I disagree, I don't think you can take both in this case.  See the reply from kgudgel.  In 2 (a) of the code it says EXCEPT uniformed services.  So if all military pay is from service in the Air Force (in this case) only the $3,500 for 2019 tax year can be deducted.  This client is in his late 90s, and I do not need him to get a letter from the Arizona Department of Revenue telling him he owes more tax.  He is a WWII, Korea, and Vietnam Veteran, one of my favorite clients.  Still sharp as a tack.  🙂