medical training center Wednesday designed to help military personnel prepare for battlefield emergencies.

Jan 9, 2011

Security requires a strong military

The Obama administration is contemplating major reductions in the Defense Department budget to help cut into the huge deficits incurred by the president and his Washington cronies. They plan on reducing our conventional military forces, and increase special operations units to combat the terrorist threats around the world.

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