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Civil Air Patrol
Rhode Island Wing
Performing “Missions for America”
HEADQUARTERS RHODE ISLAND WING CIVIL AIR PATROL
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AUXILIARY Quonset Air National Guard Base
1 Hercules Drive North Kingstown, RI 02852
401.267.3130
Office of Public Affairs
1 January 2018
Information for the Media
Below you'll find information that may be helpful to you when you wish to acquaint yourself with Civil Air Patrol,
or when writing an article about us. This information pertains primarily to the Rhode Island Wing, and subordinate
squadrons under its command. However, we would be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have
regarding any aspect of Civil Air Patrol.
Media Contact
SFO Chase Boni, CAP
RI Wing Public Affairs Officer
1 Hercules Dr., Bldg. P-1
N. Kingstown, RI 02852
401.267.3130 (Wing HQ)
401.500.6259 (cell) | [email protected]
RI Wing Headquarters
Col. William H. Stranahan III, Wing Commander
RIANG Base
1 Hercules Dr., Bldg. P-1
N. Kingstown, RI 02852
401.267.3130
email: [email protected] - website: www.riwg.cap.gov
flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/ricivilairpatrol
102nd. Composite Squadron South County Composite Squadron Pawtucket Composite Squadron
Lt. Col. Philip G. Hirons, Jr.,
Commander
Lt. Col. Richard Courtney,
Commander
1st. Lt. Robert Gianopoulos,
Commander
N. Smithfield Air National Guard Base RI Air National Guard Base BVCAP Community Center
274 Old Oxford Rd. 1 Hercules Dr. 410 West Ave.
N. Smithfield, RI 02896 N. Kingstown, RI 02852 Pawtucket, RI, 02860
106th. Cadet Squadron West Bay Composite Squadron
Maj. Donna M. Finch, Commander 1st Lt. Paul D. Lussier, Commander
Warren Fire Station VFW Post 449
1 Joyce St. 197 Providence St.
Warren, RI 02885 W. Warwick, RI 02893
About Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol, the longtime all-volunteer U.S. Air Force auxiliary, is the newest member of the Air Force’s Total
Force. In this role, CAP operates a fleet of 560 aircraft, performs about 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search
and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and is credited by the AFRCC with
saving an average of 80 lives annually. CAP’s 57,000 members also perform homeland security, disaster relief and
drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. CAP also plays a leading role in aero-
space/STEM education, and its members serve as mentors to 24,000 young people participating in CAP’s Cadet
Programs. Visit www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com for more information.
About the Rhode Island Wing
As of 1 January 2018 the RI Wing (www.riwg.cap.gov) had 180 members (100 cadets and 80 adult officers). Our
wing commander is Col. William H. Stranahan III, who took command of the wing in December of 2017.
For more information about the history of the RI Wing, any of its squadrons or for up-to-date information on mem-
bership numbers, missions, exercises, training, etc., please use the Media Contact information above.
Media Access and Fly/Ride-Alongs
We will make every possible effort to accommodate media during active Civil Air Patrol missions. Please use the
Media Contact above to request information on available media staging areas and contact information for the mis-
sion Public Information Officer.
During exercises and non-emergency missions, the media may be allowed to ride in Civil Air Patrol aircraft/
vehicles for aerial/ground coverage and photography/videography. Again, please use the media contact information
above. All fly/ride-alongs require coordination with RI Wing and the agency in command, so please submit your
requests as soon as possible. If you plan on making ride-along requests in the future, you may contact us to coordi-
nate and complete some pre-requisites ahead of time.
Cadet Protection Policy
When writing an article involving a Civil Air Patrol youth member, please only use the cadet's name, rank, and
hometown unless specifically approved by the Wing Public Affairs Officer.
If I can be of any further assistance, please feel free to contact me anytime via the media contact information listed
at the top of the first page. It is my objective to assist you in obtaining the access and information that you need.
Sincerely,
SFO Chase Boni, CAP
RI Wing Public Affairs Officer
Civil Air Patrol - At A Glance
December 1, 1941 - Civil Air Patrol created
October 1, 1942 - CAP Cadet program officially instituted. (originally young men & women in their last
two years of high school)
July 1, 1946 - President Harry S. Truman signed Public Law 476, incorporating Civil Air Patrol as a benev-
olent, nonprofit organization.
May 26, 1948 - Congress passed Public Law 557, permanently establishing Civil Air Patrol as the official
auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force.
December 10, 2014 - Congress awards Civil Air Patrol the Congressional Gold Medal for service rendered
during World War II.
August 28, 2015 - Civil Air Patrol is officially recognized as, and incorporated into the U.S. Air Force’s
definition of it’s “Total Force.”
December 1, 2016 - Civil Air Patrol celebrates 75 years of performing “Missions for America.”
OUR CORE VALUES:
Integrity
Volunteer Service
Excellence
Respect
OUR MOTTO:
“Semper Vigilans”
(Always Vigilant)
OUR THREE CONGRESSIONALLY MANDATED MISSIONS:
Aerospace Education
Cadet Programs
Emergency Services
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
Supporting America's communities with emergency response, diverse aviation and ground services, youth
development, and promotion of air, space and cyber power.
OUR VISION STATEMENT:
Civil Air Patrol, America's Air Force Auxiliary, building the nation's finest force of citizen
volunteers performing Missions for America.
Col. William H. Stranahan III
Col. William Stranahan assumed command of the Rhode Island Wing on December 9th, 2017. He is a mem-
ber of the Rhode Island Air National Guard’s 143d Airlift Wing.
Civil Air Patrol Service
Commander, Rhode Island Wing December 2017 - Present
Vice Commander, Rhode Island Wing January 2014-December 2017
Commander, West Bay Composite Squadron January 2012-January 2014
Awards Member Ribbon - Level I Benjamin O. Davis Award - Level II Grover Loening Award - Level III Paul E. Garber Award - Level IV Exceptional Service Award He has currently holds the following Specialty Track Ratings MASTER - Cadet Programs, Professional Development SENIOR - Administration, Command, Emergency Services
Rhode Island Wing Commander
Rhode Island Wing Vice-Commander
Lt. Col. Gene Lambrecht
Director of Operations
Lt. Col. Robert Gubala
Lt. Col. Karen Cooper
Director of Aerospace Education
Lt. Col. Richard Courtney
Director of Emergency Services
Vacant
Director of Cadet Programs
SFO Chase Boni
Public Affairs Officer
Director of Recruiting/Retention
Statistics 2017
Volunteer Members
80 adult members
100 cadets
16 aircrew personnel
90 emergency responders
Squadrons
6 locations statewide
Aircraft
2 single engine Cessna aircraft
Vehicles
10 Vehicles
Interoperable Communications
3 VHF/UHF repeaters
47 VHF/FM stations
12 HF stations
Missions
6 search and rescue missions
5 finds
2 other state support missions
