The American Legion [Volume 141, No. 5 (November 1996)]

A trusted member of the American Legion family. Why is Buick LeSabre the Official Car of American Legion Baseball? Because LeSabre delivers peace of mind on the road. And it delivers peace of mind through its financial support of youth baseball. To date, Buick has contributed over $3 million to the American Legion Baseball program. Support which helps The American Legion's local posts in the development of young people across the country. That's peace of mind. Buick and The American Legion — a winning team. Visit our Web site at http://www.buick.com or call 1-800-4A-BU1CK. Vol. 141, No. 5 The Magazine for a Strong America OUT OF THE ASHES By Steve Salerno The art of the flag: Out of inspiration but into nihilism. GIVE GIS A NOBEL PRIZE ByN.J. Kressel They've saved the world more than once. WAR OF WORDS By Johanna Neuman A (Persian) Gulf between media and military. HEALTHY RETURNS Why the Gl Bill of Health broadens the VHA system. UNCLE SAM'S MIKE FORCE By Ken Cauthern Training those who are on duty on the air DEEP TROUBLE BylVliles l. Epstein Sunken Russian subs are still a danger 1 D STILL SERVING AMERICA Report from the Salt Lake City National Convention. RESOLUTIONS For the good of the nation, The American Legion resolves. HIGHLIGHTS Guests, bands, meetings and speakers; Legionnaires tend to their business. NATIONAL OFFICERS Introducing the 1996-97 American Legion leaders. BIG ISSUES Should Congress Cease Funding National Endowment for Arts? VETVOICE I ON DUTY II VETS 11 COMMANDER'S MESSAGE P YOUR AMERICAN LEGION PARTING SHOTS WASHINGTON WATCH VETERANS UPDATE ii COVER Americans in uniform are the guarantors of our freedom and the general peace. 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