Press Releases

USAF THUNDERBIRDS TO HEADLINE 2020 RI OPEN HOUSE AIR SHOW
January 22, 2020 — The Rhode Island National Guard is proud to announce theUnited States Air Force Thunderbirds will be headlining the 2020 Open HouseAir Show at Quonset, Air National Guard Base, North Kingstown, R.I. The Thunderbirds have served as the United States Air Force's premier airdemonstration squadron since 1953. They perform in six F-16C FightingFalcons and two F-16D Fighting Falcons, based out of Nellis... MORE

115th MILITARY POLICE COMPANY DEPLOYS IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION SPARTAN SHIELD
January 22, 2020 — The 115th Military Police Company of the Rhode Island National Guard has deployed as part of a scheduled rotation of deployments overseas. They will be conducting routine military police missions in support of Operation Spartan Shield throughout southwest Asia. The 115th Military Police Company was formed in 1951 and is based at Camp Fogarty, East Greenwich, RI. The 115th has a notable history of... MORE

143D AIRLIFT WING AIRMEN DEPLOY
February 27, 2019 — More than 100 Rhode Island National Guard (RING) Airmen from the 143d Airlift Wing deployed to a forward operating base in Southwest Asia this week in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel (OFS)... MORE

RI National Guard Deployments Force Cancellation of 2019 Open House Air Show
November 29, 2018 — The Rhode Island National Guard announced today that due to anticipated deployments in the coming year, the 2019 Open House Air Show will not take place. Hundreds of key national guard members will be called to federal duty overseas in support of the RING’s primary mission of national defense. The Open House Air Show is anticipated to resume in 2020... MORE