News

June 5, 2020
Niagara Falls ARS lowers HPCON level

NFARS has resumed Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Bravo on June 3, 2020 in accordance with DOD guidance and consideration of CDC, state and local health authorities. Several base facilities are open in sync with the phase two reopening of Western New York.
June 1, 2020
Progress continues on new base fitness center

Construction on the new base fitness center continues under ideal spring conditions at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y., May 21, 2020. The 26,000 square foot facility is scheduled to be completed by July of 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Peter Borys)
May 29, 2020
914th announces semi-annual award winners

914 ARW Semi-Annual Award Winners (2019 Second Half)
May 23, 2020
Niagara Airmen return home from stateside Covid-19 deployment

Four members of the 914th Aeromedical Staging Squadron returned home to the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y. May 22, 2020 aboard a C-40 aircraft after helping to fight Covid-19 in the New York City area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Nichols)
May 22, 2020
Fitness testing suspended until Oct. 1

The change, which is an update from the original June 1 resume date, is effective immediately.
May 18, 2020
Niagara and Vermont Airmen salute Western New York Covid-19 frontline workers with flyover

Airmen from the 914th Air Refueling Wing here and 158th Fighter Wing, Burlington, Vermont, conducted a flyover salute over parts of Western New York on May 12.Following routine training operations, a KC-135 from the 914th and F-35s from the 158th honored the essential personnel working the front
May 15, 2020
Base Fitness Center reopens with revised operating procedures

The Base Fitness Center has reopened for essential personnel working on base. The hours of operation until further notice are 0600-1300hrs Monday through Friday.We are following Air Force guidance as we resume operations at the Fitness Center and you can expect a phased in approach to resuming full
May 14, 2020
Old and reliable KC-135 refuels new to the force KC-46

One of the oldest refueling tanker aircraft in the U.S. Air Force inventory, the KC-135R Stratotanker, flown by the 914th Air Refueling Wing, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y. recently refueled the newest refueling aircraft model, the KC-46A Pegasus flown by the 157th ARW, Pease ANGB, N.H.
May 11, 2020
Flyover honoring Covid-19 frontline workers to end over Niagara Falls

A 914th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 and F35s from the 158th Fighter Wing are scheduled to fly over parts of Western New York to salute all frontline Covid-19 healthcare workers, emergency responders, and essential employees.
May 3, 2020
914th Key Spouse member earns Air Force Reserve award

Over the course of 17 years, and counting, Betsy Russell has dedicated her time and effort into making military members and their families feel welcomed, and supported through the Key Spouse program. After years of devotion, the Air Force Reserve Command has recognized her hard work by presenting