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May 15, 2025
Family Ties Strengthen Generational Service at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station

Lt. Col. Christopher J. “CJ” Pfeil Jr, former 914th Operations Group Commander celebrated his final flight in April after nearly 30 years of service in the 914th Air Refueling Wing. This is the end of nearly 80 years of combined service for the Pfeil family at Niagara, a testament to how family
May 8, 2025
914th Security Forces March in Honor of Police Week/Fallen Defenders

The 914th Security Forces Squadron rucked through their 10th annual 914th SFS Fallen Defender Memorial March, May 4, 2025, in observance of National Police Week, which pays tribute to officers who have died or have been disabled in the line of duty.National Police Week was established in 1962 after
April 23, 2025
914th ARW IGI team wins AFRC award

The 914th Air Refueling Wing Inspector General Inspections section orchestrated Air Force Reserve Command's first-ever "Beta Test" Combat Readiness Inspection for a Major Command and won AFRC’s Maj. Gen. Junius W. Jones Inspector General award on Feb. 28th, 2025.914th ARW IGI directed over 600
March 20, 2025
914th Air Refueling Wing Showcases New KC-135 Fin Flash

Since World War I, tail and fin flashes have been a way to identify and represent the home unit of aircraft across the globe, throughout all branches of the military.In 2009, a contest was held to come up with the best fin flash design to put on the aircraft located at Niagara. Since then, the fin
March 13, 2025
TFS2: New program takes aim at Total Force pilot retention

Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard are testing a new program aimed at encouraging active-duty Air Force pilots to continue flying in the Reserve Component once they separate from active duty.
March 10, 2025
New Pilot Concierge Cell facilitates the transition from active duty to Reserve

In an effort to retain qualified Air Force pilots considering leaving active duty, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command created the Pilot Concierge Cell (PCC) to help facilitate the transition from active duty to the Air Force Reserve.The PCC’s mission is simple: Simplify the affiliation process
March 6, 2025
Commanders emphasize importance of fueling and sustaining Global Power Projection

Gen. Johnny Lamontagne, commander of Air Mobility Command, participated in a panel discussing the importance of fueling and sustaining the fight for global power projection with Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, Chief of the Air Force Reserve and Air Force Reserve Command commander, March 5, at the 2025 Air &
Jan. 22, 2025
Right Place, Right Time: 914 ARW Maintainer Receives Commendation Medal

Staff Sgt. Steve Skelton, a KC-135 Structural Repair Craftsman from the 914th Maintenance Squadron, was awarded the Air and Space Commendation Medal for heroism after saving the lives of two elderly women on January 12th, 2025.Skelton’s prompt assessment of their injuries and administration of first
Dec. 20, 2024
Are you prepared for old man winter?

The best way to prepare for old man winter and have a safe and tragedy-free winter season is to be proactive and incorporate risk management in every step you take. Some of the major areas to prepare for winter are your home, your vehicle, and yourself.
Dec. 17, 2024
Changet assumes command of Niagara's 914th FSS

Lt. Col. Tiffany Changet, assumes command of the 914th Force Support Squadron, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, New York, Saturday, Dec 7, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua Williams)