Adm. James L. Holloway III, USN (Ret.) On Cold War
In this eleventh hour, when every e-mail, fax and phone call counts, don't be affraid to qoute people like Adm. Holloway to make a point. Here are some of his words:
"All Americans, with perhaps some notable exceptions, deserve to share in the credit for America's victory over the Soviet Union. But the true debt of national gratitude is owed to those citizens who were in uniform during the Cold War years?not just those who fought or died, but all who served. When those young Americans accepted the draft, walked into the recruiting stations, signed up for ROTC, entered OCS, or responded to their recall to active duty, they didn't know what fate held in store for them. They only knew there was a duty to perform and although it was going to take a large piece of their life?maybe all of it?they were going to serve their country. These were the heroes who won the Cold War. For those of us who served in the Navy and continue to serve in the Navy, we have a moral obligation to honor those men and women who donned Navy blue during this era."Adm. James L. Holloway III, USN (Ret.) I'm sure we can find more notable persons to quote. When you find some, post them for all our benefit.
Paul V. Dudkowski US Navy,
1973 to 1978
Director, Mountain West Operations
Public Affairs Director
when you say cold war veteran . do you mean all vets .as i served usmc 1958 to 1961 in the pacific 4th marines in hawaii. thanks.
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