http://www.military.com/daily-news/2013/05/22/fort-hood-suspect-paid-278k-since-2009-shootings.html?ESRC=eb.nl FortHood Suspect Paid $278K Since 2009 Shootings The Defense Department confirms Maj. Nidal Hasan, the Fort Hoodmassacre suspect, is still drawing his pay while those injured have been deniedcombat pay. Hasan, a military psychiatrist suspected of going on a shootingrampage at the Texas base that left 13 dead and 32 injured in 2009, has beenpaid $278,00...[More]

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]