914th FSS

• Unit Overview: The 914th Force Support Squadron (FSS) is part of the 914th Air Refueling Wing, based at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, New York. • Mission: The 914th FSS provides essential personnel, services, manpower, education, and family support functions to ensure mission readiness of the wing. • Refueling Transition: The 914th Airlift Wing, and its FSS, transitioned from flying C-130 Hercules transport aircraft to KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft in 2017, marking a significant change in mission and operations. • Community Support: The 914th FSS regularly organizes and supports base-wide morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) activities for Airmen and their families, fostering unit cohesion and well-being. • Emergency Response: The FSS plays a vital role in personnel accountability, family assistance, and casualty reporting during emergencies and deployments, ensuring no one is left behind. • Humanitarian Missions: Members of the 914th FSS have supported humanitarian aid missions, including hurricane relief and COVID-19 response efforts, highlighting their adaptability and service beyond combat roles. • Fitness Programs: The squadron manages fitness testing and health programs, helping maintain operational readiness through physical and mental resilience for all assigned personnel. • Historical Heritage: The 914th traces its roots back to the 1960s, with the FSS evolving through various designations and roles as part of Air Force organizational changes. • Deployment Support: The 914th FSS expertly mobilizes and demobilizes Airmen, ensuring smooth transitions for deployments and returns, and providing critical support to families during these periods. • Recognition and Awards: The squadron and its members have received multiple Air Force and Air Force Reserve Command-level awards for excellence in personnel services, customer support, and innovation.