Senior Master Sgt. Kyle Gurnon, loadmaster with the 143rd Airlift Wing and Col. Adam G. Wiggins, 143rd Airlift Wing, vice commander, introduces the Reconfigurable Weapons Systems Trainer (RWST), June 11, 2020 at Quonset Air National Guard Base, North Kingstown, R.I. The RWST is the latest virtual simulator designed to reconfigure into the C-130 and HC-130 aircrafts. The simulator provides the appearance and functionality of a C-130J, allowing members of the 143rd to train to standards in a reali

The rhythm between the pilots, crew chiefs in Rhode Island Army Aviation is critical to safe and successful hoist operations. (U.S. Army National Guard reel by: Spc. Armani Wilson) #aviation #medevac #blackhawk #army #helicopter #rhodeisland | Rhode Island National Guard

Members of C Co, 1-126th Rhode Island Army Aviation, practice critical care and patient transfer training at the Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF), Quonset, Rhode Island. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Roosevelt Charles/UPAR and Spc. Chad Paride/UPAR) | Rhode Island National Guard

Joint Airborne and Air Transportability Training strengthens the partnership and interoperability between members of the Rhode Island Air and Army National guard and ensures that we are #AlwaysReady to deliver #RapidGlobalMobility. #Airpower #Airborne #ReadyAF #HercsRule #C130J #StaticLineParachute The National Guard | Air National Guard | U.S. Army | United States Air Force | Air Mobility Command | 56th Troop Command | 56th Quartermaster Rigger Support Team Rhode Island Army National Guard | 14

Major David Thurber, a chaplain for the Rhode Island Air National Guard and Staff Sgt. Mark Reardon from the Rhode Island Army National Guard, demonstrate how | Rhode Island National Guard

The Rhode Island National Guard hosted its annual STEAM Open House event on September 20, 2024. This initiative gives back to our community by offering students, educators, and local businesses with a chance to dive into hands-on experiences. Join us in exploring exciting educational programs and career opportunities within the Rhode Island Army and Air National Guard. Together, let’s inspire the next generation! #STEM (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. John Vannucci) | Rhode Island Nationa

Aircraft maintainers from the Rhode Island and Missouri Air National Guard recently teamed up to remove two external fuel tanks from a C-130H Hercules aircraft at the 139th Airlift Wing. As this aircraft reaches the end of its life cycle and prepares for divestment, its legacy continues to serve a purpose.The Rhode Island ANG is exploring the possibility of installing external fuel tanks onto their C-130J aircraft—potentially extending range and mission flexibility for future operations. Rhode I