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" THE ^MMF3D(§^[N] The Magazine for a Strong America Vol. 127, No. 1 ARTICLES July 1989 WHY PUBLISH A HANDBOOK OFVETERANS AFFAIRS AND BENEFITS? "It is essential that veterans befully informed about the issues that affect them, " says Nat'l Cmdr. HE "Sparky" Gierke. 8 THE AGING VETERAN Who will carefor 9 million aged veterans 10yearsfrom now? 10 STATE VETERANS' HOMES A safe havenfor aging veterans. 12 VAVOLUNTEER SERVICE How to turn spare time into a blessingfor others. 16 THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS What to expectfrom the newest Cabinet department. 18 VA REGIONAL OFFICES Here's where to start whenyou need information about claims or benefits. 19 ASSAULT AGAINSTTHE VA MEDICAL SYSTEM Years ofunderfunding andfiscal neglect have taken their toll. 20 VA BUDGETING: A COMPLEX PROCESS Thefightfor a slice ofa budgetpie that isn 't big enough. 23 H0WT0 CLAIM YOUR VA BENEFITS Getting whatyou have earned, step by step. 24 THE AMERICAN LEGION SERVES YOU TheAmerican Legion's commitment to veterans and their families shows through in every program and service. 32 DEPARTMENT SERVICE OFFICERS Legion experts who stand ready to help. 38 THE AGENT ORANGE PROGRAM Aplan to help Vietnam veterans and theirfamilies. 46 NEW LAWS AFFECTING VETERANS The 100th Congress will be remembered as "The Veterans' Congress. 48 DEPARTMENTS BIG ISSUES Should The U. S. Reduce Troop Strength In Europe? 6 DATELINE 4 VETERANS UPDATE 42 VETERANS ALERT 52 PARTING SHOTS 72 COVER Illustrations by DavidTaylor The American Legion Magazine, a leader among national general-interest publications, is published monthly by The American Legion for its 2.9 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; adequate and compassionate care for veterans, their widows and orphans; community service; and the wholesome development of our nation's youths. JULY 1989 1 . America's Singing Sweethearts! NOT AVAILABLE IN STORES I Nelson Eddy & Jeanette mm MacDonald FOR GOD AND COUNTRY Sing 22 All-Time Favorites Editorial Offices Including "Indian Love Call' . 700 N. Pennsylvania St. Their Most Beautiful Love Song P.O. 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