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Razorback Vets

While with the Air Force in Vietnam Jason Stone flew helicopter rescue missions and had some first hand experiences with “The Razorbacks”, a 120th Army gunship unit.

Last Helicopter Out

The last helicopter to leave Vietnam ferried the Marine guards at the US Embassy in Saigon to safety. That chopper is sitting quietly at the military “Boneyard” at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson.

Arizona Illustrated Episode 128

Helicopters and crews from the Vietnam War, Historic DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
Alec Ring participates in TROT, a program using horse back riding to help with physical disabilities and mental and emotional challenges.

Riding with Alec

A unique equine therapy program for children diagnosed with autism.

Arizona Illustrated Episode 127

The good, bad, and ugly of TV, the joy and healing of riding with Alec, learning to love rattlesnakes and Tucson’s back alleys.
This is just one of the many types of rattlesnakes in the desert wilderness of Arizona.

Living with Rattlesnakes

A couple of Tucson residents are hoping that more people will learn to appreciate and protect rattlesnakes and other snakes in our region and around the world.

Arizona Illustrated Episode 126

Exploring the creative life at the Tucson Festival of Books; A final bow from the Tucson Symphony Orchesta's George Hanson, and Southern Arizona's 'Favorite Places'.
A man lectures to teens at the Creative Arts Teen Summit.

Creative Arts Teen Summit

On the Friday before the Tucson Festival of Books weekend, 300 teens from seven Southern Arizona high schools get the opportunity to join a select group of authors and illustrators for panel discussions and workshops about “the creative life.”
Chris Edward of Tucson Appliance films a commercial.

Local Commercials

Local television ads, past and present, have an uncanny way of making an impact.

Arizona Illustrated Episode 125

Exploring the creative life at the Tucson Festival of Books; A final bow from the Tucson Symphony Orchesta's George Hanson, and Southern Arizona's 'Favorite Places'.
For Don Guerra, making bread is part art, part science, and all about building a community.

The Barrio Baker

Making bread is an art.
Robert Barber

Robert Barber

Robert Barber’s art is a hidden treasure in Tucson.

Arizona Illustrated Episode 124

Robert Barber; The Barrio Baker; Mariachi Aztlan; Favorite Places: The Old Stone House

From the Vault: Tunneling Under Speedway

Tunneling Under Speedway
Match day is when doctors in training are matched to residency programs... or not.

A Look Back at Match Day

An annual rite of passage in which graduating medical school students are matched to a residency program...or not.
Arizona Illustrated continues its legacy of engaging southern Arizona's viewers with thought-provoking, diverse stories that reflect our community. Through stunning photography and powerful storytelling, meet the people that make Arizona unique and vibrant. This is Arizona Illustrated.

Arizona Illustrated Episode 123

Michelle's Story; UA Match Day; From the Vault: Tunneling Under Speedway

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