Niagara Military Affairs Council - NIMAC

11/02/2026

Taking Care of Those Who Serve — A Mission That Matters

One of the most compelling presentations at the Association of Defense Communities' 2026 Installation Innovation Forum came from Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer, recently appointed by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth as Senior Advisor to the Barracks Task Force.

Meyer emphasized the urgent need for safe, adequate military housing and accountability in addressing longstanding facility deficiencies.

His message reinforced an important principle: Quality of life is directly connected to military readiness.

At NFARS NIMAC continues to advocate for improvements to military lodging facilities that support the Airmen who serve our nation.

We welcome the national attention and renewed commitment to improving living conditions for those who serve.

Our military members deserve facilities that reflect the importance of their service.

10/27/2026

Building Connections. Sharing Ideas. Strengthening Our Community.

NIMAC is proud to participate in the Association of Defense Communities’ Installation Innovation Forum, connecting with leaders and partners from across the defense community to exchange ideas, explore innovative solutions, and build relationships that make a difference.

We are bringing home fresh perspectives, valuable connections, and new ideas to support NFARS and the surrounding community. By learning from others and working together, we can continue to strengthen our installation, support our mission, and create lasting community partnerships.

The best ideas are those we bring home and put into action! 🇺🇸

10/19/2026

NIMAC joined military leadership, community partners, and representatives of our elected officials for the recent Assumption of Command ceremony at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.

Our elected officials have extended messages of welcome to the incoming military leadership, recognizing the importance of the mission at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station and their commitment to continued collaboration.

We look forward to opportunities for our elected officials to visit the installation, meet with its leadership, and gain firsthand insight into the missions, priorities, and opportunities ahead.

The strong relationships among our military leadership, elected officials, and community partners are essential to protecting and strengthening the future of Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.

NIMAC is proud to help foster these relationships and looks forward to working together in support of the Airmen, their families, and the vital missions carried out at NFARS.

10/18/2026

Welcome to Niagara Col Douglas Stouffer.

10/18/2026

10/07/2026

The Fall 2026 NIMAC Newsletter has arrived!
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10/05/2026

NIMAC Board members were pleased to join the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

The NFTA is an important partner and valued member of the NIMAC Board, and its work plays a significant role in the transportation infrastructure and economic strength of our region.

We were glad to share in this milestone celebration and recognize a century of service connecting Western New York to the nation and the world.

Congratulations to the NFTA and Buffalo Niagara International Airport on 100 years!

10/05/2026

Advocacy is more than a single project, it is building relationships that strengthen Niagara over the long term.

NIMAC has been on the road and around the community meeting with military leaders, elected officials, municipal partners and military-community advocates.

That included traveling to Fort Drum to meet with Advocate Drum and compare notes on how New York’s military communities can better share information, demonstrate their economic impact and advocate effectively for their installations.

At home, NIMAC continues working on priorities ranging from infrastructure and future missions to lodging, federal growth opportunities and stronger partnerships between NFARS and the Western New York community.

There is a lot happening at Niagara and NIMAC is proud to be at the table.

09/15/2026

A great deal of NIMAC’s work happens behind the scenes.

Over the past several months, NIMAC committees and community partners have continued working on issues important to the future of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station - from quality-of-life and lodging concerns to future mission opportunities, federal partnerships and initiatives that could strengthen the long-term value of NFARS.

Our work has included supporting preparations related to future mission opportunities, continuing conversations surrounding military lodging, participating in discussions regarding greater federal use of the installation, and exploring opportunities to connect NFARS with Western New York’s growing defense, research and technology community.

Not every meeting results in an immediate announcement, but each conversation helps ensure Niagara remains organized, informed and prepared when opportunities arise.

That is what community advocacy looks like and NIMAC remains hard at work for NFARS.

09/15/2026