Soldier in sexual-assault office accused of abuse

WASHINGTON — A soldier assigned to coordinate a sexual-assault prevention program in Texas is under investigation for “abusive sexual contact” and other alleged misconduct and has been suspended from his duties, the Army announced Tuesday.

7 Marines killed in Nevada blast

HAWTHORNE, Nev. — A 60mm mortar explosion killed seven Marines and injured a half-dozen more during a training exercise in the Nevada desert, prompting the Pentagon to immediately halt the use of the weapon worldwide until an investigation can determine its safety, a military official said Tuesday.

Tucson tech: Raytheon readies to start production of Excalibur Ib

Even as deep defense budget cuts loom, Tucson-based Raytheon Missile Systems is poised to start a new production line for precision-guided artillery shells.

Tucson tech: Raytheon readies to start production of Excalibur Ib

U.S. Army gunners shoot an Excalibur round from a M-777 howitzer in January at Forward Operating Base Frontenac near Kandahar, Afghanistan. Raytheon Missile Systems is readying a production line for the Excalibur Ib.

Tucson tech: Raytheon's TOW missile still flying after 50 years

A TOW missile soars just above ground level en route to its target. The TOW has been used in every major U.S. military conflict since the Vietnam War and is used by more than 40 allied nations.

Tucson tech: Raytheon's TOW missile still flying after 50 years

A TOW missile soars just above ground level en route to its target. The TOW has been used in every major U.S. military conflict since the Vietnam War and is used by more than 40 allied nations.

Tucson tech: Raytheon's TOW missile still flying after 50 years

A manufacturing line at the then-Hughes Aircraft Co. in 1983 assembled an early version of the TOW missile.

Tucson tech: Raytheon's TOW missile still flying after 50 years

Tucson-based Raytheon Missile Systems and predecessor Hughes Aircraft have been making TOW guided anti-tank missiles for 50 years, right here in Tucson.

Army releases name of soldier killed training near Eloy

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — A South Carolina soldier has died in parachute training accident near Eloy.

Blog: Condemned killer Stokley seemed resigned at the end

After covering the criminal justice system for more than 20 years, one might think I'd get tired of it or burned out. It's just the opposite.

Raytheon scores $65M deal for new air-ground missile

Tucson-based Raytheon Missile Systems has been awarded a $65 million Army contract to continue development of the nation's next-generation air-to-ground missile.

Tucson-based Raytheon unit wins contract for next-gen missile

Tucson-based Raytheon Missile Systems has been awarded a $65 million contract to continue development of the nation’s next-generation air-to-ground missile.

Suggestive texts spurred investigation of recruiter

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Suggestive texts spurred investigation of recruiter

An Army recruiter had sexual contact with a student from Flowing Wells High School on at least two occasions, according to documents from Pima County Superior Court.

Tucson-based Raytheon unit gets $349M for anti-tank missiles

Tucson-based Raytheon Missile Systems has won a five-year, $349 million contract to provide heavy anti-tank, wireless precision-assault missiles for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps.

NW-side home is donated to vet through program

Eric Anthony Griego, his wife, Corie, and daughter Rylie check out the entryway to their renovated, donated home.

NW-side home is donated to vet through program

Residents of one northwest- side community might not know it yet, but a hero will soon move into their neighborhood.

Customs helicopter rescues man in Huachuca Mountains

A missing mountain biker was found Saturday in the Huachuca Mountains by a Customs and Border Protection helicopter crew.

Ft. Huachuca delays detonation of live round

Detontation of a live artillery round that was found in a remote area of Fort Huachuca’s east range will be delayed until Wednesday, the post said.

Mike Stoops

University of Arizona head coach Mike Stoops yells in the face of Josh Robbins during practice at Ft. Huachuca Army Base on August 11, 2011 in Sierra Vista, Ariz. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star