http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_VeteransAimoo CityAimooen-USAimoo http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-0/TopicID-2284518/GoToTopic.html Jerald Terwilliger 2013-05-15 03:32:17.117 Cold War Medal The New Jersey legislature is going to attempt to institute a Cold War Medal. It has been tried in the past, butnever made it though.More info http://www.assemblydems.com/Article.asp?ArticleID=6825It looks good from what I have read so far. Could be this is the year http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-0/TopicID-2282685/GoToTopic.html Jerald Terwilliger 2013-05-07 11:28:24.927 American Cold War Veterans 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 11thInformation at http://www.ldnews.com/announcements/ci_23180483/salute-lebanon-area-veterans-slated-saturdayThe town will  http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-0/TopicID-2280861/GoToTopic.html pdudkowski 2013-04-29 22:58:17.0 General Veterans Issues 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 remem http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-295207/TopicID-2279564/GoToTopic.html salrol 2013-04-25 20:53:49.64 American Cold War Veterans  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 http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-293036/TopicID-2279564/GoToTopic.html jim_811 2013-04-25 04:06:34.937 American Cold War Veterans 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 http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-291676/TopicID-2279564/GoToTopic.html pdudkowski 2013-04-24 19:56:31.98 American Cold War Veterans 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 http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-0/TopicID-2279564/GoToTopic.html Jerald Terwilliger 2013-04-24 10:16:00.547 American Cold War Veterans 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 makethis choice at this time. So it is with great sadness that I must tender my resignation fro http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-0/TopicID-2278771/GoToTopic.html Jerald Terwilliger 2013-04-21 04:55:33.187 General Veterans Issues 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 submarineUSS Omaha (SSN 692) 1976-1995 using the actual sail and rudder. It will be part of a large park and veterans memorial, http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-0/TopicID-2277556/GoToTopic.html Jerald Terwilliger 2013-04-16 08:23:17.627 General Veterans Issues Secretary of Defense Hagel decided not to issue the medal that the previous SECDEF wanted to create.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/15/distinguished-warfare-medal_n_3086660.html?utm_hp_ref=politics Have to believe he would not favor a Cold War Medal either. http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-256156/TopicID-2260813/GoToTopic.html BGRH21052 2013-04-13 06:05:54.213 General Veterans Issues http://www.military.com/daily-news/2013/04/11/hagel-decision-next-week-on-drone-medal.html?ESRC=eb.nl Hagel Decision Next Week on Drone Medal Apr 11, 2013Defense Secretary ChuckHagel on Thursday promised a decision next week on whether to change the orderof precedence that now places the n http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-232359/TopicID-2273217/GoToTopic.html jim_811 2013-04-05 00:56:09.86 American Cold War Veterans Jerry and Frank; I wish to thank each of you and others for continueing to hold the annual convention.  I wish I could attend at least once, but I cannot afford the cost to get there and back, wish I could. I just want to say what you are doing is important and necessary and appreciated by me.& http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-0/TopicID-2274248/GoToTopic.html BGRH21052 2013-04-03 21:23:00.753 General Veterans Issues DODOpposes Purple Hearts for Fort Hood Victimshttp://www.military.com/daily-news/2013/04/02/dod-opposes-purple-hearts-for-fort-hood-victims.html?ESRC=eb.nlThe U.S. Department of Defense says it opposes giving PurpleHearts to victims of a 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas.A position paper, de http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-0/TopicID-2273217/GoToTopic.html Jerald Terwilliger 2013-03-31 02:05:36.353 American Cold War Veterans Greetings American Cold War Veterans:Our annual convention and membership meeting in Washington, DC April 30-May 1 Make your plans now to attend. Time is running out and the cutoff date to reserve a hotel room in April 5.April 30 tentative plans: Tour the memorials and monuments in Washington a http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-0/TopicID-2272199/GoToTopic.html Jerald Terwilliger 2013-03-27 05:53:16.717 General Veterans Issues Vietnam Veterans, and those exposed to Agent Orange here is a place to register your children andgrandchildren. Agent Orange Legacy website contains a lot of information and could be very helpfulto anyone exposed to Agent Orange/Dioxin and other chemicals.I suggest every veteran check this out.http: http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-0/TopicID-2271448/GoToTopic.html Jerald Terwilliger 2013-03-24 12:56:38.757 American Cold War Veterans Greetings American Cold War Veterans:We will be holding our annual convention in Washington, DC again this year. More information concerning the event will follow.This is just to advise you of the hotel arrangements for this year.The hotel we will be using this year isThe Best Western Pentagon2480 G http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-0/TopicID-2271067/GoToTopic.html Jerald Terwilliger 2013-03-23 04:20:45.977 American Cold War Veterans We are in the unfortunate circumstances of have several incorrect email addresses for our membershipfiles. Please private message me with your latest and greatest email address, it will be kept confidential and private.ThanksJerry http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-175558/TopicID-2260813/GoToTopic.html BGRH21052 2013-03-13 21:29:27.32 General Veterans Issues http://www.military.com/daily-news/2013/03/12/hagel-halts-production-of-drone-pilot-medals.html?ESRC=eb.nl Hagel Halts Production of Drone Pilot MedalsMar12, 2013Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Tuesdayhalted production of the new Distinguished Warfare Medal for drone pilots andcyberwarriors, a http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-175526/TopicID-2260813/GoToTopic.html salrol 2013-03-13 21:13:20.69 General Veterans Issues  Secretary Hagel has halted production of the new medal and ordered a review of  the ranking. Whether he will change the precedence is unknown, but at least, he listened to the concerns and acted.Semper Fi. http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-170364/TopicID-2260813/GoToTopic.html BGRH21052 2013-03-11 21:39:52.81 General Veterans Issues http://www.military.com/daily-news/2013/03/08/hagel-will-not-reduce-drone-medals-precedence.html?ESRC=eb.nl Hagel Will Not Reduce Drone Medal's PrecedenceDefenseSecretary Chuck Hagel will not alter the ranking of the recently announcedDistinguished Warfare Medal, intended for drone pilots that http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-164384/TopicID-2260813/GoToTopic.html BGRH21052 2013-03-09 06:58:50.107 General Veterans Issues http://www.military.com/daily-news/2013/03/07/senators-want-drone-medal-to-have-lower-precedence.html?ESRC=dod.nl SenatorsWant Drone Medal to Have Lower Precedence A Pentagonplan to award a medal for combat operations to drone pilots is being challengedby Senators who say the medal should http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-141503/TopicID-2260813/GoToTopic.html BGRH21052 2013-03-01 00:28:35.67 General Veterans Issues http://www.military.com/daily-news/2013/02/27/lawmakers-challenge-dod-over-drone-medal.html?ESRC=eb.nl  Lawmakers Challenge DoD Over Drone Medal The Defense Department may soon be squaring off against Congress over a new medal for drone pilots and cyber warfare specialists that takes http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-0/TopicID-2263525/GoToTopic.html Jerald Terwilliger 2013-02-24 02:58:35.76 American Cold War Veterans Greetings American Cold War Veterans:We will be holding our annual convention in Washington, DC again this year. More information concerning the event will follow.This is just to advise you of the hotel arrangements for this year.The hotel we will be using this year is The Best Western Pentagon http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-122774/TopicID-2262987/GoToTopic.html pdudkowski 2013-02-22 03:43:10.24 Cold War Medal I can and will.....if the bill passes. I would like to let Congressman McCaul and our Senators know that Texas has led again and the feds need to follow suit. Without passage of HB 402 it would be like shooting blanks from a less than 10 round magazine. http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-0/TopicID-2262987/GoToTopic.html Jerald Terwilliger 2013-02-22 01:28:58.823 Cold War Medal Sarah Davis of the Texas House of Representatives has introduced a bill H.B. 402 that would authorize aCold War Medal to the Texas National Guard or Texas State Guard who served during the Cold War. The member will have to pay for their own, but that is what we have been saying about the nation http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-122321/TopicID-2260813/GoToTopic.html BGRH21052 2013-02-22 00:00:45.3 General Veterans Issues DoD Stands Behind Controversial Drone, Cyber Medal http://www.military.com/daily-news/2013/02/20/dod-stands-behind-controversial-drone-cyber-medal.html?ESRC=eb.nl The Pentagon has no plans to lower the precedence of its new medal for drone pilots and cyber warriors, notwithstanding criticism fr http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-120204/TopicID-2262668/GoToTopic.html pdudkowski 2013-02-21 05:23:48.663 General Veterans Issues I just did the poll because I was curious how our visitors think when it comes to guns. No politics behind it. I also hoped that some would actually respond. The site has been dead quiet for some time. I noticed some 50 views so far in one day and only you and me put down our thoughts. Since no one http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-119651/TopicID-2262668/GoToTopic.html jim_811 2013-02-21 00:49:57.433 General Veterans Issues Paul took your poll, said my piece.  Just curious, why the poll because the US Constitution and it's inclusive Bill of Rights can only be amended by following Article 5 of The US Constitution, anything short of that is merely an opinion as provided for within the 1st Amendment, our right t http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-0/TopicID-2262668/GoToTopic.html pdudkowski 2013-02-20 20:24:45.737 General Veterans Issues http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-105421/TopicID-2260813/GoToTopic.html salrol 2013-02-16 05:59:30.807 General Veterans Issues  The Military Order of the Purple Heart has joined the VFW in asking the Pentagon to reconsider the ranking of the new video medal. When will the Legion put its position behind this effort?Semper Fi. http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-104661/TopicID-2260813/GoToTopic.html rodevito 2013-02-15 23:49:44.913 General Veterans Issues Let us see how much political power the VFW has with the DoD.  I wonder why the Legion has not said anything yet. http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-104542/TopicID-2260813/GoToTopic.html BGRH21052 2013-02-15 23:22:43.01 General Veterans Issues VFW Wants New Medal Ranked Lower http://www.military.com/daily-news/2013/02/14/vfw-wants-new-medal-ranked-lower.html?comp=1198882887570 Barely 24 hours after the Pentagon announced its new medal for cyber warriors and drone pilots, the Veterans of Foreign Wars is demanding the decoration's r http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-104219/TopicID-2260813/GoToTopic.html jim_811 2013-02-15 20:43:50.23 General Veterans Issues Wonder if the recipients of this new medal will qualify for VFW membership?jim811 http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-104205/TopicID-2260813/GoToTopic.html pdudkowski 2013-02-15 20:30:28.01 General Veterans Issues Front page of Military.com today, Feb. 15 states VFW demands lowering the precedence of the new medal. It's obvious they feel the same about the Bronze Star.Barely 24 hours after the Pentagon announced its new medal for cyber warriors and drone pilots, the Veterans of Foreign Wars is demanding the d http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-102140/TopicID-2260813/GoToTopic.html salrol 2013-02-15 00:12:00.12 General Veterans Issues  I don't begrudge these people the medal itself; warfare has changed and what they do is important and undoubtedly saves lives. The thing I find hard to comprehend is that the Medal is to rank above the Bronze Star, just below the Silver Star. Many a Bronze Star receipient has gone through Hell http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-101926/TopicID-2260813/GoToTopic.html jim_811 2013-02-14 22:34:39.157 General Veterans Issues Paul, looked it up again.  It's named the "Distinguished War Fare Medal " to be issued to Drone Pilots and other. What really bites is the fact that congress and DOD has thier shorts in a wad over the the proposed defense cuts known as the "Sequestration" that is to take place on 03/01/201 http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-101821/TopicID-2260813/GoToTopic.html jim_811 2013-02-14 21:43:09.007 General Veterans Issues Yeah Paul, just search under Drone Medal and you will find it. It's actually called special warfare medal or somthing like that.jim811 http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-101558/TopicID-2260813/GoToTopic.html pdudkowski 2013-02-14 20:08:19.49 General Veterans Issues Sounds like the "Suck Factor" is in high gear these days Jim. Do you have a link / source we can view? http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-0/TopicID-2260813/GoToTopic.html jim_811 2013-02-14 06:37:42.74 General Veterans Issues At first I thought this was a bad joke, but just read a news release and I guess they will issue the Drone Medal when it's completed.IF THIS DOESN"T TURN YOUR CRANK, NOTHING WILL. READ NEWS RELEASE JUST NOW,WHEREIN THIS NEW DRONE MEDAL WILL BE "SLIGHTLY HIGHER IN PRECEDENSE TO THE BRONZE STAR AND LO http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-0/TopicID-2259179/GoToTopic.html pdudkowski 2013-02-08 20:18:18.283 General Veterans Issues Lengthy read from Military.comNew Push to Make ‘Veterans’ of 200,000 Reserve RetireesLt. Cmdr. Jack Townsend, a Navy Reserve retiree in Richmond, Va., first became aware a decade ago that he wasn't considered a military “veteran” under federal law. It’s been bothering him ever since.Townsend was app http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-16917/TopicID-2250107/GoToTopic.html jim_811 2013-01-11 09:31:44.907 American Cold War Veterans I always thought Vietnam was a proxy war, we against the USSR & PRC. We were trying to checkmate and stop communist agression in SE Asia. Today we are in a proxy war with Russia and Iran (really, did they change, me thinks not) re: Syria.  It's 2 against 1 all over again.  So goes http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-16188/TopicID-2248370/GoToTopic.html Hawk_TCA 2013-01-11 00:20:02.32 Cold War Medal  Sorry to say I will not waste the time, why is the number always increasing? The last one was what 5000 or so, they know darn well that there are not that people who give a crap about us, the next time it will be 40000. http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-0/TopicID-2250107/GoToTopic.html pdudkowski 2013-01-08 21:18:43.597 American Cold War Veterans The American Legion's national monthly publication did a very interesting story of the Vietnam War in the context of the Cold War. http://www.legion.org/magazine/213233/why-we-went-war-vietnamI dare say this should be a must read for those who still don't understand the Cold War or Vietnam for that http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-10426/TopicID-2249290/GoToTopic.html rodevito 2013-01-08 03:24:31.693 General Veterans Issues  Thank you for posting this info, Jerry.  Let us see what will happen if Senator Hagel does get confirmed as the new Defense Secretary.  If so, I wonder what his position might be on a CWSM.  The fact that he is a Vietnam Vet, I believe can only help us.  He certainly cannot http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-0/TopicID-2249290/GoToTopic.html Jerald Terwilliger 2013-01-06 06:56:44.707 General Veterans Issues Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans are still eligible for Welcome Bonus, as are veterans of other wars, conflictsthat have not yet applied for their bonus http://jerry88acwv-americancoldwarveterans.blogspot.com/2013/01/massachusetts-vietnam-veterans-can.htmlJerry http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-0/TopicID-2248370/GoToTopic.html Jerald Terwilliger 2013-01-03 05:42:44.953 Cold War Medal There is another petition to Authorize the Cold War Medal, this one is on the White House website.We need 25,000 signatures by Jan. 16 so it is going to be hard to get that many. So the usual please sign it, all family members, then ask all your friends to sign and have their friendssign. Yes y http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-0/TopicID-2244511/GoToTopic.html Jerald Terwilliger 2012-12-21 07:39:37.993 General Veterans Issues Our British brothers are finally getting recognition. They are still fighting for a Cold War Medal, but thereis a new medal to be issued for those who took part in the arctic convoys. This is a step in the right direction and they have been fighting for this longer than we have.http://jerry88acwv-am http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-5689072/TopicID-2242075/GoToTopic.html jim_811 2012-12-16 04:17:23.747 Cold War Medal Thanks to All. One step at a time, all of the time will guarantee success, someday.jim811US Army,ARADCOM Protectae Venimus http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-5682359/TopicID-2242075/GoToTopic.html rodevito 2012-12-14 08:02:16.107 Cold War Medal I wish to thank Jerry and Paul for the compliments.  That was a good article in the Independence, MO.,Examiner.  I will call Mr. Haight and thank him for the article.  I have been retired now for several years and I have some time on my hands for projects like this.  I http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-5682358/TopicID-2242075/GoToTopic.html rodevito 2012-12-14 08:02:14.593 Cold War Medal I wish to thank Jerry and Paul for the compliments.  That was a good article in the Independence, MO.,Examiner.  I will call Mr. Haight and thank him for the article.  I have been retired now for several years and I have some time on my hands for projects like this.  I http://forum1.aimoo.com/American_Cold_War_Veterans/ReplyID-5682102/TopicID-2242075/GoToTopic.html Jerald Terwilliger 2012-12-14 06:35:57.927 Cold War Medal RobWe all know and appreciate how much and how hard you have tried to bring attention to our organization andour quests. We also understand how upset we can all be when we are dismissed like that.But, not all is lost.One of our members Hector Autry just had an interview with a reporter from the Inde