Volunteer Airmen: The Berlin Crisis

    In 1961, the first Six Flags amusement park opened in Texas. Pampers began manufacturing the first disposable diapers, and a stamp cost five cents. The average American salary was $5,700, minimum wage was $1.15 per hour, and if you wanted to see “West Side Story,” or “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,”

241 EIS Awarded Outstanding Unit Award

The 241st Engineering and Installation Squadron, a tenant unit of the 134th Air Refueling Wing, was presented the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award by Brig. Gen. Donald L. Johnson, Assistant Adjutant General for the Tennessee Air National Guard, May 4. This marks the sixth time the 110 - person unit

Volunteer Airmen: The Cold War Fighter Era

In 1957, Americans were listening to a hot new musician named Elvis Presley and enjoying the affluence of a booming economy following World War II. The average American salary was $4,550, a new 3-bedroom home cost less than $15,000 and gas was 24 cents a gallon. The same year, the Soviet Union

2017 Marks 60th Anniversary for 134 ARW

Vietnam Veteran Tours Black Hawks at McGhee Tyson

When Bobby Pridmore walks into the room one can’t help but notice his striking black cavalry hat, which is decorated with gold braid and a multitude of neatly placed pins. What may look like decorative pins are actually distinguished military accolades he earned.  Pridmore subtly displays his

KC-135R Stratotankers Undergo Inspections to Ensure Mission Success

Airmen from the 134th Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Squadron perform Isochronical inspections (ISO) on KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft to ensure that they are mission-ready.

A Promotion for the Tennessee History Books

Chief Master Sgt. Stanley Drozdowski, a First Sergeant in the 134th Air Refueling Wing was promoted to the highest enlisted rank in the U. S. Air Force on Dec. 3 here.

Lending a helping hand

Two Airmen from the 134th Air Refueling Wing, stepped in to assist with the relief effort following the devastating wild fires that struck Gatlinburg, Tenn.After the news broke of the fires Staff Sgts. Charlie Dunkelberger and Logan Shamblin, both crew chiefs for the 134th ARW came together to

134th Air Refueling Wing Receives Stanley F.H. Newman Award

The 134th Air Refueling Wing was presented with the Stanley F.H. Newman award during the 48th annual Airlift/Tanker Association Convention on Oct. 28.This award recognized the most outstanding Air National Guard wing or group contributing to overall success of the Mobility Air Force Mission from

BeThere campaign raises suicide awareness among military

Each year over 40,000 Americans die by suicide. That is why September is dedicated as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The Department of Defense has also launched the BeThere campaign to raise awareness for the rising number of suicides among Service Members, and the campaign provides an