Barry M. Goldwater Range East

10/05/2026

The 56th Range Management Office (RMO) was proud to take part in a recent career expo at Luke Air Force Base, connecting with more than 300 JROTC and Civil Air Patrol cadets from 11 local schools.

The students had the opportunity to explore more than 23 diverse career fields and get a firsthand look at the people, technology, and missions that help make the Air Force successful.

RMO was proud to share our mission supporting the Barry M. Goldwater Range East and explain how our work helps provide a safe, realistic training environment for Air Force and allied pilots. It was a great opportunity to showcase a mission that many may not see, but is essential to producing combat-ready Airmen.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with these future leaders, share our story, and give them a glimpse into the many career paths that support the Air Force mission. 🇺🇸✈️

09/24/2026

🎉 Celebrating an Incredible Career! 🎉

The 56th Range Management Office recently had the honor of celebrating the retirement of Adrianne Rankin, our Lead Archaeologist and Cultural Resource Manager, after an extraordinary 30-year career from 1996–2026.

For three decades, Adrianne dedicated herself to protecting the history and cultural resources of the Barry M. Goldwater Range East. Her knowledge, passion, and commitment to stewardship have left a lasting mark—not only on the range and the mission, but on the people fortunate enough to work alongside her. She helped ensure that we continue preserving the past with honor while looking toward the future. 🏜️

While we’re excited for Adrianne as she begins this next chapter, saying goodbye to a colleague and friend who has given so much to the RMO is certainly bittersweet.

Adrianne, thank you for 30 remarkable years of dedication, leadership, friendship, and stewardship. Your contributions will continue to be felt for years to come, and you will always be a valued part of the 56 RMO family.

Please join us in congratulating Adrianne on her retirement and wishing her all the best in the years ahead! 🇺🇸❤️

Congratulations, Adrianne—and thank you for everything! 👏🎉

09/19/2026

🎓🚀 Exploring Careers at the Agua Fria High School District Freshman Career Expo!

The 56th Range Management Office was proud to join the Agua Fria High School District Freshman Career Expo, connecting with students as they begin exploring career paths and future opportunities.

We enjoyed sharing information about public service, natural and cultural resource management, public affairs, geographic information system management, and the many career opportunities that support our nation’s defense mission. 🇺🇸

It’s never too early to start thinking about where your interests and talents can take you!

Thank you to the Agua Fria High School District and everyone who helped make this event possible. We appreciate the opportunity to connect with the next generation and share a little about what we do. 👏

09/03/2026

Please join us this Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. for our third and final Intergovernmental Executive Committee (IEC) meeting of 2026.

The IEC facilitates the exchange of views, information, and advice on managing the natural and cultural resources of the BMGR lands withdrawn and reserved by Public Law 106-65, enacted on October 5, 1999.

The IEC meets three times per year on the 2nd Wednesday of January, May, and September. Public groups and private citizens are welcome to attend and express their views regarding the management process.

Date: Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Arizona Game and Fish Department Region IV Office
9140 E. 28th St.
Yuma, AZ 85365.

Questions and/or comments about the IEC can be submitted to [email protected] or [email protected]. Your concerns will be addressed at the IEC meeting and noted in the meeting minutes.

Thank you for your support and input to the BMGR management process.

See you there!

08/17/2026

🔥 **Update:** Seasonal fire restrictions have been **lifted** for the BLM Lower Sonoran Field Office.

As restrictions have been lifted, please continue to practice good fire safety while recreating on public lands. Stay aware of current conditions and follow all posted regulations.

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blm.gov%2Fprograms%2Fpublic-safety-and-fire%2Ffire%2Fregional-info%2Farizona%2Ffire-restrictions%23PHD&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cd833cf2e506b4cb60a3708defcadac0c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639226020023531071%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=OSktMJjNbw38uPYaq8M2cFxQqpmP%2Fu7OsdVxwb8HmqU%3D&reserved=0

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

07/21/2026

If you were awarded a bighorn sheep tag for hunt areas 40A, 40B, 46A, or 46B this upcoming season and plan on accessing the Barry M. Goldwater Range East, please send an email with your sheep tag to [email protected] to obtain information for a special use permit.

To find out more information on hunting in the state of Arizona, visit our partners at the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

https://www.azgfd.com/hunting/regulations/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTMim5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEec0aqs2wkk-zUUWEKpBUYIaWQWY2bZcNsVKFznI_uXLuPKQ_leDG7Kkylgho_aem_tb0yRj7ADg0tqgBneNFWsQ

Access Arizona hunting regulations, season dates and draw application details. Regulations include information about Arizona's big game and small game seasons.

07/18/2026

✈️ On Thursday, we welcomed Davis-Monthan AFB maintainers, along with their friends and family members, to Range 2 for an unforgettable day of airpower.

Guests witnessed an incredible A-10 demonstration and were also treated to a unique flyby featuring two F-35A Lightning IIs from Luke AFB. ⚡ The event showcased the skill, precision, and teamwork that make our Airmen and aircraft mission-ready while giving families a closer look at the mission they support every day.

Thank you to everyone who joined us—we were honored to share this experience with you!

07/18/2026

Today marked a historic day for the 56th Fighter Wing and Luke Air Force Base as we welcomed Col. Nicholas Ihde as the new commander and celebrated the Wing's reassignment to Air Combat Command.

56 RMO and BMGR East extend our heartfelt congratulations to Col. Ihde as he assumes command. We also offer our sincere thanks to Brig. Gen. Berkland for his exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment, and dedicated service to the Airmen, families, and mission of the 56th Fighter Wing over the past two years.

We are proud to support the 56th Fighter Wing and look forward to continuing our partnership as Team Luke enters this exciting new chapter.

Congratulations, Col. Ihde, and thank you, Brig. Gen. Berkland, for your service!

🇺🇸✈️

07/04/2026

Always a pleasure to host our partners at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

The desert air carried something heavier than heat on the morning of June 25, 2026. As the A-10C Thunderbolt II made one of its final passes over the Barry M. Goldwater Range near Gila Bend, Arizona,

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.