This chapter provides an overview of the Arizona Army National
Guard (AZARNG) sites that are located in Pinal County and are a
part of this JLUS. These are:
Florence Military Reservation,
Silverbell Army Heliport,
Picacho Peak Stagefield, and
Rittenhouse Training Site.
The chapter begins with an overview of the Arizona National
Guard, its federal and state missions, its economic benefit to the
state and region, and the need to preserve its capabilities for the
future. A summary of each site is given, including its location
within the Project Area, its current military operations,
importance to AZARNG missions and training, and any military
operational footprints that occur outside the site boundaries.
Identifying and describing the various activities performed at the
AZARNG sites and in the surrounding airspace provides valuable
insight into the importance of the AZARNG as a regional, state,
and national strategic asset and as a part of the fabric of the
surrounding communities. The purpose of this information is to
help stakeholders make informed decisions about future
development and economic growth within communities around
the AZARNG sites that could potentially impact their viability and
future missions.
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Arizona Army National Guard Profile