If you are eligible to stay in military lodges, I enthusiastically recommend Davis Monthan Air Force Base. The accommodation is very modern and the base is convenient to downtown Tucson, the airport, and Saguaro National Park. On base amenities are convenient to the lodge, as is a Burger King. Washers and dryers are available on each floor. Compares favorably with major hotel chains.

Recommend visit to see old planes of all types. They have a night tour which looks fun. Unique place to visit in Tucson.

You can no longer take a tour of the boneyard... They the USAF no longer has the resources to run the trips around the yard...

As an eligible Veteran, I stayed on the base at their campground. The base itself is interesting and you can get lots of views of planes in the boneyards. Pretty amazing

Awesome air show featuring Thunderbirds, and other military, and civilian performers. Lots of static displays. One of the best air shows I have attended.