Air Force training cuts hit Arizona bases unevenly

The Air Force announced this week that it is slashing some 45,000 hours of training flights across the country in an effort to meet Congressionally mandated budget cuts. 

McCain blames President Obama for looming defense cuts

Arizona Senator John McCain says defense cuts that could go into effect on New Year's Day would very seriously impact Arizona’s military installations, as well as its defense industry.

Luke AFB lands F-35 pilot training center

The Air Force announced today that it has chosen Luke Air Force Base for the new pilot training center for the F-35 fighter jets.

Luke Air Force Base one step closer to receiving F-35s

Luke Air Force Base is one step closer to receiving at least 72 new F-35 Joint Strike Fighters. From Phoenix, KJZZ's Terry Ward reports.

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