29 Jun 2018

Niagara PTLs train on Alpha Warrior rig

Physical Training Leaders from the 914th Air Refueling Wing and the 107th Attack Wing participated in an Alpha Warrior Battle Rig instructional course held here June 26, 2018 and led by Alpha Warrior pro coaches. The course is designed to familiarize and train PTLs on the proper use of the training apparatus so that they can in-turn safely instruct

25 Jun 2018

Thunder of Niagara International Air Show

The 2018 Thunder of Niagara International Air Show was hosted here by the 914th Air Refueling Wing. The show consisted of spectacular line up of performers to include the U. S. Army Special Ops Command Black Daggers Parachute Demonstration Team, F/A-18 Super Hornet, L-39 Albatros, MV-22 Osprey, Canadian Forces Snowbirds, USAF Thunderbirds, USAF

22 Jun 2018

Niagara fireman brings message of kindness to students

On a warm June morning, on the second last day of school, fifth graders at A.J. Schmidt Elementary School in Angola, New York filed into the gym for their graduation ceremony. The yearly ceremony is an opportunity for teachers and dignitaries to recognize students for their hard work and professionalism over the course of the school year, as well

15 Jun 2018

A booming success for Thunder of Niagara and AFR Week

The week of June 4th marked the official observance of Air Force Reserve week here, and simultaneously, a prelude to the Thunder of Niagara International Air Show.Air Force Reserve Week 2018, hosted by the 914th Air Refueling Wing, was dedicated to the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the United States Air Force Reserve. The week proceeded

8 Jun 2018

NFARS hosts Air Force Reserve Week

The Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station hosted a mass enlistment ceremony at Terrapin Point, Niagara Falls, New York, June 7, 2018. Several new and current members of the 914th Air Refueling Wing swore an oath of enlistment to the United States Air Force Reserve. Maj. Gen. Derek P. Rydholm, Deputy to the Chief of the Air Force Reserve, Pentagon,

2 Jun 2018

914th MSG guidon returns to Wing HQ

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 914th Air Refueling Wing march the 914th Mission Support Group guidon to its permanent home at Wing Headquarters, June 2, 2018, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y. Wing HQ, building 800, recently reopened after a two-year renovation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steph Sawyer)

30 May 2018

Air Base personnel participate in Memorial Day parade

Personnel and equipment from the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, NY participate in the Niagara Falls Community Memorial Day parade May 26, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Nichols)

23 May 2018

Niagara conducts MARE

On May 19, 2018 the base here conducted a Mass Accident Response Exercise in preparation for this year’s Thunder of Niagara International Air Show, set for June 9th and 10th. The scenario set forth for the MARE was a plane crash during an air show. The simulated crash involved spectators on the ground as well as passengers aboard the aircraft.The

23 May 2018

914th Airmen compete in Alpha Warrior Challenge

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 914th Air Refueling Wing competed in the Alpha Warrior Challenge, held here, May 6, 2018. The competition was led by Ninja Warrior celebrities and skilled athletes, Barclay Stockett and Kevin Klein. The two came to Niagara as part of their Alpha Warrior Tour to several Air Force installations both stateside and

18 May 2018

Base run concludes SAAPM

Niagara military and civilian personnel participate in the SAPR (Sexual Assault Prevention and Response) run, May 16, 2018, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y. The run is the final event of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month or SAAPM, observed annually throughout the month of April. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mr. Peter Borys)