Thank you SkyRider for enlightening me. I now have a better understanding of where you are coming from. I like to think that I fall into the third group. I have a real job in IT, and have been in that field since 1987. Initially I would just be sitting there at the VFW hall anyway while my son did his thing with the local CAP squadron. I found a small group of good folks, all ex-military except me, that really cared about the kids. There was a lot of focus on the moral character side of the house, and learning basic discipline. Added to that was stuff the kids really liked doing... learning about planes and rockets, space and military heroes. I joined CAP so I could support the squadron that much more, handling all the computer stuff and logistics and such. Do I wear the uniform? Sure, when on CAP business. Am I proud to wear it? Yes, I am proud to wear it to show that I am part of a squadron that honors our veterans and serves our community through flag-retirement ceremonies, color guard duties. I am proud of programs like Wreaths Across America that honor those that gave all. I think CAP is a good organization, but I am also mature enough to know that any organization of its size will have problems.
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Name - Walter J. Alexander, IV 04:54:03 10-02-10
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