Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Feb 6, 2012, 7:57 pm
DOD Begins Prorating Imminent Danger PayBy Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2012 – Service members now will receive imminent danger pay only for days they actually spend in hazardous areas, Pentagon officials said here today. The change, which took effect y...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Feb 3, 2012, 3:49 pm
Veterans for Weed have changed their name a little. Originally their name Veterans for Weed and using the acronym  "VFW" they are now called Veterans for Weed United and VFWU. Of course VFW is a copyright owned by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. A cease-and-desist order to the Milwaukee based organiz...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Jan 24, 2012, 1:07 am
 I have posted a question on the White House You Tube Channel, asking the President to use an Executive Order to create a Cold War Service Medal. If you follow the message below click on the White House You Tube channel link, on the right side type Cold War in the search box when the question comes...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Jan 20, 2012, 6:14 pm
It appears that the U.S. Embassy in Damascus  will close and all American personnel will be evacuated by the end of this month. According to senior Obama administration officials, this is to safeguard American lives due to the problems and the decline of security issues. Syrian President Bashar al-...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Jan 16, 2012, 5:14 pm
The New York Sate Legislature has taken a brave step forward for Cold War Veterans. The legislature recently increased the amount of tax exemptions being given to Cold War Veterans. The increase was from $12,000 to $54,000. For those with service connected disabilities the increase is from $54,000 t...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Jan 16, 2012, 4:19 pm
Amvets is seeking Cold War Veterans to join. They are actively asking for us, at least in Virginia they are making a push for our support; wanting us to become part of their organization. American Veterans (AMVETS) is asking Cold War veterans to stepout of the shadows and make their voices heard thr...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Jan 11, 2012, 6:42 pm
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS) announced today that the hands of the Doomsday Clock were moved forward one minute to now read at 5 minutes to Midnight. In a formal announcement Tuesday noted "It is five minutes to midnight. Two years ago it appeared that world leaders might address the ...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Jan 9, 2012, 11:25 pm
A new report from the Bureau of Labor shows that the unemployment rate for young veterans aged 18-24 is now at 13.1 percent. That means that one out of three veterans in that age group were without a job in the last quarter of 2011, that is up from one out of five in the final quarter of 2010. Paul ...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Dec 26, 2011, 12:46 am
Reports continue to crop up around the net, that are erroneous. They claim that the Cold War Medal was approved. These false reports bring false hope and hurt feelings. Veterans see that and think YES it finally happened, we have recognition, the world knows who we are. Then reality hits and they fi...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Dec 25, 2011, 6:57 pm
20 years ago the Soviet Union collapsed, bringing and end to the Cold War. It was a horrific era, 45 years long; with millions of people killed and injured. The Communist rule was brutal and total, people living in fear and poverty; with no hope for anything better. But beginning in 1990 an uprising...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Dec 20, 2011, 2:23 am
As a followup to a previous post concerning the USS Intrepid sailors buried in Tripoli. The recently passed National Defense Authorization Act FY 2012, while dismissing and forgetting Cold War Veterans once again. By removing SEC. 581 of the Senate version of the NDAA. It seems that the continued re...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Dec 15, 2011, 8:55 pm
In a small ceremony today the U.S. mission to Iraq finally came to an end. It was a war that cost almost 4.5000 American lives and billions of dollars. The Commander of U.S. forces in Iraq furled his flag during the short ceremony, which signified the end of his command. The ceremony was attended by...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Dec 13, 2011, 5:14 pm
Well, once again Congress has seen fit to ignore and disrespect ALL COLD WAR VETERANS. The Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act FY2012 did contain a provison to authorize a Cold War Service Medal. The House version of the NDAA did not have the same provision. During the House/Sen...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Dec 3, 2011, 4:42 pm
In 1804 the USS Intrepid was on a mission to destroy pirate ships in the harbor at Tripoli that were attacking U.S. merchant ships. During the attempt all 13 men aboard the Intrepid were killed, and their bodies washed ashore. They are buried in Tripoli's Protestant Cemetery, which Chief of Naval Op...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Nov 2, 2011, 3:17 pm
The State of Louisiana had a good idea when the bill was passed, but it was poorly written and now veterans are suing the state to receive the benefits. In 2007 the Legislature decided to pay a grant to members of the Louisiana State National Guard that were permanently disabled following the Sept. ...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Oct 24, 2011, 8:33 pm
Veterans and their families will receive a 3.6 percent increase thanks to legislation passed by the Senate. Since the House has already approved a slightly different plan, the House will now have to approve the Senate version before it can be sent to the President. Increases will be given for disabl...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Oct 23, 2011, 1:15 am
On Friday Oct. 21 the Department of Defense announced that the United States and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) agreed to resume the search and recovery of remains of American service members missing in action from the Korean War. U.S. teams will work in two sections of North Korea...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Oct 21, 2011, 8:58 pm
On Friday Oct. 14 members of American Cold War Veterans leadership had a meeting in the Old Executive Office Building of the White House with members of the White House Staff: Dorian Paige from the office of the President. COL. Bobbi Doorenbos, Special Advisor for Defense Policy and Intelligence Pro...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Oct 11, 2011, 3:39 pm
Representative Todd Akin (R-MO-2) on Sept. 21, 2011 introduced H.R. 2985 Veterans I.D. Card Act. This bill would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to issue upon request, veterans identification cards to certain veterans, reads in part Currently veterans identification cards are issued to vete...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Oct 11, 2011, 3:39 pm
Representative Todd Akin (R-MO-2) on Sept. 21, 2011 introduced H.R. 2985 Veterans I.D. Card Act. This bill would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to issue upon request, veterans identification cards to certain veterans, reads in part Currently veterans identification cards are issued to vete...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Oct 11, 2011, 3:39 pm
Representative Todd Akin (R-MO-2) on Sept. 21, 2011 introduced H.R. 2985 Veterans I.D. Card Act. This bill would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to issue upon request, veterans identification cards to certain veterans, reads in part Currently veterans identification cards are issued to vete...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Sep 30, 2011, 11:10 pm
I started a petition on the White House petition site We The People. Please sign it here Cold War Medal Petition   We need to have 5000 signatures by Oct 22. Please share this with everyone you know and ask them to sign this petition. Remember to have your spouse/partner and children sign it. You ...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Sep 28, 2011, 3:07 am
On Sept. 26, 2011 the Texas Land Commissioner, Jerry Patterson, announced that veterans and their families will again be able to worship in the manner they want to use at the Houston National Cemetery. The Department of Veterans Affairs has agreed to settle a lawsuit that had been filed claiming tha...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Sep 26, 2011, 2:48 pm
With the U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq in December, the Department of Defense is giving away BILLIONS of dollars worth of equipment. To be given away are bases that cost us $2.4 billion, vehicles and spare ammunition. The US had given away $247 million dollars worth of equipment between Sept. 1, 2...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Sep 22, 2011, 6:11 pm
I started a petition on the White House petition site We The People. Please sign it here Cold War Medal Petition   We need to have 5000 signatures by Oct 22. Please share this with everyone you know and ask them to sign this petition. You will have to start an account and log in but it is  quick ...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Sep 21, 2011, 7:59 pm
President Obama as part of his green jobs initiative pushed hard for a company that was already in financial trouble. His pet project for solar power was the company Solyndra, to provide photovoltaic cells for solar power systems sold to clients and North American and Europe. Solyndra was given a 5...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Sep 20, 2011, 9:15 pm
Much has been said about the increase of veteran and service member suicides. The numbers continue to grow at an alarming pace. Help is available, although it is sometimes difficult to find the right help. The VA recognizes this problem, DoD recognizes the problem. Do not give up, find and get the h...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Sep 13, 2011, 12:26 am
The third Friday of each September, this year Sept. 16th is designated as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. A somber day to recognize and remember those who never came home. It is also a day of hope for the return of those still missing in action. We all know the POW/MIA Flag, a black flag with the ...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Sep 10, 2011, 7:42 pm
Thank You to Congressman Todd Platts (R-PA-19) for becoming the latest to cosponsor H.R. 1968 the Cold War Service Medal Act 2011. If you use the POPVOX links on the right side your comments will go directly to the desk of your officials. It is helping, the more Senators and Representatives are cont...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Sep 9, 2011, 5:41 pm
The UK Ministry of Defence appears to be on the same page as our DOD. Deny any medal to recognize Cold War Veterans. A letter from our friends in the UK Veterans ‘stuffed’ again The UK Military Covenant Commission report identified injustices in a lack of past medallic recognition for those who...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Aug 30, 2011, 2:52 pm
I posted an article on POPVOX if you use this link to the article you will be able to contact your elected officials, direct to their desk. The War Nobody Wants to Remember..The Cold War It is so way past time to remember, recognize and honor the Cold War Veterans ----------------"And so the greates...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Aug 25, 2011, 12:30 am
The 65th Legislative District of Pennsylvania is planning to honor Cold War Veterans. Rep. Kathy Rapp wants all Cold War Veterans to call her office at 866-854-5294 to register for the ceremony to be held this November PA to honor Cold War Veterans ----------------"And so the greatest of American tr...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Aug 23, 2011, 12:37 am
The two bills S.402 and H.R. 1968 both authorize a Cold War Service Medal, there is also a provision SEC. 581 that authorizes the Cold War Service Medal. The Department of Defense has objected to the medal. They claim "duplication of awards" this fallacy begs the question of why millions of men an...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Aug 15, 2011, 7:37 pm
I feel it is necessary to repeat this post. This information applies not only to US Navyveterans, but to all veterans; and to anyone who worked with or around Asbestos.It can take up to 30 years or more for symptoms to appear, so if you were exposed toasbestos please get checked for related diseases...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Aug 11, 2011, 4:40 pm
DOD has once again raised opposition to the S.402 Cold War Service Medal in a reply to Senator Carl Levin. Here is a link to the letter from DOD DOD Response We must contact DOD to refute these claims. Many of our members of Congress have said that the Cold War was a "WAR", even though at the time i...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Jul 22, 2011, 3:09 pm
There are two widgets on the right side that will allow you to contact your Senators and/or Representative asking them to support S.402 The Cold War Service Medal Act 2011, and H.R. 1968 The Cold War Service Medal Act 2011. Using POPVOX your remarks will be sent directly to your elected officials. I...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Jul 14, 2011, 6:42 pm
Effective July 18, 2011 the State of Maine will begin issuing Drives License and Non Drivers ID Card especially for active military and veterans. This makes Maine one of the few states to offer this, once again showing that Maine is in the forefront, other states are considering a veterans/military ...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Jul 12, 2011, 9:02 pm
President Obama today warned that Social Security, Disability and Veterans Pension checks might not be sent out on August 3rd. Democrats and Republicans are still haggling on the issue of raising the national debt ceiling, and if no agreement is reached soon there is a very large chance that the che...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Jul 12, 2011, 3:15 pm
On July 7 the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that is has started a massive program to reach out to Women Veterans. The VA wants input from Women Veterans on how to improve healthcare services that are provided to Women Veterans Members of the VA's Health Resource Center (HRC) will be calli...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Jul 5, 2011, 1:17 pm
I hope that everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July. Enjoyed the cookouts and did not get too much sun. I hope that all veterans wore their medals. I hope that everyone said thank you to any member of the military that you saw. Watched the parades and saluted the Stars and Stripes as the flag pass...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Jun 26, 2011, 4:26 pm
The Senate National Defense Authorization Act 2012, S.1253 contains a provision SEC. 581 that authorizes a Cold War Service Medal. We wish to thank the members of the Senate Armed Services Committee for including this very important provision. It means so very much to our nation's "Cold Warriors" Ev...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Jun 17, 2011, 10:45 pm
I have received some questions as to what awards a person might have earned while in the military. Some have lost their DD-214 or believe the DD-214 might be in error, or just want to check their own records. Navy veterans can use this link https://awards.navy.mil/awards/webbas01.nsf/%28vwWebPage%29...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Jun 17, 2011, 5:12 pm
In the advanced press release of the Senate version of the NDAA 2012 which can be found here  http://armed-services.senate.gov/press.htm  on page 9 shows that there  is included a provision to authorize the Secretary of Defense to issue a Cold War Service Medal. We must continue to ask for all m...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Jun 15, 2011, 4:00 pm
The American Cold War Veterans, a 501(c)(3) Veterans Service Organization, are asking for your help. Help for every veteran who served during the Cold War. For the past ten years we have been petitioning Congress to authorize a Cold War Service Medal to all those who served in the military from Sept...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Jun 15, 2011, 2:19 am
In January Los Angeles county conducted a survey of homeless people and said there was a 3 percent decline. The figure was 51,430 which included 23,359 in the city of Los Angeles. While that is good news, the bad news is that homelessness among veterans who comprise 18 percent of all homeless, up fr...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Jun 8, 2011, 11:39 pm
The New Hampshire legislature, at least the House, wants to protect War Memorial; Al Baldasaro, Republican from Londenberry chaired a committee that debated the measure on Tuesday. The bill would have required War Memorials in Franconia Notch on the eastern shore of Profile Lake to not be disturbed,...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Jun 7, 2011, 11:09 pm
A bill in the House of Representatives H.R. 1460 would provide for the automatic enrolement of veterans returning from Combat Zones into the VA medical system. This bill would benefit all veterans returning from combat zones, by immediately placing the veteran into the VA medical system, allowing th...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Jun 7, 2011, 10:31 pm
There is a bill in the House of Representatives, H.R. 648 to amend Section 4 of Title 4, United States Code. This bill would allow members of the Armed Forces not in uniform and veterans to render a military salute during the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. I think this should be passed imme...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Jun 7, 2011, 6:16 pm
The remains of a missing Vietnam Airman have been identified and will be returned to his family for a full military honors burial. The Department of Defense POW/MIA Personnel Office (DPMO) made the announcement today. On June 21, 1967 Air Force Captain Darrell J. Spinier of Browns Valley, Minn. was ...
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Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on American Cold War Veterans Blog-Jerry T - Jun 4, 2011, 12:31 am
On Thursday June 2, Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis announced that 122 grants worth over $28 million to provide assistance to almost 17,000 who are homeless or at risk to become homeless with job training to assist them in obtaining civilian careers. The grants which include funding in Wyoming, Io...
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