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Discuss the history of the Cold War (1945-1991), the "hot wars" in between (Korea and Vietnam), as well as the geo-political struggle between democracy and global communism.

The beginning of the Cold War began with the French Indochina War (1945-54) in which French, French Union, Vietnamese and Foreign Legion units fought against Communist Vietnamese, Chinese and Soviet-bloc supplied troops in the Viet-bac of Vietnam. Though the French Indochina War (called la guerre d'indochine) was a post-WWII colonial war to maintain Indochina as part of the French empire, the war quickly turned into the first shot across the bow in the Cold War.

Discuss your experiences, your unit and your comrades in the Korean War (1950-53).

Discuss the background, first hand stories and military operational details of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Discuss your experiences, the unit you served in, your comrades in the Vietnam War (1955-75).

Discuss the Rhodesian Bush War, UDI, and the Soviet-sponsored terror led by Mugabe's ZANLA and associated Soviet-style terrorist groups against the free nation of Rhodesia.

Discuss the background, military operations and summary of the Invasion of Grenada and its influence on the Cold War (1945-1991).

Over 55,000,000 human beings were slaughtered between the years of 1945 and 1991 by Soviet, Chinese and Vietnamese Communists. The atrocities committed have never received press attention nor independent investigation.

Discuss KGB operations in the U.S., as well as the various spies who infiltrated U.S. installations, agencies and organizations.

This is the place to talk about your military service, whether you were a REMF, an infantryman, SpecOps warrior or a paper pusher ... this is the place to talk about your military service. Tell us about why you joined the military, your MOS, rank, where you were stationed and how your military service has affected your life.

If you are an Allied Forces (1945-1991) or NATO-based soldier, sailor or marine, tell us about your experiences during the Cold War (1945-1991).

A board for our Dutch Allies from the Netherlands to talk about their experiences during the Cold War 1949-1991. This is also a place for the Dutch Cold War Veterans!

Discuss the mission statement, membership requirements and upcoming events for the Allied Forces Cold War Association (AFCWA). *** Open to all members and non-members ***

Latest news from the Allied Forces Cold War Association (AFCWA).

Membership in the association is free. However, you must have served in a nation allied to the United States, NATO or SEATO, 1945-1991. To serve on the AFCWA Board of Directors, you must provide written documentation of your military service.

The Allied Forces Cold War Association (AFCWA) is in the process of establishing a global Board of Directors consisting of:

* President
* Vice President
* Secretary
* AFCWA Liason
* AFCWA Membership Coodinator

If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors, you must be available by email, adhere to the AFCWA Bylaws and provide quarterly reports to the AFCWA Membership (via this forum). The AFCWA Board of Directors is very loosely affiliated, since the membership is spread throughout the world; however, we actively engage members via the forum and through email. Our future goal is an AFCWA Meeting in the U.S., the U.K. or Holland in the near future.

The latest news and information on the Cold War Victory Medal (CWSM).

Talk about anything you want: politics, sports, the military, the VA, etc. However, please be considerate of others opinions; be advised - no "flaming" of other members. Pop open a beer, sit back and lets talk!

Post your photos of remembrance ceremonies, wreath laying ceremonies, pictures of loved ones, or buddies you served with in the military who have passed on. No one will be forgotten. Lest we Forget.

We fight for the rights of Cold War Veterans everywhere, and in this fight, our comrades of the Cold War Veterans Association (CWVA), American Cold War Veterans (ACWV) and National Association of Atomic Veterans (NAAV) proudly serve the interests of their constituent veteran corps.