The young cadet

colonel, a member of CAP since Oct. 1996, comes from a Civil Air Patrol

family. His mother and father, uncle, older brother and younger sister

have all served in CAP uniform, and except for his mother, all of the

Matchecks got their start in CAP ranks as cadets.

Matcheck has

also been promoted to the rank of cadet colonel, the highest rank a CAP

cadet can earn. The new cadet colonel has just completed a one year term

as cadet commander of the Peachtree City - Falcon Field Squadron of CAP.

Among his many accomplishments in the CAP cadet program, last summer Matcheck

participated in the International Air Cadet Exchange, spending two weeks

in The Netherlands.

Matcheck has

set goals for himself to attend the United States Air Force Academy and

to become an Air Force fighter pilot. He has currently logged 75 hours

of flying time as a civilian private pilot. When he is not flying, young

Matcheck participates in track and cross-country at school, enjoys snow

skiing, SCUBA diving and working on his car. Asked who was the one person

who helped him most in CAP, Matcheck replied "Lt. Col. Phil Casha."

Colonel Casha lives in Peachtree City and is a well respected former Squadron

Commander of the Peachtree City - Falcon Field Squadron. Asked "What

has CAP done for you?" Matcheck said that "CAP has given me

leadership opportunities and experience, learning to put service before

self, and to aim for excellence in everything you do."

Cadet Colonel

Matcheck and current popular squadron commander Major Vince Murray invite

all interested young people ages 12 to 18 (or in 6th grade) to come visit

the local CAP Squadron. The unit meets every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at

Heritage Christian Church at 2130 Redwine Rd., Fayetteville. There are

always openings and opportunities for young people and adult volunteers.

Civil Air Patrol is the official auxiliary of the U. S. Air Force.

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