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134th Air Refueling Wing
Video by Airman 1st Class Scott Batista Jr
May 4, 2026 | 1:42
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134th Air Refueling Wing Airmen learn communications skills in class at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard base, April 23, 2026. Pellissippi State Community College instructors teach multiple courses on base through a partnership with the Tennessee Air National Guard. This educational opportunity allows Airmen to complete their Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) certification while also utilizing federal tuition assistance and the Tennessee Strong Act, which aids TN ANG members through educational funding. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Brandon Keys and Airman 1st Class Scott Batista Jr.) More


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