13 Sep 2021

20 years later, we'll still never forget

Twenty years after the September 11th terrorist attacks, members of the Western New York community gathered in front of Niagara University to remember.“The streets were covered with thick ash and the air was filled with smoke. It was an eerie feeling and one that will be planted in my mind as long as I live,” said Master Sgt Tara Wichtowski, 914th

7 Jul 2021

914th ARW civilian awarded medal of valor for saving life

Mr. Randy Wilson, 914th Security Forces Squadron, is awarded Civilian Award for Valor for saving the life of a man involved in a three vehicle crash.

14 Oct 2020

914 SFS Airmen receive Diamond Sharp Award

Staff Sgt. Rebecca Barnack, 914th Security Forces Squadron, receives the Niagara Falls ARS First Sergeant Council's Diamond Sharp Award from Master Sgt. Sean Chessman, 914 SFS First Sergeant, October 4, 2020 at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y. The Diamond Sharp Award is presented to an Airman for an outstanding act or continuous

21 Jul 2020

Niagara Airmen present flags in appreciation of community support

Master Sgt. Patrick Coyne, 914th Security Forces Squadron, presents Denise Bugaj, Depew Am Vets, with a U.S. flag that was flown over Southwest Asia at the request of deployed 914th SFS member Master Sgt. Aleksander Wojciechowicz. Village of Depew Trustee Audrey Hamernik (pictured right) has been coordinating with community groups and individuals

9 Apr 2020

914 ARW mourns the loss of a Defender

914th Security Forces Squadron member passes away unexpectedly while attending training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

31 Mar 2020

Death of 914 ARW Airman

Dear 914th Family,It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform you that Technical Sergeant Nicholas A. Vogler, one of our Airmen assigned to the 914th Security Forces Squadron passed away while on temporary duty at Joint Base San Antonio early Sunday morning March 29, 2020.  The 914 ARW has withheld public release of his death until today

12 Jun 2019

Air Force First Sergeant graduates USMC school

Congratulations to MSgt Sean Chessman, 914th Security Forces Squadron First Sergeant, for his selection as a Distinguished Graduate of the United States Marine Corps Advanced School given at the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy in Quantico, Virginia June 2019. Chessman was one of only two Air Force members in a class of more than 50 attending

17 May 2019

Niagara celebrates National Police Week

DoD Police Officer Daniel Tice, 914th Security Forces Squadron, stands guard next to a wreath and the flag lowered at half-staff in recognition of a National Police Week memorial observance in front of the 914th Air Refueling Wing headquarters building at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y. on May 15, 2019. Members of security forces

13 Aug 2018

914th Reserve Citizen Airmen participate in Operation Trident

Four members from the 914th Air Refueling Wing recently participated in a joint-service exercise known as Operation Trident. 914th Security Forces Squadron Reserve Citizen Airmen, Tech. Sgt. Justin Long, Staff Sgt. Thomas Calamita, and Staff Sgt. Ryan Anderson, along with Staff Sgt. Jason Berg, 914th Civil Engineer Squadron / Explosive Ordinance

17 May 2018

Niagara kicks off National Police Week 2018

The 914th Security Forces Squadron will host a number of events, May 16-18, to commemorate National Police Week. The events build camaraderie amongst the members of the Niagara Falls ARS community while honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.Events scheduled include a base softball game on Thursday afternoon, and a