Buffalo Stars 2nd fundraiser nets a win

Col. Jim McCready the 107th Airlift Wing Commander presents a unit coin to Sandi Radwan a Buffalo stars event coordinator. Sandi Radwan along with the Buffalo stars organized a fundraiser that netted $1200 worth of gift cards to local grocery and department stores. The gift cards were then donated to the 107th Family Support. "This is great timing," said Jeanne Goetze the 107th Family Support Coordinator. "With Christmas coming, we have a list of members that can really use some help. These gift cards will really make a difference," she added.

107th helps feed the needy

107th members Tech. Sgt. Jason Froden (in truck) Master Sgt. Steve Buja (facing) and Tech. Sgt. Paul Wiegand unload hundreds of pounds of food for the Niagara Falls City Mission. Over the last three months, a variety of fundraisers have been held at the 107th, generating funds to purchase food for the shelter. This annual fundraiser is in its 22nd year and has raised tens of thousands of dollars since its inception. "This is a great way to give back," said Tech. Sgt. Froden. "In this economy this could be anyone of us, we're fortunate to have jobs and being able to help others is the right thing to do," he added. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Peter Dean)

107th supports a local shelter

On December 10 th, members from the 107th Airlift Wing donated a truck load of non perishable goods to the Niagara Falls City Mission. Over the last few months the 107th has held a variety of fund raising events that raised hundreds of dollars which were used to purchase much needed food. The City Mission is a local shelter that houses and feeds the homeless and low income families. For the last 22 years the 107th has been supporting the City Mission. Pictured are left to right Tech. Sgt. Paul Wiegand and Master Sgt. Mark Lewandowski passing a case of cereal. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Raymond Lloyd)

107th supports a local shelter

On December 10 th, members from the 107th Airlift Wing donated a truck load of non perishable goods to the Niagara Falls City Mission. Over the last few months the 107th has held a variety of fund raising events that raised hundreds of dollars which were used to purchase much needed food. The City Mission is a local shelter that houses and feeds the homeless and low income families. For the last 22 years the 107th has been supporting the City Mission. Pictured are Master Sgt. Duane Bores (in truck) and Master Sgt. Steven Buja unload boxes of cereal. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Raymond Lloyd)

Local boy reports for duty

A local 3-year-old boy's dream came true when he reported to the 107th Airlift Wing for the day as an honorary pilot. Logan and his family check out all the gauges, switches and gadgets in the cockpit of a C-130. From left to right; Logan's father Marc, his brother Caiden, and his mother Carol. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Peter Dean)

Local boy reports for duty

A local 3-year-old boy's dream came true when he reported to the 107th Airlift Wing for the day as an honorary pilot. Logan checks out the top side of a C-130. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Peter Dean)