Jerald Terwilliger

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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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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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Gulf War Aircraft Losses

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Sep 13, 2009, 2:56 am
We sometimes forget that the Gulf War/Desert Shield/Desert Storm were part of the Cold War era. Short lived though it was, there were losses that could not be considered any different or account for l...
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Venezuela to get Russian Missiles and Tanks

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Sep 13, 2009, 12:59 am
During his visit to Russia it appears Hugo Chavez made some great deals. In addition to at least 100 T-70 and T-90 tanks valued at over $500 Million that President Medevdev said were being sold to Ve...
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Russia says the Cold War is Over

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Sep 12, 2009, 3:44 am
From RIA Novosti http://en.rian.ru/valdai_op/20090909/156071681.html YAKUTSK. (Pavel Andreev, RIA Novosti political commentator) - The cold war is over. This has been certified by the members of the...
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250 New Iraq and Afhanistan Veterans per day seek VA help

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Sep 11, 2009, 3:12 am
Since the start of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and all of the resulting harms to soldiers, civilians, economies and constitutional principles, no segment of society has been more abused and negle...
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Schwarzenegger accepts veto dare - Sacramento Politics - California Politics | Sacramento Bee

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Sep 11, 2009, 2:49 am
Gov. Arnie says NO to Vietnam Veterans. He does not seem to think veterans deserve a "Welcome Home Day". Vetoes bill to thank veterans Schwarzenegger accepts veto dare - Sacramento Politics - Califor...
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Tell Washington to issue a Cold War Victory Medal

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Sep 5, 2009, 2:43 am
Congress will be back in session next week. We are still waiting for someone to bring forth a bill to authorize the Cold War Victory/Service Medal. Please write, call, fax all of your elected officia...
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Vote for the Cold War Medal

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Sep 2, 2009, 2:49 pm
Hey everyone, The Department of Defense is taking a survey on what questions they want the Secretary of Defense to answer. Here is our chance. I have submitted a question I would like everyone to vo...
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When Congress Returns

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Aug 30, 2009, 11:17 pm
The 111th Congress has some important issues to consider as they begin the second session. Much has happened since adjournment for the month of August. A special prosecutor, and both the Senate and H...
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Ask Secretary Gates about the Cold War Medal

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Aug 20, 2009, 1:51 am
Now is the time to ask Secretary of Defense Gates if he is in favor of the Cold War Victory Medal, and will he support and issue the medal this year. Go to http://www.defense.gov to ask your question....
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National Security Said It Was A War

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Aug 16, 2009, 3:07 am
From a 1950 report by the National Security Counsel prepared for President Truman. A portion of the report NSC 68 of 1950 But NSC 68 does not stop at American domination over the Sovie...
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The Domino Theory in Southeast Asia

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Aug 15, 2009, 2:02 am
From the Air Force and the Cold War 2005 National Security Action Memorandum 288 in March 1964 repeated and built on the Domino Theory as a basis for US involvement in Southeast Asia. “We seek an i...
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Russian Prime Minister Putin Pledges money and military aid to Abkhazia

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Aug 14, 2009, 1:43 am
y RUSLAN KHASHIG Associated Press Writer SUKHUMI, Georgia -- Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited the separatist Georgian region of Abkhazia on We...
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LA to commerate fall of Berlin Wall

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Aug 13, 2009, 11:25 pm
On Nov 8th La will build a wall across Wilshire Blvd. leave it in place for three hours. Then dignitaries will know down portions to coincide with it being Nov 9th in Germany the 20th anniversary of t...
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POW/MIA

Jerald Terwilliger posted an article on - Jul 30, 2009, 2:04 pm

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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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