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Ok, I know there are a number of discussions about the proliferation of awards but I have a slightly different question.
What is your opinion on the "Cold War Medal"?
Those of us that served between wars from 1945 through 1991 did not receive any recognition for keeping the Nuclear Peace. Over the years, bills have been introduced in five separate Congress' for the authorization of a Cold War Victory Medal or Cold War Service Medal. To date bills have successfully passed both houses but get stripped out in committee. All medal bills have been vehemently opposed by the U.S. Department of Defense. On February 17, 2011, Senator Olympia Snowe (ME) and on May 24, 2011, Representative Steve Israel (NY-2) reintroduced legislation in the Senate and House, respectively, that the Secretary of Defense concerned may issue a service medal, to be known as the `Cold War Service Medal', to Cold War veterans who meet the criteria.
If the concern is cost of distribution of the Medal, I, for one, would be willing to obtain my own. I just feel that there needs to be more recognition than the cheesy piece of paper that has been authorized. What say you?
What is your opinion on the "Cold War Medal"?
Those of us that served between wars from 1945 through 1991 did not receive any recognition for keeping the Nuclear Peace. Over the years, bills have been introduced in five separate Congress' for the authorization of a Cold War Victory Medal or Cold War Service Medal. To date bills have successfully passed both houses but get stripped out in committee. All medal bills have been vehemently opposed by the U.S. Department of Defense. On February 17, 2011, Senator Olympia Snowe (ME) and on May 24, 2011, Representative Steve Israel (NY-2) reintroduced legislation in the Senate and House, respectively, that the Secretary of Defense concerned may issue a service medal, to be known as the `Cold War Service Medal', to Cold War veterans who meet the criteria.
If the concern is cost of distribution of the Medal, I, for one, would be willing to obtain my own. I just feel that there needs to be more recognition than the cheesy piece of paper that has been authorized. What say you?
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I agree. There should be a Cold War medal. Served in Heilbronn, West Germany in 1987 to 1988. We were supporting a P2 Missile unit, by providing them security. Our BDE was awarded The Superior Unit for their contributions to the INF Treaty between Russia and the United States.
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metals are for narcissist.....I don't need any metals.....I want only my republic back with the core Constitution and Bill of Rights....you can keep your ribbons.
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It is difficult to understand and accept why the Cold War Medal still had not been authorized. An argument resting on the fact that the Cold War was not declared by the United States Congress is entirely weak; because only five wars were declared by Congress. This means not even the Korean War or the Vietnam War were officially declared by Congress. Furthermore, records will show that President George H. W. Bush and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev declared an end to the Cold War at the Malta Summit on December 3, 1989. Therefore, these two leaders acknowledged the Cold War, and its end needed to be officially declared.
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There is a Cold War Commemorative medal you can get from MCSS, it's been around for a lot of years, someday someone will finally get the bill pushed through and get us more than just a piece of paper.
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It was vital to be ready for war at a moments notice and regularly demostraiting dominating military might was critical to keeping peace, it's hard to justify a medal for a conflict that never was.
I thank you for your service but the 80s had plenty of engauged conflicts, Honduras, Panama... that shouldn't be defiled with " participation ribbons" for conflicts that were, we'll never conflicts.
Sorry, be glad you were lucky to serve honorable without the turmoil and hardships that have followed out service men and women for the last 17 plus years and counting.
The money needs to be spent to ensure they have the best gear, training and readiness our country can afford.
I thank you for your service but the 80s had plenty of engauged conflicts, Honduras, Panama... that shouldn't be defiled with " participation ribbons" for conflicts that were, we'll never conflicts.
Sorry, be glad you were lucky to serve honorable without the turmoil and hardships that have followed out service men and women for the last 17 plus years and counting.
The money needs to be spent to ensure they have the best gear, training and readiness our country can afford.
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So for those of you that have brought up being stationed in Korea during the "Cold War", there is a medal authorized for that, it is the Korea Defense Service Medal. Also, many people may not even realize that they may be authorized the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for many operations and direct support of operations during that time.
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