Hi Charles (or do you prefer Charlie)

Welcome to our humble little corner of the world. Look around read our blatherings and post as you see fit.
If you have not yet visited our website it is www.americancoldwarvets.org

Consider joing our group and enter the fray to convince Congress to authorize the Cold War Victory Medal. Write, call, email your senators and bug heck out of them.

Hawaii, a tropical paradise, why would you want to leave all those pretty beach bunnies.

Thank you for your service.

Jerry

Yes, I tried to get back in a couple of times, and the reason was because of all the stories of how Guard and Reserve people were losing jobs, homes and family over deployments. I thought I could help out in that way, but too old, not enough previous service. I tried anyway.................oh well...............

Hi and mahalo Jerald and Daniel for your replies to my post.  I answer to any name, including Chuck.  LOL  I will certainly do what I can to support this worthy cause.  I am well familiar with writing my senators since I bombarded them, the President and DOD about obtaining an exception to policy for my age so I could reinlist.

I do know that on other message board forums that many vets beleive that non-war, non-combat vets don't deserve a medal (which is their right), but in my opinion during the cold war era many service members volunteered to serve their country with a GI bill that ended, a loan for a house, that ended and VA medical that I never knew I qualified for until it was gone.  I believe we were protecting our country and like someone said, we (soldiers) went where we were directed to go.  When the orders came we went.  In my opinion, I feel that the cold war veterans should not be shut out and forgotton and should be treated equally as other veterans.  In my case, I do not feel that the DOD/Armed Services owes me anything, but as I read different forums and different sites and talking to Vets in person, my heart goes out to each and every one of them especially the unfortunate ones that are now houseless/jobless.  I never felt unwated until I received the reject letter from the DOD stating I was too old to serve my country and there was no consideration for exception of policy or waivers.  I have been told there is a bill before Congress to increase the age limit, but like every other bill before Congress is subject to a long, long process.  My hope and prayer is that everyone who served in uniform in the armed services and was discharged honorably should be provided with recognition and benefits.  Press forward and don't give up.  Hooah!!

Sir,

I recommend that you join the Air Force Auxillary (Civil Air Patrol) or the Coast Guard Auxillary.  They need dedicated people and they support Homeland Defense.

HOWDY! Welcome aboard to this fine website, buddy. Pull up a chair, get comfortable, and relax a bit.

USMC_Kinda_Guy

Aloha all, thank you very much for the warm welcome.  Much mahalos. 

Jerry - My reason for wanting to leave Hawaii is because I miss the military life.  Plus unemployment is high with more and more people losing their jobs.  I tried to use my GI bill a few years ago, but found out it had run out.  I've been telling my wife the only thing I can do is be a soilder even if its been over 27 years ago.  My heart goes out to all those young soldiers and of course those who have been infor quite awhile and are ready to retire.  I have had a wonder life even with our ups and downs.  I have quite a few friends who have retired in the last 10 years.  They think I'm crazy for trying to get back in, but they support me.I'm 50 years and looking for a new career.  Age is just a number and you're only as old as you feel.  After a good work out, I do feel it the next day though. 

Jim - thanks for the info.  I've gone to the web site and made a few calls already.  I'm going to complete the applications online.     Press forward.  Never give up.  Hooah!!!   Aloha, Charles, Charlie, Chuck..I hope this doesn't mean I have 3 personalities.

ha charles