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  • Environmental

    For a number of reasons, military bases have often been in low populated areas. One of the many reasons is that this gave them room to expand if necessary. This meant the surrounding area was empty of people but full of nature: trees, lakes, streams, wildlife, grass fields, and the like.Back in the

  • It's Never Too Late To Change Your Life

    At the age of 41, John Hernandez embarked on an unexpected journey that would reshape his life and the lives of his family. Having moved to the United States 19 years ago from the Dominican Republic and settling in Rhode Island for the past 11, his careers have been varied. From an ATM technician to

  • Revolutionizing Operations

    In the complex and demanding environment of military operations, the efficiency and safety of equipment is paramount. A recent focus has been on the C-130 aircraft ramp support system, commonly referred to as the “Milk Stool”. The Milk Stool’s current design, while effective, has presented

  • Citizen Soldiers work to slow the growth of COVID-19

    In an effort to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus, members of the Rhode Island National Guard (RING) are rapidly working in coordination with the Rhode Island Department of Health and Brown University medical students to link confirmed COVID-19 cases and their contacts.

  • CSAF letter to commanders

    Wing Commanders (and Civilian Equivalents),Every one of you is dealing with the COVID-19 virus and the latest movement restrictions directed by Defense Secretary Mark Esper (attached for your review). Many of you will likely have an individual on your base or in your community who will test positive

  • Guard members continue to assist in COVID-19 response

    National Guard members continue to assist state and local authorities responding to COVID-19, or the coronavirus. More than 1,560 Guard members in 22 states are on duty.New York National Guard members have been working with state and local officials to distribute food, disinfect public spaces and

  • Health of force key to COVID response, says Guard’s top leader

    Taking care of Guard members and ensuring our nation has a healthy force ready to address the myriad effects resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic are among the chief concerns of the National Guard’s top leader.“My No. 1 priority is taking care of our National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and their

  • RIANG says goodbye to nearly 50 years of Hart

    Members of the Rhode Island National Guard gathered at Quonset Air National Guard Base, Saturday, December 1, 2018 to witness the retirement of Colonel Richard Hart after 29 years of honorable and faithful service.