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Key Spouse program seeks volunteers
The Key Spouse Program is an official program designed to promote individual and family unit readiness while helping to establish a sense of Air Force community. This concept was discussed during a training session Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center here on base. “The Key Spouse Program is a Commander’s Program
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1/20
2017
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Niagara conducts joint medical training
Twenty-six military and civilian members of the Niagara air base took part in biannual training here January 12 to recertify for the National Registry for Emergency Medical Technicians.The joint training involved members of the 914th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, 914th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, 914th Fire Emergency Services, and the 107th
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1/13
2017
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Dobbins wing commander pins on first star
94th Airlift Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Steven B. Parker promoted to his new rank at a ceremony here Jan. 6, 2017, making him the first one-star wing commander at Dobbins in over a decade. Parker’s presidential nomination to general officer was confirmed by the U.S. Senate Dec. 7, 2016. The last general officer to hold the position was Brig. Gen.
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1/13
2017
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Preparing for the KC-135 Stratotanker
914th Maintenance Squadron personnel have begun reviewing KC-135R fuel system schematic charts and comparing them to the current 914th Airlift Wing inventory of C-130H2 Hercules aircraft stationed here. The wing is making preparations for the conversion to the Stratotanker airframe.The last scheduled fuel system maintenance to be performed on a
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1/06
2017
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Yellow Ribbon turns skeptic into believer
The Air Force Reserve Yellow Ribbon Program is designed to assist reservists and National Guard members in maintaining resiliency as they transition between their military and civilian roles before, during and after deployment. Staff Sgt. Dale N. Ransom, 914th Airlift Wing Financial Management Technician, although initially skeptical of the
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12/29
2016
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Boy Scouts deliver holiday cheer
Members of the Boy Scouts of America Greater Niagara Frontier Council delivered 187 cases of popcorn to the Friends of Family Support Association here Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Airman and Family Readiness center director, Mr. Joel Smith accepted the donation on behalf of the FFSA.The popcorn will be distributed to various base agencies by A&FR
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12/29
2016
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Renovations continue
Construction work continues on the 914th Airlift Wing headquarters building at the Niagara air base. The 10.9 million dollar U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project is scheduled to be completed this time next year.Everything except the main structure is being removed from the 1950s era building to make way for a new, more efficient open concept
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12/22
2016
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Santa's last ride
Santa Claus arrived on base aboard a Niagara C-130 Hercules on Saturday, December 17, 2016. This was Santa’s last arrival here via the C-130 as the 914th Airlift Wing is transitioning to the KC-135 Stratotanker. Children of all ages greeted Santa on the flight line before he was whisked away via Fire Engine to the Falcon Club Café. There, children
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12/19
2016
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914th member receives AFRC civilian safety award
The Air Force Reserve Command has selected Arley Paulus for the outstanding ground safety civilian of the year award for fiscal year ’16. Mr. Paulus is recognized for setting the highest occupational safety standard for Niagara Airmen. Through completing his Master’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Paulus was able to apply his high
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12/14
2016
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C-130 dedicated in remembrance of Airman
On Saturday, December 03, 2016, members of the 914th Airlift Wing and the 107th Attack Wing, dedicated a C-130 Hercules aircraft to former 107th AW Crew Chief, Tech. Sgt. William C. Sager, Jr. here. Members of Sager’s family, as well as friends and invited guests, were on hand for the unveiling. “As a pilot he was the one you wanted working on your
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12/07
2016
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