The War Nobody Wants To Remember..The Cold War

 I posted an article on POPVOX, from that page you can send your comments directly to your elected officials desk. Ask your congressman/women to support H.R. 1968 The Cold War Service Medal Act of 2011 please use this link to support Cold War Veterans.

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VA Publishes Final Regulations for Korean War Vets Exposed to Herbicides

New Regulations Will Provide Easier Path To Health Care and Benefits to those exposed to illnesses for those exposed to herbicides.

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American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars should admit Cold War Veterans

I just read an article which stated that in Quincy, MA an American Legion post and a VFW post are both closing their doors. This should be a wake up call to both organizations at a national level.

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Older Veterans Targets of Scams

Older Veterans Target of Scams As the veterans of our country grow older, we have to watch out for each other. The world can be a harsh and uncaring place for anyone, but it seems to be more so for the elderly.

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Russia to buy French helicopter carriers

Russia to purchase French Helicopter carriers On Sunday Russia's defense ministry announced plans to purchase two French Amphibious Assault Ships. The Mistral class ship is most similar to our LHD USS Iwo Jima a Wasp class amphibious assault ship.

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Memorial Day after-thoughts

Memorial Day has come and gone, proper honor and respect were made across our greatcountry. We all thought about and prayed for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.Our heroes should never be forgotten, every day should be Memorial Day.

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Cold War Service Medal is in the Senate NDAA 2011

It is with extreme pleasure and pride that we note the Senate version of the NationalDefense Authorization Act 2011 does include a provision for the Cold War Service Medal.A link to the press release you click on the first link on  …

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What the US Army thinks of Vietnam Veterans

One of our members Dr.

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American Cold War Veterans meet with Military Order of Foreign Wars of the US

American Cold War Veterans-Military Order of Foreign Wars meeting followup Dr. Robert Kamansky was admitted as a member of MOFW. The luncheon was well attended by retired officers, several generals and admirals among the group.

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Losses during the Cold War

I know many people are under the false impression that the Cold War was "peace time" and nothing happened.

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Contact your elected officials

The House of Representatives has already adjourned, and the Senate will very soon.

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Maine Veterans Wait And Wonder

Three bills are in the House of Representatives, and one bill in the Senate, all of which are of great interest to veterans of the Cold War.

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Is This The Year For Cold War Veterans?

There are several bills in Congress that are of interest to Cold War veterans. Perhaps this will be the year that our ignored, dismissed, and demeaned veterans finally get recognition and a Thank You from our country.

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How Could This Happen? Remains In Trash, Unforgivable

Is the VA to blame for yet another travesty? To lose the remains of any person is a shame and a crime.

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Senators Snowe, Webb, Lincoln, Landrieu issue Cold War Medal Bill

Subject: Press Release: Snowe, Webb, Lincoln, Landrieu Announce Bill to Honor Cold War Veterans FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Julia Wanzco (Snowe)

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Days to remember in November

November has some important dates to remember. Days never to be forgotten.

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RIP Norman Tredway, National Commander Korea Defense Veterans of America

It is with great sadness and regret that I report on the passing of Norman Treadway. An American Hero.

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Wende Museum and the Wall Project

As mentioned previously stated the city of Los Angeles in conjunction with the Wende Museum, The Federal Republic of Germany Counsle in Los Angeles, and the city of Berlin are recreating a page of history.

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Arugments for a Cold War Service Medal

Senator Snowe still intends to introduce legislation for a Cold War Service Medal. Just needs a little more push. Here are some arguments you can use in letters to your elected officials.

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Ask President Obama to create a Cold War Medal

This Sunday George Stephanopolous will be interviewing President Obama. The ABC website has a link that you can use to send a question to ask the President.

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Putin to run again

Putin says he wants to be president again in 2012. He and Medvedev to share power. I do not think he will wait that long. "Was there competition in 2007? No. Then we won't have any in 2012" This man scares me, one never knows what he will do or say next.

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When Congress Returns

The 111th Congress has some important issues to consider as they begin the second session. Much has happened since adjournment for the month of August.

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Ask Secretary Gates about Cold War Medal

Secretary of Defense Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff are using the internet to receive questions. Ask Secretary Gates do you approve and will you issue a Cold War Victory Medal this year? Gates, Mullen Use New Media to Hear from Troops, Public

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Maine Remembers Those Who Served

The state of Maine has a very interesting, and not well known way to honor veterans. There is a site you can use to enter the name of a veteran you want to honor when you vote.

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Veterans Protest At LA VA Medical Center

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