Peaceful Sky Benefit

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The US Air Force has announced plans to severely escalate training over the most biodiverse region of the continental United States, where military air maneuvers especially harm conservation areas and Tribal Lands. The Peaceful Sky Benefit is civic action in response to the proposed "U.S. A.F. SUA Optimization" of New Mexico and Arizona. We are a grassroots endeavor by concerned citizens, unaffiliated with any agency or organization.

In solidarity for peaceful skies and equitable stewardship of the region, the Peaceful Sky Benefit presented 4 events featuring local and touring musicians at different Tucson venues, February 19 - 22, 2023, which substantially increased public awareness of the dangers and neglect posed by the Air Force proposals. Attendees were able to contribute directly to select NGOs that are leading equitable stewardship of threatened areas.

Media:

The Peaceful Sky Benefit's 4 Days in Solidarity for Peaceful Skies

At the 14-minute mark, in the February 9, 2023 edition of ARIZONA SPOTLIGHT

A related, January 19, 2023, AZ Daily Star EDITOR'S PICK Opinion Piece

Associated Artists:

Michael Begay / Thollem / Laura Tohe / Chelsey Lee Trejo / Edie Tsong / Chris Jonas / Red Cell / Carlos Santistevan / Igloo Martian / Dan Howarth / Rob Wallace / Cyrus Campbell / Brian McOmber / Naïm Amor / Lauren Sarah Hayes / Vicki Brown / Gabby Isaac / Raven Chacon / ACVilla / Sage Bond / Just Najima / Flor de Nopal / Ruben Cuk Baak / Crisosto Apache / Lynnette Haozous / Unwound / Quasi / Sonya Blade / Hot Pursuit Of Happiness / Los Velvets / Gabrielle Pietrangelo / Compersion / Monica Aissa Martinez / Ahchipaptunhe / Julius Schlosburg

Community/Business Supporters:

Copper Canyon Trails / EVERYBODY / Ruchikala / Sand-Reckoner Vineyards / Indent Books & Magazines / Best Life Presents

General contributions to this GoFundMe made before March 15, 2023 were allocated as sponsorship stipends for musicians who traveled from outside Tucson to perform in the Peaceful Sky Benefit events. Contributions earmarked for event beneficiaries were disbursed to The Border Chronicle, a weekly newsletter that publishes original, on-the-ground reporting, analysis, and commentary from a border perspective; and that has pledged to increase awareness of the proposals.

Beginning March 15, 2023, any additional contributions made to this GoFundme will be donated to Peaceful Chiricahua Skies, a separate organization that leads the dissemination of information on organizational and public responses to dangers of the U.S. A.F. SUA Optimization plans.

Heartfelt thanks to the artists, our GoFundMe contributors, and our community/business supporters. This endeavor has been successful only with your help. You have our gratitude.

Review the Peaceful Sky Benefit Fiscal Disclosure Report on our Transparency Page

Cover photography of the Chiricahua Mountains region by Julius Schlosburg