Niagara Military Affairs Council advocating for Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station at Defense Communities Conference

Guest Editorial by the Niagara Military Affairs Council

The Niagara Military Affairs Council (NMAC) is gearing up to represent the interests of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS) at the upcoming Association of Defense Communities conference in Washington, D.C., this week. With a changing of the guard in many senior positions within the military, the summit holds significant importance as new leaders shape the future priorities and strategies of the armed forces, directly impacting installations like NFARS and defense communities nationwide.

At the conference, attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear directly from these new leaders as they begin to lay out their vision for the future of the armed forces. The insights gained from these discussions will be instrumental in guiding NMAC's advocacy efforts on behalf of NFARS and its surrounding community.

States across the country are also placing a renewed emphasis on supporting their defense sectors. New legislation and executive actions have led to the establishment of programs aimed at bolstering defense-related infrastructure, manufacturing, and enhancing the quality of life for military families and veterans. Additionally, partnerships in areas such as climate and land use are being forged to ensure sustainable and resilient defense communities.

Attendees at the conference will hear from state leaders who are at the forefront of these efforts, providing valuable insights into how they are redefining what it means to be military-friendly.

"The conference presents a vital opportunity for us to advocate for the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station and to gain valuable insights into the future direction of the armed forces," said John Cooper Sr., NIMAC chairman. "We are committed to ensuring that NFARS remains a cornerstone of our community and that it continues to receive the support it deserves."

As the NIMAC joins fellow advocates and leaders in the defense community at the Association of Defense Communities conference, its presence underscores the importance of collaboration and advocacy in supporting our nation's defense installations and the communities that depend on them.

For more information about the Niagara Military Affairs Council and its advocacy efforts, visit www.NIMAC.org.

The Niagara Military Affairs Council (NIMAC) is a nonprofit organization that works to support the growth and prosperity of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS) and its personnel, creating a positive economic impact on the Western New York community. Founded in 1996 as a result of the 1995 Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRACC), NIMAC continues to support and promote capital investment by the federal government in the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station by increasing the NFARS visibility and calling attention to its attributes among key Department of Defense, congressional and military leaders. NIMAC is an apolitical and Hatch Act-compliant organization, allowing free communication between NIMAC and military leadership. For more information, visit www.NIMAC.org.