Rhode Island Army National Guard
Chris Ahlemeyer has extensive military experience within the Rhode Island Army National Guard, currently serving as the Mobilization Readiness Division Chief since May 2004, where responsibilities include formulating mobilization and deployment plans, overseeing military mobilization, and interfacing with various military services. Previous roles encompass positions such as Force Integration & Readiness Officer, Brigade Operations Officer, and Operations Officer for Emergency Response Teams, among others. Chris has a strong educational background, holding a Master of Arts in Defense & Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College and a Master of Science in Emergency Management from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing from Providence College.
Rhode Island Army National Guard
The Rhode Island Army National Guard is the nation's oldest military branch which consists of more that 2,200 members serving both state and federal governments. The Rhode Island Army National Guard has served and remains as an active force in the Global War on Terrorism, with units that have deployed worldwide in direct support of national security objectives. In times of local emergencies and natural disasters, the Rhode Island Guard is called upon to provide military support to civil authorities. Despite being the smallest state, Rhode Island is the only state with a Special Forces Unit, a Special Operations Detachment unit, and an Airborne Infantry.