I have been a member for almost 4 years. I have little use for the larger organization, for me its all about the local chapter. If you have a good one, you will love it and vice versa. Just my 2 cents.
Boomer and others,
We benifited from the lessons learned from your war in the wars of my time. Our experience was considerably different than yours. I feel that is directly due to folks like yourselves that are determined to not let that ever happen again. Let me take this opportunity to thank you.
HMC USN Retired