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The New Jersey legislature is going to attempt to institute a Cold War Medal. It has been tried in the past, but never made it though. More info http://www.assemblydems.com/Article.asp?ArticleID=6825 It looks good from what I have read so far. Could be this is the year
For those of you in the Lebanon, PA area here is a very interesting and thoughtful message. First all veterans are invited to attend a ceremony on Saturday May 11th Information at http://www.ldnews.com/announcements/ci_23180483/salute-lebanon-area-veterans-slated-saturday The town will honor Cold War Veterans with an all expenses paid trip to Washington, DC. on Oct 23. Once again small town American recognizes Cold War Veterans and we are still ignored by the major political parties a...[More]
I have read the National Commander's Message for 11 years as a member of The American Legion. This is the first message that really moved me. Maybe having just lost my dad, a Korean combat Veteran that the message rang so true. I had to re-post. Please take the time to read it! Theimportance of remembrance National Commander James E Koutz I remember Lonnie Weisheit like I saw himyesterday. He’d be about my age now, probably with grandchildren. Yet he livesin my m...[More]
Jerry, No one can say you didn't give it your all. Thanks for all your efforts. I'm sorry to see you step down, but you must do what you think is best. I imagine frustration played a part in your decision, and rightfully so. The time is just not right for a Medal now and may never be, but those who served should not feel their service was unimportant. They did their job. Semper Fi. Rolland, USMC (Ret)
Jerry, it has been my pleasure to have had the opportunity to share our thoughts with you. You have done an exemplary job on behalf of all of us and you are most deserving of the very best future. Take care and please know, we all know that you gave us your very best and we are all better for it. Thank You Brother. jim811
Jerry, you did a great job and I tip my hat to you for your dedication. Health issues slow us all down at times and sometimes permanently. Please accept my heartfelt congratulations for a successful turn at the helm. Take care of yourself, get yourself back in working order and I expect to see you on the forum as usual.
Everyone: After much soul searching, and a lot of thought I have reached a conclusion that is very difficult. Due to many and varied health issues as well as other personal concerns, I find that I must make this choice at this time. So it is with great sadness that I must tender my resignation from the Board of American Cold War Veterans. It has been a pleasure to serve as a member of the board, and I have enjoyed so much working with everyone. We have ...[More]
The city of Omaha last year held a parade to honor Cold War Veterans. Now the city is planning to build a memorial in the shape of the the hull, rudder and sail of the submarine USS Omaha (SSN 692) 1976-1995 using the actual sail and rudder. It will be part of a large park and veterans memorial, built along the river. http://www.argusobserver.com/news/ap_national/omaha-planning-to-use-sub-as-cold-war-memorial/article_18ff6c28-a911-11e2-8987-001a4bcf887a.html
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i never heard that russia voluntarily gave up all its agents in the foreign territories after 1991. there wasn't any official investigations of crimes of the communist party and secret service as in romania. old archives still forbidden for study. "hawks" always was the strongest ruling party of russia. from 1999 former kgb officer rules russia, and he was gathering old resources from that time until now. premier-minister putin said that the fall of ussr was the geopolitical catastrophe. his no...[More]
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Now is the time to ask Secretary of Defense Gates if he is in favor of the Cold War Victory Medal,
and will he support and issue the medal this year. Go to http://www.defense.gov to ask your
question.
http://www.defenselink.mil//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=55540
By Donna MilesAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2009 – Got questions you’d like to pose directly
to the defense secretary or chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff? Now
is your chance!
Robert M. Ga...[More]
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E-mail received by ACWV member FRANK ALMQUIST (Illinois resident) Dear Frank:Please accept my sincere apology for the delay in my response to your e-mail in support of the Cold War Victory Medal. I am still working on the challenge of responding efficiently to as many as 2,000 letters, e-mails and calls a day from my Illinois constituents.I agree that the Cold War Victory medal would be an appropriate honor. The Cold War was a period that required both skilled diplomacy and military readiness. F...[More]
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Much recent talk about switching horses in mid-stream. Should the focus remain solely on the CWSM.
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The results will not be used to determine policy. It is a simple exercise to take the pulse of our members and supporters.
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ITS ME AGAIN FROM HAWAII TO PROVIDE YOU ALL ON THE "MAINLAND" ESPECIALLY THOSE ON THE EAST COAST JUST WAKING UP........ THE ANNUAL BAD NEWS....AGAIN. IT APPEARS THERE IS NO COLD WAR SERVICE MEDAL IN THE FINAL FY 2012 NDAA BASED ON MY RESEARCH ON THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE JOINT CONFERENCE NEGOTIATIONS ( is this truly the right term?) FROM THE WEBSITES OF BOTH CHAIRMEN OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE.CAN ANYONE ANSWER MY ANNUAL QUESTION: What happen in the conference comm...[More]
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