National convention, october 2-5, 2005, in bossier - Korean War ...

July/August 2005
COVER: On July 1, 2005, Governor John Baldacci of
Maine, in a ceremony in his suite of offices at the State
House in Augusta, announced that he had signed LD
1148, “An Act to Recognize the Recipients of the Korea
Defense Service Medal,” into law. Story on page 18.
Photos courtesy of Marty O’Brien
Mini Reunions 34
CONTENTS
Business
KWVA Executive Council Meeting 9
How Chapters Got Their Names 19
KWVA Annual Convention 20
KWVA Executive Council Approved 2000 Bylaw Changes 24
Recruiting Efforts Continue 31
Legislation Introduced to Recognize Korean War Veterans 32
The Naming of Chapter 270 32
Thanks for Supporting “The Graybeards” 86
Features
The Russian Role in Korea 58
As I Was On My Way To St Ives... 60
Smoking Can Be Hazardous To Your Health 61
The Rabbi Guides A Lost Patrol 74
You’re a Grand Ol’ Parent 75
Departments
Tell America 36
Monuments 38
From The President 3
The Editor’s Desk 6
Last Call 7
POW/MIA Update 9
Korean War Veterans’ Mini-Reunions 34
Tell America 36
Monuments and Medals 38
Chapter News 42
Book Review 62
Key Bills in Congress 64
Recon Missions 70
Canadian Corner 72
Feedback/Return Fire 76
Reunion Calendar 82
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Chapters 42
News & Notes
Maine Honors Korean Defense Service Medal
Recipients in State House Ceremony 18
News From Veterans Affairs 30
In Tribute and Honor of all POWs and MIAs 33
Memorial for the Korean War Veterans: Overland Park, KS 57
Graybeards “Gemlets” 69
A Medal Awarded for Getting Medals? 74
Cold Weather Tape Available 79
July - August A
2005
The Graybeards