The Rhode Island Wing contingent beside the KC-10 tanker.
Col. Anthony Gagliardi
Commander
Rhode Island Wing
RHODE ISLAND – A full complement of Rhode Island Wing members -- 21 cadets and 11 senior members -- got a feel for flight in a KC-10 via an incentive ride Nov. 6 aboard a tanker from the 305th Air Mobility Wing at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J.
The trip was planned for three months through the McGuire public affairs in office. In addition to the incentive ride, the cadets received a tour of the 305th Aerial Port Squadron freight and passenger terminals and a tour of a C-17.
The cadets were able to watch actual refueling training from both the flight deck and the refueling station. Clear weather and light winds helped make the flight even more memorable.
Transportation from Rhode Island was provided by the Rhode Island Air National Guard’s 143rd Tactical Airlift Wing. Lodging was at the All American Inn at McGuire, and the Army Dining Facility at Fort Dix provided meals.
