Jerald Terwilliger

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U.S. Cold War Veterans Not The Only Ones Seeking Recognition

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Dec 4, 2009, 2:32 am
Here in the U.S. we have been trying for 17 years to gain recognition and a Cold War Medal, without success. We are not alone in our quest, other governments do not want to remember the Cold War and ...
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EXCLUSIVE: U.S. to stop counting new missiles in Russia - Washington Times

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 5:34 pm
EXCLUSIVE: U.S. to stop counting new missiles in Russia - Washington Times So now we will no longer know just how many missiles Russia has. This is a big mistake, and a step backwards; especially sin...
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Maine Veterans Wonder

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 28, 2009, 4:29 am
There are four bills in Congress that are of great interest to veterans. In the Senate, Senator Snowe, with 4 cosponsors has introduced a bill S. 2743 The Cold War Medal Act 2009 Please contact Senat...
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Helping Veterans with PTSD

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 28, 2009, 1:16 am
From West Roxbury Mass http://www.wickedlocal.com/west-roxbury/news/x1792908722/Helping-our-veterans-with-post-traumatic-stress-disorder West Roxbury - From the Civil War to the Vietnam War, it has ...
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Another loss of life incident in the Cold War

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 27, 2009, 1:38 am
I received this information from Wendell Pruitt On January 11, 1985 as Member of the 56th Field Artillery G-3 Training Staff I was sent to Camp Redleg, Heilbronn, Germany when an accident was reported...
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Mesothelioma Cancer

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 27, 2009, 12:49 am
Anyone who was exposed to Asbestos at anytime is subject to this disease. Most ships built before about 1975 contained large amounts of asbestos. Just normal duties exposed you, but if you were aboard...
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A Young German Citizen Thanks the US

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 3:04 am
A seventeen year old exchange student from Germany, attending school in Upland, California thanks America for winning the Cold War. Although he is too young to remember the Cold War, and the Berlin W...
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Pennsylvania to issue Veterans License Plates

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 11:46 pm
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091120/NEWS/911200350/-1/rss01 By Pocono Record staff report November 20, 2009 HARRISBURG — Honorably discharged veterans of the United Stat...
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An article from the Portland Press Herald http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=296833&ac=PHedi Editorials Encourage...

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 2:37 pm
An article from the Portland Press Herald http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=296833&ac=PHedi Editorials Encourage Congress to pass honors for Cold War veterans November 18, 2009 The Co...
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Secretary Napolitano Unveils New Veterans Website Designed to Highlight Veteran Employment and Contracting Opportunities « ResourceShelf

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 11:00 pm
A new website for veterans to find information about the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano Unveils New Veterans Website Designed to Highlight Veteran Employment and Contracting Opp...
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Encourage Congress to pass honors for Cold War veterans | Portland Press Herald

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 10:14 pm
This should be our year. Encourage Congress to pass honors for Cold War veterans | Portland Press Herald
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Medal of Honor receipent Millet passes

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 1:25 pm
From the US Report American Hero Lewis Millett, Medal of Honor recipient passes. Leaving 93 living recipients. http://www.theusreport.com/the-us-report/medal-of-honor-recipient-lewis-millett-hero-of-...
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When Will Cold War Veterans be Remembered

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 15, 2009, 8:56 pm
Another Veterans Day has passed, parades, pomp and circumstance; all across American our nation paid homage to veterans of WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan and other heroes. One noted exc...
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Cold War Veterans Waiting For Recognition

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 2:49 pm
AS the world marked the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the veterans of the Cold War are still unrecognized, ignored, and forgotten. Many of the brave and dedicated men and women fac...
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Gig Harbor Veteran Recounts Long Military Career : Gig Harbor : Gig Harbor Life

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 2:48 am
Gig Harbor Veteran Recounts Long Military Career : Gig Harbor : Gig Harbor Life Another brave veteran with a long history. Read his comments about the Cold War Jerald Terwilliger National Chairman A...
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Cold War's Greatest Generation

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 2:10 am
An article from Forbes. Yes We Won the Cold War http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/09/cold-war-berlin-wall-opinions-contributors-matthew-kaminski.html Jerald Terwilligr National Chairman American Cold War...
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2266 Veterans died in 2008 with no insurance

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 1:51 am
From Truth Out http://www.truthout.org/topstories/111009ms02 Study: 2,266 Veterans Died Due to Lack of Insurance in 2008 Tuesday 10 November 2009 by: Maya Schenwar, t r u t h o u t | Report More ...
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Article from the Stars and Stripes

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 12:40 am
http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=65989 Thank Cold War veterans too Stars and Stripes Letters to the Editor, Tuesday, October 10, 2009 Twenty years ago it fell. It was the symbo...
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Memories of Germany

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 11:18 pm
For those of you who stood the line in Germany, a link to a site that might bring back a lot of memories, good or bad http://bit.ly/1DL7yV Jerald Terwilliger National Chairman American Cold War Veter...
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Senator Snowe Introduces bill for Cold War Medal

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 4:44 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Julia Wanzco (Snowe) November 5, 2009 202.224.1304 Kimberly Hun...
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VFW Magazine Says We Won The Cold War

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 2:45 am
The VFW Magazine Nov/Dec issue has three outstanding articles about the Cold War. Thanks to the VFW for standing up for America and all Cold War Veterans Fall of Berlin Wall Frees East Europe http://...
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Victory of the United States in the Cold War

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 11:41 pm
... the sense of the Congress regarding the victory of the United States in The Cold War and the Fall of the Berlin Wall. IN THE HOUSE ... ,000 people were freed from the bondage of communism durin...
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Problems still exist at Illinois VA Center

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 3:03 pm
From NPR Radio November 3, 2009 A new report from the inspector general in the Department of Veterans Affairs finds that the VA Medical Center in Marion, Ill., continues to be plagued by quality man...
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VA has plans for homeless veterans

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 2:54 pm
VA to lay out plan to end veterans’ homelessness in 3 day summit Recieved from VA–Homeless Veteran Today, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki will lay out his plan to end homelessness...
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Unsung Heroes That Won The Cold War

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 10:59 am
From the Clark County Conservative http://lewwaters.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/unsung-heroes-that-won-the-cold-war/ Unsung Heroes That Won The Cold War By lewwaters Once again we prepare to honor tho...
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Dollar General to honor veterans with discount

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 4:55 pm
Veterans, Active Military and Their Families Receive 10 Percent Discount on Nov. 11 GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(Business Wire)-- Dollar General is honoring men and women who have served our country in the...
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In Time of War Veterans to be honored

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 3:48 am
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20091101/NEWS01/911010335/1060 Veterans Day will be a special occasion for Benton's Dale Whipple, who will spend it in the nation's capital, honoring fa...
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Say 'thank you' to veterans for their service and sacrifice

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 3:40 am
A nicely written article. Read it and think about it, then thank a vet, not just on veterans day, but everyday. Thank you to those serving now. Say 'thank you' to veterans for their service a...
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Did Bush and Cheney go to Dover AFB?

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 3:24 am
From Veterans Today. It appears no they did not http://www.veteranstoday.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=9212 NO TIME TO HONOR AMERICA'S DEAD: BUSH/CHENEY HAD OTHER PRIORITIES, LIKE ...
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Daily Express | UK News :: Brown scorns a medal for our forgotten heroes

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 8:19 am
I guess Great Britain looks at Cold War Veterans the same way many in our country do. You can serve, you can be wounded, you can lose your life; so what no medal for you. Daily Express | UK News :: B...
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Downtown Lakeland Florida - A Little Mecca of Cool » Blog Archive » Veterans Day Celebration-Nov 7

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Oct 25, 2009, 1:14 am
Thank you Lakeland, FL, a wonderful thing you are doing for our country's veterans. You even included the Cold War Veterans. Thank you for remembering. Downtown Lakeland Florida - A Little Mecca ...
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Our Presidnet Says No.

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 4:19 pm
Germany is coordinating a campaign to raise awareness on more than 20 US colleges of the Fall of the Berlin Wall. When looking at the courses of instruction at many colleges this is something that is ...
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President Obama Signs Veterans Health Bill

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 2:47 pm
President Obama today signed into law The Veterans Health Care, Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009. This legislation contained something the Veterans Administration and several Veterans Servic...
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Wende Museum and Wall Project

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 3:08 am
As mentioned previously stated the city of Los Angeles in conjunction with the Wende Museum, The Federal Republic of Germany Counsle in Los Angeles, and the city of Berlin are recreating a page of his...
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VA adds four new judges

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 2:28 am
In hope of speeding up the claims and reviews process VA to add four new judges Four New Judges Will Speed Veterans' Appeals WASHINGTON Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Secretary of Veterans Af...
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Texas Lottery unveils $2 veterans scratch-offs. - KCBD, NewsChannel 11 Lubbock |

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 11:15 am
This little article keeps popping up on my radar. Guess it is time to share the news. Texas is doing something to help the veterans, even if the state has to use gamblers to get the money. It is a gre...
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Free Canes

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 6:52 pm
A worthwhile organization with a big heart will be offering a free cane to veterans and military members who need a cane. -------------------- Subject: National Program “Hugo Salutes Our Veterans”...
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Report: Russia to allow pre-emptive nukes

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Oct 18, 2009, 12:41 pm
It seems Russia does not want to give up their nukes, and will use them first. Report: Russia to allow pre-emptive nukes Shared via AddThis Jerald Terwilliger National Chairman American Cold War Ve...
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Utah requires proof

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Oct 18, 2009, 12:28 pm
Utah says veterans must prove they are US Citizen. Shame on Utah Citizenship proof policy irks disabled vets The Associated Press Posted : Saturday Oct 17, 2009 17:02:01 EDT SALT LAKE CIT...
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PTSD increases death risk for surgery

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Oct 18, 2009, 11:59 am
Post-Traumatic Stress May Raise Death Risks tweetmeme_source = 'drugscom'; tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly'; SATURDAY, Oct. 17 -- Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder...
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Canadian Cold War Medal

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 12:22 am
Our friends and allies to the north in the great country of Canada are talking about issuing a Cold War Medal to Canadian veterans. So now is the time to contact your elected officials. Remind them t...
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Veterans rally to support special license plate | SeacoastOnline.com

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 12:15 am
Maine veterans ask that you purchase license plate to support our troops. Veterans rally to support special license plate | SeacoastOnline.com Shared via AddThis Jerald Terwilliger National Chairma...
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Ares Homepage

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 1:48 am
Cold War Veterans, Roadrunners Internationale gather in Las Vegas this week. The group includes men who worked on the U2, A-12, F-117a will answer questions from the public to tell their tales of the ...
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70 Million Veterans at Possible Risk For Identity Theft

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 1:31 pm
Once again veterans are put at risk. A hard drive containing information was sent back to the manufacturer without all files being removed. 70 Million Veterans at Possible Risk For Identity Theft Po...
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Collapse+of+the+Berlin+Wall%3A+20+years+later

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Oct 3, 2009, 11:18 pm
The US Army will celebrate the Fall of the Berlin Wall and USARUER has a site that will allow you to post videos of your memories. This is a chance for you to tell your story of the Cold War. Collap...
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No Veterans Groups for Mayor Bloomberg

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Sep 28, 2009, 10:37 pm
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/election_2009/2009/09/27/2009-09-27_veterans_awol_from_mayor_bloombergs_list_of_endorsements.html Veterans groups AWOL from Mayor Bloomberg's list of endorsements ...
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Pennsylvania to dedicate Cold War Memorial

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Sep 25, 2009, 5:04 pm
Slowly and surely the Cold War is garnering recognition. Cities, towns, counties, states are remembering the Cold War, what it meant, how it influenced our country. Many high schools and collages now ...
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Ask President Obama

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Sep 18, 2009, 12:56 pm
This Sunday George Stephanopolous will be interviewing President Obama. The ABC website has a link that you can use to send a question to ask the President. This is another chance to get the American ...
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Gov. Schwarznegger to sign bill

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Sep 14, 2009, 3:04 pm
Governor Schwarznegger has promised to sign legislation declaring March 30 of every year as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" Assemblyman Paul Cook thanked the legislature for passing his bill afte...
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A ten year veterans of the US Navy, and National Vice Chairman of American Cold War Veterans, Inc. Promoting remembrance and reasons for the Cold War. Helping all veterans

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