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Gen. Mike Minihan, Commander of Air Mobility Command, visits the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station June 8, 2024.

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  • 914th ARW IGI team wins AFRC award

    The 914th Air Refueling Wing Inspector General Inspections section orchestrated Air Force Reserve Command's first-ever "Beta Test" Combat Readiness Inspection for a Major Command and won AFRC’s Maj. Gen. Junius W. Jones Inspector General award on Feb. 28th, 2025.914th ARW IGI directed over 600

  • 914th Air Refueling Wing Showcases New KC-135 Fin Flash

    Since World War I, tail and fin flashes have been a way to identify and represent the home unit of aircraft across the globe, throughout all branches of the military.In 2009, a contest was held to come up with the best fin flash design to put on the aircraft located at Niagara. Since then, the fin

  • Right Place, Right Time: 914 ARW Maintainer Receives Commendation Medal

    Staff Sgt. Steve Skelton, a KC-135 Structural Repair Craftsman from the 914th Maintenance Squadron, was awarded the Air and Space Commendation Medal for heroism after saving the lives of two elderly women on January 12th, 2025.Skelton’s prompt assessment of their injuries and administration of first

  • 914 AES Airmen receive the Distinguished Flying Cross award

    On December 8th, 2024, three Airmen assigned to the 914th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station received the Distinguished Flying Cross Award with “C” device for their actions during Operation FREEDOM SENTINEL in August of 2021.Capt. Megan Taggart, Flight Nurse,

  • 914 LRS welcomes new commander

    Maj. Martin Hanley (right) receives command of the 914th Logistics Readiness Squadron (Air Force Reserve) from Col. Randall Roberts, 914th Mission Support Group commander, in an Assumption of Command ceremony March 2, 2024, at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, New York. Maj. Hanley's previous

  • Tech. Sgt. Marie Brehm, Behind the Canvas

    Marie Brehm, a civilian and military firefighter with the 914th Air Refueling Wing, tells her story about what the responsibilities are in her career field and how she overcomes the stress of it all by creating artwork with acrylic and oil paints on canvas.

  • BASE TO HOST FREE CONCERT CELEBRATING AFR 75TH

    The 914th Air Refueling Wing is scheduled to host a free concert here, Aug. 24, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  This free concert will be open to the public however, seating is limited and only those with tickets will be allowed access.  For ticketing information, go to NiagaraFSS.comThis year the

  • Col. Randall Roberts assumes command of the 914 MSG at Niagara

    Col. Randall Roberts assumed command of the 914th Mission Support Group in a ceremony here, July 19, 2023.  Col. Joseph Contino, 914th Air Refueling Wing commander, was the presiding officer for this event.Roberts leads the efforts of over 600 Airmen, including six squadrons, and one contracting

  • Port Dawg Memorial Run held at Niagara

    On May 5, 2023, the 30th Aerial Port Squadron held an annual Port Dawgs Memorial Run at NFARS.  This memorial run is an event organized to honor the U.S. Air Force aerial port members that have lost their lives.The 10 year anniversary of the Port Dawg Memorial run traces back to 2011, when Tech.