The George Elliott service will be held 1400 (2 PM) today, June 2, 2011 at the Bridge Church, Winnipeg. A comment that was recently passed on: Good morning Sir; Would like to pass on my thoughts of George. I had met George on a number of occasions and found him to be a very friendly and accommodatin...

Winnipeg Free Press - PRINT EDITION Love of aviation led to illustrious career Headed Winnipeg airport, aircraft museum By: Kevin Rollason / Obituary Posted: 05/30/2011 George Elliott is being remembered as an icon in Manitoba's aviation history. Elliott, who was general manager of Winnipeg Internat...

All the comments that relate to Air Cadets are equally representative of some of the public perception of any young person in a cadet organization. Those with a negative preconception of cadets, equate all cadets as involved in a strictly militaristic program. The article that was submitted provides...

See article at: http://www.nxtbook.com/dawson/marketzone/csc_t0211/#/26 for a perspective on cadet programs.

Bill Zuk

Since I added this article and participated in the forum, I have been heartened by the number of people who have added their positive observations and comments about their personal cadets' experience. In the main, the time I and others spent as a teen in the cadet corps, was a rewarding one, with so...

A wonderful comment, would you be willing to share that? If so, please send me an email wzuk1@shaw.ca

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"often far more political than people are willing to admit"

Thanks for the response; like every organization, there is undoubtably room for improvement and I will bring these concerns to others in the Forces and Air Cadet League that deal with the cadet program.

Bill

Sorry to hear about your negative experiences but you may be describing an unusual or aberrant situation as the Regional Cadet Support Unit will usually set the standard for training and ensure that a professional level of conduct is maintained between all participants- cadets, instructors and offic...

It's too easy to be dismissive, and assume that anyone with a contrary opinion of a fine youth organization such as the cadet program is a "crackpot." If you ask, many in the organization have had similar experiences with members of the public who see no farther than the uniform. The misconception t...

Not funny- treat the topic with some seriousness and decorum, otherwise, it will not be addressed properly not only to this sceptic but to the general public.

Bill

"Air cadets unwelcome!" A Response Although I am submitting my response late, my observations mirror many of the comments already given by former air cadets as well as by others who have a basic understanding of the youth program. My story is not especially unique. I grew up as an "only child" in an...