US Air Force 134th AIR REFUELING GROUP Patch For Sale

This USAF machine-embroidered patch measures 3.3\" by 3.2\", used condition. A great find for any military collectible enthusiast.
U.S. Air Force 134th Air Refueling Group

Tennessee Air National Guard – McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base

📌 Overview

The 134th Air Refueling Group (ARG) is a component of the 134th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) of the Tennessee Air National Guard.
Located at McGhee Tyson ANGB, Knoxville, Tennessee, the unit provides global aerial refueling, airlift support, and contingency operations for the USAF and allied nations.

📌 Mission

“Global Reach & Global Power through Air Refueling.”

Primary missions:

• Aerial refueling of U.S. and allied aircraft

• Airlift and personnel/air cargo transport

• Support for Air Mobility Command (AMC) taskings

• Worldwide contingency response, including combat, humanitarian, and disaster-relief operations

📌 Aircraft

• Historically operated KC-97 Stratofreighter

• Transitioned to:

  • KC-135A Stratotanker

  • KC-135E

  • KC-135R (current primary aircraft)

The KC-135R Stratotanker continues to be the group’s core operational platform.

📌 Lineage & History

• Origin traces back to the 134th Fighter Group (1950s) of the Tennessee ANG.

• The 134th Air Refueling Group designation reflects its major reorganization into air refueling roles under the Strategic Air Command (SAC) and later Air Mobility Command (AMC).

• Supported:

  • SAC nuclear deterrent posture (Cold War)

  • Desert Shield & Desert Storm (1990–1991)

  • Operations Northern & Southern Watch

  • Operation Enduring Freedom

  • Operation Iraqi Freedom

  • Numerous NATO & U.S. European Command missions

  • Large-scale tanker support for exercises, deployments, and real-world emergencies

📌 Command Structure

Part of the 134th Air Refueling Wing, which includes:

• 134th Operations Group

• 134th Maintenance Group

• 134th Mission Support Group

• 134th Medical Group

The 134th ARG is the operational refueling component that executes flying missions.

📌 Notable Capabilities

• Air-to-air refueling for:

  • Fighters (F-15, F-16, F-22, F-35)

  • Bombers (B-52, B-1, B-2)

  • Airlifters (C-17, C-5)

  • Navy & Marine aircraft

• Extended global mobility operations

• High reliability during alert and rapid deployment

• Excellent retention and professionalism as a National Guard unit

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