Our British brothers-in-arms will at long last receive a medal to recognize their dangerous and very
hazardous missions during WWII.
A medal, the Arctic Convoy Star will be issued to veterans of the Arctic convoys that brought much
needed supplies to Russia, besieged and starving during World War II.
Our brothers have fought for decades for a campaign medal for the convoys which braved icy weather,
rough seas and attacks by German U-boats, ships and planes.
More than 3,000 British and American sailors perished during the dangerous journeys for Britain
to the northwestern coast of Russia between 1941 and 1945.
Prime Minister David Cameron announced Wednesday that the new medal the Arctic Convoy
Star would give veterans "the recognition they so richly deserve for the very dangerous
work they did."
Cameron also announced a special Royal Air Force clasp for the crews of the Bomber Command,
whose veterans have long complained of unequal treatment to members of the Fighter Command.
Our congratulations and well wishes to our British friends in the culmination of their long struggle
for recognition. May they wear their new medal with pride and distinction. This is well deserved
and a long time in coming to fruition.
----
Jerald Terwilliger
Former Chairman
American Cold War Veterans
"We Remember"
----------------
"And so the greatest of American triumphs... became a peculiarly joyless victory. We had won the Cold War, but there would be no parades."
-- Robert M. Gates, 1996
Showing posts with label Recognition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Recognition. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Morris, Minnesota to Honor Cold War Veterans
Attention Cold War Veterans, do you live in or around Morris, Minnesota? Plan to attend
this day of recognition.
Morris, Minnesota has planned a day to recognize and honor all Cold War Veterans, those who
served in the military after the Korean War and before the Vietnam War. But, as we all know both
wars were part and parcel of the Cold War (I do not feel those veterans should be excluded).
The day of recognition and gratitude will be held on Sept. 9, 2012 at the Old #1 South Side in
Morris, starting at 2:00 p.m., with a short program and veterans will be given a certificate. There
will be a lunch following the program.
The program is open to veterans of any time period, their families, and the general public. There
is no cost and pre-registration is not required.
More towns, cities and counties are recognize the Cold War, and finally paying the
respect and honor that is long overdue for these brave men and women. Those who have
been forgotten and ignored these many years. It is the "war no one remembers" or maybe
no one wants to remember.
Our national government does not recognize it, the Department of Defense says it was not
a war, even though many lives were lost. DOD continues to block efforts to have a Cold War
Service Medal issued.
There have been many bills issued in Congress over the last ten years, but none have come
to see the light of day. When a provision is written into either the House or Senate version
of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), it gets stripped from the final version.
Other bills have been placed before the Armed Services Committees and do not reach
the floor for a final vote.
This year the NDAA FY2013 makes not mention of a Cold War Service Medal, but there are
two bills in committee S.402 and H.R. 1968, please use the POPVOX links on the right to tell your
elected officials to cosponsor these bills and ask that they be put to the floor for a full vote.
And you can also sign a petition that will be sent to Congress and President Obama by
following the link Petition to Create and Authorize a Cold War Service Medal
---- Jerald Terwilliger Former Chairman American Cold War Veterans "We Remember" ---------------- "And so the greatest of American triumphs... became a peculiarly joyless victory. We had won the Cold War, but there would be no parades." -- Robert M. Gates, 1996
this day of recognition.
Morris, Minnesota has planned a day to recognize and honor all Cold War Veterans, those who
served in the military after the Korean War and before the Vietnam War. But, as we all know both
wars were part and parcel of the Cold War (I do not feel those veterans should be excluded).
The day of recognition and gratitude will be held on Sept. 9, 2012 at the Old #1 South Side in
Morris, starting at 2:00 p.m., with a short program and veterans will be given a certificate. There
will be a lunch following the program.
The program is open to veterans of any time period, their families, and the general public. There
is no cost and pre-registration is not required.
More towns, cities and counties are recognize the Cold War, and finally paying the
respect and honor that is long overdue for these brave men and women. Those who have
been forgotten and ignored these many years. It is the "war no one remembers" or maybe
no one wants to remember.
Our national government does not recognize it, the Department of Defense says it was not
a war, even though many lives were lost. DOD continues to block efforts to have a Cold War
Service Medal issued.
There have been many bills issued in Congress over the last ten years, but none have come
to see the light of day. When a provision is written into either the House or Senate version
of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), it gets stripped from the final version.
Other bills have been placed before the Armed Services Committees and do not reach
the floor for a final vote.
This year the NDAA FY2013 makes not mention of a Cold War Service Medal, but there are
two bills in committee S.402 and H.R. 1968, please use the POPVOX links on the right to tell your
elected officials to cosponsor these bills and ask that they be put to the floor for a full vote.
And you can also sign a petition that will be sent to Congress and President Obama by
following the link Petition to Create and Authorize a Cold War Service Medal
---- Jerald Terwilliger Former Chairman American Cold War Veterans "We Remember" ---------------- "And so the greatest of American triumphs... became a peculiarly joyless victory. We had won the Cold War, but there would be no parades." -- Robert M. Gates, 1996
Monday, March 16, 2009
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree
I would like to thank Congresswoman Chillie Pingree (D-ME), and add the thanks of all Maine
veterans. While a member of the Maine legislature Congresswoman Pingree was an impressive friend and ally in convincing the state of Maine to declare May 1 of every year as Cold War Victory Day.
Although this bill did not draw a lot of attention in the media, it was never the less a very
important step in the recognition of all Cold War Veterans.
These men and women who served in the military during the long and hard struggle to
prevent the spread of Communism from Sept. 1945 to Dec. 1991. Many of these dedicated
veterans are now being insulted, told they are not veterans (by members of some of the
leading Veterans Service Organizations) turned away by the VA; denied the help they were
promised when they joined the military.
Now as a member of Congress Congresswoman Pingree has the opportunity to remedy this
unacceptable situation. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee she can do
something all veterans will thank her for.
Last year the National Defense Authorization Act contained a provision to authorize a
Cold War Victory Medal. Sad to say the provision was removed during the House/Senate
committee debates.
Now we are asking Congresswoman Pingree to introduce legislation, or be a cosponsor of
a bill to authorize and DIRECT the Department of Defense to issue a Cold War Victory or
Service medal. This medal should be issued to all those who served honorably during the Cold War. Many of these veterans received no medal or award of any type. Those who were drafted,
of given an early out did not even qualify for a Good Conduct medal.
So we are asking each and every person in Maine to contact their elected officials: Congresswoman Pingree, Congressman Michaud, Senator Collins, Senator Snowe. Ask them
to remember our veterans, give them the recognition they deserve. A medal would be a small
item, but would be a great way for our country to honor these veterans.
Jerald Terwilliger
National Vice Chairman
American Cold War Veterans, Inc.
"We Remember"
http://www.americancoldwarvets.org/
http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ for our message forum
veterans. While a member of the Maine legislature Congresswoman Pingree was an impressive friend and ally in convincing the state of Maine to declare May 1 of every year as Cold War Victory Day.
Although this bill did not draw a lot of attention in the media, it was never the less a very
important step in the recognition of all Cold War Veterans.
These men and women who served in the military during the long and hard struggle to
prevent the spread of Communism from Sept. 1945 to Dec. 1991. Many of these dedicated
veterans are now being insulted, told they are not veterans (by members of some of the
leading Veterans Service Organizations) turned away by the VA; denied the help they were
promised when they joined the military.
Now as a member of Congress Congresswoman Pingree has the opportunity to remedy this
unacceptable situation. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee she can do
something all veterans will thank her for.
Last year the National Defense Authorization Act contained a provision to authorize a
Cold War Victory Medal. Sad to say the provision was removed during the House/Senate
committee debates.
Now we are asking Congresswoman Pingree to introduce legislation, or be a cosponsor of
a bill to authorize and DIRECT the Department of Defense to issue a Cold War Victory or
Service medal. This medal should be issued to all those who served honorably during the Cold War. Many of these veterans received no medal or award of any type. Those who were drafted,
of given an early out did not even qualify for a Good Conduct medal.
So we are asking each and every person in Maine to contact their elected officials: Congresswoman Pingree, Congressman Michaud, Senator Collins, Senator Snowe. Ask them
to remember our veterans, give them the recognition they deserve. A medal would be a small
item, but would be a great way for our country to honor these veterans.
Jerald Terwilliger
National Vice Chairman
American Cold War Veterans, Inc.
"We Remember"
http://www.americancoldwarvets.org/
http://americancoldwarvets.aimoo.com/ for our message forum
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Good News For Cold War Medal
This is possibly the best news this year concerning the Cold War Medal.
Congressman Joe Sestak of Pennsylvania has said he would back efforts for
a medal
February 15, 2009
Dear Mr. Terwilliger,
Jason Marmon of my staff shared with me your email regarding the Cold War Medal. Two years ago I supported a proposal to establish such a medal. The language passed the House in the FY 2008 National Defense Appropriations Act (NDAA) but was ultimately stripped following President Bush's veto.
Last year, it did not make it to the floor last year due to budgetary concerns and competing priorities and that fact that it has faced opposition from several Senators. Senator Clinton and Rep. Andrews have been driving it these past two years.
My staff has learned that there is an effort to work with the Obama Administration to have the medal added as a part of the defense budget. I have voiced my support for such an effort. Should that effort fail, I will support a legislative effort to have it added.
So the hunt goes one, everyone contact your elected officials. Tell them
to introduce or cosponser legislation for a Cold War Service Medal.
Jerald Terwilliger
Vice Chairman
American Cold War Veterans, Inc.
www.americancoldwarvets.org
"We Remember"
Congressman Joe Sestak of Pennsylvania has said he would back efforts for
a medal
February 15, 2009
Dear Mr. Terwilliger,
Jason Marmon of my staff shared with me your email regarding the Cold War Medal. Two years ago I supported a proposal to establish such a medal. The language passed the House in the FY 2008 National Defense Appropriations Act (NDAA) but was ultimately stripped following President Bush's veto.
Last year, it did not make it to the floor last year due to budgetary concerns and competing priorities and that fact that it has faced opposition from several Senators. Senator Clinton and Rep. Andrews have been driving it these past two years.
My staff has learned that there is an effort to work with the Obama Administration to have the medal added as a part of the defense budget. I have voiced my support for such an effort. Should that effort fail, I will support a legislative effort to have it added.
So the hunt goes one, everyone contact your elected officials. Tell them
to introduce or cosponser legislation for a Cold War Service Medal.
Jerald Terwilliger
Vice Chairman
American Cold War Veterans, Inc.
www.americancoldwarvets.org
"We Remember"
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