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style="COLOR: black"><FONT face=Arial>This information is provided in hopes to
enlighten others who are not familiar with the United States Military.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A lot of this information is available
on the WEB Site listed below.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I am
also going into some detail for those of us who do not have access to the
Internet.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="COLOR: black">This is available to be awarded to all members of the armed
forces and federal government civilian employees who faithfully served the
United States during the Cold War era, 2 Sep 45 to 26 Dec 91.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Congress established the Cold War
certificate in Section 1084 of the fiscal 1998 National Defense Authorization
Act.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: 289.85pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">The Department of Defense designated the Department of the
Army as the executive agent for the Cold War Recognition Certificate
program.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The Army has established a
home page at <A href="http://coldwar.army.mil/">http://coldwar.army.mil/</A>
that explains the correct procedures to request a Cold War Certificate.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Request will be accepted by Internet,
FAX or mail.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: 289.85pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">Individual who request the certificate must certify that
they served both faithfully and honorably, whether as a member of the US armed
forces or as a federal civilian employee during the Cold War era.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Each mailed or faxed request must be
accompanied by official documentation verifying government service during the
Cold War era.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Acceptable
documentation includes any government form that includes the applicant’s name
and social security number or military service number or Foreign Service number,
and the date of service.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Applicants
should not send original documents to verify federal service because the
documents will not be returned to the sender.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: 289.85pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">The mailing address for requests for the certificate
is:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: 289.85pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">Cold War Recognition<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: 289.85pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">4035 Ridge Top Road<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: 289.85pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">Suite 400<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: 289.85pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">Fairfax, Virginia 22030-7408<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="COLOR: black"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: 289.85pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">The FAX number is 703-275-6749<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: 289.85pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">The electronic mail address is <A
href="mailto:coldwar@fairfax-emh1.army.mil">coldwar@fairfax-emh1.army.mil</A>
Request sent by e-mail will not be acted upon until the Fairfax office receives
supporting documentation. Requests made on-line will be maintained for one year
to allow ample time for individuals to forward supporting documents by FAX or
mail.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Individuals normally will
receive a response within 30 days; however, the turnaround time will depend upon
the volume of requests received.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: 289.85pt"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">Applicants needing additional information may call the help
desk at 703-275-66279.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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