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July 12, 2024
Creating a competition-focused force: AFRC 2024 Enlisted Symposium

Over the course of two days, enlisted Citizen Airmen from across Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) gathered for the 2024 AFRC Enlisted Symposium, creating a Great Power Competition-focused force.Hosted by Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nunez, command chief master sergeant, Air Force Reserve Command, the
July 21, 2023
Niagara and Barksdale successfully conduct EWO ACE exercise at former SAC base

The 914th Air Refueling Wing and 307th Bomb Wing teamed up to successfully conduct their first Emergency War Order (EWO) Agile Combat Employment (ACE) exercise utilizing a former Strategic Air Command base at the now Griffiss International Airport, Rome, New York.
May 26, 2023
Maj. Jaime Smith assumes command of 914 MXS

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jaime Smith receives the 914th Maintenance Squadron guidon flag, and thereby command of the 914 MXS, from Lt. Col. Keith McCray, 914th Maintenance Group commander, in an assumption of command ceremony while U.S. Air Force First Sergeant William Jackson stands by at Niagara Falls
April 18, 2023
914th Air Refueling Wing begins periodic inspection of KC-135

The 914th Maintenance and Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons began working together on a periodic inspection of a KC-135 Stratotanker which is described here through three core phases.
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 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.
Nov. 1, 2022
Healy talks resilience, readiness at Airlift/Tanker Association symposium

The chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command spoke about the Reserve’s role in the airlift and tanker world and how his priorities for the command line up with the future fight at the Airlift/Tanker Association’s annual convention in Denver in late October.
Oct. 4, 2022
Niagara breaks ground on main gate project

The 914th Air Refueling Wing conducted a ground break ceremony on base October 4, 2022 to begin the Main Gate Reconstruction Project. This $10.6 million (10.654) project is expected to last approximately two years and will create temporary changes to traffic patterns inbound and outbound the
Sept. 27, 2022
Despite Continuing Resolution, It’s Business as Usual for Reservists

While the Air Force will be operating under a continuing resolution again for the start of fiscal year 2023, Lt. Gen. John Healy wants Reserve Citizen Airmen to know the CR will not slow down Air Force Reserve Command.“Although we are facing another continuing resolution for at least the first part
Sept. 23, 2022
Lt. General John Healy

Lt. General John Healy introduces himself to Air Force Reserve Command.