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Gen. Mike Minihan, Commander of Air Mobility Command, visits the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station June 8, 2024.

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  • Niagara loadmasters drop it like it's hot in Germany

    10 minutes!The green lights come on inside the C-130 Hercules and jumpers from the 173 Airborne Brigade line the cargo space."It's really chaotic," said Staff Sgt. Pat Englishby, loadmaster, 328th Airlift Squadron. "We're dropping a lot of troops, in a short amount of time, in not-ideal conditions.

  • Retiree retires for the second time

    After 25 years working as a volunteer in the 914th Airlift Wing Retirees Office, Lt. Col. (USAF Ret.) John A. Caruso spent his last working day here September 3, 2015 enjoying the company of friends and family.Prior to his 25 years of dedicated service to the 914 AW in the Retirees Office, Lt. Col.

  • Niagara Firefighters practice valuable skills

    Members of the 914th Mission Support Group Fire Emergency Services conducted a hazardous material and confined space exercise, here on Sep. 3, 2015.The exercise, which took place on Ent Ave. across from the base fitness center, showcased the capabilities and preparedness of the base's fire

  • Guarding Air Force assets

    Staff Sgt. Matthew Higgins, 914th Security Forces Squadron member stands guard over a C-130 H2 aircraft at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y.  August 27, 2015.Higgins is one of many security forces personnel that maintain security on the flight line and help protect Air Force assets 24

  • 914th LRS prepares cargo for shipment

    Tech. Sgt. Erika Fladt, 914th Logistics Readiness Squadron Traffic Management Craftsman bands a crate for shipment at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y. on August 27, 2015. All large crates are banded to ensure the contents will remain secure during shipment.

  • August Spotlight Performer

    The 914th Airlift Wing Spotlight Performer for August 2015 is Senior Airman Kristin Wood, 30th Aerial Port Squadron, Air Transportation Specialist.What does your job entail?Aircraft loading, special handling, HAZMAT inspections, joint inspections, signature services (human remains, blood, medical

  • KIA Memorial Road March

    Members of the 914th Airlift Wing participated in the K.I.A. Memorial Road March at a local park, August 22, 2015.Wing members marched a 10K, approximately six miles, up and down hills at Chestnut Ridge State Park, Orchard Park, N.Y. carrying canned goods to be donated to local veteran

  • Two WNY congressmen witness Oath of Enlistment

    Two Western New York Congressmen were on hand to witness a military Oath of Enlistment given to several young individuals here, August 25.Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) and Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) were on base for a tour of the Buffalo Military Entrance Processing Station, a major

  • President proclaims National ESGR Week

    Presidential Proclamation -- National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2015 NATIONAL EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF THE GUARD AND RESERVE WEEK, 2015 - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATIONThe United States military is the finest fighting force the world has