Any Navy Veteran who served from 2-Sept.-1945 to 26-Dec-1991, prevented World War III for 46 years. We must never forget those who did pay the Ultimate price with their lives. USS Scorpion SSN-589, and many others. I Salute your Bravery.....
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  • David Reigle October 30, 2010 at 7:47pm
    I'm freaked out. After spending 18 yrs as army brat and 8 yrs in nav I see a talk about saluting our flag! Now I know why my ww2 vet keep colors flying 24/7. They didn't listen in boot. Flag is retired at sunset and raised at dawn. This from a Dental Tech who is 100%SC 80-88
  • Randall Keith Hunter October 30, 2010 at 7:29pm
    How about this instance? Honourably retired Veteran, at a public gathering, working and wearing a required uniform with headset and cover. Uncover or remain covered while saluting the Flag during the National Anthem?

    Additionally, unless they've changed since I was on AD, Naval personnel did not salute while uncovered. That was an Army thing.
  • Thomas Francis Baker October 30, 2010 at 6:46pm
    Thank you.
  • Jerald Terwilliger October 30, 2010 at 6:20pm
    Yes it is permissible and proper for a veteran in civies to salute during the National Anthem. Last year this was authorized. Hats OFF.
    I have long complained about the lack of respect shown to our flag.

    So called sports heroes not removing hats or placing hand over heart and chewing gum or tobacco is totally wrong. Not a good way to influence our children.
  • Thomas Francis Baker October 30, 2010 at 6:12pm
    I was attending my grandsons football game today and during the playing of the national anthem a man in front of me saluting. I've heard that veterns in civies may salute. Is this true and if so what about hats? On or off.
  • Randall Keith Hunter October 23, 2010 at 6:15pm
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  • Michael McWatt September 30, 2010 at 5:43pm
    Thanks James.
  • Michael McWatt September 30, 2010 at 8:56am
    John, I understand the Grove will be closing before the end of the year.
    All the Reserve VR squadrons flew the C-118 (DC-6) before transitioning to the C-9 Skymaster.
  • John Kellett September 30, 2010 at 7:47am
    Thanks Mike. I see by your history that you were stationed in Rota when VP64 was there. I made 3 cruises to Rota and had a great time. Is Willow Grove still open?
  • Michael McWatt September 29, 2010 at 9:06pm
    You're right John, VR-52 was homeported at the Grove.
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Cold War Service Medal-2015

On April 28. 2015 Congressman Steve Israel(D NY-3); as he has for the last several years, along with Congressman David Jolly (R-FL 13) and seven other cosponsors introduce H.R. 2067 The Cold War Service Medal Act 2015. This bill would authorize DoD to issue the Cold War Service Medal to those who served between Sep 1945 and Dec 1991.This bill has been sent to the House Armed Services Committee for consideration. Last year a similar bill went to the committee and just sat there till the end of…

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