Barry M. Goldwater Range East

06/15/2026

The best view of the A-10 isn’t always from an airshow. 🇺🇸✈️

The Barry M. Goldwater Range East offers a unique opportunity for guests to witness the Thunderbolt II performing its primary mission—training in a realistic environment that prepares our Airmen for combat.

We were proud to host Airmen, civic leaders, and youth organizations for an unforgettable day on the range, showcasing the vital role BMGR East plays in supporting the 355th Wing’s mission and the readiness of America’s warfighters.

06/05/2026

Proud to support our partners at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base! 🇺🇸

The A-10 community continues to showcase the skill, dedication, and combat capability that make the Warthog an enduring icon of airpower. Check out this great post from D-M and join us in celebrating the Airmen who make the mission happen every day.

05/28/2026

⚡ Nothing like the sound of freedom overhead.

Today’s tour with our friends from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base's 355th Wing wrapped up with an unforgettable A-10 show of force over the range. It's safe to say our guests got the full experience! 🇺🇸✈️

05/21/2026

🔥 **Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Effect at BMGR East** 🔥

Effective **21 May 2026**, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Phoenix District Office (Lower Sonoran Field Office) has implemented **Stage 2 Fire Restrictions** due to increased fire danger conditions.

BMGR East follows these restrictions for the **Lower Sonoran Field Office and Sonoran Desert National Monument**, and they are now in effect **until further notice**.

🚫 The following activities are prohibited on BMGR East:
• Building, maintaining, attending, or using fires, campfires, charcoal, coal, or wood stoves
• Smoking except inside an enclosed vehicle or building
• Discharging fi****ms, air rifles, exploding targets, or gas guns (except lawful hunting activities as authorized by law)
• Operating certain equipment, including chainsaws and similar internal combustion tools
• Welding, torch use, or activities involving open flames
• Use of explosives

✅ Some exemptions apply, including approved liquid petroleum fuel devices, generators with spark arrestors used in cleared areas, authorized operations, emergency responders, and activities specifically permitted by written authorization.

Visitors are reminded to use extra caution while recreating on the range and help reduce wildfire risk by following all restrictions and posted guidance.

For additional information regarding fire restrictions, contact the BLM Lower Sonoran Field Office at **(602) 867-5400** or visit:

Year-round and seasonal fire restrictions as well as fire area closures for the Bureau of Land Management Arizona.

05/13/2026

🚨 Area B Training Notice 🚨

Military training activities will be taking place in Area B tomorrow, 14 May.

While Area B remains open to the public, visitors may notice increased activity as training operations are conducted in certain areas. This is a normal part of range operations.

If you plan to visit, please stay aware of your surroundings, follow all posted guidance, and respect safety signage at all times.

Thank you for helping us keep the range safe while supporting the mission! 🇺🇸

04/20/2026

🚨 Area B Training Notice 🚨

Heads up! Military training will be taking place in Area B this week.

While Area B remains open to the public, visitors may notice training activity during this time. This is a normal part of operations on the range.

We ask all visitors to stay aware of their surroundings, follow posted guidance, and respect all safety signage while enjoying the area.

Thank you for helping us keep the range safe while supporting the mission! 🇺🇸

03/27/2026

High in the rugged Mohawk Mountains, access is tough—but for local wildlife, the need for water is even tougher.

That’s where the Mohawk Mountain #1 Wildlife Water Redevelopment Project comes in.

Originally built in 1982, this critical water site had limited storage and collection capacity, making it difficult to keep up with demand—especially during the scorching Arizona summers. In fact, water often had to be flown in by helicopter multiple times each year just to keep it operational.

This redevelopment changes that.

Partnering with the Arizona Game & Fish Department and dedicated volunteers from the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society, BMGR East helped transform Mohawk #1 into a more efficient, reliable, year-round water source for desert wildlife—including bighorn sheep.

The upgrades are substantial:
• A significantly larger rainwater collection apron to capture more of every storm
• Expanded storage capacity—more than doubling from 8,550 gallons to over 18,500 gallons
• New and improved tanks and troughs to better serve wildlife
• Restoration of a previously silted-in collection point

And because of the remote, high-elevation location, the entire project required helicopter support to move personnel and equipment into place—no easy task.

The result? A smarter, more resilient system that reduces the need for repeated helicopter water drops and helps ensure wildlife have access to water when they need it most.

Out here, innovation meets conservation—and every improvement makes a difference.

03/27/2026

Out on the Barry M. Goldwater Range East, survival isn’t easy—especially in the vast Sonoran Desert, where water is scarce and often short-lived.

That’s why projects like the North Granite Pronghorn Water Development Project matter.

Across the range’s 1.1 million acres, most natural water sources are temporary—appearing only after rainfall and disappearing just as quickly. To help sustain the wildlife that call this place home, more than 30 wildlife watering sites have been built and maintained over the years. Some of these are critical to the recovery of the endangered Sonoran pronghorn.

This newest project takes that effort even further.

Working alongside the Arizona Game & Fish Department and dedicated volunteers from the Yuma Valley Gun and Rod Club, BMGR East helped develop a new, reliable water system designed to support wildlife year-round—especially during Arizona’s toughest summer months.

Using a smart, low-impact design, the system captures rainwater from nearby washes, channels it underground, and stores it in a network that can hold over 25,000 gallons of water. From there, water is gravity-fed into a walk-in trough, providing a dependable source for pronghorn and other desert wildlife.

It’s a great example of teamwork in action—combining innovation, conservation, and partnership to protect one of the Southwest’s most iconic species.

Because out here, every drop counts.

03/26/2026

Another great day out on the range! ☀️

We had the chance to watch some incredible flying as A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 357th Fighter Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base put on a show for friends and family. There’s nothing quite like seeing these aircraft up close doing what they do best.

From the unmistakable sound of the Warthog to the precision and professionalism of the pilots, it was a great day to be out here.

Moments like these remind us why the range is so special. 🇺🇸✈️



📷: A.J. Mottola

03/25/2026

The Range Management Office (RMO) was proud to be part of the Career Expo during the 2026 Luke Days Airshow! ✈️

From connecting with students and families to sharing what it takes to manage one of the nation’s most critical military training ranges, our team had an incredible time highlighting the mission behind the scenes.

RMO plays a vital role in ensuring the Barry M. Goldwater Range remains a premier training environment—balancing military readiness with environmental stewardship and public access. Events like this give us a chance to inspire the next generation and showcase the diverse career paths that support our Airmen every day.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about what we do—we loved meeting you!