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April 21, 2007 - The Cold War Medal Act of 2007 honors those veterans who fought for our freedom and served their nation admirably during the Cold War.
The U.S. Senators announced this legislation would establish a military service medal to honor Cold War Veterans.
“I am pleased to be an original cosponsor of this legislation to honor the members of our Armed Forces who served honorably during the Cold War,” said Senator Collins. “Throughout our nation’s history, the heroes who wear the uniforms of the American Armed Forces put the comforts of civilian life aside to advance the cause of freedom. The veterans of the Cold War did their duty with honor and distinction. The Cold War Medal would be an appropriate means of expressing our gratitude for their devotion and sacrifice.”
“It is important that we not forget those who served during the Cold War, a decades long struggle in which the forces of freedom eventually triumphed. Our victory in the Cold War was made possible by the willingness of millions of Americans in uniform to stand prepared against the threat from behind the Iron Curtain. Our victory in the Cold War was a tremendous accomplishment and the men and women who served during that time deserve to be recognized,” said Senator Clinton.
Bill S.1097 is a bill to 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 era.
The CWVA asks all Veterans and supporters to contact their Senators and Representitives to cosponsor and support the inclusion and passage of The Cold War Medal Act in the 2008 NDAA.
For more information about the Cold War Veterans Association, contact Sean Eagan
at Sean.Eagan ( @ ) Gmail dot com,
or visit their website at www.ColdWarVeterans.com .
Sean P. Eagan
Northeast Zone Director
Cold War Veterans Association
CWVA NY 716-708-6416
Cold-War-Veterans-Association_Public_Affairs ( @ ) yahoogroups dot com
