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Flake's Bill Aims to Prevent Vets Admin from Hiring Felons

Sen. Jeff Flake, who sponsors the bill, says it is time to change the VA's hiring practices.

Arizona Education Chief: Schools Need $680M

Plus, STEM efforts in one district; a nation pauses to remember attack on Pearl Harbor.

USS Arizona Memorial Dedicated Sunday

Hundreds gather at University of Arizona to dedicate site honoring those who died at Pearl Harbor.

75 Years Later, USS Arizona Sailor Recalls Attack on Pearl Harbor

One of few remaining survivors from the attack shares his story.

Tucson Homeless Count Shows 45% Decline in Last Decade

Annual count peaked in 2010, has dropped since then.

Three Dozen Vets Honored in Tucson for Service in Vietnam

Part of a 13-year commemoration that will go through 2025.

Veterans Day Parade: Remembering Pearl Harbor

The nation pauses Friday to honor veterans.

Visit Camp Bravo, a Base for Homeless Vets in Tucson

Also on Arizona Spotlight: a rundown of important results from state elections; and "Feeding Our Future" visits Tucson barrios where positive change is growing.

Female WWII Pilot Gets Her Due: Burial at Arlington

Remembering Tucson aviator, as another laid to rest in site of honor.

'Warrior-Scholar' Program Helps Vets Become UA Students

Week-long 'boot camp' in its first summer on Tucson campus, draws dozen vets.

Remembering Tucson Female WWII Pilot, As Another Laid To Rest in Site of Honor

The WASP once again can be interred at Arlington National Cemetery

Davis-Monthan at 75 Years: What's Its Military Future?

Metro Week explores the past, present and future of Air Force base in Tucson.

Tucson Area Vets' Cemetery Dedicated in Marana Saturday

Site is third veterans' memorial cemetery in state, first in Tucson metro area.

Will Tucson Reach 2015 Goal to Eliminate Vets' Homelessness?

More than 1,400 veterans have been housed, VA official says; but more to go.

Remembering USS Arizona and Pearl Harbor, 74 Years Later

A ceremony honors those who were lost, and survivors tell their stories.

Vets Help Afghan Interpreter Settle Into New Life In Phoenix

Almost 30,000 Iraqis and Afghans who worked with US military have resettled in the country.

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