Valentines for Vets

Edward A. Rath III, Erie County Legislator, presents Valentines Day cards to members of the 914th and 107th Airlift Wings during a presentation at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station on February 14, 2013. The cards were hand-made by participating western New York elementary school children. The "Valentines for Vets" program is in its third year and has been distributing cards to local veterans and those overseas. (Air National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

Col. Michael Bank takes command of the 107th Operations Group

Many of Col. Bank's friends and family attended the assumption of command ceremony held at the Niagara Falls Reserve Station as Col. Michael W. Bank took over as the new commander of 107th Airlift Wing Operations Group on Feb, 10, 2013 (Air National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

Safety Professionals of the Year

The Logistics Readiness Squadron Operations and Compliance Superintendent Senior Master Sgt. Matthew R Rose, Unit Safety Representative Tech. Sgt. Joanna M Blackburn, assistant Unit Safety Representative, and Building Manager Master Sgt Melissa N Shenefiel, assistant Building Manager Senior Airman Andrew Thompson, Asset Management Supervisor Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Burrows, work together as a team to support and comply with the 107 Airlift Wing Mishap Prevention Program. Jan. 23, 2013 (Air National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

New Commander for the 107th Airlift Wing

Major General Verle Johnston, the commander of the New York Air National Guard hands the 107th Airlift Wing's flag to Col. John Higgins as he assumes command at the Niagara Falls Reserve Station on Jan. 12, 2013 (Air National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

107th Airlift Wing honors former U.S. President

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 Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, NY on Jan. 7, 2013 (Air National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt Ray Lloyd)

Local Guardsman becomes Niagara Falls Police Superintendent

Major Bryan DalPorto, 107th Airlift Wing's Force Support Squadron (FSS) Commander was named the new police superintendent for the city of Niagara Falls, N. Y. and stands with members of his Squadron. Jan 4, 2013 (Air National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt Ray Lloyd)

The Air National Guard serves the Community Mission

107th Airlift Wing airmen deliver truck load of food goods to the Niagara Falls Community Mission. Staff Sgt. Jeanette Valdez, Chief Master Sgt. Virginia Ballester, Andrea Gray, Tech. Sgt. Paul Wiegand, Master Sgt. Mark Lewandowski, Master Sgt. Steven Buja and Staff Sgt, Robert Kurzdorfer on December 18, 2012 (Air National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt Ray Lloyd)

The Air National Guard serves the Community Mission

107th Airlift Wing airmen deliver truck load of food goods to the Niagara Falls Community Mission. Master Sgt. Mark Lewandowski and Staff Sgt. Jeanette Valdez helping on the delivery on December 18, 2012 (Air National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt Ray Lloyd)

Telling his story to third-graders

Master Sgt. Kenneth Devole, 107th Airlift Wing Vehicle Operations Supervisor, New York Air National Guard, was invited to visit a third-grade class at Colonial Village Elementary School, Town of Lewiston, N.Y. Nov. 14, 2012. Sgt. Devole talked about his past deployments, his career goals and the importance of education. (Air National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

Telling his story to third-graders

Master Sgt. Kenneth Devole, 107th Airlift Wing Vehicle Operations Supervisor, New York Air National Guard, was invited to visit a third-grade class at Colonial Village Elementary School, Town of Lewiston, N.Y. Nov. 14, 2012. Sgt. Devole talked about his past deployments, his career goals and the importance of education. (Air National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

Who do you call when you need water?

Members for the 102nd and 105th Military Police Company, Army National Guard help unload the 107th C-130 aircraft loaded with 30,000 bottles of water that will be used for relief workers and victims of Hurricane Sandy. Senior Master Sgt. Terri Santoro, Loadmaster guides the forklift from the aircraft. Nov. 2, 2012 (National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)

Who do you call when you need water?

107th Airlift Wing pick up the 30,000 bottles of water at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburg, N.Y. before they head to Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY. Tech Sgt Alan Frankosky, Flight Engineer observed the cargo bay is fully loaded. Nov. 2, 2012 (National Guard Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Ray Lloyd)