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October i gge Vol. 1 41 , No 4 The Magazine for a Strong America

THE MEN WHO WOULD BE PRESIOENT in Clinton and Dole respond to issues of concern to ttie Legion. 1 i

HANGING TOUGH IN A HOSTILE WORLO by Bruce l. Gudmundsson in The next commander-in-chief must be able to respond to worldwide threats. 1

THE WEALTH ANO HEALTH OF OUR NATION by Gordon wniiams The ups and downs of our economy the next president will face. 20

HOW CONGRESS VOTED ON THE FLAG AMENDMENT Listing of how your lawmakers voted. 22

PRESCRIPTION FOR CHANGE What the Gl Bill of Health means for all veterans and their families. 25

JOSEPH J. FRANK ELECTED NATIONAL COMMANDER IVIeet a Vietnam veteran of combat engineering and a "go-to guy. 32

BIG ISSUES Should Congress approve the school prayer amendment? 0

VETVOICE 4 YOUR AMERICAN LEGION 12 VETS 38

WASHINGTON WATCH 8 VETERANS UPDATE 28 PARTING SHOTS liG

ON DUTY 18 LEGION NEWS 38

COVER The political season is in full cry throughout the nation with the presidential candi- dates responding to questions on the issues on page 14. Art by Alex Murawskl/Gerald & Cullen Rapp, Inc.

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fewer veterans than it does today, it G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery would not be because Congress enacted Ranking Minority Member H.R. 3118. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Mr. Schamberg states, however, that

the bill's fatal flaw is its use of the term Unfair Criticism "within appropriations." He says this Legion Kudos House Representatives G.V. means that as the budget is cut some RECENTLY I enrolled in The "Sonny" Montgomery of Mississippi veterans will be turned away. Unfortu- American Legion out of curiosity.

and Bob Stump of Arizona have both nately, budget cuts would have that Never in my life could I believe championed a significant amount of effect whether or not H.R. 3118 were that this honorable organization of veterans' legislation over the years. enacted, just as they have had in the proud ex-military men could be of While The American Legion has not past. such interest to me. In the short time always been in total agreement with It's ironic, though, that while Mr. that I have been participating in the

eveiy aspect of their legislative propos- Scharnberg predicts that VA medical meetings and activities, I have had the als, we have strongly supported most, care funding will decline following opportunity to share a lot of experi- and the differences have always been enactment of H.R. 3118, the Congres- ences with fellows that make me feel discussed in a gentlemanly manner. sional Budget Office projects just the proud and satisfied to be a member of

The following letter and the article opposite. It says the bill's enactment this glorious institution. to which it refers were the result of an could cause increases in VA medical The American Legion is mar- unfortunate lapse in communication care budgets of $3 billion annually. velous. about varying viewpoints on proposals Clearly none of us can accurately I invite all of those veterans with an to provide additional access to VA predict how much Congress will honorable discharge who believe in health care. —The Editors appropriate for VA-medical care for democracy to enroll in The American any future year. Legion. God bless America! discussing our eligibility reform In fact, although Scharnberg Orlando Seda Ayala INbill with your staff, we were advised assumes VA faces cuts in its budget, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico that the Legion would neither support the House just voted to increase VA nor oppose H.R. 3118. We understand medical care funding for fiscal year and respect that position. To say, there- 1997 by almost $500 million. But Mr. Something New fore, we were disappointed to read an Schamberg is even further off base in YOUR article on Army Specialist item in THE AMERICAN LEGION DIS- warning veterans to pay particular Michael G. New ("Oath of Uncer- PATCH, which characterizes H.R. 3118 attention to H.R. 3118's reclassification tainty, July) was an eye opener! He as the "VA Healthcare Liquidation of treatment priorities. He says that in is in good company as years ago Gen. Bill," followed by another critical arti- placing less than 30 percent service- Billy Mitchell was also court-mar- cle in THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGA- connected veterans "second in line for tialed and railroaded by a government ZINE would be an understatement. care," the bill has taken what "many that didn't care about the individual or While we understand your interest experts see as the first step to eliminat- the Constitution. About 50 years ago, I in advocacy for your "GI Bill of ing the largest segment of service-con- took the same oath as New and feel

Health," the Dispatch article, under nected veterans from VA care." the same way he does. I am going to Ken Scharnberg's byline, reflects a We question the expertise of Mr. call my congressman about this mat- profound misunderstanding of H.R. Scharnberg's sources; less than 30 per- ter, as this man doesn't deserve a bad

3118 and of the current law it seeks to cent service-connected veterans have conduct discharge. change, and miscasts entirely both its been second in line for care since New enlisted in the U.S. Army, not intent and effect. 1988, when under Public Law 100- some U.N. outfit. H.R. 3118 was never represented as 322, Congress moved them up from Thomas G. Carroll

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WHEN PEOPLE talk A GREAT deal of interest about school prayer, one has arisen lately regarding important fact is often proposals to allow for orga- overlooked: When the nized prayer in public U.S. Supreme Court ruled organized schools. Prayer is a personal commu- school prayer as unconstitutional in nication between an individual and

1962, it had the effect of giving gov- God. The content of government- ernment the power to ban prayer. sanctioned prayer would have to be

You might favor prayer in necessarily vague to ensure that it did schools, or you might not. Yet, we as Americans have not infringe upon the beliefs of individual students, reli- allowed the federal government to assume a frightening gious and non-religious. In my view, to have students power, unprecedented until 30 years ago. For surely a gov- recite a government-initiated prayer would only dilute and ernment that has the power to ban something is not sepa- cheapen the value of that sacred communication. What a

rate from it. If the federal government has the power to tragedy it would be for students to repeat daily without

ban prayer, it is regulation of church by the state, not sepa- emotion or, worse, without reverence, a prescribed ration of church and state. "prayer" to God with all the feeling of reciting verb conju- Journalists and reporters are familiar with this kind of gations. banning practice and have fought vigorously against its The Supreme Court has not denied an individual the occurrence in their profession—and rightly so. The con- basic right to pray in public schools. Every day in Ameri- cept of "prior restraint," or a government ban of free ca, countless public school students ask a blessing at their

speech before the speech occurs, has been discredited thor- noon meal or ask for clarity of mind and guidance. I often

oughly by the courts. say, somewhat facetiously, that I prayed my way through

The government cannot impose a prior ban on speech every math course examination I ever took. I was not pray-

on the basis that it might be libelous or slanderous or oth- ing to the teacher or to my fellow students—I was engag- erwise troublesome. Americans are free to say or write ing in silent prayer to God, who I thought was more pow- most anything. Americans are then held accountable for erful than all of us students put together. These that speech and may be sued successfully if proper bound- expressions of individual faith are legal and should be aries are overstepped. encouraged by parents and clergy.

Yet, prayer in schools and elsewhere is pre-banned on The First Amendment, which states that "Congress

the basis that it might be coercive to someone. shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, Why is prayer viewed differently from other free or prohibiting the free exercise thereof," is sufficient to speech? Why should public speech concerning prayer be meet our needs in this sensitive matter. It has served us vulnerable to this kind of banning before-the-fact? There well in preserving the freedom of all Americans and in exists no "right" in the Constitution for anyone to silence protecting our children from having religious beliefs thrust someone else's free speech. upon them by the government.

This misconception has taken root and grown. I have Some advocates of prayer in schools believe that prayer even been lectured by another member of Congress that will help end the problems of drug abuse, teen pregnancy

the purpose of the Constitution is to "protect minorities and violence in our schools. I could not agree more that from the majority!" these problems plague That's incorrect. The schools daily and must be

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Carolyn Becraft, a deputy assistant defense secre- tary. About 65 percent of military spouses work out- ORE opportuni- side the home and earn 30 percent of their family's ty appears to be income, a 1995 survey shows. Spouses' trouble

waiting in the finding jobs is a chronic "economic and morale

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I by the Marines, the services are For spouses, worries about employment « pressing Congress to increase ranked second only to worries about the safety of tr the number of generals and their military partners, the survey showed. About admirals. Present law limits the 42 percent reported trouble finding jobs that use

military to 865 flag officers. The their training, experience and skills. Marines have asked to increase Spouses said frequent job changes disrupt their their number from 68 to 80, and career progression, limit training opportunities and

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The push for more general officers comes spouses is four times greater than among civilians, even as the services are downsizing. Senior offi- defense officials report. cers say more generals and admirals are needed Job-hunting help will be offered through base because a growing number of flag officers are family centers. being assigned to billets where they work for the joint staff, the regional commanders or defense H^RJlLSiSMCSIIVX' agencies, but not directly for their services. RE"vi®nrEB Fifteen of the Marines' 68 generals serve in joint billets. ESPITE years of effort to stamp out harassment in the services, 55 per- cent of women say they were sexu- ally harassed during the past year. Actually, that's an improvement. In a 1988 survey, 64 percent of

OU might have to go it alone on women complained of sexual harassment.

your next overseas assignment. "We're doing better, but we're not at all satis- Because of the risk of additional ter- fied," says Edwin Dorn, undersecretary of rorist attacks, the military plans to send more defense. When categories were expanded to troops on overseas assignments without their fam- include other types of harassment—ranging from ilies. And increasingly, foreign deployments will be rape and assault to groping and crude language to remote bases far from urban areas. the numbers rose further. And rank did little to The threat of terrorism "requires a drastic shield women: 75 percent of female officers change in the way we do business," Defense Sec- reported some type of harassment, as did 83 per- retary William Perry says. The truck bomb that cent of enlisted women. Even men were not

killed 1 9 Americans in Saudi Arabia convinced the immune, as 14 percent reported they were vic-

military it is vulnerable to terrorists and must tight- tims of sexual harassment. en security around the world. "We have to be The services have tried to quell sexual harass-

prepared for chemical weapon attack, biological ment, particularly since the Navy's 1 99 1 Tailhook weapon attack" and attacks by massive conven- convention scandal. "We need to work harder," tional bombs. "Terrorists have reached a new says Dorn. level of organization, sophistication and violence," Perry has told commanders. IIW THE l^-E^W® The recent redeployment of 3,700 troops from Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, to an isolated military base R. STEPHEN JOSEPH, chief of mili-

is a top priority. Officials are considering similar tary medicine, wants to "re-engi- moves elsewhere. More unaccompanied tours neer business practices" so military could be ordered for the Middle East, Turkey and patients get faster, more courteous care.... The other high-threat areas. Air Force Space Command has expressed a strong

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To find out more i civilians, they must find new jobs more Air Force missions and equipment to shift

about us and to join i every few years because of military from the active-duty force to the reserves, assis-

our tanks, write: i transfers. DoD has decided to help military spous- tant Defense Secretary Deborah Lee says.... The es with their job searches. Clinton administration proposes new veterans' Tfie American Legion | The Pentagon will spend $250,000 a year over cemeteries in Chicago and Dallas, increasing the

Internal Affairs i the next three years on the Spouse Employment number nationwide to 116.... Personnel serving in (Membership) i Demonstration Project. Employment efforts will Bosnia may delay paying federal income taxes, but

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campaign by approving Res. 1, allow it to sail into its third century fully asking Legionnaires to help restore the USS restored as befits its status as the Navy's Constitution. The "pennies" campaign tries chief icon. The Legion family, in fact, partic- to motivate students to raise $500,000 for the ipated in the original restoration fund-drive, Constitution' s custom sails, part of a four- the Penny Campaign begun in 1925. year $12 million restoration effort on course Headed by the Benevolent and Protective to a celebration of the historic frigate's 200th Order of the Elks, that effort also combined anniversary in 1997. fund-raising with education. The Elks desig- "We made the decision to involve school nated the week of Oct. 19-24, 1925, as "Old kids because we need to educate them and Ironsides Week," with members taking the let them know they're helping restore the time to speak at local schools and distribute U.S. Navy's flagship," says James W. Con- buttons to students who donated money to way, a Past National Historian and Massa- the restoration effort. Now, American chusetts Department Commander active in Legion Posts are encouraged to make similar the restoration drive. high-profile visits to encourage donations With most schools well under way, now and pass along some of the ship's riveting t Won is an ideal time for Posts to promote the pen- history. nies campaign. Massachusetts is pitching In the frigate's "Salute to the Nation" pennies full speed ahead to ensure the new campaign, winners of random drawings at sails are in place so that the USS Constitu- several sites nationwide were treated to tug- tion can navigate in Boston Harbor under its Please turn to page 51 own power at next summer's bicentennial celebration. American Legion Bunker Hill Post 26 in Charlestown, a Boston suburb, donated $1,000 earlier this year to open a special account at a local bank for the pen- nies campaign. To encourage donations Post officials also pledged a $50,000 no-interest loan so work on the sails could

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lenger Robert J. Dole, on these and other elec- tion-year issues. The two candidates hail from very different backgrounds. Bill Clinton was new to the nation- al spotlight when he made his stunning dash to the White House in 1992; he garnered 43 percent of the vote in a three- way presidential race with George Bush and Ross Perot. Before that, Clinton served two separate stints as governor of Next month, Americans will Arkansas (1979-1981 and 1983-1992). Kansas' Bob Dole, on the other hand, is a long-time Belt- go to the polls to elect the way insider. A wounded and decorated combat veteran of World War II, Dole, who was elected to the Senate in 1969, served as majority leader from 1994 until his resignation this next president. Here's what past July. He was also the Republican Party's nominee for vice president in 1976. the two leading candidates A few highlights of the candidates' opposing perspectives on several key matters: • On the controversial issue of U.S. military involvement have to say about the issues. with the United Nations, Clinton renewed his commitment to "multilateral peace operations," while Dole ruled out United Nations command of American forces. • On veterans' health issues, Clinton said he had kept his

promises and cited his record to prove it. But both candidates '...the American flag deserves constitutional protection because it stands alone as a unique symbol of our ideals, hope and aspirations as a nation 1

said further reforms are needed to improve services. related materials and strengthening security for them; con- • In a noteworthy disclosure, CUnton said his administra- tributing to multilateral peace operations; and fighting drug tion is in the process of producing a new chemical-weapons trafficking and supporting counterterrorism efforts. detector and protective suits. • On illegal immigration, both promised a further crack- ROBERT J. DOLE: America requires the most capable, down on the problem, with Clinton saying his record was the most advanced and best-trained military in the world. Readi- best of any administration in 30 years. Dole declared his ness requires an enduring commitment to American military opposition to welfare for illegal aliens. strength and modernization. • While Clinton touted his economic record and The proliferation of ballistic missiles and weapons of described America as a "better place" than it was four years mass destruction has placed the United States at risk. The ago, Dole contends the U.S. is in the midst of a "slow American people must be defended against limited ballistic decline" that he will reverse. missile attack or nuclear intimidation from rogue states and

These were just a few of the differences terrorists. That is why 1 introduced the between the candidates that surfaced during Defend America Act, to require the deploy- their respective interviews. ment of a national missile defense system by the year 2003. When we do send our troops AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE: how to foreign lands, they should be placed under do you plan to maintain the national secu- U.S., not U.N., command. American lives rity of the United States? should be risked only for American interests.

PRESIDENT CLINTON: Enhancing U.S. Q. What should be done about veterans security requires developing and maintaining suffering from Gulf War Syndrome, and a strong defense capability. what must be done in the future to protect Our strategy includes having forces to our troops from similar afflictions? deter aggression in major regional conflicts by projecting and sustaining U.S. power in CLINTON: Besides pressing for unprece- more than one region, if necessary; providing dented legislation to compensate these veter- a credible overseas presence; countering ans, I directed the Departments of Veterans' weapons of mass destruction by stemming Election "96 Affairs (VA), Defense (DoD) and Health proliferation, limiting the spread of weapons- and Human Services to collaborate on

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research, clinical issues and disability com- cost the U.S. economy an estimated $500 bil- pensation. lion annually, or $6,000 per family. Balancing We formed the Presidential Advisory the budget and cutting taxes are two sides of Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses the same coin—restoring money and power to to review the matter and make recommen- the real engine of the American economy dations. That effort is one reason DoD was the American people. able to confirm that, shortly after the war, One of the most important legal rights of U.S. troops destroyed an kaqi ammunition veterans is veterans' preference in federal gov- bunker that contained chemical weapons. ernment hiring. The enforcement of these While we have no evidence that Americans employment rights in federal contracting and were exposed to those weapons, it shows veterans re-employment has been weak and we are continuing to put together the pieces inconsistent. of the puzzle. I will provide strong leadership in support We have set up environmental-hazards research centers at of veterans employment in federal agencies. I will enforce three veterans' hospitals. VA and DoD investigators have the prohibition on discrimination against veterans. I will started major epidemiological studies. We have surveyed the place veterans on the White House staff and in high policy- health of 30,000 veterans and have undertaken an array of making positions. more than 70 other research initiatives. Some of our VA hospitals are participating in a health 0. How can you assist The American Legion in main- examination program for spouses and children to help us bet- taining high-quality VA health care? ter understand the prevalence of illnesses in Persian Gulf veterans' families. Both the VA and the DoD have estab- CLINTON: My fiscal year 1997 budget contains a proposal lished toll-free hotlines. to allow VA medical facilities to retain a portion of the During Desert Storm we learned some crucial lessons about our chemical-weapons detectors and protective suits. We have selected for production a new detector that will be more reliable and will virtually eliminate false alarms. We are also in the process of procuring lightweight, highly pro- tective suits for all the services.

DOLE: I will continue to strongly support programs to assist veterans suffering from Gulf War Syndrome. VA and DoD need to take this issue seriously, and Persian Gulf vet- erans' claims must be considered.

Q. What can you do to encourage the creation of good, high-paying jobs and their availability to veterans?

CLINTON: As the military has downsized after the Cold War, the Department of Labor's veterans employment ser- vice and Transition Assistance Program have helped mil- lions of veterans and separating service members and their spouses find jobs.

I know the critical importance of education in today's economy and have consistently supported the Montgomery GI Bill. My administration has also maintained a firm com- mitment to veterans' preference in federal hiring. In fact, while overall federal hiring declined under my administra- tion, we have increased the percentage of veterans hired from 17 percent of all full-time federal hires in 1991 to 31 percent in 1995. A strong economy and these concerted efforts have helped reduce the veterans' unemployment rate during my administration from 7.2 percent in January 1993 to 3.9 per- cent in May 1996. Sing sys DOLE: I believe in economic opportunity for all Americans determining eligibility for VA by adopting policies that promote jobs and economic growth. This means balancing the budget by cutting waste- health care is not conducive to ful government spending, lowering taxes on working fami- the delivery of good medicine." lies to encourage savings and investment in job-creating activities, and curtailing burdensome federal regulations that POLLS show that a (presidential candidate is majority of voters sup- financial author Harry port a third-party alternative Browne): Favors legalization to the Democrats and of drugs, no federal involve- Republicans. Ross Perot's ment in the abortion issue, Reform Party is the most unlimited legal immigration,

visible of them and is given no gun control laws, end to credit for making a bal- foreign aid, term limits for anced budget into a national Congress, withdrawal of issue. However, most U.S. troops from foreign American voters will be able countries, construction of a to select from presidential missile-defense system. candidates representing Also wants to sell federal other political parties as assets to pay off govern- well. The U.S. Taxpayers ment debt. Party, the Libertarian Party The U.S. Taxpayers Party and the Green Party will be (founded by conservative on 30 or more state ballots. activist Howard Phillips): These parties exist End legal abortion, withdraw because of the perception from the United Nations and that the two major parties all international monetary are not accountable to the and financial institutions,

American people. As in the crack down on foreign presidential election of countries smuggling drugs

1992, it is likely that the to America, stop "oppres- winner of this year's contest sive" taxation, abolish con- leed a top-to- will receive a plurality, not a gressional pensions, sup- majority, of the vote. port gun rights, abolish the bottom review of the VA to What follows is a sum- Federal Reserve, and cut the improve services while meeting mary of where these parties federal government "down stand on some of the cru- to constitutional size." our obligation to veterans." cial issues: 7776 Green Party (Ralph The Reform Party: Nader is its presidential

Favors "fair trade," new nominee, but says he have submitted a comprehensive eligibility reform measure restrictions on lobbyists, doesn't share all of the to Congress. term limits for Congress, Green Party's positions on the issues): Favors decrimi- balanced-budget amend- DOLE: I believe we need a top-to-bottom review of the VA ment, replacement of Elec- nalization of illegal drugs, to improve services while meeting our obligation to veterans. toral College with direct 75 percent cut in the I fully agree that administrative decentralization of VA facili- vote, major changes in defense budget, animal ties would greatly improve the services provided to veterans. Medicare, Medicaid and rights, abortion rights and We need to start placing greater emphasis on ambulatory, Social Security, creation of gay rights, gun registration, and inpatient and outpatient, care. a "fair" tax system and abolition of the CIA, free voter approval of federal tax birth control devices and Q. What will you do to ensure that veterans are not Increases. more power for the United denied the benefits they earned serving their country? The Libertarian Party Nations.

CLINTON: I have lived up to my promises to improve vet- erans' benefits and health services in the budget increases I money VA collects from health insurers. And I have directed have requested; in improved services for women veterans, VA and the Health Care Financing Administration to work homeless veterans, former prisoners of war and veterans together on developing a demonstration project that will exposed to environmental hazards; in a strengthened and allow VA facilities to receive Medicare reimbursement for restructured veterans' health care system; and in the unprece- care provided to upper-income, non-service connected dented access veterans and their organizations have to the Medicare-eligible veterans. administration.

I recognize that the confusing system for determining eli- I have fought to ensure that veterans and military retirees gibility for VA health care services is not conducive to the receive their full cost-of-living adjustments. My administra- delivery of good medicine and is in dire need of reform. I Please turn to page 48 PresideniM Challenges Our National Defen^

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The next president will be judged on how well he uses the "Interwar Period" to prepare for the strife the future holds.

By Bruce Gudmundsson undeserved gravity to an otherwise petty tyrants, whether they lead medi- clumsy phrase. um-sized countries or organizations The advice these commentators give without borders, will require appropri- HEN, IN January of will vary in quality. Decades from now, ate response. Terrorism, which has 1997, the president historians studying the late 1990s will become a way of life in many parts of takes the oath of spill much ink debating which bit of the world, will have to be dealt with in office, there will be freely offered wisdom the president a way that both puts existing terrorists much discussion of should have heeded and which he out of business and preserves the very the times in which he should have ignored. The one thing liberties that terrorists attempt to turn serves. In print, and these future students of our present against us. Local conflicts in the unde- on television, radio, times will agree on, however, will be veloped world, though they pose no and the internet, pun- that we used a curious term to describe direct threat to Americans or America's dits will make much our present decade. Writing after the interests, will often force the president of the task ahead, and cheerfully pro- end of America's next war, these schol- to choose between jumping in a poten- vide both diagnosis and cure for Amer- ars will place the presidential term that tial quagmire and asking the most pow- ica's ills. Those who wish to appear begins in 1997, not in the "Post-Cold erful nation in the world to stand by especially wise will mention the chal- War Era," but in something they will while children starve and adults mas- lenges of the "Post-Cold War Era," call the "Interwar Period." sacre each other by the tens of thou- carefully stressing each syllable to give The immediate challenges of this sands. "Interwar Period" will be many. The Difficult as they are, these dilemmas Bruce Gudmundsson, Quantico. inevitable reduction in defense spend- pale in comparison to the greatest chal- Va., specializes in writing about mili- ing will force the president and his lenge that lies ahead for the comman- tary issues. A Marine Corps Reservist, advisors to determine what in the bud- der-in-chief to be inaugurated next Jan- he is the editor of the Tactical Note- get is expendable fat and what is indis- uary, the challenge of preparing for the book. pensable muscle. The saber rattling of next war. The difficulties involved with

18 THE AMERICAN LEGION TOP FLIGHT—Our military must have the technological advances necessary to deal with any threat.

READY TO GO—U.S. troops, such as these arriving in Bosnia, are likely to serve in a variety of missions.

this job begin with the fact that many Indeed, those responsible for the states or a revived Soviet Union. The Americans are extremely uncomfort- defense of the Republic can only be enemy could be a force that doesn't able with the idea that our future holds sure of two things. First, as the lion has even exist at the moment. The year another conflict on the scale of the yet to lie down with the lamb, America could be 2005, 2015 or 2025. The loca- Vietnam War, the Korean War, or even will, sooner or later, be drawn into tion could be anywhere, or, as we have the Second World War. Further diffi- armed conflict. Second, how we fare in seen twice in this century, nearly every- culties are created by the fact that nei- that conflict, whether we win or lose, where in the world. ther the president, nor anyone else, will depends heavily upon what the presi- Deciding on which preparations to be able to find out much about this con- dent does, or fails to do, as comman- make is made even more difficult by

flict until it is well under way. der-in-chief. the dynamic nature of weapons tech- Future historians will, of course, nology. The advantage offered by a know a great deal about this war. They F THE president knew where, when new and powerful weapon is a tempo-

will know the enemy, the location of and against whom the next war rary one. It lasts as long as it takes the the battles and campaigns, the duration would be fought, he would have a enemy to develop an effective counter- of the conflict, and the weapons that relatively easy job. Like President Roo- measure. Because of this, we must be proved decisive. With perfect hind- sevelt in the years leading up to World careful not to bet American lives on the

sight, they will know when the war War II, he could point out the enemy, performance of a single weapon. At

began, how it was fought and when it build a consensus to obtain the neces- present, American jets rule the skies ended. Unfortunately, this same infor- sary resources, and use those resources and our submarines dominate the ocean mation will not be available to either to custom-tailor our armed forces for depths. The odds are, however, that our next president or his successors. the challenge ahead. Unfortunately, someone will eventually come up with The people who must lay the founda- neither the president nor anyone else a device or two that make these things tions for our future victory will not has any certain knowledge about these as obsolete as horse cavalry.

even be able to determine the decade in things. The enemy could be China. It The only thing that is proof against which the next war will take place. could be a federation of radical Islamic Please turn to page 46

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I AND HEALTH OF I OUR NATION

Slash deficits. Reform taxes. Put Americans to work. Crucial economic issues face the next president.

gap between rich and poor grows

By Gordon Williams wider than it used to. Many Americans see themselves working harder than HE AMERICAN people ever just to get by. expect a lot from their The news from the professional president over the next four economists sounds good. As they years. But what they want measure things, the U.S. economy is most is to see the economy in recovery. That means the economy revved up—and to win the has shown some growth every quarter better jobs and earn the fat- since March 1991. But we have a ter paychecks a stronger ways to go. economy would bring. This far into an average recovery, "The challenge to the our economy would have grown by 30 next president will be to formulate a percent. So far in the present recovery,

growth strategy that will get our slug- economic growth is 1 3 percent. gish economy expanding once again," This far into an average recovery, ECONOMIC advises economist Murray Weiden- jobs would have grown by 18 percent. GROWTH—Can we baum, chairman of the Center for the So far in the present recovery, jobs emerge from the maze of deficit Study of American Business at Wash- have grown by 10 percent. reduction and ington University of St. Louis. In 1981 This far into an average recovery, return to a liigh- Weidenbaum was top economic advi- our after-tax incomes would have growth economy? sor to the newly elected president, grown by 27 percent. This time Ronald Reagan, under whom we around, incomes are up by only 12 enjoyed the longest peacetime eco- percent. nomic recovery ever. Compared with the past (and per- the economy may bring back the infla- A high-growth economy suits the haps more important, compared with tion that crippled us in the 1970s.

American style of doing business and how Americans want it to be again), This is why many worry about the

it certainly suits the American spirit. It our economy could fare better. More one easy answer to revving up the feels wrong when our economy labors jobs should be created and more economy: cutting taxes. Past presi-

as it has the past half-dozen years. spendable dollars put into our pockets. dents. Democrats and Republicans Jobs in certain sectors are hard to find That won't be easy. In winning the alike, have done so in the past. And it these days. Consumer incomes don't battle for economic growth, we don't is possible that new tax cuts now seem to rise the way they used to. The want to give back ground in our strug- would pump enough money into the

gle against inflation. If the bad news is economy to kick it into high gear later. Gordon Williams is a writer and that economic growth is substandard, A tax cut could accomplish other editorial consultant based in New the good news is that inflation is down positive things, says Weidenbaum, York. He is a former Washington cor- from the double-digit levels of 15 who calls personal savings "the vital respondent for Business Week and for years ago to barely 3 percent today. seed corn that makes for economic ABC News. Some experts worry that jump-starting growth." As a nation, we don't save

20 THE AMERICAN LEGION Uncle Sam must borrow. That extra borrowing by Uncle Sam pushes inter- est rates higher and reduces the amount of money left for borrowing and spending by companies and con- sumers. The more we cut the deficit, the less borrowing the government must do. That should bring interest rates down—and make more money available for everyone else wanting to borrow, from businesses looking to expand to ordinary folks who want to buy new homes and cars.

best news about getting the THEeconomy growing again is that the next president will not be starting from scratch. A lot of what will get the economy rolling again is already in place. That why the advice of Irwin Kellner, chief economist at New York's giant Chase Manhattan bank is: "Take the work that has already been done and improve on it." We have already brought inflation down to relatively low levels. The budget deficit already has been sub- stantially reduced as a percent of our total economy. American corporations used to be so big and bloated they couldn't compete in the world. "Now, the corporate sector has restructured itself and is in generally good shape," says Dr. Gramley. That newfound health for American business is almost certainly why the number of jobs has grown far more rapidly than expected through most of 1996. Here are more specifics on what needs to be done: • The budget deficit. Further cuts are essential. The advice from most economists is to keep moving us along the road we're already on—aiming for a balanced budget after 2000. Just the shift of money from Uncle Sam's pockets to those of Mr. and Mrs. Citizen would go a long way toward revving up the economy, since much. A key reason, he says, is that deficit—and that's not a good idea spending by business and consumers our government taxes savings more either. In just skimming the headlines, tends to give the economy a bigger lift heavily than any other nation in the most people assume our budget deficit than spending by government. The world. A tax cut that lowers the bur- is still out of control. That's not so, more you can cut the deficit, the more den on personal savings would surely says Lyle Gramley, consulting econo- latitude you have to cut taxes—which, help stimulate the economy. mist to the Mortgage Bankers Associ- as we've seen, would give a further Unfortunately, simply cutting taxes ation and a member of the Federal lift to the economy. and letting it go at that could also do a Reserve board in the 1980s. Measure No one says further cuts in the lot of harm. That extra spending the deficit as a percent of our total deficit will be easy. Such a strategy power from lower taxes—hitting the economy, says Gramley, and it is the may well involve tackling those "enti- economy all at once—would probably smallest of any industrial country. In tlement" programs like Social Security accelerate inflation. Soon the gains other words, we've already made and Medicare that consume so much from faster growth would be eaten up. greater strides than most people real- of our national spending. They just What a big tax cut now absolutely ize in cutting the deficit. keep growing and growing, with no would do is inflate the federal budget The bigger the deficit, the more Please turn to page 51

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U.S. SENATE HE Dec. 12, 1995, vote on Senate Joint Resolution 31, the proposed flag- Iprotection amendment, was 63-36, falling three votes short of the required two-thirds majority needed for passage. One seat was vacant at the time of the vote. Here's how senators voted on the flag amendment:

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HEN THE Veterans Administration's med- ment promised you health care if you made the military your

ical system was establisiied in the 1930s, it life's work. You are enrolled in CHAMPUS or Tri-Care until was designed to provide care for all of you turn 65, then you convert to Medicare. Of course you America's veterans, particularly specialized can receive free care at a military hospital on a "space avail- treatment for those able" basis if the space exists. You injured or disabled want to use your CHAMPUS or in the line of duty. Medicare at the VA, but find out Today, obtaining that they cannot accept those pay- health care from the ments. Department of Vet- • You are a veteran of World erans' Affairs is not always easy, and War II and Korea, and now that many veterans find that entrance into you and your spouse are retired, the system is virtually impossible. you are covered under Medicare. Consider what many veterans and You might even have a Medicare their families face: supplement or some medical bene- • You completed a tour of duty fits from the company where you in the armed forces and traded in retired. You check with the VA your uniform for civilian clothes. In By Joe Stuteville hospital to see if you can use those transition from military to civilian medical benefits for you and your life, you are looking for some short- wife. By law, the VA cannot accept term medical care. You call the VA, but the VA can help Medicare benefits. you because you don't qualify. At a time when the costs of health care are bearing down • You served more than two decades in the military, on every American, there is a way to ensure that every veter- throughout the world, and moved your family from base to an and his or her family has the opportunity to receive quali- base during your career. When you signed up, the govern- ty and comprehensive medical care. The way is the "GI Bill

OCTOBER 1996 25 1991 among American Legion leaders. Dele- The Americafl leyioa gates to the 1993 National Convention in Bill Gl of Health Pittsburgh approved Resolution 2 (VA&R), of Health," a revolutionary plan to The American Legion revive, strengthen and expand VA Proposal on Veterans health care, drafted and developed by Health Care, later

The American Legion. It is a visionary known as the "Gold blueprint for changing the VA's Veter- Book." This sweeping ans Health Administration, the nation's proposal also was an largest public health care agency. opportunity for the fed- Over the last 15 years, funding for eral government to take veterans' health care has not kept pace a serious look at the

with the actual costs of inflation and the future needs of veter- |

private medical sector. Moreover, eligi- ans, ranging from those |

bility rules are so strict and have with service-connected 1 become so exclusionary that many vet- disabilities, to the poor, | erans are shut out of the system. It's not to the catastrophically | the fault of the VA, but rather, its bud- ill—and to those veter- 5 get. As federal dollars shrink, govern- ans and their families ment has restricted the number of looking for a health-care system to • Operate the veterans' health-care patients served to match the dollars. meet their total needs. system based upon the principles of "The GI Bill of Health reverses the The "Gold Book" plan received the "managed care," a system by which the restrictions imposed on veterans served full blessing of the Legion's rank-and- total health-care needs are monitored by the VA because of funding short- file membership when delegates to the by a team of VA medical professionals. falls," says National Commander 1995 National Convention reaffirmed • Assure all veterans with service- Joseph Frank of Missouri, who, as a and refined the action of the 1993 connected disabilities and illnesses have combat-disabled Vietnam War veteran, National Convention and approved access to all services necessary for the is a lifelong client of the VA medical Resolution 141 (VA&R Convention treatment of their disabilities at no system. "The GI Bill of Health address- Committee), which was referred to as charge to the veteran, and assure all vet- es the needs of America's veterans and "The American Legion Veterans' erans with service-connected disabilities their loved ones, and at the same time Health Care Security Plan." The plan of 50 percent or greater have access to finds new funding for the VA health- was christened the "GI Bill of Health" all VA health-care services at no cost. care delivery system. Medicare, Medic- at the 1996 Spring Meeting of the • Assure all special category veter- aid, CHAMPUS, Tri-Care and third- National Executive Committee in Indi- ans, indigent and service-connected party payers would use the VA, which anapolis, and the National Legislative veterans rated under 50 percent have would be allowed to retain the money Commission was authorized to develop access to VA health services at no from these sources. a strategy for early implementation of charge or at reduced prices. "For the first time in the history of the proposal. • Assure the long-term viability of this country, veterans would have the "Under our plan, the VA would the VA health care system by encour- option of choosing the VA as their pri- offer basic, comprehensive and supple- aging veterans and their dependents mary health-care provider," says Frank. mental benefit packages to veterans and who currently do not receive care to The American Legion saw the prob- their dependents," says National enroll in the GI Bill of Health program. lems posed by a growing population of VA&R Commission Chairman Chet • Improve the long-term financial veterans and their unique needs at the Stellar of Ohio. "The VA medical sys- health of the VA health-care system by beginning of the decade and deter- tem is at a crossroads. Eligibility bringing in revenue from other federal mined something more was needed. A restrictions, exclusions and barriers health programs such as Medicare, plan for the next century was needed to wrought by years of under-budgeting Medicaid, CHAMPUS and Tricare; make a good system even better—and have hampered the delivery of services also, allow participation of third-party we stepped forward. to our veterans. We can either restruc- payers (private insurance companies) Discussion and planning that led to ture the system and become more inno- and employers. the GI Bill of Health began as early as vative—or stay restrictive." • Permit the VA to retain all pay- As proposed, the GI Bill of Health ments made to the Department of Vet- Joe Stuteville is editor of THE will: erans' Affairs for health-care services AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE. His • Reorganize the VA health-care instead of turning over what it collects article, "The Great Vacation Get- system to improve access, quality and to the U.S. Treasury. away," appeared in the September efficiency of the medical care provided • Eliminate unnecessary, duplica- issue. to veterans. tive or contradictory regulations that

26 THE AMERICAN LEGION (prosthetics and senso-

ry aids devices), but it also trains half the nation's physicians and serves as the primary medical backup to the Defense Department during war. One little- known but important mission of the VA is that its hospitals pro- vide medical support for the Federal

connected vets. ^ Long lines of patients waiting for a treatment will be greatly reduced

"The GI Bill of Health Is the right thing to do, and the

time for Emergency Management change is Agency, which responds to hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes and other such now." calamities. National Commander That's why on the 52nd anniversary Joseph Frank of the Legion's greatest legislative tri- umph—the drafting and steering to completion of the 1944 Servicemen's hamper the VA's ability to operate R-N.Y., and Rep. Bernard Sanders, an Readjustment Act (the GI Bill)—the more efficiently and effectively. Independent from Vermont, is getting a nation's largest veterans organization is • Ensure federal appropriations for going-over by their colleagues as the walking the point again for the nation's the VA will be based on a system that 104th Congress comes to a close. veterans. "The GI Bill of Health guar- evaluates a patient's total health care "What is truly dynamic about the GI antees the federal government and needs and costs as determined by a VA Bill of Health is that it will expand nation will stand by its pledge and legal health evaluation group. choices available to veterans and it will obligations to its veterans," Frank says. • Require the secretary of Veter- integrate Medicare and other key health "The VA medical system is one worth ans' Affairs to report to Congress at insurance coverage reimbursement not only saving, but worth expanding to designated intervals on the financial plans into the veterans' health-care sys- meet the needs of women and men who condition of the VHA and the quality tem," Longley says. have served their country and who now of care given to all who are served by The GI Bill of Health is a new way turn to their country to be served." the VA. of thinking about the VA medical sys- "The VA was there for me when I

The GI Bill of Health already has tem and would be a fundamental shift needed it, and I believe it should be gained some momentum on Capitol in how the department serves veterans. there for all deserving veterans and Hill. On Aug. 2, Rep. James B. Long- Many observers who have examined their families," Frank says. "The GI ley Jr., R-Maine, a Marine Corps veter- the plan say it will reduce overall costs Bill of Health is the right thing to do, an and Legionnaire in the Department of providing care while maintaining and the time for change is now." of Maine, introduced the measure in the top-notch service. House of Representatives. The bill, also VA health care is a system that has Editor' s note: This is the first co-sponsored by longtime veterans' served the nation well. It not only installment of a series focusing on the issues advocate Rep. Gerald Solomon, serves as the leader in medical research GI Bill ofHealth,

OCTOBER 1996 Postman's Plan Fails to Deliver

OSTMASTER GENERAL Marvin Runyon didn't exactly Daniel A. Ludwig wrote in a letter last July. m lend his stamp of approval to veterans' preference leg- Runyon went on to In his letter that i|T say opposition to Mica's I islation recently passed as Veterans' Employment bill might have fallout: "This Is a difficult issue to oppose pub- I I I Opportunities Act, HR 3586. The American Legion licly, especially in an election year." I H obtained a copy of a June 18 letter written by Runyon "Our veterans deserve this small measure of support (HR wjm to members of the Postal Service's Board of Gover- 3586)—and the ongoing ineptitude of the postmaster general should not be rewarded by bowing to this heavy-handed, mis-

Runyon was critical of the bill, introduced by Rep. John guided attempt at political extortion," said Ludwig.

Mica, R-Fla., which expands existing veterans' preference The Legion strongly supports HR 3586 because it will close rights not only in the Postal Service but within other govern- many of the loopholes that federal managers often use to cir- ment agencies. In his letter to board members, Runyon said cumvent veterans' preference statutes—including the reduc-

passage of the bill would "tie our hands in operating our selec- tions-ln-force at the Postal Service which Runyon gave his tion, placement and organizational restructuring in a busi- blessing to in 1992. nesslike way," and would make postal managers' job "more Rep. Bob Stump, R-Ariz., chairman of the House Veterans'

difficult and onerous." Affairs Committee lauded passage of HR 3586. "It is perhaps The American Legion believes Runyon's assertions failed to the most important improvement in veterans' preference in

deliver in giving veterans priority when applying for, or seeking more than 50 years," he said of the bill which cleared the

advancement in, the federal workforce. "We're outraged that House by voice vote on July 30. "This bill puts real teeth into the head of the Postal Service would abuse the power of his enforcement, and it appropriately expands veterans' preference

appointed office to deny veterans a small advantage in hiring to the legislative and judicial branches of the federal govern- and retention on the job," immediate Past National Commander ment."

the point for their clients. claims cases in their areas, discussed Gulf Vets Sought "The role of the veterans' advocate problem areas and were briefed on the RESEARCHERS at the University has changed dramatically with the Legion-proposed "GI Bill of Health" of Texas are looicing for Persian establishment of the U.S. Court of plan for restructuring the VA health Gulf veterans to volunteer for a study Veterans Appeals," says Ron Abrams, system and eligibility reform. to compare health outcomes with training director of the National Veter- chemical exposures. In addition to ans Legal Services Project. Vets' Children Compensated these veterans, researchers also plan to Abrams made his remarks at The VIETNAM veterans' children suf- study participants suffering from American Legion Department Service fering from spina bifida would be health problems associated with multi- Officers School last July in Indianapo- eligible for health care and other bene- ple chemical sensitivity and others lis. fits if a bill recently introduced in who have received breast and tem- He urged DSOs to advise their Congress is enacted. poromandibular implants. clients not to communicate directly S 2008, introduced by Sen. Tom Study participants will be asked to with the VA during the adjudication Daschle, D-S.D., would provide med- complete a questionnaire regarding process; rather, deal exclusively with ical treatment, case management ser- their exposures and symptoms. Volun- his or her service officer. vices, limited vocational rehabilitation teers must be at least 18. No compen- John Higgins of the Indianapolis and a monthly stipend based on the sation or benefits are tied to individu- VA Regional Office encouraged DSOs severity of a child's condition. If als taking part in the study. For a to work more closely with hearing passed, it would mark the first time the questionnaire, write: Dr. Claudia officers. government has agreed to compensate Miller, University of Texas Health "In 1994, there were 54 hearing offi- veterans' children for health problems Science Center-San Antonio, Depart- cers across the United States," he said. related to their parents' military ser- ment of Family Practice, 7703 Floyd "In 1996, we have 72 people on board. vice. Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX 78284- These new officers are still learning the A recent National Academy of Sci- 7794, or call (210) 567-4557 and ask nuances of the job. They want to help ences report revealed evidence sugr for Dr. Miller. deserving veterans obtain compensa- gesting a link between exposure to tion and pensions, and if you work Agent Orange and the occurrence of DSOs' Roles Changing closely with them, perhaps they can spina bifida. AMERICAN Legion Department more clearly see the cases you bring "This bill is an important step in Service Officers (DSOs) always before them." easing the burden of innocent, indirect have been on the front lines in repre- During the three-day school, more victims of our country's use of Agent senting veterans claims before the VA, than 100 DSOs traded information on Orange during the Vietnam War," but now they must walk farther out on how they have been dealing with Daschle said.

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[H RESH on the heels ington, D.C., area for 10 men run a mock Senate that truly shows in the Boys wlk of America's victo- days of work and learning dealing with very real is- Nation president. This year, ill ry in WWII, the first last July aimed at enriching sues. Between discussions 17-year-old Kem Thomas |H American Legion their lives and producing of English as Footman of Indi- |H Boys Nation con- better citizens. the official ana was selected ^1 vened in 1946. "This program refines language, ille- by his peers.

Since then. Boys Nation has some things for these kids. I gal immigra- "This is definitely harnessed the fresh ideas won't say it makes them tion, flag pro- a humbling expe- and youthful enthusiasm its good citizens, because tection, wel- rience to be here delegates possess when they they've already proven they fare reform with the best of

attend this apprenticeship in are that. But it does make and affirma- the best. These public service. good citizens even better, tive action, guys are the elite. Every delegate also perhaps great," says Joseph delegates vis- You have two brings a track record of suc- Caouette Jr., chairman of ited the White guys from each FOOTMAN cess on his home turf that the National Americanism House, Ar- state, and they're results in passionate deb- Commission. lington National Cemetery, all intelligent, have their ates, frequent arguments Delegates face a tough Capitol Hill, Fort McHenry, own opinions and are well-

and, in many cases, friend- but enjoyable regimen, in- the FBI and the Department versed in the issues. If I ships that last a lifetime. cluding listening to guest of State. take one thing home from

Boys Nation delegates from speakers and going on field Leadership is a corner- here it will be how to be 48 states met in the Wash- trips, all while the young stone of this program, and humble," Footman says. As for the historic an- niversary of this program. CFA BEGINS FINAL PUSH IN Legion officials couldn't be more delighted. "The extra GET OUT THE VOTE CAMPAIGN few days this 50th year al- lowed us to truly showcase [H EADY to deliver on supporters will be asked to sign pledges, the best and the brightest," ^ the "See you in November' and they will be contacted as Nov. 5 Elec- Caouette says. "It's been an 1^ statement from last year, tion Day nears and reminded of their evolutionary process of im- I aj CFA President Daniel promise to "vote for the flag." provement. One should nev- lis. Wheeler recently • An integral part of the pro- er be satisfied—there's al- mM outlined plans to en- gram entails educating all voters ways room for improve- sure the flag-protection amend- on how their incumbent ment. I think that's a ment achieves passage in the Alliance, Inc. members of Congress vot- philosophy shared by (pro- 105th Congress. ed on the flag amendment. gram director) Ron Engel "Our strategy in 1994 and 1995 worked Relying on information from public-opinion and (activities director) Jack with great success in the House of Repre- surveys, voters are less likely to support can- Mercier, and really all the sentatives, where the amendment passed didates who do not support the flag. staff. We're pleased with 312-120. Unfortunately, a determined and Particular emphasis has been placed on the program but continually misguided minority in the U.S. Senate key states like Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, strive to make it better," thwarted a final victory for Old Glory," Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Caouette adds. Wheeler says. Minnesota and New Jersey. Congressional So, while the nightly To ensure the people know how candi- seats gained by flag supporters would great- news may portray a nation dates in the November elections feel about ly increase the amendment's chance at pas- in decline, don't tell that to an amendment to protect the flag from sage in 1997, Wheeler says. these young people. They're physical desecration, the Citizens Flag Al- National Commander Joseph Frank here to take a stand and to liance has launched a vitally important cam- heartily endorses this voter registration dri- take on the challenges paign. Similar to The American Legion's ve. "This campaign is a non-partisan regis- ahead in the 21st Century. long-standing "Get Out the Vote" program, tration and get-out-the-vote program aimed Like their young counter- CFA's program is a two-phase approach to at encouraging all Americans to perform parts who attended the inau- winning passage of a flag amendment. their civic duty and vote, thereby upholding gural Boys Nation when A key element of the program is a voter and preserving the privileges and ideals of Harry Truman lived at 1600 registration drive designed to get eligible democracy symbolized by the American Pennsylvania Avenue, they voters ready to go to the polls this fall. Flag flag," says Frank. are the future.

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EVERY group there are to form Post 777, which today is usually one or two people A North Vietnamese known as the Joseph L. Frank Memori- who make things happen. al Post 777 in honor of his father. It National Commander land mine robbed him wasn't long before the Legion and Joseph J. Frank has always Joseph J. Frank bonded and developed nNbeen one of those people: a life-long partnership in veterans the go-to guy when an of his ability to walk, advocacy. important task needs to get He has served as a Post, District and done. but Joseph Frank Department commander for the Depart- Clergy, elected officials, ment of Missouri, while holding VA administrators and Leg- national office and seats on various ionnaires have called on National Com- stands tall for God, national committees. These included mander Frank. And having seen what vice chairman, Legislative Council; he can do, they say there's no one member, Legislative Commission; spe- they'd rather have in their comer. country and his cial advisor. Rehabilitation Committee; National Commander Frank learned National Vice Commander; chairman, how to overcome obstacles as an Army fellow veterans. Economic Commission; member, Vet- combat engineer in Vietnam (1966-68). erans Planning and Coordination Com- A North Vietnamese land mine might mittee; chairman. Foreign Relations have put him in a wheelchair, but it Commission; ex-officio member, couldn't deter him from standing up for POW/MIA committee; and member. his fellow veterans. Policy Coordination and Action Group. The "handicapped" label has never "Being part of The American fit National Commander Frank—and Legion has been the best form of reha- that's just the way he wants it. bilitation for me," says Frank. "The "It's a great feeling when you can Everywhere Frank went, he found a Legion has given a purpose and mean- touch someone's life in a positive man- way to improve someone's life, adds ing to my life that make me who I am. I ner," says Frank, a member of Post John R. Eckhoff, veterans services feel fortunate that my time in The 777, Crestwood, Mo. "Helping people manager for the St. Louis County American Legion has been spent help- who cannot help themselves is a part of Office for Veterans Affairs. "As a read- ing people. my life." justment counselor at Vet Centers, I "As National Commander, I hope to For confirmation, you need only ask called upon Joe for advice. He would continue helping people while encour- Dr. Robert M. Woolsey. Finding em- seek out people, and he turned many aging others to do the same." ployment for disabled veterans in St. guys around." Frank's role in veterans' affairs Louis was a struggle until the job mar- Frank's people skills are only out- hasn't been limited to Legion activities ket met Frank, says Woolsey, chief of done, perhaps, by his caring, positive and involvement. His career included the spinal cord injury service at Jeffer- attitude about making America a better years of work as a veterans' service son Barracks VA Medical Center in St. place to live for all veterans. His career officer and as employment coordinator Louis. "[As our employment coordina- in The American Legion was guided by for his local VA hospital. Making life tor], Joe took his positive attitude to these principles; his resume grew better for veterans is clearly one of his area employers, demonstrated the value because his leadership was recognized, top priorities. of disabled veterans as workers, and we needed and called upon, not because he But Frank puts his family life first. soon had more jobs than we could fill." wanted to be National Commander He and his wife Barbara have one Woolsey pauses as he remembers someday. daughter, Mary Kay Grantham, and the unspeakable toll that serious Frank's Legion eligibility began in two granddaughters, Ashlie and Haley. injuries took on young men returning in 1966 with his service in the 39th Engi- "As a chaplain, I can tell you that he the 1970s. "We had a lot of patients neer Battalion. He was honorably dis- is a good man in every possible way," who had spinal cord injuries from charged in April 1968. Right after his says The Rev. Herbert A. Brethauer, active duty in Vietnam," he says. return, he enlisted in American Legion pastor of the Carondelet United Church "They felt their lives were over and Joe Post 162 in LeMay, Mo. Years later, he of Christ. "As a fellow Legionnaire, I was an inspiration to them." allied himself with other Legionnaires can say that he will be a responsible

OCTOBER 1996 MISSOIiRrS GO-TO GUY Elected National Commander leader for the rank and file of The American Legion." In an interview with THE AMERI- CAN LEGION MAGAZINE, the new Commander talks about some of the issues that must be addressed during his term of office.

Q. How can we help VA help veter- ans? A First, every member of The Ameri- can Legion family must understand exactly how The American Legion GI Bill of Health will improve, strengthen and preserve the Department of Veter- ans' Affairs' health care system. Second, every member must under- stand how all veterans and their depen- dents will benefit from these changes. FAMILY PORTRAIT—The Legion's new National Finally, every member must "spread Commander with the word" not only among their friends daughter, Mary Kay and neighbors, but more important, sian Gulf veterans and their families. its victims? Grantham, and his wife, \ Barbara. The Franks with their congressional members. We took the lead on Capitol Hill, in No veterans AxT^ also have two Contact your representatives in Con- DoD and in VA to focus attention to the service orga- grandchildren, gress and ask them to support the GI plight of these wartime veterans. nization has done Bill of Health. We must reinvent VA to Thanks to the direct lobbying efforts of more for the Agent Orange issue than keep it. The American Legion, we saw some The American Legion. Recently, Presi- significant action. dent Clinton added two more medical Q. How would you assess our work VA and DoD started registries to conditions, peripheral neuropathy and on Desert Storm illnesses? identify ill veterans. VA and DoD began prostate cancer, to the growing list of A I am extremely proud of the lead- treatment of veterans and family mem- conditions now recognized by VA as ership role The American Legion bers. And VA began awarding compen- associated with exposure to Agent has taken on this critical issue. Because sation for undiagnosed conditions. Orange. President Clinton also extend- of the Family Support Network, The Research is being conducted to identify ed VA's authority to recognize spina American Legion was the very first vet- the cause or causes of the medical prob- bifida in children of Agent Orange- erans service organization to recognize lems, and President Clinton exposed veterans. the health problems affect- formed an advisory committee Unfortunately, many Agent Orange ing Per- to review and evaluate the victims have died waiting for the gov- progress being made on the ernment to recognize their responsibili- illness. ty. And many more continue to suffer Today, The American because our leaders dragged their feet ^^'-H Legion has an internal task on this issue. As an American, I feel it's force to focus specifically rather embarrassing that our nation

4 • on the Persian Gulf issue, would treat our veterans like that. \o with special attention to the claims and adjudica- Q. How are the chances of a new GI I !• tion process. The prob- Bill looking? "''^ lems for ill Gulf War vet- I can't understand why today's ^ A erans have only begun, veterans are treated differently \

\ and we're going to stand from previous generations of veterans.

•\ by them and help them Ask veterans of World War II, Korea or if we can. Vietnam who used their GI Bill educa-

tional benefits whether it made a differ- 0. What about ence in their life. The response is nor-

Agent Orange and mally, "I wouldn't be where I am today

if it weren't for the GI Bill!" MISSION ACCOMPLISHED— Why aren't the young men and Frank stands on a bridge he women now serving in defense of i and his fellow combat entitled to the same benefit? engineers built in South America Vietnam. Please turn page

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' Plus $ 4.95 per watch for Shipping and Handling. PA residents add $ 6.00 sales tax. their health care sys countries are beginning tem. to acquire the technolo- MISSOURI'S GO-TO GUY gy and equipment to Elected National Commander Q. How can build delivery systems America maintain capable of reaching the Why should their paychecks be gar- a strong national United States. America nished $100 a month during their first defense? cannot ignore this very year of enlistment? Why should they A The "hollow real threat. receive only $400 a month for college? forces" of the You and I know that will pay for about '70s were a living Q. Should our troops 40 percent of college costs at a local or nightmare no continue to be involved in state college. They deserve better. generation of peacekeeping? America should A Before getting in- Q. Where are we in terms of VA's ever have to volved in any peace- claims bacl^log? experience keeping operations, America A Justice delayed is justice denied. again. Many needs a clear definition of its VA adopted many recommenda- GIs died because we vital national interests as tions of The American Legion and were unprepared for Korea THE related to all military opera- GRADUATE—Joseph progress is being made. The shutdown and Vietnam. tions. Frank learned many of the federal government last year had The American Legion things in high school, Congress should approve a tremendous impact on the program, helped Congress reverse but he says he the commitment of our learned some of but effective managerial changes have that direction throughout troops, and U.S. military per- life's harder lessons resulted in marked improvements. the '80s. In January 1991, in readjusting to life sonnel should not be placed Operation Desert Storm after his war under foreign or United wounds. Q. What more can we do to help demonstrated a complete Nations command except in veterans get the best medical care? transformation. Unfortu- certain circumstances where A Expand eligibility for care, nately, the drawdown has weakened our Congress grants specific approval. increase the number of access military. American service personnel cap- points and tap new revenue sources. All tured during deployment should be these proposals are contained in the Q. What is our military's greatest granted full POW status and afforded Legion's GI Bill of Health. weakness? all the protections of the Geneva Con- VA health care is in trouble. Con- A The greatest weakness in Ameri- vention. gress wants to freeze VA funding at Fis- ca's national defense system is our If any service member is captured, cal Year 1995 levels. Since the rest of inability to detect, protect and treat the United States should take whatever the health care industry is not going to exposure to nuclear, chemical and bio- measures required to secure their "mark time," VA will find itself forced logical warfare. Ballistic missiles have release. Anyone who violates the pro- to ration care, reduce manpower levels, been identified as an appropriate deliv- tections of the Geneva Convention limit research programs and strain rela- ery system for these components, and should be held accountable and face the tions with medical schools. we don't have effective defenses full wrath of the United States. We must not stand silent as some try against them either. The American Legion is clearly to balance the budget on the backs of The former Soviet Union no longer committed to achieving the fullest pos- America's veterans, their families and poses the only threat. Third World sible accounting of POW/MIAs. The recently passed Missing Persons Act of

1996 in the first step in correcting many of the problems of the past. BRIDGE WORK—Frank and other Army combat engineer recruits build s Q. Today's wars call on citizen sol- bridge at Fort Leonard diers. What about the future of the Guard and Reserves? A The Persian Gulf War demonstrat- ed the need for a formidable

reserve component. Each year, I have seen the mission of the National Guard and Reserve units gain more responsi- bilities to support active duty forces. The days of the stereotyped "Week- end Warrior" are over. Reservists and Guardsmen must be as professional as their active duty counterparts, because the odds of a Reservist or Guard mem- ber being federalized have significantly increased in the last 10 years.

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Inf "Ivy " Cos (Canal Zone. WWII) vices are included free for 4th Div Assn (Nat l) #16302 #16276 217th General Hospital #23082 5th Arm'd Div, Mech, 10th Rgt, 1st Bn. Co 8 (Ft 42nd Inf Div, "Rainbow" Assn (WWI/WWII) 218th FA Bn Bty A (Formerly 218th FA Rgt. Btry E, VETS® managed reunions. Carson, 65) #23387 #16044 NG) #19483 VETS® also will maintain 5th Engr(C) Bn, A Co (Ger 51-53) #15952 44th Inl Div, 63rd Engr (C) Bn, B Co #14044 221st Army Band #20289 reunion coordinators' mailing 5th RCT (Korea 49-54) #14104 45th Inf Div. 120th Medics. A Co " Thunderblrds" 223rd Int Rgt Assn (Korea 1951/54) #21114 (WWII) #15919 224th S/L Bn lists and unit archives, and han- 6th Helicopter/150th Trans Maint Co, (Korea/ AAA (WWII) #20708 Japan, 52-63) #11295 45th Inf Div, 179th Rgt. (H) Mortar Co (Korea) 233rd AAA SLT Bn, A/B/HQ Btrys (WWII) #11763 dle all reunion publicity needs. 7th Cav Rgt (Korea 1950/51) #23040 #19764 252nd CA, 530th FA #15696 Tell us what you want, and we 7th Inf Div. 17th Inf Rgt Assn #18852 50th Gen Hospital (WWII) #10468 254th Engr(C) Bn #23008

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