[Milsurplus] Off Topic: Cold War Service Certificates Available

[D C *Mac* Macdonald]

Information on application for the subject certificate
are available as below.  The site has changed, but you
will be automatically redirected to the correct site.

If you had either military or civilian service to the US
government during the "cold war" period, you are
eligible for the certificate.

If you are eligible, I hope you apply.

Sincerely,

D C "Mac" Macdonald



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From: Air Force Retiree News
Release No. 7-21-03
July 31, 2003

Cold War certificates still available

Alexandria, Va. - Service members, veterans and federal employees who served
between Sept. 2, 1945 and Dec. 26, 1991 are still eligible for a Cold War
Recognition Certificate, said officials of the U.S. Army Personnel Command.

In fiscal year 1998, the secretary of Defense approved awarding the
certificate to personnel who served during the Cold War.  Thus far, about
one million people have responded out of the 22 million entitled to receive
the certificate, officials said.

An application for the Cold War Recognition Certificate can be found on the
Internet at https://coldwar.army.mil <https://coldwar.army.mil> .  The Web
site informs applicants about the correct procedures and the required
documentation to receive the certificate.  It also reminds you that the
minimum turn around time is six months.

Applications will only be accepted by fax or mail, officials said.

More information on the certificate can be found on PERSCOM's Cold War Web
site or by calling customer service at (703) 325-5864.