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Major Nikon

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29. I was an adult member for a few years

Fri Jul 26, 2013, 10:37 AM

Jul 2013

The cadet program is somewhat separate from the operational side. I say somewhat because the cadets get to help out with the ground portion of search and rescue and they get so many free flights in CAP aircraft if they wish which includes powered aircraft as well as gliders.

I did a lot of different types of flying missions with them which included searching for downed aircraft, searching for space shuttle parts, fire watch, and post-hurricane assistance. It was a lot of fun, but it was eating up too much of my free time.

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Would you let your kids join? [View all] AFJROTCcadetEcho Jun 2013 OP

Persionally I'm not a fan of any of these but... Locut0s Jun 2013 #1

I think they're okay. Chan790 Jun 2013 #2

I don't have any kids but I don't see a reason not to. Xyzse Jun 2013 #3

Hell yes I would. (nt) NYC_SKP Jun 2013 #4

if they want to d_r Jun 2013 #5

Nope. Arugula Latte Jun 2013 #6

With the way our military is abused? tblue Jun 2013 #7

no olddots Jun 2013 #8

Yes I would........... mrmpa Jun 2013 #9

Militarization of youth Taverner Jun 2013 #10

Nope mokawanis Jun 2013 #11

No In_The_Wind Jun 2013 #12

Yes, I would. Actually, my granddaughter was a member of the AFJROTC color guard and is Arkansas Granny Jun 2013 #13

No. LWolf Jun 2013 #14

Absolutely. Callmecrazy Jun 2013 #15

I remember an ex Marine Colonel tell me that the Corps didn't teach him about discipline. GoneOffShore Jun 2013 #22

Did your band leader show you how to blow shit up? Callmecrazy Jun 2013 #24

Well, bless your heart. GoneOffShore Jun 2013 #25

Yeah whatever. Callmecrazy Jun 2013 #26

I eat meat and I'm a cook. The skull has on a chef's hat. GoneOffShore Jun 2013 #27

Both are examples of group discipline, not necessarily personal discipline Major Nikon Jul 2013 #30

Sure, why not? NoPasaran Jun 2013 #16

CAP isn't just a youth organization caraher Jun 2013 #17

I was an adult member for a few years Major Nikon Jul 2013 #29

Already did. Iggo Jun 2013 #18

Yes. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2013 #19

Yes for sure discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2013 #20

No way. GoneOffShore Jun 2013 #21

Yes. Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2013 #23

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