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Title: cold war certificate program
Post by: wes34th on February 23, 2007, 10:19:55 PM: Does anybody have any experiences to share about this program?For example, how long did you have to wait to get your certificate etc.?
Title: cold war certificate program
Post by: DiabloTX on February 23, 2007, 11:08:25 PM: What the hell are you talking about? We get certificates if we served during the Cold War?

WOOOOOT!!!! 14 years in uniform finally pay off!!!!!!

Now, if only I can get one of those elusive challenge coins...
Title: cold war certificate program
Post by: tedrbr on February 23, 2007, 11:14:27 PM: Why? If it's what I'm thinking about, it's a Certificate of Recognition.

DD FORM 2774, 1 JUL 98

Service during the period of 2 September 1945 to 26 December 1991.

Have had mine since '99 IIRC.
Title: cold war certificate program
Post by: FiLtH on February 24, 2007, 01:08:20 AM: I'd talk about my service during the Cold War...but its a tale too chilling to tell.

I'm still waiting for my ribbon though..I hear its a plaid blanket.
Title: cold war certificate program
Post by: Rino on February 24, 2007, 08:47:31 AM: Quote
Originally posted by FiLtH
I'd talk about my service during the Cold War...but its a tale too chilling to tell.

I'm still waiting for my ribbon though..I hear its a plaid blanket.

I think I cut my finger on a pop top during the Cola Wars, can I get a
purple heart? :D Another chilling tale from the USAF history books :p
Title: medal
Post by: wes34th on February 24, 2007, 08:54:03 AM: Quote
Originally posted by DiabloTX
What the hell are you talking about? We get certificates if we served during the Cold War?

WOOOOOT!!!! 14 years in uniform finally pay off!!!!!!

Now, if only I can get one of those elusive challenge coins...

you can also get a medal if you order it from a private company.the medal can only be displayed in certain ways.also, thanks to rumsfeld you don't get the military medal for the uniform just the certificate and the private medal.gee, staring down the russian bear and all that bull we put up with like missions other than war really paid off:rofl
Title: cold war medals
Post by: wes34th on February 25, 2007, 04:57:26 PM: Quote
Originally posted by FiLtH
I'd talk about my service during the Cold War...but its a tale too chilling to tell.

I'm still waiting for my ribbon though..I hear its a plaid blanket.

There has even been legislation introduced to make the commemorative medal an official military decoration.You can also sign an online petition to have the certificate program upgraded to the military decoration level.I think this is appropriate.You might even want to write your reps.:aok
Title: cola wars
Post by: wes34th on February 25, 2007, 05:01:50 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Rino
I think I cut my finger on a pop top during the Cola Wars, can I get a
purple heart? :D Another chilling tale from the USAF history books :p

No, but if you had a russian sub up your tail pipe you would understand:lol
Title: cold war certificate program
Post by: Nilsen on February 25, 2007, 05:20:09 PM: Oh poop.. i served too late to get a cold-war medal :mad:

Can i sue someone for ending the cold-war too soon?

Any post-cold-war medals or ribbons out there? I did see some russians so i really should get something for my efforts :o
Title: cold war certificate program
Post by: firbal on February 25, 2007, 06:02:57 PM: I got mind a couple of years ago. Took I thing less than a month to get mine.
Title: cold war certificate program
Post by: DREDIOCK on February 25, 2007, 07:01:53 PM: Quote
Originally posted by tedrbr
Why? If it's what I'm thinking about, it's a Certificate of Recognition.

.

I knew a guy that somerone certified they recognised once.

He's now serving 5-10 ;)
Title: cold war certificate program
Post by: DiabloTX on February 25, 2007, 07:06:02 PM: You know, I got an email from my Reserve Center awards coordinator last month:

Quote
If you were on active/reserve duty PRIOR to December 26th 1991 you are entitled to a certificate and medal. If you would like me put you in for this I need your full name and SSN. I would like to have this information by COB Friday for submission.

I wonder if this Cold War recognition is what it's all about?
Title: cold war certificate program
Post by: Charon on February 25, 2007, 08:12:46 PM: The Certificate might be cool to put on the wall. "Look... it wasn't JUST Ronald Reagan who won the cold war... (points finger) SEE!" :)

Charon
Title: cold war certificate program
Post by: FiLtH on February 25, 2007, 10:23:22 PM: You didnt provide your name and ssn did you?
Title: cold war certificate program
Post by: DiabloTX on February 25, 2007, 10:28:51 PM: I'll let you think about that one for a second, filth.
Title: Re: cola wars
Post by: Rino on February 26, 2007, 12:09:14 AM: Quote
Originally posted by wes34th
No, but if you had a russian sub up your tail pipe you would understand:lol

You find me the russian sub with wheels on the bottom, and I'll give
it my full attention ;)
Title: cold war certificate program
Post by: Viking on February 26, 2007, 04:50:40 PM: Quote
Originally posted by firbal
I got mind a couple of years ago. Took I thing less than a month to get mine.

Sounds like you didn’t get the whole package. :huh
Title: cold war certificate program
Post by: Hawco on February 26, 2007, 05:25:36 PM: Any of you cold war boys ever go to Berlin during the cold war? I'll never forget the Russain soldiers trying to swap badges and other crap with you for packs of smokes etc, they also swiped our ID cards, you that have been there will know the drill, Best uniform when crossing into the Eastern/Russian part, Trying like a bear to spend every East german mark you could as you couln't take it back across with you, was a strange place but full of life, very surreal.
Title: cold war certificate program
Post by: AWMac on February 26, 2007, 05:29:34 PM: Quote
Originally posted by FiLtH
You didnt provide your name and ssn did you?

Filth help me out on this one...

I'll send ya my full name, SSN.... and various Credit Card numbers with the PIN to verify my American Citizenship okay?

Can you get me a Coin?

Mac

Is this upright and real?

Link?

Is it outta Nicaragra? Tired of them butterers...They Lie!
Title: Re: medal
Post by: tedrbr on February 26, 2007, 05:54:49 PM: Quote
Originally posted by wes34th
you can also get a medal if you order it from a private company.the medal can only be displayed in certain ways.also, thanks to rumsfeld you don't get the military medal for the uniform just the certificate and the private medal.gee, staring down the russian bear and all that bull we put up with like missions other than war really paid off:rofl

I think the medal you all are referring to is the National Defense Service Medal (and Ribbon). Subsequent NDSM awards get the bronze service star (that usually got looks from "the kids" during Class A inspections). There is a lapel pin you can get for civilian wear. I didn't have to buy either. That's on the unit awards coordinator (or budget) more than anything most times.

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Awards/NationalDefenseServiceMedal.htm (http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Awards/NationalDefenseServiceMedal.htm)

I got that separately from the Certificate of Recognition, DD FORM 2774, 1 JUL 98
Service during the period of 2 September 1945 to 26 December 1991, that I listed above.

Just another example of awards being given out as candy in modern military. WW II Vets that did a lot more than me have a couple medals to show for it, whereas 15 to 20 ribbons on an NCO (like me) or Officer is not uncommon these days. The Bronze Star (w/o Valor device) handed out to leaders for what their troops do in country was one in particular that bothers me.