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CWVA Press Release

Hometown News - Sean Eagan

Point of Contact: Hector Autry Jan 22, 2007
Phone: 1-816-268-8201
E-mail: CWVA.KC@gmail.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



SLUG: "COLD WAR VETERAN SELECTED FOR CWVA LEADERSHIP"

Cold War veteran Sean Eagan has been selected as Northeast Zone Director for the Cold War Veterans Association.

The selection was made replacing outgoing zone director David Clevenger, who had served in the position for three years. Egan, had served as the CWVA New York State Director for the last year. As Northeast Zone Director Eagan's responsibilities expand to include Maine, New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Vermont, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, Rhode Island.

"I'm honored to be selected to serve the Cold War Veterans Association in this capacity," Eagan said. "About 20 million military members served during the Cold War years, and I intend to do my part to see they finally receive the respect and recognition they deserve."

The mission of the Cold War Veterans Association is to, "Fight for rights and benefits that Cold War Veterans deserve; Educate people as to why the Cold War was fought and why vigilance must be maintained; and Provide a fraternal community for men and women who served during the Cold War Era (September 2, 1945 to December 26, 1991). According to Eagan, the Cold War Veterans Association is currently engaged in 'Operation Ice Blue', which a push to start local chapters throughout the nation.

Sean served in Southwest Asia with the 528th U.S. Army Artillery Group during the Gulf War. He is a resident of Jamestown NY, a member of VFW Post 53, and a National member of the American Legion.

For more information about the Cold War Veterans Association, contact Sean Eagan at Sean.Eagan@Gmail.com, or visit their website at www.ColdWarVeterans.com .



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Hector Ed Autry
CWVA Operations Director
Cold War Veterans Association
www.ColdWarVeterans.com