Senator Bill Hagerty, U.S. Senator representing Tennessee, posted a series of messages on his social media account in early December 2025 addressing military commemoration, national security, and disaster recovery efforts.
On December 7, 2025, Senator Hagerty marked Pearl Harbor Day by stating: “On Pearl Harbor Day, we remember and honor the 2,403 Americans who lost their lives on December 7th, and the courage and sacrifices of the Greatest Generation to secure freedom in response.”
Later that day, he highlighted his visit to a Tennessee Air National Guard unit: “It was an honor to visit the 134th Air Refueling Wing this morning on the heels of their selection as the Main Operating Base for the KC-46 Pegasus aircrafts. The missions that these planes will be a part of are vital to our nation’s national security. These refueling planes” (December 7, 2025).
On December 10, Hagerty shared details about meetings in Washington D.C. regarding disaster recovery: “I invited @for_mathis, @elonandyd, Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy, Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby, Johnson County Mayor Larry Potter, and @BalladHealth to DC this week to discuss Helene recovery and ensure Tennesseans have the appropriate resources from the federal”.
The senator’s posts reference both historical remembrance—acknowledging those lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor—and current priorities for Tennessee’s defense infrastructure. The selection of the 134th Air Refueling Wing as a main base for KC-46 Pegasus aircraft underscores its growing role in U.S. military operations. Additionally, Hagerty’s engagement with local officials and healthcare representatives signals ongoing efforts to coordinate federal disaster relief following severe weather events affecting parts of Tennessee.
Senator Hagerty has served as one of Tennessee’s senators since January 2021. He has previously focused on military affairs and emergency response coordination within his state.