Congressman Crenshaw looking to honor Vietnam vets

This all sounds really good and should be done.

Crenshaw looking to honor Vietnam vets
08/28/2009
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Fourth-Congressional District Vietnam-era veterans will receive certificates of Special Recognition from U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw in a Nov. 10 ceremony at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. The application deadline to receive the honor is Oct. 13.

“Vietnam veterans served our country with distinction during one of our most tumultuous times as a nation,” said Crenshaw. “They answered the call of duty, but when they returned home many did not receive the recognition they properly deserved. These brave individuals helped fight for freedom and democracy at a time when their country needed them, and this ceremony will help show our appreciation.”

In the past two years, Crenshaw has recognized nearly 500 Vietnam veterans eligible for either the Vietnam Service Medal or the Vietnam Campaign Medal. This year’s ceremony will recognize the contributions of all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Coast Guard and the Merchant Marines, during the dates of the Vietnam War, March 1, 1961–April 1975. Armed Forces members who qualified for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal by service in Vietnam between July 1, 1958 and July 3, 1965 will also be recognized. Foreign Service Officers with the U.S. Diplomatic Corps members serving in Southeast Asia during the periods above are also eligible for special recognition. click link for more

But according to VoteSmart, it is not what his practice has been, so maybe he should keep looking at how he can really honor the Vietnam Veterans and all veterans. It's easy to say you support veterans but it is proven when we really do it. He seems to have done better for the newer veterans but does not have a track record of support. Maybe there is hope for him?

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2007-2008 In 2007-2008 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Representative Crenshaw a grade of B.

2006 Representative Crenshaw supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 66 percent in 2006.

2006 In 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Representative Crenshaw a grade of C+.

2006 Representative Crenshaw sponsored or co-sponsored 14 percent of the legislation favored by the The Retired Enlisted Association in 2006.

2005 Representative Crenshaw supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 0 percent in 2005.

2004 Representative Crenshaw supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 0 percent in 2004.

2004 Representative Crenshaw supported the interests of the The Retired Enlisted Association 33 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Representative Crenshaw supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 38 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Representative Crenshaw supported the interests of the American Veterans 50 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Crenshaw supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 0 percent in 2003.

2003 Representative Crenshaw supported the interests of the The American Legion 40 percent in 2003.

2001 Representative Crenshaw supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2001.

2001 Representative Crenshaw supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 77 percent in 2001.