May 5, 2025 134th Security Forces Train with Blount County SWAT Members of the 134th Security Forces Squadron recently teamed up with the Blount County Police Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics team for a joint training exercise, May 3, 2025, designed to enhance tactical capabilities, and mission-focused lethality.
April 8, 2025 134th ARW enhances readiness with Nuclear Operational Readiness and Combat Readiness exercises The 134th Air Refueling Wing at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base conducted a four-day Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise (NORE) and Combat Readiness Exercise (CRE) from April 5–8. The training focused on enhancing the Wing’s preparedness for both combat operations and nuclear deterrence,
March 2, 2025 VOLSPARK: Igniting Innovation Across the Base By pairing Airmen with Six Sigma Green Belt training and leveraging funding opportunities through ARCWERX, VolSpark is making a measurable impact in addressing the base’s most pressing issues.
Dec. 8, 2024 Col. Ronald Selvidge assumes command of the 134th ARW U.S. Air National Guard Col. Ronald Selvidge, assumed command of the 134th Air Refueling Wing, succeeding Brigadier General Lee Hartley, Tennessee Assistant Adjutant-Air, during an Assumption of Command ceremony at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Knoxville, Tennessee, Dec. 7, 2024.
Dec. 7, 2024 134th Air Refueling Wing aircrews honored with Distinguished Flying Cross Eleven members of the Tennessee Air National Guard’s 134th Air Refueling Wing were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on December 7, 2024, in recognition of their extraordinary heroism and aerial achievement during a mission conducted April 13, 2024.The ceremony, held at McGhee Tyson Air
Oct. 5, 2024 McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base One Step Closer to Hosting KC-46 Tanker Fleet Tucked into the foothills of East Tennessee, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base has long been a cornerstone in the U.S. Air Force’s aerial refueling mission. Now, the base and its dedicated Airmen are on the cusp of a historic achievement: becoming the home of the Air Force’s next-generation
Sept. 19, 2024 McGhee Tyson ANGB Embraces Cutting-Edge Technology with New Robotic Mower McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base continues to pave the way for new innovations across the Air National Guard. The 134th Air Refueling Wing is the first ANG unit to test a robotic mower, with the goal to compensate for high temperatures and rugged terrain that make lawn maintenance challenging.
Sept. 9, 2024 151st Air Refueling Squadron change of command Lt. Col. Brandon Venard officially assumed command of the 151st Air Refueling Squadron, succeeding Lt. Col. Jonathan Hutchison in a change of command ceremony at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tenn., Sept. 8, 2024.
Sept. 9, 2024 Former 134th ARW commander promotes to brigadier general Friends, family, military officials, and other distinguished guests gathered to celebrate Col. M. Lee Hartley, Jr., Tennessee Assistant Adjutant General, Air, being promoted to the rank of brigadier general during a ceremony at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tenn., Sept. 8, 2024. This marks a
Aug. 13, 2024 134th Communications Squadron sharpens skills at Ramstein Air Base Tennessee Air National Guardsmen from the 134th Air Refueling Wing traveled to Ramstein Air Base, Germany from July 10 - 29, 2024, to work and train alongside their active-duty counterparts in an effort to positively impact processes and procedures of both units.