Training future Airmen

Heinsler assumes command of the 914 CES

Maj. Matthew Heinsler assumed command of the 914th Civil Engineer Squadron here November 2, 2013.Col. Alan Teauseau, Commander, 914th Mission Support Group, made the decision to appoint Heinsler for the task.Of Heinsler he says, "[He] shows a level of maturity beyond his years and rank."Maj.

Civilian award winners

Congratulations to the following 914th Airlift Wing Semi-Annual Civilian Award winners for the 1st half of CY 13:Phyllis Parkinson, 914th Force Support Squadron, Administrative categoryAmanda Schultz, 914th Security Forces Squadron, Trades/Craft categoryMaj. Eric Schwinge, 914th Aeromedical

Fitness center receives new exercise equipment

      The  fitness center here was recently upgraded with eight new treadmills, three elliptical machines, three AMTs (Advanced Motion Trainers) and three bicycles.       The Air Force mandates that fitness centers replace cardio equipment every 3 years. The new machines are from a company called

Deploying Airmen receive departing gift from local Legion Post

In addition to weapons and equipment, deploying Niagara Airmen received a symbol to carry with them to their Area of Operation overseas. The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 567, Orchard Park, N.Y. organized groups in the folding of 230 8-inch by 12-inch American flags for departing Airmen.The

Local children recognized for assisting veterans

Children from St. Mary's School, Lockport, N.Y. were recognized here, for their work on a school project which included a food drive and creating to toiletry care-packages for homeless and disabled Western NY veterans.Col. Walter Gordon, 914th Airlift Wing commander handed out the commander's coins

Congress passes bill reopening federal government

President Barack Obama signed legislation late yesterday night bringing federal employees back to work after Congress finally resolved the budget logjam which led to a 16-day shutdown.Senate leaders championed bipartisan legislation to reopen the government and remove the threat of government

AF releases furlough-related pay information

Air Force officials released Oct. 8, the following furlough-related questions and answers to aid service civilians with processing time and attendance. This information was coordinated with manpower and personnel, financial management, and general counsel office experts. Q. What status do the

Most AF civilians to return to work

In accordance with a memo Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel released Oct. 5, the Air Force will recall most of the nearly 104,000 Air Force civilian Airmen placed on emergency furlough due to government shutdown. However, a significant number will not yet be able to return.In his memo, Hagel stated that

Summer/Fall Salutes 2013

Take a moment to say congratulations, hello, and farewell to our Reservists who have been promoted, are new to the wing, or retiring.PromotionsLt. ColonelMichael Burgett, 914 ASTSPaul Delano, 914 MSGLewell Skinner, 328 ASCaptainJohn Copas, 914 ASTSVicent Leone, 914 AWElizabeth Nelson, 914 AES1st