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Article: SEN. REED HELPS RHODE ISLAND AIR NATIONAL GUARD 'COMPLETE THE FLEET'

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June 15, 2007
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The office of Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., issued the following press release:

Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) today joined with members of the 143rd Airlift Wing in touching down at Quonset State Airport to deliver the eighth and final C 130J Super Hercules airplane to the Rhode Island Air National Guard.

"This is a great day for the Guard and a great day for Rhode Island," said Reed, a senior member of the Armed Services Committee. "The men and women of the Rhode Island National Guard do an outstanding job of protecting our country, both at home and abroad. They deserve the best equipment and I am pleased to have led the charge to help modernize their fleet of C-130s. These planes will help the 143rd ...

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