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"Unfortunate but not unexpected news.
The effort to have the NDAA include Operation End Sweep for VSM eligibility is done and without success this year. I just got a call from Congressman Garret Graves informing me that the Senate killed it. The…"
The effort to have the NDAA include Operation End Sweep for VSM eligibility is done and without success this year. I just got a call from Congressman Garret Graves informing me that the Senate killed it. The…"
"Greg E Allen, I agree with you about the conscientiousness of wearing the VSM emblem when you weren't awarded the official medal. I wouldn't do it. However, Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club isn't an "official" medal. It's an earned honor suitable for…"
"Jeff, thanks for pointing out the incorrect date for the end of VSM eligibility. You 're right about the date as 28 March instead of 23 March. Well, hell, after 45 years of neglect, what's another five days, huh?
Also thanks for the website…"
Also thanks for the website…"
"Welcome, Greg. E. Allen,
Thanks for pointing out that those of us who came to the party during the Operation End Sweep phase do not have Indochina Service marked on the DD214. To be honest, I have ignored this on my own DD214, perhaps because I…"
Thanks for pointing out that those of us who came to the party during the Operation End Sweep phase do not have Indochina Service marked on the DD214. To be honest, I have ignored this on my own DD214, perhaps because I…"
"Greg, I've sent some information that may be of help. First time I've used the NavyVets site's messaging system, so please let me know if you didn't receive it."
"Thanks Greg. Hope you find something useful or at least interesting in the files."
"Thanks for the offer, Greg. Anyone who sailed into the combat zone of Vietnam on or before 23 March 1973 was already eligible for the VSM. Some of us didn't join Operation End Sweep or visit the combat zone until after that date, and that is…"
"For anyone interested, my congressman's L.A. for Vets Affairs turned up some correspondence showing that Admiral McCauley put some notable effort into establishing a campaign medal for Operation End Sweep. No such luck. CNO, SecNav and Com7thFlt…"
"My comment two notches down was meant for James E. Flore but I wrote Greg. Apparently I have trouble with names these days as I've already abused Mike Ayars name and probably others. Couldn't be an age-related problem ... could it?"
"Nothing new as of mid-January, Commander. I think we have a good sponsor in my congressman (Graves - LA), as well as a few others in the House and Senate he brought into the issue. We got the amendment passed through the House this past year and…"
"Jeff, here's the latest. We were unsuccessful in having an amendment included in the NDAA for this fiscal year. The House of Representatives had our amendment firmly in place, but during the conference process it was struck from the final version…"
"Hi Mr. Adams,
Sorry to hear about your problems with the VA, but none of us are surprised. It's an old, sad story.
The Operation End Sweep/VSM issue discussed in this forum may not be much help with VA benefits, especially concerning Agent Orange. …"
Sorry to hear about your problems with the VA, but none of us are surprised. It's an old, sad story.
The Operation End Sweep/VSM issue discussed in this forum may not be much help with VA benefits, especially concerning Agent Orange. …"
"Jeff, thanks for the nice words and holiday wishes. I also hope our shipmates and their families enjoy the holidays.
There isn't a single person in government worthy of worship: never has been and never will be. I agree with you that although…"
There isn't a single person in government worthy of worship: never has been and never will be. I agree with you that although…"
"Nothing to report so far, Jeff. Congressman Graves’ office promises to keep me update, and they’ve been good about that. I call occasionally just to check up, which I did just recently. I wish I had some good news, but at least I have no new…"
"Jeff Purits — I agree. I’ll try to find out who is the Senate holdout. Meanwhile, I’d like to hear from anyone in this forum who might disagree with extending eligibility for the Vietnam Service Medal to sailors and marines who joined the party only…"
"No need to apologize, Jeff. The amendment can't be found in any current drafts, so it's quite reasonable to conclude it's gone and forgotten. We must simply wait and see if Senator McCain decides to drop his resistance or if a bit of legislative…"
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