Leapfest:

RIWG once again volunteered their services at the twenty-third annual Leapfest. The Leapfest competition consists of teams from around the world. Each team has four jumpers who must quickly exit the CH-47 Chinook and race to a target on the ground. The team with the shortest time to reach the target then wins the international competition.
Throughout the competition, Civil Air Patrol members from across the state were more than eager to help in a variety of areas. CAP Cadets participated in everything from assisting in the CH-47 Chinooks, to working with the military police on ground control. Both Senior Members and Cadets alike were recognized by numerous military personnel during the event. CAP cadets helped out in such a way, that many were personally thanked by both jumpers and support crews. One personnel even commented that the CAP cadets were, “some of the most motivated people he’s ever seen in a uniform”.
Along with the assistance that CAP offered, cadets and senior members were grateful for the unique experience of being up close and personal with aircrew and craft. The day was completed with a thank you from both our Wing Commander and Vice Wing Commander who were very proud to have RIWG make such a positive impression on the armed services both nationally and internationally.