Capt. Mark Incze, a visual information specialist assigned to the Rhode Island Army National Guard, recites the poem Flanders Fields by Canadian Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, May 21, 2020, Camp Fogarty, East Greenwich, R.I. This was in honor of Memorial Day and in memory of service members who've made the ultimate sacrifice. (Army National Guard Video by PFC David Connors)
In preparation for projected peak COVID-19 cases, three surge facilities have been constructed to provide care. These sites will be staffed and equipped to treat more than 1,000 people. The RIANG collaborated with the state of Rhode Island to accomplish this.
On May 8th and May 10th, 2020, a team of RIANG members visited the homes of six high school graduates and one college graduate and presented each with a personalized certificate of accomplishment. The graduates were also shown a commencement speech recorded by U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Kimberly Baumann, Assistant Adjutant General, Air, RIANG.
U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Joshua Travers with the 143rd Medical Group, facilitates the donation of PPE (personal protective equipment) between local community members and the disaster medical assistance team (DMAT).
