SecAF discusses sequestration impacts at AFA

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley addressed more than 500 men and women on the final day of the Air Force Association's 29th Air Warfare Symposium & Technology Exposition Feb. 22 here.During his address, Donley spoke about several issues that are on the Air Force's radar, including budget

Sequestration would affect readiness, people

Air Force Reserve Command officials estimate automatic budget cuts triggered by sequestration will result in a reduction of up to 18 percent of flying hours and affect the command's 13,000 civilian employees.Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta notified Congress Feb. 20 that the Department of Defense

If sequestration triggers, furloughs begin in late April

If sequestration is triggered next week, unpaid furloughs for civilian Defense Department employees will start in late April, Pentagon officials said here today.Sequestration is a provision in budget law that will trigger major across-the-board spending cuts March 1 unless Congress agrees on an

Niagara Airman re-enlists downrange

Valentines for Vets

Edward A. Rath III, Erie County Legislator, presented Valentines Day cards to members of the 914th and 107th Airlift Wings during a presentation here February 14, 2013.The cards were hand-made by participating western New York elementary school children. The "Valentines for Vets" program is in its

914th rotates troops during Coronet Oak

Niagara Airmen executed a rotation to and from Puerto Rico in support of Operation Coronet Oak, February 2.A group of 914th Airlift Wing reservists left in a unit equipped C-130 Hercules aircraft early Saturday for Muniz Air National Guard Base in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The same plane brought back a

Paws for patriots

As members of the 914th Airlift Wing walked into the dining facility here February 2, 2013 they were greeted at the door by Auggie, a working dog for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.Auggie was representing "Paws for Patriots," an organization which unites U.S. military veterans

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Local artist donates time and talent

The base here has been fortunate to have a friend and artist like Lewiston, N.Y. resident Ted Dodds, who has been documenting for the past twenty years Niagara's rich history through his heraldic painting and illuminating manuscript.Back in 1992 Dodds was asked by three friends who were connected to

Sustainment flight finds new home

Members of the 914th Force Support Squadron Services Sustainment Flight have begun moving into the newly remodeled building 314 here. For many years this building served as the officer and enlisted club and will now serve as office and training space.According to 914 FSS commander, Maj. Ken Enser,