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July 8, 2020
914th maintenance installs first KC-135R engine

Tech. Sgt. Alex Brown, 914th Maintenance Squadron propulsion specialist prepares to raise a KC-135R tanker aircraft engine into position on the wing at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y. on July 7, 2020. Brown was part of a team of maintenance professionals installing one of the four main
July 7, 2020
Determined to Serve: Critical care nurse joins the Reserve at age 50

In 12-plus years of working at a Veteran’s Administration Hospital, Capt. Jennifer McGuigan has heard many heart-wrenching stories from family members of those in her care as a critical care nurse.She remembers one story in particular that changed her life and inspired her to join the Air Force
July 1, 2020
NFARS to welcome new commander

With just two weeks to go, over 3,000 Niagara Airmen, DOD civilians, contractors and base partners eagerly await our next base commander.Col. Carl J. Magnusson is scheduled to take the 914th Air Refueling Wing's guidon during an assumption of command ceremony in one of NFARS's newly renovated
June 30, 2020
A career worth a thousand words: Colonel Campbell reflects on career in aviation

Col. Pat Campbell, who recently served as the 94th Operations Group commander, reflects on the highs and lows of his career, which he credits as being equally responsible for molding him into the commander he is today. This includes his time as an Air Force Academy cadet, an EWO on the F-4G Wild
June 25, 2020
To honor with dignity

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard was established in 1948. It is comprised of Airmen of all rank and status who have chosen to represent the service members who have come before them and those who will continue the legacy of greatness and excellence after them.Although the country has been in a state
June 23, 2020
Niagara Falls Resident Venita Smith Receives NAACP Award

Senior Master Sgt. Venita Smith assigned to the 107th Attack Wing has been selected as the Air National Guard recipient of the NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award 2020.She was chosen from across the Air Force for this award emphasizing those who serve their community and are dedicated to
June 19, 2020
Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass named Air Force’s 19th Chief Master Sergeant

In selecting Bass, incoming Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown said Bass brings skills, temperament and experience that the job requires and an outlook on leadership that meshes with his own.
June 16, 2020
Niagara awakens the warrior, virtually

It started with an idea to encourage Airmen to keep fit during the Covid-19 pandemic. Airmen from Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y. were met with a challenge to compete in a virtual race by June 6, 2020. 914th Air Refueling Wing Exercise Physiologist Paul Hackett designed the Niagara Falls
June 9, 2020
Senate confirms Brown to be 22nd Air Force chief of staff on unanimous vote

The U.S. Senate confirmed Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., June 9, to be the 22nd Air Force chief of staff, clearing the way for the decorated pilot and experienced commander to become the first African American in history to lead a branch of the U.S. military as its highest-ranking officer.
June 6, 2020
Father & son serve as frontline workers during Covid-19 crisis

To serve as a frontline worker during the Covid-19 crisis holds a different perspective to every American. A parent working from home while homeschooling a child, an emergency responder or healthcare worker clocking in for another long day, an essential personnel employee ensuring shelves are