USS Wichita plans to visit R.I. during Bristol’s July 4 celebrations

THE USS WICHITA will make a port visit in Rhode Island during the state’s Fourth of July celebrations, Sen Jack Reed. D-R.I., announced Thursday. / COURTESY SEN. JACK REED’S OFFICE
THE USS WICHITA will make a port visit in Rhode Island during the state’s Fourth of July celebrations, Sen Jack Reed. D-R.I., announced Thursday. / COURTESY SEN. JACK REED’S OFFICE

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is getting a visit from the 378-foot USS Wichita during the state’s Fourth of July celebrations, Sen Jack Reed. D-R.I., announced Thursday. The U.S. Navy has committed to sending the littoral combat ship to support patriotic festivities in Bristol, including the town’s 241st annual Fourth of July Parade. It is scheduled

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