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Correction: Event 11 Sept: 9/11 Commemoration in West Warwick
by KIELOCH, MICHAEL - MAJ, CAP, RIWG/DCP 11 Sep '26

11 Sep '26

Good morning Rhode Island Wing, There was an error in the previous event announcement. The 9/11 Commemoration event is being held this Friday, September 11. All other details remain the same (see below). I encourage you to register to attend to help us represent Civil Air Patrol at this public remembrance event. Cadets are needed for ceremonial duties. Personnel can meet at Wing HQ at 1500h Friday for van transport to/from the West Warwick location, or meet us directly there at 1600h Friday. If you are available, please register in RegZone at the link below. Thank you. Maj. Michael F. Kieloch Director of Cadet Programs, Rhode Island Wing Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (M) 617-909-6614 GoCivilAirPatrol.com<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> Rhode Island Wing<https://riwg.cap.gov/> [https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/CAPEmailLogoNew_0F67A836DA869.png]<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures. ________________________________ From: KIELOCH, MICHAEL - MAJ, CAP, RIWG/DCP Sent: Friday, September 4, 2026 12:16 PM To: RIWG-All <All(a)riwg.cap.gov> Subject: Event 09 Sept: 9/11 Commemoration in West Warwick Good afternoon Rhode Island Wing, Civil Air Patrol will participate in a Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Commemorations of the September 11, 2001 Attacks. The ceremony, which is open to the public, honors the victims, first responders, military personnel, and others involved. Civil Air Patrol will participate in the ceremony to provide a uniformed presence alongside civic and veterans organizations, public safety departments, clergy and community members. We invite all RIWG personnel to participate. Cadets are needed for ceremonial duties including color guard. The commemorations will be held on Friday, 11 September at the Senator Roch Riverwalk at the JAYCEE Arboretum, Riverpoint Community Park at 110 Hay Street, West Warwick. Personnel may choose to meet at Wing HQ for van transportation to/from the event (meet at Wing HQ no later than 1500h), or travel directly to/from the event location (parking may be limited) and meet there no later than 1600h. Uniform is Class B Blues (short sleeve shirts) for cadets; Class A Blues or Corporate Service Blazer combo for Seniors. No field uniforms (no ABUs or OCPs) or flight duty uniforms. Bring a water source. Register on RegZone: https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.Experiences.Web/Registration/RegistrationDetails… Registration Note: Please indicate in your registration comments field if you plan to meet at Wing HQ for van transportation, or if you plan to meet at the event location. Point of Contact for this event is: 2dLt Chris Finch at cfinch(a)riwg.cap.gov. Thank you for participating in this worthwhile public event. Semper Vigilans, Maj. Michael F. Kieloch Director of Cadet Programs, Rhode Island Wing Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary GoCivilAirPatrol.com<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> Rhode Island Wing<https://riwg.cap.gov/> [https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/CAPEmailLogoNew_0F67A836DA869.png]<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.

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Rhode Island Wing sUAS Preparatory Task Training Classes
by FISCHMAN, REUBEN - MAJ, CAP, RI034 10 Sep '26

10 Sep '26

Good day everyone! As promised earlier this summer, we are ready to start offering the necessary Preparatory Task training classes for UASMP and UAST. Before we start with the classes, I need to know which days and times work best for you. Please complete the survey linked below so that we can schedule classes at a time that works for the most people. If you have any questions about the program, please reach out to me directly. This is a great opportunity for seniors and cadets alike to get involved in drones and flying! sUAS Training Survey<https://ricap.sharepoint.com/:l:/s/sUAS/JACR_w_aZggDSLxqxLb_tYJFAT2afdtaKqV…> Maj. Reuben FIschman Rhode Island Wing Director of Operations for UAS West Bay Composite Squadron Cyber Education Officer Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (M) 508-274-2567<tel:5082742567> GoCivilAirPatrol.com<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> riwg.cap.gov<https://riwg.cap.gov/> [cid:86BE3F1D-4C57-4394-B056-ABFD1ED1FAAA] Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.

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Rehoboth Public Safety Day (Active in RegZone. Register Today!)
by WEISS, WARREN - COL CAP, RIWG/CC 23 Aug '26

23 Aug '26

Civil Air Patrol has been invited to participate in the Rehoboth Public Safety Day in Rehoboth, Massachusetts on September 19 from 1000-1400. The rain date for the event is September 20. This is a great chance to engage in recruiting new members into our organization, particularly for the Pawtucket Squadron, as Rehoboth is relatively close to the city. There will also be opportunities to engage with public safety agencies and learn about their capabilities and share the capabilities that CAP can offer. Specifically, we will have opportunities to: * Learn about the communications capabilities that Mansfield Emergency Management provides for incident management. * Interact with Boston MedFlight (the helicopter is scheduled to make an appearance). * See a demonstration of the Rehoboth K9 unit’s capabilities. * See an auto extrication demonstration by Rehoboth Fire Dept. and Rehoboth Ambulance. * See electrical safety demonstrations by National Grid. * Get trained in Hands Only CPR and Stop the Bleed. If you are able to participate in this event, please sign up at the link below: https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.Experiences.Web/Registration/RegistrationDetails… Please reach out to Maj Reuben Fischman (rfischman(a)riwg.cap.gov) if you have any questions -W -- Col. Warren M. Weiss Rhode Island Wing Commander Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (M) 516.815.8269 GoCivilAirPatrol.com<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> riwg.cap.gov<https://riwg.cap.gov/> [https://cdn-assets-cloud.frontify.com/s3/frontify-cloud-files-us/eyJwYXRoIj…]<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.

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Rehoboth Public Safety Day
by FISCHMAN, REUBEN - MAJ, CAP, RI034 20 Aug '26

20 Aug '26

Civil Air Patrol has been invited to participate in the Rehoboth Public Safety Day in Rehoboth, Massachusetts on September 19 from 1000-1400. The rain date for the event is September 20. This is a great chance to engage in recruiting new members into our organization, particularly for the Pawtucket Squadron, as Rehoboth is relatively close to the city. There will also be opportunities to engage with public safety agencies and learn about their capabilities and share the capabilities that CAP can offer. Specifically, we will have opportunities to: * Learn about the communications capabilities that Mansfield Emergency Management provides for incident management * Interact with Boston MedFlight (the helicopter is scheduled to make an appearance) * See a demonstration of the Rehoboth K9 unit’s capabilities * See an auto extrication demonstration by Rehoboth Fire and Rehoboth Ambulance * See electrical safety demonstrations by National Grid * Get trained in Hands Only CPR and Stop the Bleed If you are able to participate in this event, please sign up at the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eREP5E3qWlp8Qw6WF3Ftp26PcTNHVBzppWnTGKN8nB… Please reach out to me if you have any questions, Looking forward to seeing everyone there, Maj. Reuben FIschman Rhode Island Wing Director of Operations for UAS West Bay Composite Squadron Cyber Education Officer Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (M) 508-274-2567<tel:5082742567> GoCivilAirPatrol.com<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> riwg.cap.gov<https://riwg.cap.gov/> [cid:86BE3F1D-4C57-4394-B056-ABFD1ED1FAAA] Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.

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Cadet Firearms Training
by BELL, JAMES - Lt Col, CAP, RIWG/DCA 18 Aug '26

18 Aug '26

Once again Rhode Island Wing is pleased to announce a Cadet Firearms Training Day on Saturday, Oct 10, at the Smithfield Sportsman’s Club (SSC). SSC is supplying the club house, indoor range, .22 target rifles and personnel for this event. Please download all 3 attached documents. The letter provides all of the details for this event. Key highlights are below. Copies of the documents are in RIW Teams | General | CadetFirearms. To apply for this activity, print the attached forms (CAPF 60-81 and SSC Release) and have them signed by your parents and squadron commander. Deliver the completed/signed forms (CAP 60-81and SSC Release) to LtCol Bell. Completed forms may be emailed to jbell(a)riwg.cap.gov<mailto:jbell@riwg.cap.gov> or hand carried to Wing Hq or West Bay squadron. Slots will be filled on a first come, first registered basis with the deadline for completed paperwork of Oct 2, 2026. Commanders will be notified weekly of approved applications. Event: Cadet Firearms Training Day Director: Lt Col James Bell, CAP; jbell(a)riwg.cap.gov<mailto:jbell@riwg.cap.gov>, 401-632-1722 Date: Oct 10, 2026 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Location: Smithfield Sportsman’s Club (SSC), 14 Walter Carey Rd, Smithfield, RI Cost: $6 (optional: certificates and medals, see below and $20 for lunch) payable on day of event. Uniform: Cadets Field Uniform; Seniors Field Uniform / Polo Shirt Required Forms: CAPF 60-81 and SSC Release Application Deadline: Oct 2, (all paperwork signed and turned in)

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SAR Mission AFRCC
by COURTNEY, RICHARD - Lt Col, CAP, RIWG/DO 03 Aug '26

03 Aug '26

RIWG is activated to assist RI State Police in search of a PLB in Providence county that activated at 5:31 AM this morning. Please advise if you can participate in this search and rescue mission 26-M-0341A. Let me know when you can arrive at Wing HQ in uniform ready to go. Lt Col Richard Courtney Rhode Island Wing Director of Operations Rhode Island Wing Director of Emergency Services Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (M) 401.636.0659 GoCivilAirPatrol.com<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> [https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdfnoLZwYhrCXQ3cuLiuYTZOa8q…] Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.

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Badge
by Hirons, Jennifer, 1st Lt CAP, RIWG, Admin/Pers/PA 28 Jul '26

28 Jul '26

Sir, I put in your badge application I am waiting to hear that it is in my office. 1st Lt. Jennifer Hirons Rhode Island Wing Director of Administration Rhode Island Wing Personnel Officer Rhode Island Wing Public Affairs Officer Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (H) 401.232.7216<tel:401.232.7216> (M) 401.439.5312<tel:401.439.5312> GoCivilAirPatrol.com<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> www.riwg.cap.gov<https://cap-signature-generator.netlify.app/www.riwg.cap.gov> [https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/CAPEmailLogoNew_0F67A836DA869.png]<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.

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Volunteer at Leapfest 2026
by SKRABUT, STAN - COL CAP 28 Jul '26

28 Jul '26

Rhode Island Wing Members, Rhode Island Wing has been invited to support Leapfest 2026, one of the world’s largest and longest-running international military parachute competitions. Competition Day is Saturday, August 1, 2026, with a rain date of Sunday, August 2. We are seeking senior members and cadets to assist at the Drop Zone in the following areas: • Drop Zone Spectator Control: Keep spectators within designated viewing areas, manage public movement, and help ensure the Drop Zone remains clear and safe. • Public Parking Control: Help direct vehicles into the main parking lot and guide pedestrians safely from the parking area to the spectator area. • Scorecard Runners: Deliver completed scorecards from the judges to the administrative scoring table. This is an excellent opportunity to support the Rhode Island National Guard, serve our community, and see an exciting international military competition. Members interested in participating should register using the following form: Sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eREP5E3qWlp8Qw6WF3Ftp26PcTNHVBzppWnTGKN8nB… Cadets must submit a completed CAP Form 60-80, Civil Air Patrol Cadet Activity Permission Slip, before participating. Additional information about the event is available at: https://www.leapfest.com/ Thank you for helping Rhode Island Wing support this important community event. Carpe diem, Col Stan Skrabut Rhode Island Wing Director of Education & Training Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (M) 307.287.8147 GoCivilAirPatrol.com<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> riwg.cap.gov<http://riwg.cap.gov/> [cid:cd1cb83f-43e2-4452-bf99-0306a88758e5] Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures

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REMINDER: sUAS (Drone) Information Session 27 July 2026
by FISCHMAN, REUBEN - MAJ, CAP, RI034 23 Jul '26

23 Jul '26

Greetings everyone, This is a reminder that we’ll be hosting an sUAS information session on 27 July 2026. Please note that the meeting time has changed to 2000 instead of 1900. At this session, I’ll be going over our plans for building up the sUAS program within Rhode Island Wing, including training opportunities coming up, how cadets can get involved, and how both cadets and seniors can earn their sUAS wings! I look forward to talking with you on Monday evening. And in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24171890840668?p=CWzPPOaIIuEaxtO7jP Meeting ID: 241 718 908 406 68 Passcode: B9Vm96we Maj. Reuben FIschman Rhode Island Wing Director of Operations for UAS West Bay Composite Squadron Cyber Education Officer Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (M) 508-274-2567<tel:5082742567> GoCivilAirPatrol.com<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> riwg.cap.gov<https://riwg.cap.gov/> [cid:86BE3F1D-4C57-4394-B056-ABFD1ED1FAAA] Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.

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Leapfest Signup Form
by WEISS, WARREN - COL CAP, RIWG/CC 19 Jul '26

19 Jul '26

RIWG Members- Please use the link below to sign up for Leapfest. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eREP5E3qWlp8Qw6WF3Ftp26PcTNHVBzppWnTGKN8nB… Leapfest, the annual international parachute competition, is going to be on 1 August 2026, 0700-1600 hours. Cadets and seniors are needed to: * run scores from the drop zone to the scoring table * assist in crowd control * assist in parking Sign up today! -W -- Col. Warren M. Weiss Rhode Island Wing Commander Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (M) 516.815.8269 GoCivilAirPatrol.com<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> riwg.cap.gov<https://riwg.cap.gov/> [https://cdn-assets-cloud.frontify.com/s3/frontify-cloud-files-us/eyJwYXRoIj…]<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.

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