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134th Air Refueling Wing at McGhee Tyson Chosen to Fly KC-46 Pegasus Aircraft

McGhee Tyson Base was chosen for its mission readiness and manpower, securing 1,500 jobs and $200 million annually, with final approval due in 2027 and aircraft arriving by 2031.

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In 1957, the 134th ARW started as a fighter-interceptor unit protecting Oak Ridge and Alcoa. Today, the aging KC-135 aircraft refuel planes in mid-air worldwide.

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The Air Force reported Wednesday that the McGhee Tyson Air National Guard base outside Knoxville, Tennessee, is its choice for the main operating base of the new resupply aircraft KC-46 Pegasus.Read more]]>

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WBIR broke the news in on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
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