News

March 17, 2023
2022 AFRC Media Contest winners announced

Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs announced the winners of the 2022 AFRC Media Contest. The following individuals move on to compete in the Air Force-level competition.
March 15, 2023
New command chief selected for AFRC

On May 1, 2023 the Air Force Reserve Command will welcome Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nuñez as the new AFRC Command Chief.
March 14, 2023
Niagara named first Air Force Reserve installation to modernize base defense

Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, New York, was named the first Air Force Reserve-owned installation to upgrade its base defense setup. Read the story to see what the future of Security Forces will look like in the era of integrated defense.
March 9, 2023
CCAF Data Transfer to New Student Information System Complete – Update to Force

The Community College of the Air Force date transfer is complete, and students should soon have access to resources previously interrupted by the operational pause announced last year.
March 8, 2023
Construction continues on new KC-135 aircraft fuel hydrant system at Niagara

The 914th Air Refueling Wing moves closer to the completion of a highly anticipated aircraft fuel hydrant system bringing Niagara into the future.
Feb. 23, 2023
Two Niagara airmen win Air Force info-dominance award

Capt. Ronald Fugate and Amy Zebulske won the Air Force Information Dominance award from Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, each in their respective categories. Fugate was awarded in the Company Grade Officer (CGO) Category and Zebulske in the Air Force Outstanding Civilian Category One.
Feb. 15, 2023
Turns out second place isn't so bad

Chaplain Maj. Matthew Bryant recalls his father's lifechanging advice after a high school wrestling match loss.
Feb. 14, 2023
Erie County legislators deliver Valentine's Day cards to service members

Legislators from Erie County, New York, visit Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station to deliver handmade Valentine's Day cards from local elementary schools to service members.
Feb. 10, 2023
Reserve Commander Rescinds COVID-19 Participation Limits

Following the lead of the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Air Force, the commander of Air Force Reserve Command and chief of the Air Force Reserve has rescinded the June 2022 memo that restricted participation and travel for Reserve Citizen Airmen not vaccinated against Covid-19.
Jan. 24, 2023
DDRP highlights federal policy regarding use of marijuana and hemp products

The Drug Demand Reduction Program here at Niagara would like to highlight the federal policy concerning the use of marijuana and hemp products within the DoD.The Air Force has a zero-tolerance policy for the illegal and improper use of drugs and alcohol.Despite an individual state’s laws, marijuana