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  • In Memory of Col. John Moriarty

    The 328th Air Refueling Squadron at Niagara Falls ARS traces its lineage back to World War II as the 3rd Combat Cargo Squadron who flew "The Hump" in C-47s across the China-Burma-India Theater. Col. John Moriarty, who recently passed away, founded the 3 C.C.Sq. on April 15, 1944. A heritage since forgotten, Moriarty's legacy was rediscovered
  • 914th conducts search and rescue operations exercise

    We Respond the Way We Train

    The 914th Fire Department conducted annual training during the September unit training assembly four-day weekend. The team trained with advanced hoses, ladders, search and rescue operations, and various tools required to safely complete the exercise.
  • September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

    September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month

    “Eighteen veterans and two servicemembers, on average, complete suicide every day,” said Joel Smith, Violence Prevention Integrator, 914th Air Refueling Wing. “For every awareness month, we try to create awareness events – it’s about getting the message out, reminding people, so that they can take care of each other.”

  • 914 ARW trains with U.S. Army medics for battlefield medical treatment & K-9 support

    The 914th Aeromedical Staging Squadron of the 914th Air Refueling Wing conducted battlefield mass casualty and aeromedical evacuation training with the 691st Medical Detachment from the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Utica, New York, The 1982nd Forward Surgical Team from the Armed Forces Reserve Center here at Niagara, and the 642nd Aviation Support
  • 20 years later, we'll still never forget

    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
  • Fitness testing resumes at Niagara

    Fitness testing resumes at Niagara

    Physical fitness trainers here are preparing for the return of fitness testing.In March of 2020, the Air Force suspended physical fitness testing, due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and pushed that suspension in May, September, December and for a final time in April of 2021.“Early on, when it was really heavy COVID spread – it was really restrictive. 
  • 914th ARW civilian awarded medal of valor for saving life

    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.
  • Lt. Col. Lunsford assumes command of 914th Communications Squadron

    Lt. Col. Lunsford assumes command of 914th Communications Squadron

    U.S. Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Daniel Lunsford salutes Col. Christopher Witter, the 914th Mission Support Group commander, left, during an Assumption of Command Ceremony to signify his assumption of command of the 914th Communications Squadron at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y., April 10, 2021. The Assumption of Command ceremony marks a

  • Aviation Legacy: Schunk Family Celebrates Three Generations of Flyers at Niagara Falls

    The retirement of Niagara Falls 328th Air Refueling Squadron's Lt. Col. Bill Schunk marks a passing of the torch to his son, Senior Airman Bill Schunk who is a Boom Operator with the 328th ARS. Both men followed in the footsteps of Lt. Col. William Leon Schunk who retired from the unit in the 80s. For over six decades there has been a Schunk family

  • 2021 Thunder of Niagara Air Show Cancelled

    Base leadership, in conjunction with higher headquarters has determined that because the Coronavirus continues to present risk to DoD service members, civilian employees, and families, it is necessary to cancel the Thunder of Niagara Air Show scheduled for June 19-20, 2021.  “The Department of Defense and the Air Force Reserve are taking reasoned,
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