A yearlong learning initiative meant to foster a culture of ownership and accountability and bolster Civil Air Patrol’s airworthiness, safety, cadet protection, and its stakeholders’ experience is underway.

Rhode Island Wing Staff; Wing Commander Col Philip G. Hirons, Jr. Deputy Wing Commander Lt Col Len Schindler: Chief of Staff Maj Donna Finch: Command NCO: Vacant: Director of Aerospace Education Capt Robert Fletcher: Director of Cadet Programs: Vacant: Director of Emergency Services Lt Col Richard Courtney : Chaplain Capt Paula A Cardillo

Col Philip G. Hirons, Jr. - Rhode Island Wing Commander . Hello and welcome to the website for the Rhode Island Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. Our organization, the official Auxiliary of the United States Air Force, proudly serves our community, state, and nation. As mandated by Congress, Civil Air Patrol serves three main missions.

RHODE ISLAND WING ENCAMPMENT. Dates: 2 - 9 August, 2025 Location: Newport Naval Station, RI. Encampment challenges you. It pushes you so you’ll grow. Are you self-disciplined? Can you lead? Can you truly work as a team? These are some of the questions the cadre will help you answer for yourself as you participate in awesome, hands-on ...

Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures. Partners. CAP National Headquarters; CAP Northeast Region; CAP-USAF; 1st Air Force

As a Total Force partner and Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, Civil Air Patrol is there to search for and find the lost, provide comfort in times of disaster and work to keep the homeland safe.

The origins of Civil Air Patrol date to 1936, when Gill Robb Wilson, World War I aviator and New Jersey director of aeronautics, returned from Germany convinced of impending war. Wilson envisioned mobilizing America’s civilian aviators for national defense, an idea shared by others.

705 New London Avenue. Schofield Armory, RI National Guard Cranston, RI 02920. Meeting Time: Thursdays 6:30pm-9:30pm Unit Commander: 1st Lt Robert Alves Contact Phone #: (401) 465-6016 Contact Email Address: [email protected]

The purpose of the Civil Air Patrol Inspector General System is, in part, to create an independent and objective system that: 1. Resolves problems affecting the Civil Air Patrol mission promptly and objectively.

274 Old Oxford Road North Smithfield, RI 02896. Meeting Time: Thursdays 6:30pm-9:00pm Unit Commander: Maj Shawn Wilson Contact Phone #: 401-757-0577 Contact Email Address: [email protected] Squadron Website: ri003.cap.gov