134th ARW enhances readiness with Nuclear Operational Readiness and Combat Readiness exercises
134th Air Refueling Wing
Video by Senior Airman Ben Cash, Staff Sgt. Jesse Hanson, Tech. Sgt. Cassandra Johnson, Staff Sgt. Brandon Keys, Staff Sgt. Kaylee Patterson
April 8, 2025 | 1:09
The 134th Air Refueling Wing completed a four-day Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise (NORE) and Combat Readiness Exercise (CRE) from April 5 – 8, reinforcing the Wing’s commitment to maintaining the highest level of operational readiness.

The training focused on a variety of mission scenarios, ranging from combat operations to nuclear deterrence, and emphasized the critical role of aerial refueling in supporting both traditional and unconventional operations. More
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134th ARW enhances readiness with Nuclear Operational Readiness and Combat Readiness exercises
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134th ARW responds to simulated CBRNE attack
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134th Simulated Personnel Deployment Line Exercise
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134th Simulated Personnel Deployment Line Exercise
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134th Security Forces Crowd Control Training
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134th ARW Airmen deliver holiday cheer through Santa Cops
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Col. Selvidge takes command of 134th ARW
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  • The 134th Medical Group is Excellent!

    McGhee Tyson ANGB, Tenn. -- The 134th Medical Group received an excellent rating on their Health Services Inspection held here Sept. 6 - 9.The HSI covers all aspects of medical group operations. Areas ranging from dental to immunizations to medical readiness were reviewed.134th Air Refueling Wing

  • We're sorry; no CCAF degree, no promotion

    McGhee Tyson ANGB, Tenn. - "It's already required on active duty, and it's required for the Air Force Reserve, and it's almost ready to be a requirement for the Air National Guard," said Command Chief Master Sgt. Steve Payne. "It was a unanimous decision of the Enlisted Field Advisory Council for

  • Hail to the Chief!

    Tennessee Air National Guard personnel, stationed at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, traveled to the Washington D.C. area in support of the Jan. 21 inauguration of Barak Obama as president. The local Airmen, from the 134th Security Forces Squadron and the 119th Command and Control Squadron,

  • Dearing Will Retire with 38 Distinguished Years of Service

    The fourth time's the charm. Col. Timothy T. Dearing is scheduled to retire June 30. "People joke that this is the fourth time that I've said I'm retiring," said Dearing, 134 ARW Commander.After 38 years in the military, it looks like it's going to happen this time.Dearing began his military career

  • Cauthen Looks Forward to Leading the 134th

    Col. Thomas S. Cauthen will become the 10th 134 ARW Wing Commander at a change-of-command ceremony scheduled for June 4.Cauthen will accept command from Col. Timothy T. Dearing who is scheduled to retire on June 30.Cauthen, a native of Jefferson City, has been the 134 ARW Vice Commander since August

  • On Target

    The ability to shoot accurately is an important part of any law enforcement or military job. For Master Sgt. Todd R. Reed, of the 134th Security Forces Squadron, and retired Staff Sgt. Mark Finney, a security specialist at a U.S. Department of Energy site, shooting isn't just a part of their jobs,

  • Col. Cauthen to Assume Command of 134th Air Refueling Wing

    On April 5, 2011, a historic announcement was made at a Commanders Call in Spruance Hall. Col. Tim Dearing, Commander of the 134th Air Refueling Wing announced something that many had hoped would happen. Col. Dearing stood in front of the group and said, "The next commander for the 134 ARW will

  • National Guard License Plate: A Free Tag, Not a Free Pass

    Almost all of us have seen it happen. Maybe you've been one of those doing it. It doesn't really matter what day of the week it is, but it's most prevalent on the Saturdays and Sundays of drill. It could be on the Alcoa Highway, Chapman Highway, or any of the other multi-lane roads in the area.

  • Air National Guard Commander To Retire

    The 134th Air Refueling Wing and the tenant units of the McGhee Tyson ANGB held a joint commanders call on Feb. 5, to recognize the accomplishments of and to say thank you to Tennessee National Guard Assistant Adjutant General (Air) Maj. Gen. William R. Cotney. Cotney is retiring with almost 40

  • Don't Gamble with Safety: Resilience

    Super Bowl XLV is today! Super Bowl I was played between Vince Lombardi's NFL champion Green Bay Packers and Hank Stram's AFL champion Kansas City Chiefs. The Packers  were NFL champions for the fourth time in the past five years. They were considered a dynasty since Lombardi had become the coach in

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