Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Feb 9, 2012, 12:27 am
Dear Sean, The troops who are still fighting for you and for me in Afghanistan are currently facing frigid wind, snow and ice. Winter of War in Bitter Afghanistan Bullets and roadside bombs are not the only things that endanger our troops in Afghanistan. Make your Commanders Club gift now ...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Feb 8, 2012, 2:27 pm
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2012 - Pentagon officials say they're all for a "New York-style tickertape parade" honoring combat troops who served in Iraq, but bowing to the military leadership's wishes, agree that the best time to do so is after all combat tr...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Feb 7, 2012, 11:12 pm
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 All it takes is a little teamwork ... "When I was a cop, I had a partner out in the field, an extra set of eyes," said VFW Pre-Discharge Claims Representative George Burke. "Now Mike is my new partner. He sees what I miss. We complement each other." Michael and ...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Feb 7, 2012, 10:54 pm
By Francis Gary Powers, Jr. Friday marks the 50th anniversary of the famous spy exchange between U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers and Soviet spy Rudolph Able on the Glienicker Bridge in Potsdam, Germany. It was a cold, dark, foggy morning in Potsdam on the day of the exchange. Two pris...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Feb 7, 2012, 3:04 am
Munich Security Conference As Delivered by Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, Munich, Germany, Saturday, February 04, 2012 Thank you very much, Wolfgang. I appreciate the introduction.  It is a distinct honor for me to be here in Munich, and to be among so many distinguished lead...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Feb 7, 2012, 3:02 am
    The meeting outlined below is for Queens American Legion and VFW's, etc. The local posts have been receiving many violations from NYC agencies.   WHO:      Senator Joe Addabbo and Assemplyman Mike Miller are holding this                meeting to inform the various ve...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Feb 6, 2012, 1:01 am
Fort Hood Public Affairs Office FORT HOOD, Texas, Feb. 5, 2012 - Army Brig. Gen. Terence J. Hildner died of apparent natural causes Feb. 3 in Kabul, Afghanistan, officials here announced today. Army Brig. Gen. Terence J. Hildner, who commanded the 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) ...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Feb 5, 2012, 2:36 am
Sean, You're making it happen. In less than 24 hours, we garnered over 12,000 petition signatures calling on New York Mayor Bloomberg, Boston Mayor Menino and Mayors nationwide to throw ticker-tape parades for our vets just back from Iraq. But we need you to keep up the pressure. Watch our vide...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Feb 4, 2012, 3:52 am
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 3, 2012 - President Barack Obama today continued his commitment to improving employment among veterans by introducing an initiative to hire them as the country's first responders. "In my State o...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Feb 4, 2012, 3:50 am
Save a War Memorial. I encourage you if you are on west coast or you just fancy a trip to San Diego get out to this event and show your support. Links tweets FB shares all appreciated . -- Sean P Eagan Former Chairman American Cold War Veterans Life Member Veterans of Foreign Wars 716 720-4000 ...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Feb 3, 2012, 1:07 pm
  WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Rep. Jeff Miller, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, issued the following statement on President Obama's Veterans Job Corps initiative:   "I look forward to learning more about the President's initiatives. Veterans deserve nothing less than to ...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Feb 3, 2012, 2:31 am
Sean, If yes, then you're not alone – join thousands of Americans calling for a national celebration. On January 28th, St. Louis became the first city in the nation to welcome home veterans of Iraq with a homecoming parade. It united a city and connected our veterans with thousands of people f...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Feb 3, 2012, 1:32 am
I wish to comment on the late Mr. Snyder and Lee Harvey Oswald, specifically to discuss the strange circumstances of Oswald's return to the US. Speaking as a former Marine who himself worked in classified billets, there is much here to be suspicious about. Oswald was serving in the Marines between ...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Feb 1, 2012, 11:50 pm
In This Issue This Month's Feature PTSD Research For Providers For VA Providers PTSD in the News February 2012 This Month's Feature After the Welcome Home Community Support for Troops and Family In December 2011, US Troops were withdrawn from Iraq, joining t...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Feb 1, 2012, 11:44 pm
  WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Thursday, February 2, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 334 of the Cannon House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity will hold a hearing entitled, "Lowering the Rate of Unemployment for the National Guard." The Subcommittee will continue its focus on solu...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Feb 1, 2012, 4:04 am
By T. Rees Shapiro, Published: January 31 Richard E. Snyder, a Foreign Service officer who as a senior consul in Moscow handled the attempted defection of future presidential assassin Lee Harvey Oswald to the Soviet Union, died Jan. 9 at a health-care facility in Georgetown, Ky. He was 92...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Feb 1, 2012, 3:52 am
I received this message via LinkedIn from Vets advocate friend Laura Goodsen : A very honest poem from my friend, TBI survivor, Debbie Wilson. She is also on LinkedIn. I hope this finds all of you well. - Laura On 01/29/12 9:20 AM, Debbie Wilson wrote: -------------------- I thought you may k...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Feb 1, 2012, 1:11 am
Week of January 30, 2012 Stars and Stripes reports that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is beginning a phased mailing of information packets on the Physical Disability Review Board (PDBR) to every qualified veteran with a current home address on file at VA. The Physical Disability R...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Feb 1, 2012, 12:49 am
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2012 - Caregivers of wounded warriors often make great sacrifices to be at their loved one's side. They quit their jobs, sell their homes and leave family members and friends behind, often for years at a time. Yesterday, Fir...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Feb 1, 2012, 12:46 am
  WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 334 of the Cannon House Office Building, the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs will hold an oversight hearing entitled, "Examining VA's Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor Contract." This is the first hearing on this matter s...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 29, 2012, 3:51 am
US’s 1st big parade welcoming back veterans since Iraq War’s end draws thousands in St. Louis ST. LOUIS — Looking around at the tens of thousands of people waving American flags and cheering, Army Maj. Rich Radford was moved that so many braved a cold January wind Saturday in St. Louis to hono...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 29, 2012, 3:38 am
Mayor Bloomberg says there will be no city parade for Iraq War veterans in the foreseeable future because of objections voiced by military officials. The mayor said officials in Washington "think a parade would be premature while we still have so many troops in harm's way around the world." Re...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 28, 2012, 2:00 am
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2012 - The United States will not base more troops in Turkey, Pentagon officials said here today. "Reports about additional U.S. force presence in Turkey are false," said Navy Capt. John Kirby, a Pentagon spokesman. "We have had...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 27, 2012, 1:19 am
Miller: “I Expect A Full Accounting of All Veterans’ Graves” WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Rep. Jeff Miller, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, issued the following statement regarding the recent discovery of numerous mismarked graves and incorrect...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 26, 2012, 1:49 am
The meeting outlined below is for Queens American Legion and VFW's, etc. They have been receiving many violations from NYC agencies. WHO:  Senator Joe Addabbo and Assemblyman Mike Miller wanted to have this meeting to inform the various posts of how to avoid getting violations.  Speakers f...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 24, 2012, 11:23 pm
  WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA) held an oversight hearing to evaluate if the current disability rating systems at the Departments of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) are best serving America's veterans, or if the systems ...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 24, 2012, 2:08 am
Week of January 23, 2012 A federal judge has approved a settlement that will deliver better benefits to nearly 2,100 veterans who have been medically discharged since 2002 with post-traumatic stress disorder. Under the settlement, affected veterans discharged with PTSD will get lifetime heal...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 22, 2012, 4:40 am
VA has updated the list of U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships that operated in Vietnam, adding 47 more vessels and expanding information for others. The list can help Vietnam-era Veterans find out if they qualify for presumption of Agent Orange exposure when seeking VA disability compensation for herbi...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 21, 2012, 2:44 am
Army report looks at taking stigma out of behavioral health 01/20/2012 01:43 PM CST A new Army report examines issues ranging from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) to domestic violence.
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 21, 2012, 2:31 am
How Rick Santorum Ripped Off American Veterans A controversial land deal by the presidential candidate robbed a vets' home of tens of millions of dollars. —By Andy Kroll | Wed Jan. 18, 2012 3:00 AM PST 2012 GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum Gage Skidmore/Flickr Like a...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 20, 2012, 11:46 pm
Progressive International Motorcycle Show in NYC This Weekend I am proud to announce that Military, Police, and Fire Men and Women will get free admission to this weekend's Progressive International Motorcycle Show in NYC if they arrive in uniform or with Military ID ! The Progressive Internat...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 20, 2012, 11:12 pm
VFW Joins VA to Help Vets Find Jobs This week, the VFW participated in a veterans' career fair hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Thousands of veterans of all eras, services and ranks converged on the convention center t...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 19, 2012, 9:01 am
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 19, 2012, 2:08 am
Online Piracy Act Loses Support After an unprecedented day of Internet-based lobbying, a proposal to clamp down on online piracy lost support Wednesday. The Stop Online Piracy Act and a Senate companion, the Protect IP Act, were criticized by websites such as Wikipedia and Google as being w...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 18, 2012, 9:32 pm
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service FORT MEADE, Md., Jan. 18, 2012 - A prosecutor in the trial of the alleged mastermind behind the USS Cole bombing divulged today the root of a new order that allows officials to monitor prisoners' legal mail at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: a copy of an e...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 18, 2012, 2:23 pm
Dear Sean, As we enter a new year of hope and tremendous need, I'm so thankful that you're standing with me at the sides of our disabled American veterans. As our troops face grave danger in Afghanistan — and returning heroes transition from war to civilian life — America's ability to care fo...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 18, 2012, 2:21 pm
-- Sean P Eagan Former Chairman American Cold War Veterans Life Member Veterans of Foreign Wars 716 720-4000
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 18, 2012, 2:19 pm
Dear Sean, Last year, VFW helped win many victories for veterans, thanks to the vigilance of members like you! But we're not giving up the fight in 2012 — NO WAY! VFW's 2012 Priority Goals were recently released. We want you to be among the first to get informed and help hold our congressiona...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 18, 2012, 3:52 am
    What apparently has been lost in the memorializing hype is the fact that during the last year of Dr. King's life, he was a vehement opponent of the Vietnam war, much to the chagrin of the establishment Civil Rights community. He also began speaking out against poverty and corporate ...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 18, 2012, 2:31 am
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service FORT MEADE, Md., Jan. 17, 2012 - The commander of the U.S. detention facility at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, defended the new policy that allows government officials to monitor prisoners' mail during the opening day of pretrial proceedings fo...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 17, 2012, 3:26 pm
Dear Friend,   I know that this short memo would certainly come to you as a surprise. In spite of this,I will be appreciative if you will permit me to inform you of my desire to execute a Business Deal with you which will certainly be of a mutual benefit to both of us.   I am Mr.John Powell I work...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 17, 2012, 4:25 am
     This is a reminder that on January 10, Sean Eagan sent you an invitation to become part of their professional network at LinkedIn.   Accept Sean Eagan's Invitation     On January 10, Sean Eagan wrote: > To: > S...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 17, 2012, 4:14 am
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2012 - In anticipation of the nation's Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance Jan. 16, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has issued a message to members of the Defense Department outlining his personal view of the slain civil rights leader's imp...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 17, 2012, 4:04 am
Presenter: Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and U.S. Representative Silvestre Reyes January 12, 2012 Roundtable with Secretary Panetta and U.S. Representative Silvestre Reyes at Fort Bliss, Texas             SECRETARY LEON PANETTA:  OK.  OK, guys, thank you.            �...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Jan 15, 2012, 5:58 am
IAVA Condemns Despicable Actions in Marine Video Posted by Michelle McCarthy on January 12 Released Statement On behalf of our national membership, IAVA released the following statement today expressing outrage over a video of U.S. service members desecrating the corpses of Taliban...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Nov 2, 2011, 1:40 am
Obama Calls on Nation to Honor Military Families, Caregivers By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2011 - Calling on the nation to celebrate military families' service and sacrifice, President Barack Obama today signed proclamations designating November as Military...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Nov 1, 2011, 1:39 am
http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=65893 By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2011 – An Institute of Medicine study released today found no evidence between exposure to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan and long-term health problems. A 14-member committee ...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Oct 31, 2011, 11:46 pm
Happy Halloween Army Strong Style
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Oct 29, 2011, 10:59 pm
http://jerry88acwv-americancoldwarveterans.blogspot.com/2011/10/veterans-to-receive-cola-in-pensions.html 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 no...
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Sean E. posted an article on Cold War Veterans Blog - Oct 29, 2011, 7:40 pm
 Considering thoughts of prophecy intruding from "wars and rumors of war," earthquakes and other events, for a little over a month in 1962, well, it w like the first week following September 11, 2001. John F. Kennedy had the Commander in Chief position , but the young handsome President had t...
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