A KC-135R Stratotanker leaves her home with the New York Air National Guard?s 107th Air Refueling Wing in Niagara Falls for a new home with the 126th Air Refueling Wingof the Illinois Air National Guard,on Jan. 23. The aircraft served with the 107th ARW for 14 years. The departure begins a series of farewells the Guardsmen of the 107th will give to their aircraft as they convert to an airlift wing.
Members of the unit have already begun retraining on C-130 aircraft.
Under the reorganization plan the 197th will jointly operate 12 C-130 aircraft in conjunction with the Air Force Reserve?s 914th Airlift Wing. Both units share the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.
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Times Union -- Mon, 02 Feb 2026 Duty Calls: Four airmen selected as best of 109th Airlift Wing Four airmen have been selected as the best of the 1,100-member New York Air National Guards 109th Airlift Wing at the Stratton Air National Guard Base, Scotia. Senior Airman Nicole Scipione... (more)
Mid-Hudson News.com, -- Sun, 01 Feb 2026 105th Airlift Wing honors 2025 Outstanding Airmen NEWBURGH- The New York Air National Guards 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base has named its 2025 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. Five Airmen were recognized for exceptional... (more)
WCAX -- Thu, 29 Jan 2026 3 charged with stealing New York National Guard members DoorDash orders ( video) PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - Three people are facing court dates after being accused of stealing food intended for National Guard members at a Plattsburgh hotel. New York State Police said... (more)