29 Feb 2020

This ain’t your daddy’s ole tire shop

When it comes to tires these are heavy duty and so are the Reserve Citizen Airmen who maintain them.The tires are possibly one of the last areas one would think about on an aircraft, but it’s one of the most integral parts of any airframe.  Without it the aircraft won’t get off the ground.Enter the 914th Maintenance Squadron Aero/Tire Shop where

14 Feb 2020

Valentines for Vets

Members of the 914th Air Refueling Wing and 107th Attack Wing pick up their valentine cards at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y. on February 13, 2020. Children from schools across Erie County, New York took the time to create the cards for local military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Peter Borys)

7 Feb 2020

February 2020 issue of The Barrel: News from Niagara

This is the February 2020 edition of The Barrel. The 914th Air Refueling Wing's UTA newscast. Stay informed as a traditional reservist and watch the Barrel every Friday before the UTA.

22 Jan 2020

914th Recruiters attribute success to wing members

As any successful organization might tell you it’s the people who make the difference. The 914th Air Refueling Wing at Niagara Falls ARS is no exception.  Recruiters at Niagara have received numerous awards for their recruiting efforts and according to Senior Master Sgt. Kevin French, 914th ARW Recruiting flight chief, typically the Northeast

14 Jan 2020

914th personnel conduct MARE

A member of the 914th Aeromedical Staging Squadron poses as an accident victim during a Mass Accident Response Exercise (MARE) while 914th Fire Emergency Services and ASTS personnel render aid at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y., January 8, 2020. This type of exercise is done on a periodic basis to insure emergency response personnel are

13 Jan 2020

AF fitness program changes take effect at Niagara

Air Force Reserve Command averages 1800-2000 fitness testing weather waiver exemptions annually due to inclement weather. As a result, Air Force Instruction 36-2905, “Fitness Program,” is currently under revision to evaluate the current physical fitness assessment components and compare them to alternatives for future recommendations.As a result of

3 Jan 2020

News from Niagara: January 2020 edition of The Barrel

In this January 2020 edition of The Barrel we talk about the new Space Force, a Civic Leaders Tour to March ARB, Calif., Civil Engineering tackling some extra work-orders and a special visit from Santa himself.

17 Dec 2019

Community support essential to military success

Throughout the years, the 914th Air Refueling Wing’s vision has shifted to successfully complete the Air Force’s mission. However, the mission to recruit, train and retain an unrivaled force ready to fly, fight and win tonight, has remained constant.  The 914th has seen times of prosperity and times where the base has faced potential closure, but

10 Dec 2019

With a backlog of work orders, CE helps get things done

As any homeowner can tell you, if you don’t take care of needed repairs in a timely manner the little things can add up.The same statement holds true for an air force base. Four members of the 914th Civil Engineering Squadron were recently put on 120 day orders working in conjunction with base contract employees to help alleviate the back log of

18 Nov 2019

Niagara grants WWII vet his senior wish

Air Force Lt. Col. (Ret.) Robert Rohde, is granted his wish to once again sit in the pilot's seat of a USAF aircraft Nov. 15, 2019 at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y. During WWII Lt. Col Rohde flew the C-47 in the China - India - Burma theater of operations. After active service he joined and retired from the NY Air National Guard. The