Rhode Island Air Guard Recruiting & Retention

05/02/2026

04/12/2026

02/26/2026

Airman Angel Diaz didn’t just raise his right hand to serve — he stepped forward with courage, commitment, and a belief in something bigger than himself.

Through his service, he was able to obtain his United States citizenship — a milestone that represents sacrifice, dedication, and love for this country. The Air Force didn’t hand him anything. He earned it. But it made the process possible, guided him through it, and stood behind him every step of the way.

Service still means something. The uniform still carries weight. The commitment is real.

Now, as a member of the Rhode Island Air National Guard he’s continuing to build his future — with his college tuition fully covered while also getting paid to attend school full time.

Service. Citizenship. Education. Opportunity.

Angel’s story is proof that the American dream is alive — and sometimes it starts with the decision to serve.

If you’ve ever thought about what your next step could look like… this might be it. 🇺🇸

09/03/2025

🛠️🇺🇸NEWEST MEMBER🇺🇸🛠️
The Rhode Island Air National Guard would like to welcome AB Jacob Eddy as our newest 3F5X1, Administration for the 143d Force Support Squadron ✈️

Congratulations 🎊 on your enlistment Jacob welcome to our RI Air National Guard Family!!

08/13/2025

🛠️🇺🇸NEWEST MEMBER🇺🇸🛠️
The Rhode Island Air National Guard would like to welcome SrA Caleb Johnson transferring from active duty as our newest 2A6X5, Aircraft Hydraulic Systems for the 143d Maintenance Squadron ✈️

Congratulations 🎊 on your enlistment Caleb welcome to our RI Air National Guard Family!!

07/22/2025

🇺🇸NEWEST MEMBER🇺🇸
The Rhode Island Air National Guard would like to welcome A1C Ronilson C. Rodrigues Monteiro!!! Our newest 2A6X6, Aircraft Electrical & Environmental for the 143d Maintenance Squadron ✈️

Congratulations 🎊 on your enlistment Ronilson welcome to our RI Air National Guard Family!!

07/22/2025

🇺🇸NEWEST MEMBER🇺🇸
The Rhode Island Air National Guard would like to welcome A1C Julio C. Da Veiga our newest 3E1X1, HVAC for the 143d Civil Engineer Squadron 🛠️✈️ Congratulations on your enlistment Julio and welcome to our RI Air National Guard! 🎊

05/30/2025

🇺🇸NEWEST MEMBER🇺🇸
The Rhode Island Air National Guard would like to welcome SrA Daniel Freiberger!!! Our newest 1A1X2D, C-130J Loadmaster coming from Active duty to the 143d Airlift Squadron ✈️

Congratulations 🎊 on your enlistment Daniel and welcome to our RI Air National Guard Family!