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H.R. 4051, The Cold War Service Medal Act of 2009 (34 comments ↓)
H.R. 4051 would amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the award of a military service medal to members of the Armed Forces who served honorably during the Cold War.
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PastNikeVet
November 10, 2009, 5:58am (report abuse)The time has come for country men & women to stand for those who stood for them, to remember those who gave life for freedom of this nation as well others.
From the actions of over 4 decades 20 nations freed,one reunited and scores of others not having to feel the yolk of tyranny a wall tumbled a victory given to the world.
PNV
JPeters
November 11, 2009, 6:57pm (report abuse)November marks the 20th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall. It's time to properly recognize our Cold War Vets who kept the peace for over 40 years.
USMC_Kinda_Guy
November 11, 2009, 7:13pm (report abuse)Well-deserved and long overdue, the 20th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall makes a fitting backdrop for passage of a Cold War Service Medal.
cheesehead
November 11, 2009, 7:55pm (report abuse)Cold War Vets have been fighting for over a decade to get this passed. It's time our elected officials do the right thing and pass this bill so all of our Cold War Vets receive the proper recognition they deserve!
sacwarrior
November 11, 2009, 9:32pm (report abuse)It is also time that our country remember and thank it's veterans of the Cold War. Freedom prevailed as it stood on the shoulders of those willing to meet evil with force on it's behalf. Long enough have our Cold War veterans been forgotten, let this be the last veterans day we forget them! Support the Cold War Service Medal Act of 2009 - Remember them! www.AmericanColdWarVets.org
lavet
November 11, 2009, 10:11pm (report abuse)This recognition is long overdue to
these men and women who gave so much
to protect our freedom. Please
support the Cold War Service Medal
Act of 2009!
pdudkowski
November 12, 2009, 7:10am (report abuse)How long should Cold War Veterans wait to be formally recognized? Men and women who served with honor deserve a lasting and meaningful symbol of their sacrifices. Pass the bill, award a medal now!
JohnMc
(logged in user) November 12, 2009, 8:58am (report abuse)This medal is long over due to recognize those military members that did so much for freedom and liberty around the world
SMG
November 12, 2009, 10:25am (report abuse)If DOD can issue a "Global War on Terrorism" Medal to any old Joe right out of training then I think they should issue a Cold War Medal to honor our Cold War Vets.
MDM
November 12, 2009, 1:08pm (report abuse)I think that the Cold War Service Medal is a good thing whose time has come. Whether a GWOT Medal was issued to "any Joe right out of training" is not the issue. Putting down another vets service is not a way to receive recognition. It just allows the old divide and conquer strategy. All vets need to stick together. Award this medal on what we accomplished, not on what was awarded to someone else.
Jon M. Hill
November 12, 2009, 2:10pm (report abuse)I echo the sentiments of all veterans who have commented here. I believe this honor has been sadly overlooked for many years. The time has come for this important service medal bill to be passed without delay.
Dorsey Horne
November 12, 2009, 3:17pm (report abuse)The Cold War Service Medal is long overdue. Millions of our service men and women served their country during the Cold War Era. Many, many of them have yet to receive any military recognition from our government. The Cold War Certificate was not a form of military recognition. Anyone who was an employee of the United States Federal Civil Service can receive this generic certificate.
Jim Weller
November 12, 2009, 7:17pm (report abuse)I see this award as a similar to the Gloabal War On Terror Service Medal. DOD has already made a precedent. Also Obama supported this as a candidate for the presidency. The recent Poll by DOD also landed the COLD WAR SERVICE MEDAL as the number ONE question/concern. Congress has already recommended that the DOD award this medal. But DOD never acted and Congress only "recommended" this medal. It is time to act. Many Cold War veterans have already died without proper recognition. DOD and the VA recommend that veterans wear their medals on patriotic holidays, but many Cold Warriors don't have any award to wear to show that they honorably served their country in our armed forces.
DocE.
November 12, 2009, 8:31pm (report abuse)This finally needs to be awarded THIS YEAR! It's was overdue.
Warren
November 13, 2009, 8:17am (report abuse)Since more and more Cold War Vets are being lost to time we need to pass this legislation NOW!
Pass the Cold War Medal so that they can be properly recognized for their service!
SSE
November 13, 2009, 12:15pm (report abuse)Great to see that this bill has been introduced. Long overdue.
RogerW
November 13, 2009, 3:47pm (report abuse)Over the years I have encountered many veterans from the Cold War period who never received any type of medal to wear on Veterans Day & Memorial Day. It's time that these vets are properly recognized with a medal of their own.
DJM
November 13, 2009, 3:51pm (report abuse)On October 18, 2006 then Senator Barack Obama was quoted as saying: “I agree that the Cold War Victory Medal would be an appropriate honor.”
On January 8, 2008 “Obama for America” website stated: “As president he would sign legislation creating a Cold War Medal.”
It is time for the President and our elected officials to pass the Cold War Service Medals Act NOW!
Jerry Terwilliger
November 15, 2009, 1:08am (report abuse)Cold Warriors should all be recognized. The time is long overdue to issue a Cold War Medal
wolves69
November 16, 2009, 11:40am (report abuse)A small token for a large sacrifice.
CEP125
November 16, 2009, 9:23pm (report abuse)I think it's great that those who served during this period will finally be recognized for their great service-very much deserved...unfortunately, it appears that reservists are being left out once again. They too served and were ready during this period just as they are now - in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, Kuwait etc.....
Old TAC Man
November 16, 2009, 9:24pm (report abuse)It is long pass due for this Nation to recognize the servicemen and women who stood their ground against Communism and WON.
Bill H
November 17, 2009, 10:42am (report abuse)Not only long overdue but why are Republicans in the Senate fighting it? Makes no sense that this should be happening.
SIMON
November 17, 2009, 1:16pm (report abuse)Former French Air Force NCO 5 years in Germany (Lahr 4th ATAF and Berlin CASC and USAF BARTCC) now officer (major).
We have the sames difficulties in France to get the Cold war recognized ! despite the fact that we wont it and that to win the war against communism without to fight is also a victory. I support you !
Bon courage camarades américains !
USMC Vet
November 18, 2009, 3:05am (report abuse)It's about time. Long overdue. Semper Fi.
Farmer40
November 18, 2009, 3:29pm (report abuse)They stood at the forefront of the free world and stared down what was arguably the largest military force in the world. Their sacrifice both at home and abroad was the foundation upon which our success in the Cold War was built. Honor them. It's the right thing to do!
Yip23
November 18, 2009, 11:11pm (report abuse)What's with having to serve two years though. I had been on Active Duty for 20 months when the Cold War ended...so I wouldn't be eligible according to the bills wording.
USAFOsan
November 20, 2009, 10:34am (report abuse)It's about time!
Roger W
November 22, 2009, 9:30am (report abuse)Hope these bills finally get signed into law. We've waited too long as it is.
R Holmes
November 23, 2009, 3:06am (report abuse)I served in the Army at the time of the Cold War and yes it is time for us Vets to be recognized.... please vote yes
Don R
November 23, 2009, 3:19am (report abuse)I served with the 10th Div. in Germany. We were in the Fulda Gap.
We don't ask much--just acknowledgment that we existed.
Gord
November 26, 2009, 1:04am (report abuse)Obviously we should honor our Cold War Veterans in this way. Let me ask you this - what would our lives look like if we had not won the Cold War? Would humanity even exist?
s/sgt robby
November 26, 2009, 6:41pm (report abuse)yes,it is time all our brothers in arms, need all the aknowlegement with the medals that we have earned. yet the poloticians try to deprive us of this. lets remember these at the next election. marine 74-80
TopBlake
November 29, 2009, 12:05pm (report abuse)This has got to be the year. Let's get this done!