Salutes for April & May 2013

Take a moment to say congratulations, hello, and farewell to our Reservists who have been promoted, are new to the wing, or retiring.PromotionsSenior Master SergeantGarth Muenter, 914 CESMaster SergeantBritta Barnes, 30 APSDavid Campbell, 914 LRSAdam Cornell, 914 AESRichard Gage, 914 AESVolker

Memorial Day 2013

Early Sunday during a Memorial Day Ceremony at Forest Lawn Cemetery members of the 914th Airlift Wing, their family members, and volunteers placed American flags by the headstones of veterans interned in the Field of Valor and the American Legion section of the cemetery.The ceremony included remarks

Niagara holds Memorial Day observance ceremony

Airman gets coined four times while on deployment

Wikipedia explains it this way; a challenge coin is a small coin or medallion (usually military), bearing an organization's insignia or emblem and carried by the organization's members. Traditionally, they are given to prove membership when challenged and to enhance morale.In addition challenge

Niagara hosts Fitness Under the Big Top

Since 1983, the month of May has been observed as National Physical Fitness Month. In keeping with that tradition, Niagara hosted a "Fitness Under the Big Top" event on May 23.This event was held to get service members out of their work areas and allow them to contribute to their own fitness in a

Every Dollar Counts campaign

Beginning May 1, Airmen can submit their cost-reducing ideas via the Airmen Powered by Innovation websites while at home, the office or on their smartphones. With budgets shrinking, Air Force leaders are calling on Airmen to share their best money-saving ideas through the "Every Dollar Counts"

May 31 is deadline to sign up for TRICARE automatic payments

Beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Retired Reserve who pay monthly premiums by check must switch to an electronic form of payment by May 31 to avoid losing coverage. TRICARE will only accept monthly premium payments using recurring automatic payments by credit or debit card,

Niagara prepares for civilian furloughs

Approximately 360 employees of the 914th Airlift Wing are scheduled to be furloughed one day a week for 11 weeks starting July 8.The furloughs are a result of sequester related budget cuts. At least 600,000 of the estimated 750,000 DOD civil service employees will be affected.Defense officials have

NFARS prepares for Traffic Safety Week

The 17th annual Traffic Safety Program kicks off here May 14, 2013.With the coming of spring, traffic accidents involving young people tend to increase. In order to counteract this trend, Niagara Falls ARS hosts the Traffic Safety Program which strives to educate high school students about the

Base receives artwork honoring military heritage

A new display honoring American Veterans is slated to be added to the Heritage Room in the NFARS Community Activity Center.Created by Vietnam Veteran, Dan DeCrow, the piece titled "Never Forget Silhouette" pays respect to the War Dead and Veterans of World War I all the way to those who fight in the