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101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign from the Air Force Safety Center
by SKRABUT, STAN - COL CAP, RIWG/CC 04 Jun '26

04 Jun '26

Hi Team! Oops, I forgot to include the link to the 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign from the Air Force Safety Center. https://www.safety.af.mil/Divisions/Occupational-Safety-Division/Summer-Saf… Carpe diem, Col Stan Skrabut Rhode Island Wing Interim Commander 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:620c972b-f6d0-4c1a-90be-dd6436c10ca1] Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures

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Commander's Safety Directive: Commencing the 101 Critical Days of Summer & Safety Focus Day Initiatives
by SKRABUT, STAN - COL CAP, RIWG/CC 04 Jun '26

04 Jun '26

Hi Team! As we enter the summer season, the Rhode Island Wing is stepping into our busiest operational period of the year. While this brings incredible opportunities for flight operations, emergency services training, and cadet activities, it also brings a sharp spike in operational and recreational hazards. Historically, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day marks the 101 Critical Days of Summer, a time when we must be explicitly vigilant about risk management. To ensure we are fully prepared, I am directing a Wing-wide Safety Focus Day. This is a deliberate leadership pause designed to sharpen our risk decisions, reinforce our professional standards, and strengthen our overall readiness. This initiative is proactive, not punitive; it is an investment in protecting our equipment and, most importantly, our most precious resource, you. As our National Commander, Maj Gen Regena Aye, recently noted: "To be a disciplined, trusted, and effective non-profit, we must excel in the safety and stewardship of our people and resources. We cannot accomplish our missions otherwise." Your Action Items To align with this Safety Focus Day mandate, all Rhode Island Wing members are required to review the following training videos and materials prior to participating in summer operations: 1. Watch the "Safety Focus Day" Briefing Video: This commander-led brief outlines our core focus areas, including recent safety signals, aviation/ground handling discipline, vehicle safety, cadet health (heat and hydration management), and building a transparent reporting culture. Rhode Island Civil Air Patrol: Safety Focus Day Briefing - https://youtu.be/XCFJzYdNblE 2. Watch the "101 Critical Days of Summer" Video Series: This series breaks down critical off-duty and recreational hazards—ranging from water and heat safety to driving and home safety—to ensure you and your families stay safe all season long. 101 Critical Days of Summer 2026 - Part 1 - https://youtu.be/xh5IjZ382Vc 101 Critical Days of Summer 2026 - Part 2 - https://youtu.be/4kYj0TOh2xU 101 Critical Days of Summer 2026 - Part 3 - https://youtu.be/-eXbsa2BPug 101 Critical Days of Summer 2026 - Part 4 - https://youtu.be/KpDK464ngQY 3. Review the Shared Resources: Please check out the 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign from the Air Force Safety Center. Our Collective Goal Success for this initiative will not be measured by mere attendance or video views. True success means real behavior change: making better decisions, identifying hazards early, actively reporting near-misses without fear of blame, and looking out for your wingman. Please look to your squadron leadership for specific schedules regarding localized, facilitated discussions on these materials. Thank you for your dedication to the mission, your professionalism, and your commitment to keeping the Rhode Island Wing safe and operational. Let’s lead by example this summer. Semper Vigilans! Carpe diem, Col Stan Skrabut Rhode Island Wing Interim Commander 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:61ae2ded-4cdc-4e23-b5d8-4bc20d1fbcfe] Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures

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RIWG/CC
by James Ridley 02 Jun '26

02 Jun '26

Members of the RIWG, It is my pleasure to introduce the in-coming RIWG Commander, Col (SEL) Warren Weiss. There will be a press release in the next PROPS online magazine with more details on your new commander. I would also like to thank Col Stan Skrabut for his excellent stewardship of the wing this past year and he has my gratitude for his service. Please join me in congratulating Col (SEL) Weiss, the change of command will be taking place on 21 June 2026 at 1100 HRS at wing headquarters. V/r, -- Col. James A. Ridley, Sr.CommanderNortheast RegionCivil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (M) 6318894919 GoCivilAirPatrol.com <https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> <https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.

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Professionalism, Respect, and CAP Nondiscrimination Policy
by SKRABUT, STAN - COL CAP, RIWG/CC 28 May '26

28 May '26

Hi Team, I would like to take a moment to remind all members of the importance of treating one another with dignity, professionalism, and respect. Civil Air Patrol is built on teamwork, volunteer service, and a shared commitment to developing others and accomplishing our missions. That environment depends on every member feeling valued and respected. Civil Air Patrol maintains a clear nondiscrimination policy that applies to all members, programs, and activities. As outlined in the recent memorandum from National Headquarters, CAP is committed to ensuring that all members are treated with dignity and respect and are afforded equal opportunity and the right to nondiscrimination. All members are encouraged to review CAPR 36-1, Civil Air Patrol Nondiscrimination Program<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/members/publications/indexes-regulations-a…>, and familiarize themselves with both the policy and the standards of conduct expected of all CAP personnel. Commanders and leaders at every level are responsible for ensuring that members understand and adhere to these expectations. We all come from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. That diversity strengthens our organization when we approach one another with courtesy, patience, and professionalism. Every member deserves to participate in a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment. Thank you for everything you do for Civil Air Patrol and for helping maintain a positive culture that reflects our Core Values of Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect. Carpe diem, Col Stan Skrabut Rhode Island Wing Interim Commander 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:50ce5f8d-3c16-46c6-8892-dbab232b23ee] Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures

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CTWG Conference
by SKRABUT, STAN - COL CAP, RIWG/CC 27 May '26

27 May '26

Hi Team, CTWG Wing Conference registration is open for just another 2.5 weeks and they already have 85 people registered, so don't miss out! They're also offering special training and another evening BBQ with great food and yard games. Don't forget to sign up through sub events. * In-person Level 2 Part 1 for Senior Members * First Aid for Severe Trauma (FAST) Training The conference will again feature award presentations, an interactive AE session with former Apollo 13 Astronaut, SAR topics, Pilot topics, a military K9 demo, a the ever popular taco bar lunch. Be sure to register! Evening Commanders Reception, 19 June (no cost but registration required): EventID=11057<http://0wiq7.mjt.lu/lnk/EAAACJYz32IAAAAAAAAAAHypffoAAAABGs8AAAAAABkBWgBp847…> Conference, includes lunch; BBQ dinner is an add on, 20 June: EventID=11055<http://0wiq7.mjt.lu/lnk/EAAACJYz32IAAAAAAAAAAHypffoAAAABGs8AAAAAABkBWgBp847…> Lodging: Hotel rooms at Camp Nett are $47-$50/night, and can be booked here: https://forms.office.com/g/z3r1XDA936?origin=lprLink<http://0wiq7.mjt.lu/lnk/EAAACJYz32IAAAAAAAAAAHypffoAAAABGs8AAAAAABkBWgBp847…> Carpe diem, Col Stan Skrabut Rhode Island Wing Interim Commander 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:571061da-a26f-444b-a3eb-d6d999ca789a] Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures

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Saturday's Flight Clinic
by COURTNEY, RICHARD - Lt Col, CAP, RIWG/DOS 15 May '26

15 May '26

All members are welcome to attend tomorrow's Flight Clinic at Wing HQ starting at 1300. I have just loaded onto ricap.sharepoint.com / Operations the Flight Clinic Agenda excel and RIWG Flight Clinic PowerPoint files. Although not noted in the agenda, there will be breaks—hopefully, as I tend to do is overestimate the discussion time for most of my topics. Regards, 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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Saturday flight clinic
by COURTNEY, RICHARD - Lt Col, CAP, RIWG/DOS 14 May '26

14 May '26

Good day all, RIWG will conduct a flight clinic at Wing HQ this Saturday the 16th starting at 1:00 pm. I'm requesting all Mission base staff, Aircrew members and FROs to attend as well as all pilots, including those in training. I will send out an agenda soon but my computer cannot connect to the internet after several updates yesterday. The brief description of topics covered are a result from the Compliance Inspection. Best Richard c 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<tel: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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Fw: Sign-up for a joint SAR training mission with Leominster EMA on 6 June
by COURTNEY, RICHARD - Lt Col, CAP, RIWG/DOS 12 May '26

12 May '26

Invitation to participate in a Mass Wing exercise including an outside agency. Funding is available for aircrew and ground teams. 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. ________________________________ From: O'Connell, James <james.oconnell(a)mawg.cap.gov> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 4:54 PM To: COURTNEY, RICHARD - Lt Col, CAP, RIWG/DOS <rcourtney(a)riwg.cap.gov> Subject: Fwd: Sign-up for a joint SAR training mission with Leominster EMA on 6 June Hi Richard, The City of Leominster has asked us to conduct a joint exercise with them on 6 June. It will be a missing person search where they will simulate incorporating support from CAP to assist their staff. This should be a great opportunity to practice assisting an outside agency as is likely in a real world incident. RIWG members are welcome to join us. They can use the link in the email below to let us know to expect them. This is an A31 and so there are opportunities for all incident staff positions as well as air, ground and sUAS teams. Jamie Maj. James O'Connell Massachusetts Wing Director of Emergency Services Westover Composite Squadron Finance Officer Westover Composite Squadron Search and Rescue Officer Westover Composite Squadron Asst. Emergency Services Training Officer Westover Composite Squadron Asst. Communications Officer Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (M) 413.387.9462 GoCivilAirPatrol.com<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> mawg.cap.gov<http://mawg.cap.gov/> [https://admin.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/CAPEmailLogoNew_0F67A836DA869.…]<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: O'Connell, James <james.oconnell(a)mawg.cap.gov<mailto:james.oconnell@mawg.cap.gov>> Date: Mon, May 11, 2026 at 10:26 PM Subject: Sign-up for a joint SAR training mission with Leominster EMA on 6 June To: all-members <all-members(a)mawg.cap.gov<mailto:all-members@mawg.cap.gov>> Join Us! MAWG June 2026 Joint Training Exercise with Leominster Emergency Management Agency We are looking for MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION for this joint exercise This exercise will provide a real world incident and mission tempo. The intention is for participants to approach the exercise as if it were a real world event. Incident staff as well as aircrews and ground teams will receive tasking from the Leominster Emergency Management Agency (LEMA) on the day of the event. They will be expected to respond as they would to a real incident. Achieving training goals will be a bi-product of effective mission activity. There will be opportunities for the following specialties: Mission Pilot, Mission Observer, Mission Scanner, sUAS, Ground Team Member, Mission Radio Operator, and ALL Incident Command Staff specialties. Sign-up deadline: 3 June June Exercise Signup Link<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwp996RtLPzJDN3TweDrEE4GJYVCveRNj…> Who: All MAWG and RIWG members are invited. * All members who sign into the mission must have trainee status for the specialty they want to perform during the exercise. * Members with only a GES qualification may observe and learn how to get started with their training at the Incident Command Post (ICP). What: The training scenario is a missing person search in support of the LEMA staff. The search area will include Nashua Valley Conservation Area and Leominster State Forest. This will include launching Aircrews to perform visual observation and support of Ground Team activities. When: Saturday, 6 June from 0900 to 1200 with no backup date. Inbound sorties will be briefed no later than the day before to all Aircrew and Ground Team participants. ICP opens: 0800 L (1300 Z) Initial briefing: 0915 L (1315 Z) The exercise is expected to end by 1200 L (1600 Z). Where: The ICP will be located at the LEMA facility at 37 Carter Street, Leominster, MA 01453. There is a landline available. There is public Wi-Fi internet access available. Restrooms are available. LEMA plans to provide lunch to CAP participants after the exercise. CAP members driving to the center will be able to park directly on site. Aircraft will be staged at KFIT. Aircrews will be shuttled to/from the ICP in CAP vans. 100LL Avgas is available from the Fitchburg Municipal Airport FBO (phone 978-345-9580). ALL CAP pilots are encouraged to purchase fuel from Fitchburg Municipal Airport. Why: Develop proficiency in incident command, aircrew search and rescue, communications, air/ground coordination and ground search and rescue and increase interoperability skills with other agencies. How: Practice! Sign-up EARLY so the planning staff can assure that we will show LEMA the professional capabilities of our volunteers.. June Exercise Signup Link<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwp996RtLPzJDN3TweDrEE4GJYVCveRNj…> Program Officer: Project Officer: Jamie O’Connell Email: james.oconnell(a)mawg.cap.gov<mailto:james.oconnell@mawg.cap.gov> Phone: 413-387-9462 Incident Commander: TBD Maj. James O'Connell Massachusetts Wing Director of Emergency Services Westover Composite Squadron Finance Officer Westover Composite Squadron Search and Rescue Officer Westover Composite Squadron Asst. Emergency Services Training Officer Westover Composite Squadron Asst. Communications Officer Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (M) 413.387.9462 GoCivilAirPatrol.com<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> mawg.cap.gov<http://mawg.cap.gov/> [https://admin.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/CAPEmailLogoNew_0F67A836DA869.…]<https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/> Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.

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Open House
by CONSOLI, RACHEL - SM, CAP, 38012 07 May '26

07 May '26

Good afternoon, Our Open House is fast approaching. As a reminder, it is May 30th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. I would appreciate an update on who is going to be available to attend, cadets and senior members. This isn't about making our squadron look like it has more members than it does; it is about spreading the word. The potential for people to spread the Civil Air Patrol name to other people in the state is very possible. If we all work together, it could be something we do every year. The location will be at our squadron, address is 250 Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket RI 02860, which is also the Department of Public Works address. You will have to come through the gate and the building we use will be the 2-story building on your right. Depending on the weather, we will hopefully have people outside and balloons. We will be handing out flyers around our areas in the upcoming weeks. We are hopeful this is good for all of us. Please reply with your availability. Thank you, Lt Consoli

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Flight Clinic
by COURTNEY, RICHARD - Lt Col, CAP, RIWG/DOS 05 May '26

05 May '26

RIWG will conduct a "Flight Clinic" Saturday afternoon, May 16th. A major reason is a response to findings from the Compliance Inspection. The agenda is attached. The first hour topics are for Flight Release Officers, Mission base Personnel and Aircrew member. It will highlight items CAPR 60-1 that RIWG needs to improve on. Additionally, I'm needing help! I'm looking for volunteers to present a topic or two. Let me know of your attendance and if you would be a presenter. Thanks, 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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