July 18, 2018 DoD changes policy on transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits WASHINGTON - The Defense Department issued a substantive change July 12 to its policy on the transfer by service members in the uniformed services of Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to eligible family member recipients. Effective one year from the date of this change, eligibility to transfer
July 16, 2018 Air Force updates to AFI-36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance The Air Force announced a series of uniform updates to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel, effective July 13, 2018.
July 2, 2018 Cook achieves perfection in E&E course Burrillville, Rhode Island-native Airman 1st Class Taylor Cook scored a perfect 100 on each of his 11 block tests in the electrical and environmental systems apprentice course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, to earn an ACE award.
April 10, 2018 A Change of Command for Rhode Island Air National Guard unit Col. Michael A. Comstock, who had been the vice commander for the Quonset Airport-based unit since 2016, took over command from Col. Daniel Walter.
June 16, 2017 Carrying on a family tradition – Force Support Squadron gets a new commander Major Edward Ouellette Junior assumed command of the 143d Force Support Squadron (FSS) during a ceremony held at Quonset Air National Guard Base, North Kingstown, Rhode Island on Saturday of the June 2017 regularly scheduled drill (RSD). Major Ouellette's father, retired Lieutenant Colonel Edward
May 23, 2017 Partnership between service members and local volunteers keeps people safe during airshow Each year volunteers from the Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) in Rhode Island come to Quonset Air National Guard base to assist in safety and security of spectators and service members during the Rhode Island National Guard Open House and Air Show.
May 23, 2017 Visitors return to airshow year after year Veterans and retirees come to Quonset Air National Guard Base year after year to attend the Rhode Island National Guard Open House and Air Show to reminisce about their service while getting the opportunity to interact with current service men and women. The RING opens its doors each year to allow
April 7, 2017 Innovation: Airmen of the 143d Airlift Wing secure C-130 wing for training purposes The 143d Airlift Wing secured a detached C-130 Wing to use for training of Fuel Cell Airmen, Safety, and Fire personnel.
Feb. 28, 2017 Rhode Island Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve presents four Patriot Awards At a ceremony held at the West Warwick Police Department Youth Center, February 28, four members of the West Warwick Police Department were recognized with Patriot Awards from the RI Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. Senior Master Sgt Steven Fratus of the 143d Airlift Wing nominated all the
Feb. 27, 2017 U.S. departs Aero India, leaves stronger relationships behind U.S. aircraft, crew and support personnel, as well as members of the Department of State and other U.S. representatives returned home this week after a strong showing at Aero India 2017 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, India Feb. 20.