The American Legion [Volume 128, No. 3 (March 1990)]
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By Edward Edelson 16 WOMEN: THEIR CHANGING MILITARY ROLE In today's all-volunteerforce, opportunities aboundfor women. By Alice Fleming 22 FROM EDEN TO MARS EightAmericans will begin life in a man-made world nextfall to learn more about man 's adaptability. By Mark Holman Turner 26 DEFENSE ATTHE CROSSROADS Defense Secretary Richard Cheney discusses our nation 's changing defense requirements. 28 YOU MAY BE RICHER THAN YOU THINK Soon-to-be retirees have wealth within reach. By Gordon Williams 30 AN UNCIVIL DEFENSE Aprivatized civil defense may be America's only hopefor a national civil deferse. ByJon Basil Utley 32 BATTLE REPORT: ANZIO It was a costly butpivotal victoryfor the Allies. By Vernon Pizer 34 WHY DIDN'T 1 THINK OFTHAT? Small ideas and common sense have createdgreatfortune. By Lester David 36 'THIS WE BELIEVE' A 1956 resolution reiterates timeless Legion principles. 42 UNFAIR RETURNS? Filipino WWII veterans seek improved VA benefits. 44 DEPARTME NTS BIG ISSUES Is The Balanced-Budget Law Working? 12 LETTERS 4 VETERANS UPDATE 38 VETERANS ALERT 48 OPINIONS 6 YOUR AMERICAN LEGION 40 LEGIONNAIRES IN ACTION 50 COMMANDER'S MESSAGE 10 LEGION NEWS 46 PARTING SHOTS 76 COVER Women In The Military. Photo by Frederick Sutter. The American Legion Magazine, a leader among national general-interest publications, is published monthly by The American Legion for its 3 million members. These military-service veterans, working through 16,000 community-level posts, dedicate themselves to God and country and traditional Amer- ican values; strong national security; adeauate and compassionate care for veterans, their widows and orphans; community service; and the wholesome development of our nation's youths. MARCH 1! 1 Now Available-The Third Series WILDLIFE ART COLLECTOR CLASSICS The expertise of modern The stylish, sleek design In your pocket, or, add technologycraftsmanship is enhanced with their them to your collection— FOR GOD AND COUNTRY of yesteryear and the attention to dependability. this is a Knife Set any talents of renowned Corrosion-free stainless sportsman will cherish. Editorial Offices wildlife artists, have steel makes them perfect Perfectly displayed in their 700 N. Pennsylvania St. been brought together to for for outdoor use. hinged, beveled edge P.O. Box 1055 offer you a collection of Drop-point designed case (with set-ins for Indianapolis, IN 46206 317-635-8411 three exclusive knives. blade with lock-back each knife), this set Each one depicts the construction ensures comes ready to show. Miles S. Epling graceful beauty and user's safety. Quality, color- The perfect gift for your National Commander mystery of the outdoors. etched reproductions favorite sportsman. Daniel S. Wheeler skillful stroke Not sold in stores, this is show each Publisher/Editor-in-Chief a Limited Collection. of the artist's brush. Joe Stuteville 1 Managing Editor I Raymond H. Mahon Associate Editor T. Douglas Donaldson Assistant Editor Ken Scharnberg Assistant Editor Simon Smith Art Director William L. Poff Production Manager Advertising Director Donald B. Thomson The American Legion Magazine P.O. Box 7068 Indianapolis, IN 46207 317-635-8411 Publisher's Representatives Fox Associates, Inc. Chicago: 312-644-3888 New York: 212-725-2106 Los Angeles: 21 3-487-5630 Detroit, Ml: 313-543-0068 Atlanta: 404-252-0968 San Francisco: 415-989-5804 London: 01 -385 8812 The American Legion Magazine Commission Milford A. Forrester, Chairman, Greenville, SC; J.H. Morris, Vice Chairman, Baton Rouge, LA; James R. Kelley, National Commander's Rep- resentative, Wayne, PA; George F. Ballard, Belleville, IL; J. Leslie Brown Jr., Louisville, KY; Joseph Chase, Hatboro, PA; Richard J. Cherry, Toledo, OH; Donald Conn, South Bend, IN; James W. Conway, Charlestown, MA; Lincoln Cox, Kirby, WV; Orval E. Faubus, Conway, AR; Halbert G. Horton, Topeka, KS; W.B. (Brad) Jorgens, Beardsly, MN; Eugene J. Kelley, Savannah, GA; James V. Kissner, Palatine, 111; Russell H. Laird, Des Moines, IA; Nathaniel J. McKee, Princeton, NJ; J. Fred Mitchell, Brewton, AL; Everett G. Shepard, III, Woodstock, CT; George G. Sinopoli, Fresno, CA; James R. Wood, Bartlesville, OK; Paul T. Woodard, Lacey, WA; Neal L. Thomas Jr., Con- sultant, Colorado Springs, CO. Copyright 1990 by The American Legion Price: Annual subscription, $12; Post- sponsored gift subscriptions, $4; Single copy, $2. To subscribe, send $12 ($18 in foreign countries) to Membership Processing Dept., P.O. Box 1954, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Change of Address: Notify The American Legion, Membership Processing Dept., P.O. Box 1954, Indianapolis, IN 46206. 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