U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey's office is partnering with the Carbon County Veterans Affairs Office to honor Korean War veterans with the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal.

Toomey is working with the Korean Consul General to provide medals for United States veterans for their honorable service in the Korean War who reside in Carbon County."Korean War veterans in the commonwealth bravely served this country and it's an honor for my office to recognize our veterans with the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal for their service," Toomey said. "For over half a century, many of these veterans have been unsung heroes. I encourage all Korean War veterans to contact my office for more information on the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal.""I am honored to help all veterans in our county get the benefits they deserve," said Henry Desrosiers, Director of Carbon County Veterans Affairs."It saddens me to think that the Korean War is known as the Forgotten War and that many of our Korean War veterans are also forgotten. They served their country honorably and deserve any and all recognition that can be given. I will do my best to see that Carbon County's Korean War veterans receive this Peace Medal."The offices of state Sen. John Yudichak and state Reps. Doyle Heffley and Jerry Knowles will also be assisting Toomey's office in recognizing Carbon County's Korean War veterans at this event.To receive the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal, an eligible veteran must have served in country during the Korean War from June 25,1950, to July 27, 1953, or have participated in U.N. peacekeeping operations until the end of 1955. Members of the U.S. Navy are also eligible if they had served aboard a naval vessel that was assigned to Korean waters during the 1950-53 time frame. It may also be awarded posthumously. The only document required is the Notice of Separation or DD-214 discharge document showing service in Korea.Applications for the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal must be received by Oct. 1, 2017.For applications, please contact:• Marta Gabriel in Toomey's office at Marta_Gabriel@toomey.senate.gov and 610-434-1444, or• Bonnie Gawlik, Carbon County Veterans Affairs Office, at

BonnieGawlik@carboncounty.net and 570-325-3986.Applications will also be available through the offices of Sen. Yudichak, and Reps. Heffley and Knowles.