SB225 - Alabama Cold War Victory Medal Act of 2018

• Establishes the Alabama Cold War Victory Medal to be awarded by the Adjutant General of the Alabama National Guard to eligible military service members.

• Eligibility requires service in the armed forces between September 2, 1945, and December 26, 1991, and residency in Alabama at the time of military service entry.

• Medal design shall be selected from existing Cold War award designs available on the market and approved by the Adjutant General, with only one standardized design authorized for wear.

• Authorization to award and wear the medal is limited to the period before a federal Cold War Medal or equivalent is established for U.S. Armed Forces; once federal authorization occurs, Alabama's authorization is rescinded and the federal award replaces it.

• Act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.