http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.comAimoo CityAimooen-USAimoo http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6716775/TopicID-1670619/GoToTopic.html USMC_Kinda_Guy 2009-11-23 05:45:14.967 Cold War Medal Jim Gerlach had been a previous sponsor (H.R.3388, in the 108th Congress). He better get on board for this one. I've contacted him already (Military Home of Record) and I've got my brothers, voting-age neices, and parents on the job too (heh). Rep. Gerlach squeaked by for re-election in a http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6715512/TopicID-1669545/GoToTopic.html JIM WELLER 2009-11-23 03:15:53.717 American Cold War Veterans Joe,My personal opinion is that the best bet for reservists and Guardsmen is to write Sec. Gates and urge him to act on Congress previous recommendation to create and issue a Cold War Service Medal.  We can mention the DOD poll, Obama's previous support, and the current bills in Congress to re- http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1670619/GoToTopic.html JIM WELLER 2009-11-23 03:08:20.047 Cold War Medal If you are a resident of PA, write BOTH senators, your congressman, and Sestak, Murphy, and Murtha as a priority.SENATOR ARLEN SPECTOR711 HART SENATE OFFICE BLDGWASHINGTON, DC  20510  SENATOR BOB CASEY393 RUSSELL SENATE OFFICE BLDGWASHINGTON, DC  20510  HON. JOSEPH SEST http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6714703/TopicID-1669545/GoToTopic.html Shuman 14 2009-11-23 01:28:28.03 American Cold War Veterans Any luck finding someone to add an admendment to include Reservists and Guardsmen? http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6709724/TopicID-1662627/GoToTopic.html USMC_Kinda_Guy 2009-11-22 11:44:21.24 Cold War Medal Jim,Thanks for the links to HR4051 and S2743 on washingtonwatch.com.All the other folks,- if you haven't voted on those sites (press the GREEN thumbs-up if you approve), then do so now. If you don't wish to leave a brief comment, it takes 2 SECONDS at each site. Given that we need every scrap of evi http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6708655/TopicID-1669545/GoToTopic.html USMC_Kinda_Guy 2009-11-22 09:54:46.003 American Cold War Veterans Jim,Excellent point buddy, and I agree wholeheartedly. I'd like to think that the 3 bills are mutually-supporting and reinforcing (like that combined-arms stuff - heh), so IN THEORY it should be good for all three bills (especially as they give press coverage to the Cold War. But believe me, if it b http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6708508/TopicID-1669545/GoToTopic.html JIM WELLER 2009-11-22 09:29:29.88 American Cold War Veterans I hope this doesn't take away from the Cold War Service Medal bills.  I can see congressmen take the middle road by saying, "hey, I support our Cold War vets by voting for a Cold War Recognition Day" but not a Cold War Medal.  I see Congressman Sestak voted for this resolution, but has yet http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1670121/GoToTopic.html Jerald Terwilliger 2009-11-22 06:11:05.66 American Cold War Veterans Our friends in the UK are also facing a battle to get a Cold War Medal. Here is an article from the Irish Roverhttp://irishroversbooks.com/wordpress/?p=193There is also a followup article if you click on the link at the top of the page  more on medalsJerry http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6704299/TopicID-1669539/GoToTopic.html jpeters 2009-11-22 00:17:06.113 American Cold War Veterans  Thanks for sharing the letter Sean. About a month ago I emailed President Obama on the White House website and also followed up with a snail-mail letter. Still waiting for a reply though.John http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1669545/GoToTopic.html seaneagan 2009-11-21 11:45:39.473 American Cold War Veterans Hi guys we picked up 5 more cosponsors for H. Res 900 . We need 5 more Republican co-sponsors to bring this to the floor for a vote.Hi Sean,   We have had some luck today with additional co-sponsors.  Today we got Reps. Aderholt, Rehberg, Bartlett, Emerson, and Mike Rogers to sign http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1669539/GoToTopic.html seaneagan 2009-11-21 11:39:50.16 American Cold War Veterans http://www.congress.org/congressorg/bio/userletter/?letter_id=4294799191 · More Letters to  President Obama · Search All  &n http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1669337/GoToTopic.html Jerald Terwilliger 2009-11-21 05:09:50.677 American Cold War Veterans A nice article I found on another blog http://ironbunny.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/cold-war-veterans/We are gaining support from all overJerry http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6693117/TopicID-1668607/GoToTopic.html nikehercules1 2009-11-20 22:36:58.333 American Cold War Veterans I contacted House Republican Leader Boehners office and requested that the Repubs get on board as this is a win win for Vets and Republicans.Bill http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6686355/TopicID-1667137/GoToTopic.html PastNikeVet 2009-11-20 05:43:45.037 American Cold War Veterans Duh ! I suspect where they have been forwarded { passed in the house ? } it is Senate members we need to ask for support ?Frank T. or Sean have I got this right remember be nice I am new at this LOL PNV http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6686272/TopicID-1667137/GoToTopic.html PastNikeVet 2009-11-20 05:31:31.91 American Cold War Veterans Okay folks here is the second bill (207) please note at the end { HI } as well HCON are needed when searching Washingtonwatch.com for the latest updates as well to voice your feelings folks keep up the fire : )HCON 207 IH 111th CONGRESS1st SessionH. CON. RES. 207Expressing the sense of the Congress http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6686230/TopicID-1667137/GoToTopic.html PastNikeVet 2009-11-20 05:24:42.05 American Cold War Veterans Here is thr correct bill and as you can see its been passed in the House and sent on call your Senator to ask for their support on this bill.HRES 900 IH 111th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 900Supporting the goals and ideals of a Cold War Veterans Recognition Day to honor the sacrifices and contribution http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1668607/GoToTopic.html seaneagan 2009-11-20 05:23:25.05 American Cold War Veterans Rep Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] - 11/17/2009 Rep Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] - 11/17/2009 Rep Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] - 11/17/2009 Rep Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24] - 11/17/2009 Rep Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1] - 11/16/2009 http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6686048/TopicID-1667137/GoToTopic.html PastNikeVet 2009-11-20 04:57:05.097 American Cold War Veterans nikeherclues1 good job brother now for the membership have contacted Senator Shaheen,Congresspersons Paul Hodes,Carol Sha-Porter asking for them to sponser.As of the moment H Res. 900 is showing over 30 members of Congress supporting and it looks like it couls be as many for H.R. 4051 stay posi http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6685322/TopicID-1667137/GoToTopic.html nikehercules1 2009-11-20 03:45:49.393 American Cold War Veterans Just got off Phone with Senator Menendez's office his staff told me that he would be co sponsoring S. 2743. http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6676451/TopicID-1619986/GoToTopic.html JIM WELLER 2009-11-19 08:01:18.263 Cold War Casualties Thanks Jerry for posting this.  We tend to forget that Korea and Vietnam were campaigns/theaters of the Cold War.  It was a very costly war, but one that liberated millions and protected billions. http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6676423/TopicID-1658730/GoToTopic.html JIM WELLER 2009-11-19 07:56:01.077 American Cold War Veterans COLDWARRIOR,I enjoy and am usually educated by your posts.  You have more time than most that aren't recognized as veterans.  It is a CRIME as far as I'm concerned.  Thanks for your service to our country and ACWV.  I have been recognized as a veteran, but I remember when I retur http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6676275/TopicID-1660617/GoToTopic.html JIM WELLER 2009-11-19 07:32:40.09 Cold War Medal AIR FORCE TIMES is a good avenue as are other service and VSO papers/magazines.  I have had a letter to the editor published in AF Times before.  I also tipped them about the DOD Poll.  But, be advised Bob Dorr fro AF and Military Times is not a friend of our cause. http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6671924/TopicID-1573908/GoToTopic.html donnknow 2009-11-19 00:16:06.843 American Cold War Veterans Would Russia really use nuclear weapons against neighbors?A new Russian doctrine – which says it can use nuclear weapons preemptively against small regional adversaries – is seen either as a sign of aggression or bluster to mask insecurity. By Fred Weir | Correspon http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6668136/TopicID-1667137/GoToTopic.html Jerald Terwilliger 2009-11-18 14:53:07.53 American Cold War Veterans We actually do have post cards printed you can see one on the main website. If you want some contactDr. Frank Tims, he will be glad to send you some that you can use.Jerry http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6666993/TopicID-1660617/GoToTopic.html jcochr 2009-11-18 11:18:53.653 Cold War Medal There was a nice little article in the current issue of Air Force Times (and I assume in some of the other military "Times" newspapers) about the current push for the Cold War Medal and its backing by Senator Jim Webb.  The article included a photo of Senator Webb and empasized the importance o http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6666806/TopicID-1658730/GoToTopic.html coldwarrior 2009-11-18 10:50:58.14 American Cold War Veterans Hey, I want to clarify something.  My anger isn't at ACWV or anyone on the blog.  It's at those in power that view the National Guard and Reserves as substandard.Jim, thanks for your consolation.  I am not giving up.  I am just angry at the double standard when it comes to Guard http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6666635/TopicID-1658730/GoToTopic.html coldwarrior 2009-11-18 10:23:11.36 American Cold War Veterans Very true.  My ancestor, Thaddeus, was at first granted a pension in 1818 for his Revolutionary War service.  He had to document 2 years of service in the continentals, which he did.  He actually started out in the Connecticut Militia at the age of 16 in 1775 and served until 1783.&nb http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6666515/TopicID-1667137/GoToTopic.html nikehercules1 2009-11-18 10:03:38.14 American Cold War Veterans Sean,Who is the ACWV person down in South Jersey he really needs to get letters out to Senators Lautenberg and Menendez. I sent letters to their senior staff yesterday and spoke with Menendezs' Senior Staff on the phone.Members can go to Congress.org type in their zip and pull up their Reps, th http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6666385/TopicID-1658730/GoToTopic.html JIM WELLER 2009-11-18 09:40:59.873 American Cold War Veterans ColdWarrior,Well the National Guard has always been treated as 2nd Class even back to the War of Independence, when the Continentals looked down on the Militia. http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6666342/TopicID-1658730/GoToTopic.html coldwarrior 2009-11-18 09:34:06.25 American Cold War Veterans Yeah, um, about that Total Army thing...well, we didn't really mean all that.  The Nasty Guard are No Goes when it comes to chest candy.  All that crap you did during the Cold War, it wasn't worth anything.  Oh wait, we still have this nice certificate for ya and it says there at the http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1667137/GoToTopic.html seaneagan 2009-11-18 06:31:22.263 American Cold War Veterans Hi Sean,   Good news – for H.Res. 900 we have had these co-sponsors sign up already: Tim Bishop Gary Ackerman Paul Tonko Eric Massa John Hall   I am expecting some more to sign up this week.  Pascrell has been added to H.R. 4051, might just take another http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6660134/TopicID-1660617/GoToTopic.html bELKNAP 2009-11-17 22:31:32.013 Cold War Medal I've mailed my representative and senators asking them to co-sponsor.  I'm not from PA. but hoping Joe Sestak will sign on as former strong supporter.  He's running for senator, I think.bELKNAP http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6659955/TopicID-1660617/GoToTopic.html pdudkowski 2009-11-17 22:02:30.763 Cold War Medal HR 4051 picked up a co-sponsor overnight. It is Bill Pascrell (D) of New Jersey. Keep those cards and letters coming. http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1666714/GoToTopic.html seaneagan 2009-11-17 16:51:08.78 American Cold War Veterans <!-- Begin .post --> I got some Very sad news Saturday Dr. Bob called me and informed me on the passing of Col Millet. DR K knew him from VVA  43 in Riverside Ca . Last year I had the pleasure of giving him our Patch and a Free membership with ACWV http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6655862/TopicID-1661654/GoToTopic.html USMC_Kinda_Guy 2009-11-17 10:16:50.06 Cold War Medal Joe (Shuman 14),Hey buddy. Just wanted to thank you for pointing out those related Cold War threads on the military.com website. As I related over there, the dang website has so many forums and sub-forums, with thousands of threads, that you really do need a GPS to find your way around there. T http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6654583/TopicID-1666340/GoToTopic.html JIM WELLER 2009-11-17 07:23:50.0 American Cold War Veterans Thanks for posting about the passing of this American Hero.  It is interesting to note that no Medals Of Honor have been presented to a living recipient, who earned it after Vietnam. http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1666340/GoToTopic.html Jerald Terwilliger 2009-11-17 03:52:15.437 American Cold War Veterans Medal of Honor receipent Millet passes From the US ReportAmerican Hero Lewis Millett, Medal of Honor recipient passes. Leaving 93 living recipients.http://www.theusreport.com/the-us-report/medal-of-honor-recipient-lewis-millett-hero-of-battle-of-bay.html Medal of Honor recipient Lewis Mille http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6642870/TopicID-1664868/GoToTopic.html seaneagan 2009-11-16 05:35:25.17 American Cold War Veterans Please be informed - No Live POW/MIA Radio show today due to snow.   We will return next Sunday...weather permitting!POW MIA Radio Show Postponed 11-14-09 We are rescheduled for 11-21-09 6:15 EST We are cancelling our show for today because of the snow. Snow here is over 8" with another http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6642461/TopicID-1664868/GoToTopic.html PastNikeVet 2009-11-16 04:41:01.047 American Cold War Veterans Fellow members Sean has reported on his blog the radio show was postponed due to heavy snow and unsafe driving conditions I am sure he shall post when they plan to have the program again on his blog if not noted here.PNV http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1664868/GoToTopic.html seaneagan 2009-11-15 10:53:58.747 American Cold War Veterans Sean Eagan and of americancoldwarvets.org will be on POW-MIA Radio Hosted by Rod Utech Sunday November 14th to discuss the newest Cold War veteran recognition and remembrance efforts . Listen Live on line Sunday November 14th at 4:15P.M. MST 6:15 P.M. ESTHerePOW/MIA Radio is broadcast by the America http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6628353/TopicID-1662627/GoToTopic.html jidavis 2009-11-14 22:04:23.39 Cold War Medal Vote here:HR 4051http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_4051.htmlS2743http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_2743.htmlThanks-Jim http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6623063/TopicID-1662627/GoToTopic.html BGRH21052 2009-11-14 07:30:08.373 Cold War Medal   'Contacted both my senators and my representative on 11/10/2009.   Tomahawk 03 http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6622545/TopicID-1662555/GoToTopic.html JIM WELLER 2009-11-14 06:07:13.17 Cold War Medal Also note that Iraq and Afghanistan or GWOT have not been added, yet, so we shouldn't get too offended, but it is something we need to come back to at some point. http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6622514/TopicID-1662555/GoToTopic.html JIM WELLER 2009-11-14 05:59:59.14 Cold War Medal GOOD POSTS.  At Least we can get COLD WAR added somewhere, even if it is back door.  The GWOT Service Medal does not rate veterans benefits but service during this Conflict Period does give you some benefits.  They could continue the GWOTSM at some point and end the Conflict Period.&n http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6622446/TopicID-1658730/GoToTopic.html JIM WELLER 2009-11-14 05:47:23.983 American Cold War Veterans Don't read too much into "SERVICE MEDAL."  The GWOT SERVICE MEDAL does not have to be awarded for overseas service, nor does the ARMED FORCES SERVICE MEDAL.  As far as attached VA benefits, it doesn't matter either.  They will designate the qualifying awards.  AFSM was originally http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-0/TopicID-1663915/GoToTopic.html LebanonGrenadaEraVet 2009-11-14 01:44:21.873 General Veterans Issues By Frank JamesAs it turns out, Sgt. Kimberly D. Munley, the Ft. Hood Army Base police officer who was credited as a hero for taking down Maj. Nidal Hasan, the accused killer of 13 people, may not have actually shot Hasan. But she will still be considered courageous in the eyes of many people for cha http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6619505/TopicID-1662627/GoToTopic.html USMC_Kinda_Guy 2009-11-13 23:22:03.14 Cold War Medal Thanks to whoever provided the 2 links regarding WashingtonWatch - located in the top section of this discussion Forum - that takes you directly to S.2743 and H.R.4051. No need to scroll through page after page of stuff to find these 2 bills; links take you there directly. No muss, no fuss.If y http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6617791/TopicID-1662937/GoToTopic.html PastNikeVet 2009-11-13 19:52:11.873 General Veterans Issues Oh too funny some time back Sean & I were making anti-China remarks and the two of us have been having problems from that time on LMAO Frank T. must have earned their ire also.Thanks C.C. and even my posts get eaten the one prior to this poof & gone, oh well one must pay for their sins LOL a http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6616776/TopicID-1662937/GoToTopic.html Cannon_Cocker 2009-11-13 16:54:50.75 General Veterans Issues Hmmmmm.....*thinking* Not really sure what to tell you. Either you can piggy back and post what you want to say in a thread already started, OR do up your post and what, not then send it though email to someone and have them do it.Either way sucks I know, but that's all I can tell you for a fix.Cann http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ReplyID-6616579/TopicID-1662555/GoToTopic.html LebanonGrenadaEraVet 2009-11-13 16:13:29.717 Cold War Medal Here is my question.  This site likes to use these numbers to push their agenda and the latest bill.....as so...."Whereas an estimated 24,000,000 members of the United States Armed Forces served during The Cold War";Are reservist included in this figure?  Or did the 24 million that served