内布拉斯加州二战老兵荣誉计划申请现已开放

内布拉斯加州州长吉姆·皮伦和内布拉斯加州退伍军人事务部宣布开放该州二战退伍军人认可计划的申请。该计划旨在纪念 2025 年内布拉斯加二战老兵，纪念战争结束 80 周年。现在，1941 年 12 月 1 日至 1946 年 12 月 31 日期间服役的退伍军人以及在服役和退伍时是内布拉斯加州合法居民的退伍军人均可申请。

Nebraska World War II Veteran Recognition Program Opens for Applications

内布拉斯加州二战退伍军人认可计划开放申请

Lincoln, Nebraska - February 2, 2023 - Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs (NDVA) announced today that applications are now available for the Nebraska World War II Veteran Recognition Program, established to honor living Nebraska veterans of World War II on the 80th anniversary of the war's end in 2025.

内布拉斯加州林肯 - 2023 年 2 月 2 日 - 州长吉姆·皮伦 (Jim Pillen) 和内布拉斯加州退伍军人事务部 (NDVA) 今天宣布，内布拉斯加州二战退伍军人认可计划现已开放申请，该计划旨在表彰在世的内布拉斯加州二战退伍军人2025 年是战争结束 80 周年。

"Those who fought in World War II are rightfully known as the 'greatest generation' for their selfless sacrifice and unwavering determination in vanquishing an abhorrent evil that threatened to engulf the world," said Governor Pillen. "Our state recognition program serves as a modest yet profound expression of our boundless gratitude. Our veterans and their families have bestowed upon us an invaluable inheritance: the freedoms we cherish and enjoy daily."

皮伦州长说：“那些参加第二次世界大战的人们理所当然地被称为‘最伟大的一代’，因为他们在战胜威胁吞没世界的可恶邪恶方面做出了无私牺牲和坚定不移的决心。” “我们的国家表彰计划是对我们无限感激之情的谦虚而深刻的表达。我们的退伍军人及其家人赋予我们无价的遗产：我们每天珍惜和享受的自由。”

The Nebraska World War II Veteran Recognition Medal is available to living veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces between December 1, 1941, and December 31, 1946. To be eligible, veterans must be legal residents of Nebraska, have been residents of the state at the time of their military service, and have received an honorable or other-than-dishonorable discharge.

内布拉斯加州二战退伍军人表彰奖章颁发给 1941 年 12 月 1 日至 1946 年 12 月 31 日期间在美国武装部队服役的在世退伍军人。要获得资格，退伍军人必须是内布拉斯加州的合法居民，并且曾经是美国的居民。服兵役时的状态，并获得光荣或非耻辱退伍。

"The program's objectives are twofold," explained NDVA Director John Hilgert. "Firstly, we aim to express our heartfelt gratitude to Nebraska's World War II veterans while we still have the privilege of doing so, recognizing their extraordinary sacrifices at a pivotal moment in global history. Secondly, we seek to amplify our focus on these veterans and their experiences, reminding us of the noble cause for which they fought and the profound magnitude of their sacrifice."

“该计划的目标是双重的，”NDVA 主任 John Hilgert 解释道。 “首先，我们的目标是在我们仍然有幸这样做的同时，向内布拉斯加州的二战退伍军人表示衷心的感谢，承认他们在全球历史的关键时刻做出的非凡牺牲。其次，我们寻求加强对这些退伍军人的关注，他们的经历提醒我们他们为之奋斗的崇高事业以及他们做出的巨大牺牲。”

Applications and detailed information regarding the program can be obtained at veterans.nebraska.gov/ww2.

有关该计划的申请和详细信息可访问 Veterans.nebraska.gov/ww2 获取。

"The Nebraska World War II Veteran Recognition Program is an exceptional opportunity to honor our state's veterans and recognize their unwavering service and sacrifice," said Ricketts. "Nebraska has a rich military heritage, and this program will ensure that the legacy of our World War II heroes is remembered and celebrated for generations to come."

“内布拉斯加州二战退伍军人表彰计划是一个绝佳的机会，旨在表彰我们州的退伍军人并表彰他们坚定不移的服务和牺牲，”里基茨说。 “内布拉斯加州拥有丰富的军事遗产，该计划将确保我们的二战英雄的遗产被子孙后代铭记和庆祝。”

The deadline for submitting applications is March 31, 2025. Applications can be submitted online, by mail, or in person at the NDVA office in Lincoln.

提交申请的截止日期为 2025 年 3 月 31 日。申请可以在线、通过邮寄或亲自前往位于林肯的 NDVA 办公室提交。

"We encourage all eligible Nebraska World War II veterans to apply for this recognition," said Hilgert. "Their stories and contributions are invaluable, and we are honored to have the opportunity to share their legacy with future generations."

“我们鼓励所有符合条件的内布拉斯加州二战退伍军人申请这一认可，”希尔格特说。 “他们的故事和贡献是无价的，我们很荣幸有机会与后代分享他们的遗产。”