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  • Air Force to provide dedicated legal counsel to sexual assault victims

    A new Air Force pilot program designed to provide legal assistance to victims of sexual assault will begin later this month.The Special Victims' Counsel Program will give sexual assault victims legal assistance and help them navigate the criminal justice system with lawyers trained to handle their

  • 107th Airlift Wing honors former U.S. President

    A wreath was laid at the Western New York gravesite of former U.S. President Millard Fillmore to commemorate the 213th anniversary of his birth. Col. Kevin Rogers Maintenance Commander of the New York Air National Guard's 107th Airlift Wing, placed the wreath on behalf of President Barack Obama at

  • "No man is an island," one Airman' s journey from Africa

    Today, Technical Sergeant Patrick Kazeze proudly serves as an Air National Guard Technician and as a member of the 132nd Fighter Wing Base Honor Guard. As an Air Guardsman, he is part of a diverse team of 106,000 Americans on call in 50 states and 3 territories. Kazeze is no stranger to diversity.

  • Local Guardsman becomes Niagara Falls Police Superintendent

    Major Bryan DalPorto, 107th Airlift Wing Force Support Squadron Commander, was named the new police superintendent for the city of Niagara Falls by Mayor Paul Dyster. DalPorto took the oath of office Jan. 4, 2013. He has been with the department for 17 years and will replace retiring Superintendent

  • Lt. Gen. Clarke confirmed as Director, Air National Guard

    Lt. Gen. Stanley E. "Sid" Clarke III, commander of the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region and 1st Air Force, has been confirmed by the Senate to be the next director of the Air National Guard.Clarke will replace Lt. Gen. Harry "Bud" Wyatt, who is retiring this month.

  • Fini-flight

    Lt. Col. Darin Owens landed a KC-135 for the final time of his career on December 8, 2012 at the 117th Air Refueling Wing. Owen's family and friends gathered around to congratulate the pilot on his fini-flight with a traditional shot from a fire hose, provided by his wife. After flying KC-135's for

  • Deployed Airman receives Christmas phone call from President Obama

    "Hello, President Obama? ... I'm great, how are you?"So began the most memorable phone call of a six-month deployment for Senior Airman Keshia Shutts with the 451st Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron here, who received a Christmas morning phone call from President Barack Obama.The

  • 115th Fighter Wing mission continues despite Winter Storm Draco

    Wisconsin is no stranger to snow.But when a snow storm is big enough to merit its own name, Wisconsinites tend to listen.Winter Storm Draco has already produced heavy amounts of snowfall across the Northern Midwest. The anticipation itself was enough for many businesses and nearly every school in