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April 7, 2008

R.I. air guard deploying to support Iraq war effort

Twenty seven members of the Rhode Island Air National Guard are leaving for an “undisclosed location” tomorrow morning, according to a statement released by the guard.

The members of the 143rd Civil Engineering Squadron, 143 Airlift Wing, based in North Kingstown, will be providing support before and after attacks, and working on passive defense in support of the war in Iraq, according to the statement.

The guardsmen and women will also work with the Air Force handling engineering and operations responsibilities and well as helping to maintain airfields and base encampments.

A formal departure ceremony is set for tomorrow at 6 p.m. at the Quonset Air National Guard Base auditorium, 13 Minuteman Way, in North Kingstown.

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 8:28 AM | Permalink

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