Bill > HJR0036

This resolution honors the Tennessee Air National Guard's 134th Air Refueling Wing at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Knoxville as it competes to be selected for the KC-46 Pegasus, a next-generation air refueling aircraft. The resolution highlights the wing's distinguished service, noting that Tennessee is proud of its military personnel who serve above and beyond the call of duty. The document emphasizes that McGhee Tyson is uniquely qualified to receive the new aircraft due to its strategic location, robust infrastructure, and highly skilled personnel. The base has already invested significantly in modernization, including a $134 million 10,000-foot runway and a $32.4 million aircraft maintenance facility specifically capable of housing the KC-46 Pegasus. The KC-46 is designed to replace aging KC-135 tanker aircraft that have been in service since 1957, and the 134th Air Refueling Wing is currently competing with other states for the opportunity to operate these new aircraft. The resolution serves to officially recognize and support the wing's efforts to extend its mission into the next several decades by potentially receiving this advanced military aircraft.

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