Airman Magazine July 1978 – Recovering a Paradise Lost

Bringing a People back to their Pacific homeland

Written by TSgt. David B. Drachlis

Photos by TSgt. Herman J. Kokojan

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Attention!!!

Atomic Veterans Service Recognition Program

The Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal and the Atomic Veteran’s Service Certificate recognizes that the service and sacrifice of Atomic Veterans directly contributed to our freedom and prosperity after World War II, and was pivotal to our Nation’s defense during the Cold War. Veterans eligible for the medal are those who, while performing official military duties during the period of July 1, 1945, to October 1, 1992:

• Directly participated in the detonation of an atomic weapon or device
• Directly participated in the cleanup of radioactive material resulting from any such atmospheric detonation;
• Directly participated in the cleanup of radioactive material resulting from an accident associated with an atomic weapon; or
• Were exposed to ionizing radiation resulting from the operational use of atomic weapons during World War II.

Eligible veterans and the next-of-kin (NOK) of deceased eligible veterans may now apply for the medal. Please note that the veteran or NOK can only be issued one medal, multiple NOK cannot each be issued a medal.