http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#41436 The NDSM eligibility should be extended to include all those Cold War veterans that served between 1954-1960 and 1974-1990. The NDSM is now awarded for all that have served since 1990 to a date yet undetermined. These left out veterans defended their country against a brutal and aggressive enemy and deserve the NDSM. Pleae e-mail your senators and congress to request that the NDSM be extended to cover these veterans.... 41436@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:32:38 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#39649 I think we as a country might be learning some lessons from the past. It took over 60 years to recognize our WWII heroes with their own monument in DC. It took the lessons of Korea and Vietnam to learn to support our troops no matter what and welcome them home with the honor they deserve. The certificate I got from DoD was nice, but a medal and the recognition of serving under Ronald Reagan and his "Peace through stregnth" agenda would be great. It would be nice to recognize our service, especially the 120 MIAs that are still missing.... 39649@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:00:05 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#38279 The Cold War Victory Medal should be a given. It should be for those of us who fought a war that was mostly fought in secret.... 38279@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:21:34 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#38251 The Cold War Service Medal would be no different from our GWOT Service Medal. The Cold War lasted decades as will our current GWOT. Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, etc were all part of the Cold War. Recognize the victory and our brother veterans.... 38251@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:05:33 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#35928 Served my country for 24 years 1948-72, and I'm one of those 64% who believes that there should be a "Cold Ward Medal", if you one of those 64% get off you duff, and write, call, or E-mail your congresman and Senator, NOW.... 35928@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 29 May 2008 16:32:11 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#33373 I thank Senator Clinton, for the submission of the Bill. We were involved in the Berlin, Cuban Crisis etc. it is long overdue for us to be honored for our service.... 33373@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:55:40 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#32429 "I was that which others did not want to be. I went where others feared to go, and did what others failed to do. I asked nothing from those who gave nothing, and reluctantly accepted the thought of eternal loneliness...should I fail. I have seen the face of terror; felt the stinging cold of fear; and enjoyed the sweet taste of a moment's love. I have cried, pained, and hoped...but most of all, I have lived times others would say were best forgotten. At least someday I will be able to say that I was proud of what We did. " We were... soldier." UNKNOWN I will not beg for what is right. I can only fight for what is right. I can ask no less form by brother and sister veterans or myself. Kenneth R. White Veteran U.S.Army Lithia Springs, Ga. 30122 U.S.A.... 32429@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:01:53 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#32203 I served from 1977 thru 1981 in Germany. This medal long over due. GI's who served during the cold war era from 1945 thru 1991 are more deserving to receive the cold war medal a long time ago. I proud to be one them.... 32203@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:19:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#31427 To all of you that don't think we should have this medal;don't accept it...But as for myself and the others I served with Patrolling the border in THE FULDA GAP & south of there not to forget the rest of the online duty people WE EARNED OURS with not just service but sometimes our blood..THE 14th acr didn't play games on alerts each one was for real and very few didn't wind up with injuries and a few deaths during the 52 months I served with them..I got fired at more than once by the other and busted a few caps of my own..WE EARNED IT WE DESERVE IT...... 31427@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:40:01 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#30658 If they're balking at paying for the d--n things, I'll definitely pay for mine and 10 others. I would hate to think that a chunk of brass I wanted to brighten up my memories caused a single GWOT vet not to get the medical care he/she needed.... 30658@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:07:09 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#30259 Personally, I always felt there are WAY too many medals GIVEN out. Vietnam was one of the most medal happy CONFLICTS ever. Iraq and todays military even beats that. Heck, EVERYONE is getting a CAB today, just for showing up. But the cold war medal, in my opinion, is a most deserving medal. It should have been AWARDED to those that DESERVE it LONG AGO! I, personally, would rather have it than all of the others given to me. It was a TRUE VICTORY! The only war America has won since WWII, in my humble opinion.... 30259@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:00:06 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#30108 One of my employee's in N. Little Rock lost her young son (last name schaeffer)in the submarime that was lost somewhere near Russia in 1968...All those guys certainly earned a medal.... 30108@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:53:24 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#30000 It is Sad that the people who served during this period, I am one of those people, I don't ask why , When my counrty calls or expect, or do my missions for medals, but it is nice to look down on my chest and know I was reconized for my Patriotism to my country. Served in Korea,Cuba, Iraq, Kosovo,and I am proud of the soldier's before me and we need to look out for the soldier's ahead of us,And if all it takes is a piece of cloth and metal to keep America who it is!! then ,, Please Approve this medal.... 30000@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:22:44 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#27763 To SAC Warrior, S1097 is the bill that is still in the Senate not S1763.... 27763@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:48:12 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#27599 Who said we lost the war in Viet Nam?... 27599@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:12:49 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#27283 yes another medal we can aiways use and for what its worth we didnt lose in nam we left after they sighed a peace treaty and we never enforced it... 27283@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:29:39 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#26466 I hope you get your medal, I hope this country makes a wrong a right.... 26466@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 05 Jan 2008 01:05:51 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#26143 i spent two and a half yrs in the cold war in 1954 to 1957 in germany hindenburg kersane. and would be proud to wear a medal for this, at the time i almost forgot what america looked like after two and a half yrs over there thanks.... 26143@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:44:36 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#26088 In reply to your comment about Hillary, what politician has done anything that wasn't politically motivated.That being said, Kudos to Hillary. At least she had the balls to intoduce the bill.... 26088@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:19:04 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#25832 It is regretable it took Hillary to introduce such a bill. I doubt she has ever done anything that wasn't politically motivated. That being said, I think such an official award is entirely appropriate. It is already a fact that military members and some federal civilian employees are eligible for a "Cold War" certificate. They are easy to obtain and all you need do is apply. As to an official medal, if you don't approve and don't care to receive one, just don't apply. As to cost, if that is the big hangup,I would be willing to pay for the medal ($20 or so?). Such should not be necessary, but it beats no issuance of the medal. Yes, there is a difference in vets who experienced hostile action and those who did not. Simple logic dictates such. However, those who never saw combat and served honorably are just as worthy to receive this award.... 25832@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 29 Dec 2007 21:32:50 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#25727 I served at Ayers Kasern from October, 1958 until May, 1960.Including WINTERSHIELD. I responded to my share of alerts, ate my share of WWII surplus c-rations and slept under more snow in a sleeping bag,than I want to remember. I was in the 46th ARB CCA 3rd Armored Div. I think a certificate would be nice, I have one on my office wall signed by MG Frederic Brown Div. Commander that I am very proud of. (Former Sgt. E-5)... 25727@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:20:08 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#25135 Thanks to UK Sub Sailor.... 25135@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:07:54 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#25134 My father was a Marine, I was a Sailor, my daughter was a soldier, and now my son is a Marine. I am proud of each and every one of them. My daughter was never in Iraq or Afganistan, but has a Global War on Terrorism medal. This is no different. Congress needs to get with it and approve this medal.... 25134@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:05:25 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#24696 Maybe you won't find this as funny as I did, but here goes http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/LetAllColdWarVetsJoin/SPIZSU... 24696@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 16 Dec 2007 02:49:16 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1097.html#24670 OK- WHAT'S THE LATEST STATUS TO GET US A COLD WAR MEDAL? WE DESERVE IT. HAVE OUR WONDERFUL ELECTED OFFICIALS DROPPED THE BALL AGAIN? WE SERVED WITH HONOR, PAY TAXES, AND WATCH WITH HORROR AS OUR REPRESENTATIVES IN WASHINGTON DC PLAY GAMES AND GET NOTHING DONE! NOT COOL!... 24670@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 15 Dec 2007 17:17:46 EST