The Magazine for a Strong Vol. 133, No. 5 ARTICLES November 1992

NEWBURY PARK HITS IT BIG team wins Legion World Series. ByAnthony Miller 16

BEYONB THE WALL To continue the healing, the Vietnam Memorial's 10th anniversary willfeature special events. 18

MILITARY SYMBOLS IN PEACETIME

Precision air shows and monuments honor the nation 's veterans. By Miles Z. Epstein 20

THE POWER OF THE PRESS Is itgoodfor the country when power brokers and the press play up to each other? 24 20 WILL TRAINS EVER FLY?

Europe andJapan make high-speed rail easy. Here's whyAmerica still is stuck in traffic. By Steve Salerno 26

TRINKETS AND TREASURES

Today's pack rats—tomorrow's wise investors. By HenryJ. Pratt 28 CONVENTION '92

REPORT FROM CHICAGO

Presidential candidates addressed the convention, and Legionnaires came to the aid ofhurricane victims. 32

HIGHLIGHTS 44 NEW NATIONAL OFFICERS 54 26 RESOLUTIONS 56 DEPARTMENTS

BIG ISSUES Should Congress stopfunding the National Endowment For The Arts? 10

VETVOICE 4 YOUR AMERICAN LEGION 14 PARTING SHOTS 80

COMMANDER'S MESSAGE 8 VETERANS UPDATE 30

WASHINGTON WATCH 12 VETS 58

COVER As fewer Americans see military service, the meaning of Veterans Day may very well be preserved by such symbols as the Navy's . Photo by the Blue Angels.

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Highland, III. State are doing an outstanding job in cooperating with our needy veterans. After reading Robert H. Bork in the In addition, New York City has just

September issue, I can only thank opened a second veterans' residence at Providence that this frightened and Park Avenue and East 119th Street. frightening little man was not con- Post 1944 runs this shelter. firmed to the Supreme Court. Bernard Wray Popular culture is uncomfortable for New York City

some because it challenges the status quo. In this, today's rappers and rock- Single-Sex YES ers are in good company. Challenging Gurney Williams' refreshing single- and agitating was just what Thomas sex schools article ("Boys and Girls Paine and all the Sons of Liberty did Together. NOT!" September) is a more than 200 years ago. return to reason. Some of us want our Bill Mayers sons to get an old-style education and Canastota, N. Y. our daughters to learn to be mothers. Must we home school them? Homeless Options John W. Brabner-Smith The New Shelter for Washington, D.C. Homeless Veterans deserves a tremen- dous amount of credit ("The Army of Legacy Continues the Forgotten," June). But Legion- I want to thank The American naires should also know about the Legion and all others involved in the Homeless Shelter for Veterans in seemingly never-ending struggle over Massachusetts. To date, we are provid- Agent Orange and its effects ("The ing housing to 35 honorably dis- Agent Orange Legacy," August). The ©1989 CARTWHEELS charged veterans. government needs to supply answers NEVER BEFORE - has pure gold been added to Raymond M. Kelley Jr. perhaps the most beautiful of all United States silver as well as financial compensation to coins - The Walking Liberty half dollar. Executive Director all affected. We did our part, now it's Our bi-tone process by which 24k gold is applied to Central Massachusetts Shelter time for the government to quit coins with extreme precision, creates a magnificent for Homeless Veterans two tone of precious metals. These high quality silver stalling and live up to its responsibili- 69 Grove Street and gold coins are fashioned by and are available only ties or it might lead others to have through Cartwheels. Worcester, Mass. 01601 doubts. The necklace, complete with a 14k gold filled 24" chain Eugene Herrmann is $139. If possible, we would like to send a date mean- Many homeless veterans are not ingful to you between the years 1936 and 1947. Dent, Minn. aware of the many state-operated vet- The money clip at $79. is generously covered with pure 24k gold. erans' homes that exist to end home-

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WHAT SHOULD BE SAID ON VETERANS DAY?

MERICA'S veterans are prospect of entering a job market in some of the best known, which veterans are rarely rewarded for least recognized and their military service. In our nation's most often misunder- VA hospitals, veterans from all of our stood protagonists in wars are still fighting their own battle the historical drama of of survival. For them, the war will the 20th Century. never be over.

They have played a For veterans, missing leading role in nearly limbs and poison gas left a legacy of every struggle for democracy, all over pain. For World War II veterans, radia- the world. They have risked their lives tion exposure, through atomic experi- to defend the ideals of free govern- ments, caused illness and slow, linger- ment. And their blood has provided ing death from cancer. For the world with an antidote for the veterans, the lasting effects of 's plague of communism. bitter cold has taken limbs through They have done all of these things. frostbite. For Vietnam veterans, Agent - Yet, only the generals, and Orange has given them many types of Medal of Honor recipients are given cancer and has caused birth defects in the appreciation which is their due. their children. The backbone of the Armed Forc- And today, some Desert Storm vet- es —sergeants, seamen, airmen and 17 erans are suffering with bleeding corporals are forgotten. The enlisted gums, aching joints and fatigue, prob- — Nat 'I Cmdr. Roger A. Munson ranks of the Army, Navy, Air Force, ably from exposure to lead fuels and Marine Corps and Coast Guard are as Veterans of Lebanon, Grenada and burning oil fires. They may have one unfamiliar as the batting order of a Panama are rarely mentioned or appre- of many fatal diseases that take up to small-town college baseball team. ciated. 20 years to surface fully. Veterans, and the wars they are sent What should be said on Veterans What should be said on Veterans to fight, are very often misunderstood. Day? Day? It is wrong to judge the contribu- In Operation Desert Storm, our Most people will move on with their tions of veterans by the rank on their brave men and women overwhelmed lives, celebrate a "holiday," and for- collars. But many people do. It is also Saddam Hussein's military forces. get— if they can—veterans and the wrong to judge veterans by the popu- Kuwait was liberated and Iraq's armed wars they fought in. It will happen. It larity of the war they fought in. But forces were humiliated on CNN's always does. many people do that too. Unfor- international news coverage. But there will be those who remem- tunately, the meaning of Veterans Day ber. Families who have sent a loved is a fragile thing. QUICK and popular, Desert Storm one to war. Nurses who saw the cost of

After World War I and World War produced veterans who were wel- war up close. And children who grew

II, our fighting men and women were comed back to the home front. up without a father, because he went heroes, victorious champions in a life Parades and television shows hailed off to fight for his country and made and death battle against evil dictators the return of our victorious armies. the ultimate sacrifice. and their armies. Veterans, it seemed, were heroes On Veterans Day, we pay tribute to After the Korean War, some thought again. all those who have served, those who our warriors were invisible men, for- But I have seen many wars in my died and those who came home to par- gotten fighters who played a bit part lifetime. And parades can't last forever. take in the freedom that they and their in a United Nations-orchestrated show Sometimes, however, wars do. comrades fought to preserve. of force. For many veterans, the end of war is I think about my cousin, Bob And alter Vietnam, they were, in the beginning of new battles: the chal- Munson, who was one of the Marines some quarters, "baby-killers," and lenge of living with serious injury; the who died on during World

"fools." In other quarters, they and difficult path toward a service-con- War II. I think about the veterans who their problems were merely forgotten. nected disability rating; and the Please turn to page 73

8 THE AMERICAN LEGION CANADA AT ITS BEST Big issues

SHOULD CONGRESS STOP FUNDING THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS?

Rep. Cliff Stearns, (R-Florida) Rep. Ted Weiss, (D-New York)

When the average Ameri- The federal government can business or family 'has a clear and important faces a budgetary crisis, YES NO role in promoting the arts its response is to eliminate spending on and humanities in this country and in things that may be desirable, but are no preserving and developing our national longer affordable. Congress should adopt cultural heritage. the same policy when addressing the Funding for the National Endowment National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). for the Arts (NEA) accounts for just When the vast majority of arts funding one-hundredth of one percent of our comes from private sources, why is NEA funding consid- total budget. Through this small investment on the part of ered absolutely necessary during our severe budgetary the federal government, local public support and private crisis? Federal money for the NEA constitutes barely 2 per- monies are generated for the arts. In fact, for fiscal year cent of total arts funding in America. 1991, $140 million in program funds generated $1.13 bil-

Proponents of NEA argue it has helped develop hundreds lion in nonfederal monies. That is a match of nearly 10 to 1. of choruses, symphony orchestras, theaters and local arts In the 25 years of its existence, the NEA has changed the agencies throughout America; all for approximately $178 cultural landscape in this country. In the first year of the million a year. At first glance this appears to be admirable, NEA, there were only 56 nonprofit theaters in the nation; but it causes some anxiety in the shadow of our deficit, espec- now there are more than 400. The NEA has had a direct ially when compared to funding levels for critical programs. (Rep. Weiss died shortly after submitting this article.) While the House of Representatives appropriated $178 million to the NEA for fiscal year 1992, breast cancer hand in increasing not only the number of artists and arts research received only $120,000. In 1990, 144,000 women organizations, but arts audiences as well. in the United States were diagnosed with breast cancer and The NEA touches communities in every part of the

43,000 died of the disease. nation. Whether it is through a theater participation pro- HUD Secretary Jack Kemp's visionary HOPE and gram for at-risk children in inner cities or a rural chamber HOME housing programs that will help low-income fami- music residency program, the NEA-funded activities are lies break free of public housing weren't even funded by the often a child's or an adult's first contact with the arts. House Committee on Appropriations for fiscal year 1992. NEA grants are highly diverse, from folk arts and litera- Worse yet, House liberals cut the President's drug war by ture, to media arts and museums, to theater and music. $134 million while advocating increased funding to NEA. While much has been made of controversial works which After years of piano and dance lessons as a child and the NEA has funded, the reality is that, of 90,000 grants

young adult, I have a deep appreciation for the arts and made over more than 25 years, only a handful have caused what they contribute to society. But, as a small businessman controversy.

and congressman, I also have a sincere appreciation for the In addition, both houses of Congress, following negative economic implications of our deficit and the neces- the unanimous report of a nonpartisan independent sity of breast cancer research, effective housing programs commission, passed NEA reauthorization legislation with and the drug war. procedural and substantive reforms to further ensure that When the average American works until mid-May to re- the best of American arts is funded, and that obscenity lieve all tax obligations, and when many critical federal pro- is not. This legislation was signed into law by the grams are being underfunded and many small businesses President. are struggling, it is the duty of Congress to limit public Appropriations for our federal arts agencies, while small, expenditures to the actual go a long way. Moreover,

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Although military buildup before the Persian unemployment is around 8 per- Gulf War. cent, Cetron thinks most voters will The administration says that key look on the bright side—92 percent congressmen approved the policy and are working. Moreover, he says, infla- that charges of illegality are too vague tion and interest rates are very low, to take seriously. But with congres- the housing market is picking up, and sional leaders continuing to demand the American people are leery of the classified documents about U.S. -Iraq Democratic Party tax and spending T relations, the administration is count- programs. ing on CIA director Robert Gates to The economy plus other issues such ATCH publicly make the case that Congress as integrity and law and order add up can't be trusted because it has already to a George Bush victory Nov. 3, By CliffKincaid publicized secret information dealing Cetron says. He predicts a small Bush with Iraq's nuclear weapons develop- win in the popular vote but a big victo- ment. ry in the Electoral College. Cetron, a partners in the Civic Union, represent- Democrat, made this prediction back ing the old Soviet military-industrial The Military Vote in August when Bush was 10 to 15 complex. DoD says that 200,000 military per- points behind Clinton in the polls. Meanwhile, the industry-based U.S. sonnel who tried to vote in the 1988 Cetron also sees many new people in Space Transportation Association is presidential election were unable to do Congress—including more women warning that U.S. government plans to so because they received their absen- but no basic difference in the ratio of buy Russian space-launch hardware tee ballots too late or not at all. The Democrats and Republicans. and technology could be damaging to problems are mainly delays in printing American aerospace firms. The and mailing absentee ballots. But says that Russian engineers and tech- Marines Vs. Cruise thanks to a group of volunteers nicians may get jobs that belong to Actor Tom Cruise didn't impress led by Navy Reserve Commander Americans. Marine Corps hard-liners with his por- Samuel F. Wright, that figure could trayal of an alienated, disabled decline dramatically this year. His Vietnam vet in "Born on the Fourth of New Defense Post "Wrighteous" campaign has resulted July," and his new film, "A Few Good The Bush administration is expect- in 45 states making improvements Men," won't repair the damage. ed to go along with a Congressional in their election laws to accommo- Coming this Christmas and co-star- proposal to re-establish the office of date military personnel. Some politi- ring Jack Nicholson, the movie is an Deputy Secretary of Defense for Equal cians believe these votes go heavily adaptation of the stage play about a Opportunity, a position used during Republican. disciplinary action that results in the the Carter years to promote expanded death of a young Marine. roles for women in the military. The Impeach Thomas? office was dismantled under Ronald Lawyers with the radical Center for Reagan. New Russian Power Constitutional Rights are promoting a Experts say the new man to watch campaign to impeach Supreme Court in Russia is Arkady Volsky, president A Hit At Cheney Justice Clarence Thomas. 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YXJR AMERICAN LEGION AFTER ANDREW THE LEGION HELPS

Within days of the hurricane, the Legion's national network w was mobilized: Over $160,000 owe in supplies and grants were rushed to Florida and Louisiana.

E HAVE to help our own so they can help LIFELINE Legion volunteers in Florida worked in teams to get supplies to those others," said Nation- who needed them. al Commander Roger A. Munson, as Leg- ionnaires nationwide in Indianapolis obtained a list of Posts providing disaster assistance. And swiftly came to the that were damaged and supplies that Andrew was no exception. aid of their comrades were needed. After Andrew, volunteers contacted victimized by Hurri- With the help of United Parcel their Departments and let them know cane Andrew in Florida and Louisiana. Service (UPS), Sam's Club, Mont- what was needed in their communi- Considered the worst storm to hit gomery Ward, Target and Central ties. Volunteers also unloaded three the continental United States this cen- Hardware, headquarters staff assem- UPS trucks loaded with supplies that tury, Hurricane Andrew leveled more bled $150,000 worth of construction were sent to Florida and one UPS than 60,000 homes and caused an esti- tools, cases of food and a wide assort- truck that was sent to Louisiana. mated $30 billion in damage. Some ment of items ranging from underwear "A lot of groups arrive and depart Legionnaires lost everything. to crowbars. with the TV cameras, but not our

"When I got back from the Legion's After Andrew's destructive force people," Munson says. "Legion volun- 74th National Convention in Chicago, left homes and banks in rubble, the teers are a part of the communities

my house was totaled and everything I Legion was able to do in 48 hours they serve. And they stay until the job

had was gone," says Bill Kraus of Post what it took the federal government is finished and the community is on its 133 in . "I had no place to sleep months to do—provide financial assis- feet." and I didn't eat for three days." tance to families in need. At press Unfortunately, charity isn't cheap. But before Kraus left the convention time, the Legion had paid out 26 "We need people to put money into

for home, The American Legion grants totaling $17,350. the NEF because it helps people with- kicked into high gear its lifeline to dis- "We had our first checks for home- out a lot of red tape," Post 321's aster victims, the National Emergency less Legionnaires within 48 hours," Wittenberg says. Fund (NEF). In less than 48 hours, says Don Wittenberg of Post 321, The Legion's NEF was established Legionnaires raised nearly $28,000 at Cooper City, Fla. in 1989, after Hurricane Hugo's the convention. And that was only the The Legion continues to help needy destruction illustrated the need for a beginning. veterans and their families, based on high-speed distribution network for From phone conversations with recommendations from the Depart- money and food. Adjutants Dyke E. Shannon of Florida ments of Florida and Louisiana. "Thanks to the NEF, we were able and James E. Tripp of Louisiana, During all relief efforts, Legion vol- to give money to families with chil-

Legion Staff at National Headquarters unteers are the most important link in PIease turn to page 70

14 THE AMERICAN LEGION ALe£ion Tradition

When disaster strikes, The American Legion can do more within 48 hours than the government or other relief agencies can do in a month.

People helping people. That's The American Legion tradition.

After Hurricane Andrew leveled portions of Florida and Louisiana, leaving thousands homeless, hungry and horrified, the Legion's network of volunteers and financial support swung into action.

While it took the government months to help victims of the hurricane, the

Legion was ahle to quickly send money and supplies.

In less than two weeks, using money from its National Emergency Fund

(NEF), the Legion delivered tons of food and supplies to Florida and Louisiana. Help was provided hy United Parcel Service (UPS), Sam's Cluh, Mont gomery Ward, Target and Central Hardware.

Within two days, the first NEF grants were on their way to Legion families.

But, NEF money was only the first step. Legion volunteers were what really madethedifference.

When food and supplies arrived in UPS donated semi-trailers, volunteers

unloaded and distributed the goods throughout the disaster areas.

No matter how hard our volunteers work, however, they can't help their communities and fellow Legionnaires without NEF money. So they need your support today.

People kelpingf people: Please, keep tke Legion tradition alive.

NEF donations can he sent to: National Emergency Fund, The American Legion, P.O. Box 6141, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Legion world series

single to left and advanced to second on catcher Robert Fick's single. A sac- rifice advanced the runners to second and third. Schmack's wild pitch scored Kritscher before Mike Moore doubled, NEWBURY PARK scoring Fick and making it 2-0. Newbury Park scored two more runs in the second. With two out and the bases loaded, shortstop David HITS IT Lamb singled home a pair of runs. BIG Another two-out single by Lamb in the fourth inning put Newbury Park ahead 5-0. The Oaks scored five times in the bottom of the eighth, capitalizing on six hits and two Arlington Heights errors. A total of 27,555 fans watched eight regional champions compete for the series crown during the five-day tour- nament. The final standings in the double- elimination tournament were: New- bury Park, 5-1; Arlington Heights, 3-2; Brooklawn, 3-2; Post 77, East Hartford, Conn., 2-2; Fargo, 1-2; Gon- zalez, La., 1-2; Post 134, Guayanabo, Puerto Rico, 0-2; and Post 15, Med- ford, Ore., 0-2. Athletes who excelled in regional and world series play were honored at a post-game awards ceremony. The winners were:

SWIPED—Newbury Park's David Lamb, the 1992 Player of the Year, steals third David Lamb, Newbury Park, the as Arlington Heights' Phil O'Grady applies the late tag. Newbury Park won the George Rulon American Legion Player championship game 10-0. of the Year award. John Klopp, Arlington Heights, the James F. Daniel Jr. Sportsmanship Award. By Anthony Miller batters. Four Newbury Park batters Brannon Weigel, Fargo, and Ryan collected three hits each, as the Kritscher of Newbury Park, shared the California team's 17-hit attack tied a Louisville Slugger Batting Award for ED BY Jeff Naster's 66-year Legion World Series record. their .448 average, going 13 for 29 in masterful pitching and a Newbury Park pitchers combined regional and series play. record-tying 17 hits, for 18 scoreless innings in back-to- Trent Martin, Newbury Park, the Newbury Park, Calif., back wins on the final day. Earlier that Irvin L. "Click" Cowger RBI Award won the 1992 American day, Adam West threw a five-hit for his 17 RBIs. Legion World Series, shutout to eliminate Post 72, Brook- Mike Harris, Brooklawn, the Aug. 30, in Fargo, N.D. lawn, 3-0 score. N.J., by a Rawlings Big Stick Award for ham- Despite losing its out total bases. L title game, Park mering 29 first game in the dou- In THE Newbury Tighe Curran, Newbury Park, the ble-elimination tournament to Post Iposted a 4-0 lead after two innings Bob Feller Pitching Award for his 35 208, Arlington Heights, 111., Newbury land Naster never let Arlington strikeouts. Park blanked the Illinois squad, 10-0, Heights mount a comeback. They added Newbury Park Manager Chuck Fick in the title game, winning the Legion another run in the fourth inning and and Coach Wayne Smith, the Jack championship in just its second year shelled Illinois starter Brian Schmack Williams Leadership Award. in the competition. for five runs in the eighth to seal the Pitching 8 and 2/3rd innings, win. Schmack was the winning pitcher Jim Quinlan, The American Newbury Park's Naster allowed only in the first encounter between the two Legion's national baseball director, said trial plan started in 1991, five hits, one walk and struck out six teams in an 8-5 series opener played under a Aug. 26. Newbury Park won the sec- three cities —Fargo; Boyertown, Pa.; Anthony Miller, a former staff mem- ond meeting, 7-4, forcing a third and and Roseburg, Ore. — will rotate as ber of this magazine, is assistant edi- title game between the two teams. hosts of the Legion World Series tor of The Dispatch, The American Newbury Park first baseman Ryan through 1996. Next year's series will Legion's twice-monthly newspaper. Kritschcr led off the first inning with a be held in Roseburg.

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MEMORIAL UPDATE BEYOND THE WALL

An estimated 1 million people are expected to participate

In the I Oth anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

OME people once called curator of the the Vietnam Veterans Military Archives Repository, who Memorial a black gash gathered the artifacts for the display. across the Washington "Selecting the items that best repre- landscape. Others, a sent what the Wall means to people wall of shame. But from the tens of thousands of items

;- ,L many more see it as a P l . left at the Wall has been incredibly healing place. difficult," says Vietnam veteran Despite its stormy Felton. beginnings, the Vietnam Veterans The selection of the artifacts was Memorial today is the most visited only one hurdle. Displays in the monument in the nation, and Nov. 10 Smithsonian require funding. To raise marks its 10th anniversary. the necessary $200,000, the Beyond Symposiums, seminars, reunions the Wall fund-raising foundation was

and other events have been planned my i*y>/> formed to solicit donations to pay for during November in the nation's capi- the exhibit. About $50,000 is still tal. The National Park Service esti- needed to defray the cost. (Donations mates attendance for the events may may be sent to Beyond the Wall, 4425 DEVOTED Personal belongings left be the largest in history, as many as 1 Brookfield Corp. Dr., Suite 1100, at the Wall attest to undiminished .million people. love and tearful memories. Chantilly, VA 22021.) When the ceremonies and obser- "Some of the letters that come in vances end, two things will remain: with donations make you cry," says The Wall, with its 58,183 names—and Memorial Archives display. The Leah Miller, director of Beyond the the tributes, letters and momentos left exhibit, which is on the third floor in Wall. "One lady wrote she lived on at the base of the Wall's black panels. the Armed Forces History Hall, will Social Security, but felt she just had to For the first time, visitors to the run through June 1993. Between 200 send us a donation. Another was from nation's capital will be able to study a and 300 items will be available for a man who was a protester during the small sampling of the Wall items the viewing. The display will be open Vietnam War and now realized how National Park Service has so carefully from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily except deeply he had hurt those who had preserved. On Oct. 27, the Smith- for Christmas. Admission is free. served."

sonian Museum of American History "This was the hardest assignment I No one knows exactly how the Wall will open the Vietnam Veterans have ever had," says Deury Felton, attracted the first visitors to leave items, but legend says that while the foundation was being laid, a man VETERANS' MEMORIALS IN PROGRESS brought his dead brother's Purple Heart to the construction site and

it into the wet concrete. Name: Korean War Veterans Memorial Arlington, Va. dropped Location: Washington, D.C. Status: Needs $13 million by November "There," he said. "Now the memorial Status: Under eonstruction. Dedication 1993 to remain on schedule for ground- has a heart." planned for 1995. Still needs funds for per- breaking by the end of 1993. The memorial also has a purpose. petual maintenance. Address: Women in Military Service for "We cannot bring them back," says Address: Korean War Veterans Memorial America Memorial Foundation Inc. 18th and C Streets NW Dept. 560 Roger A. Munson, National Com- Room 7023 Washington, DC 20042-0560 mander of The American Legion. "We

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By Miles 2. Epstein

ELENTLESS in war, forgiving in peace, Americans have always been a special people. And their courage, tem- pered by compassion, has shaped the world as

we know it. "It is a fearful thing to lead this great peaceful people into war.. .but the right is more precious than peace," noted U.S. President Woodrow Wilson. Indeed, history has taught us that freedom is not free. And that the road to war is often paved with good inten- tions. But there is one day each year, Veterans Day, when we honor those who served: In good wars and bad wars; in successful wars and unsuc- cessful wars; in combat; and on the home front. From Valley Forge to Europe, from MILITARY SYMIILS Korea to Vietnam, from Grenada to the Middle East, from the United States to wherever people yearn to be free — through sacrifice, celebration IN PEACETIME and commemoration—Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces have earned our respect and our gratitude. the Soviet threat, will future genera- represent tradition—they celebrate the Today, built upon the sacrifices of tions lose touch with the true meaning present while honoring the past. these veterans, American society is of Veterans Day? In this post- world, as vibrant, the lone survivor of a long "Not necessarily," says American fewer and fewer Americans gain mili- Cold War. Legion National Commander Roger A. tary experience, the meaning of Veter- But will America's victory over Munson. "Military symbols in peace- ans Day may very well be defined by communism give birth to a generation time will help bridge the gap between these symbols of service. of patriots who have never had to those who have seen war up close, and count the cost of freedom? Lacking those who have only read about it." THE THUNDERBIRDS The Thunderbirds, Blue Angels, "We demonstrate the power for Miles X. Epstein is mana^in^ editor Golden Knights, military bands, peace that America has," says of The American Legion magazine. memorials and veterans themselves Thunderbird Alumni Association

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ON TARGET Clockwise, the Air Force's Thunderbirds, the Army's Golden Knights and the Navy's Blue Angels leave spectators breathless. These aer- obatic ambassadors remind the nation of the importance of military strength while honoring veterans' contributions.

Nellis AFB, Nev., and fly the F-16C Fighting Falcon, the premier jet fight- er in the Air Force. president Denny Weddle, a retired Air Vietnam War was raging, and never "The Thunderbirds are a window

Force lieutenant colonel. did I have anybody approach me and into the professionalism of the military After four years with the Air Force's bash the military. And those were in general and the Air Force in partic-

precision flight demonstration team, tough times." . ular. They also represent those who the Thunderbirds (1969-1972), The Thunderbirds were officially served in the past," says retired Air Weddle was sent to fight in Vietnam, activated in 1953 as a Tactical Air Force Gen. Bill Creech, a former com- where he earned the Bronze Star. Command/Air Combat Command unit mander of the Tactical Air Command, "The Thunderbirds actually tran- comprising eight pilots—six demon- former Thunderbird pilot and a veter- scended the American public's frustra- stration pilots, three support officers an of both Korea and Vietnam. tion and hatred for the Vietnam War," and more than 130 enlisted support Indeed, the Thunderbirds are much he says. "While I was public informa- personnel. more than a peacetime demonstration tion officer for the Thunderbirds, the Today, they are headquartered at team. Within 72 hours, their planes

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can be combat-ready and the Thun- A FEW GOOD MEN A Marine Drill Team marches at the Iwo Jima Memorial. Both derbird team can be integrated into a honor Marines who have fallen since combat tactical fighter unit. To date, Nov. 10, 1775. the Thunderbirds have never been sent into combat. erupted, the Blue Angels were sent THE BLUE ANGELS into combat, where Hawkins saw The Navy's Blue Angels, however, action. Navy Lt. Cmdr. John Magda, have gone to war. the Blue Angels' flight leader at the nam and is still listed today as a "The Blue Angels disbanded during time, was shot down and killed over POW/MIA. the Korean War and formed the nucle- in March 1951. To honor the memory of Magda and us of VF-191, a squadron that flew off War would take yet another Blue Hall, POW/MIAs and those who died the USS Princeton," recalls retired Angel leader. Although the Blue in war, the Blue Angels flew the miss- Navy Capt. Ray Hawkins, a former Angels were not activated during the ing-man formation during their public flight leader for the Blue Angels and a Vietnam War, Navy Cmdr. Harley performances in 1991. This was the veteran of World War II, Korea and Hall, the commanding officer and first and only time that the team used Vietnam. flight leader from 1970 to 1971, was this formation. In 1950, after the Korean War shot down in 1973 over South Viet- Says a letter from Nebraska: "I liked your missing-man formation. It really had meaning for me. I had friends in the War that

were luckily not killed. But I feel sorry for the less fortunate families who lost loved ones." For this spectator, the Blue Angels were truly a military symbol in peace- time—a reminder of the sacrifices that veterans have made through history, and continue to make at home and at remote outposts around the world. "As the military becomes less visi- ble in this post-Cold War era, the Blue Angels will come to the forefront of what America thinks about the ser-

EPICENTER From its Indianapolis headquarters, The American Legion reaches out to veterans, nonveterans, service members and their families, nur- turing respect for military service.

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FORWARD, MARCH The U.S. Army Band at Fort Meyer, left, and a Joint Service Color Guard bring a message of patriotism and service to America's small towns and big cities.

Sgt. Bobby "Spider" Wrenn. "We can do anything the Thunder- vice," says retired Navy Capt. Roy M. of the most recognized performance birds and Blue Angels can do, except "Butch" Voris, the first Blue Angel teams in the world. go back up," says Wrenn, a former flight leader. member of the Golden Knights. After World War II, Chief of Naval THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS "People have to go to an airfield to Operations Adm. Chester W. Nimitz But as good as the Thunderbirds see the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels issued a directive to establish an elite and Blue Angels are, the Army's preci- in action, but the Golden Knights can aerial demonstration team to fuel pub- sion freefall parachute team, The go anywhere to honor veterans and the lic interest in naval aviation. Golden Knights, are also outstanding service," adds Army Capt. Gene R. Voris, a 26-year-old lieutenant com- representatives of the peacetime mili- Koehler, team operations officer. mander and World War II ace, was tary, according to retired Army 1st Please turn to page 74 selected to organize the team in 1946. "Making the transition from combat pilot to Blue Angel or vice versa is not that difficult," says Voris, a winner of three Distinguished Flying Crosses,

1 1 Air Medals and a Purple Heart for service in World War II and Korea. "My experience in the Blue Angels served me well in combat. It gave me a tremendous sense of discipline, the ability to focus." More than 239 million people have witnessed the precision flying of the Blue Angels since 1946. And the team's six demonstration pilots, narra- tor, special events coordinator and 100 plus enlisted personnel make up one

ON GUARD Statues of GIs stand watch over the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., a tribute to the living as well as the dead.

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INSIDE THE GOVERNMENT MACHINE: PART 6 THE POWER OF

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Instead of being observers, Washington reporters are key players in the game of government, says media expert Stephen Hess. Power brokers and the press use each other. It's good for them, but is it good for the country?

IT'S BEEN said that yesterday's headlines That is why you see so many articles from Washington become today's public opinion and tomor- with non-attributed sources—which as a rule is very bad row's public policies. While that may be journalism. This reflects the fact that very often govern-

an exaggeration, it says a great deal about ment officials refuse to go on record; anonymity allows the important role played by the press in them to say things to other nations, to other branches of government. government, to other people in their own offices, that they Prominent additions to the news indus- would be afraid to say openly. try—from cable TV's CNN and CSPAN to supermarket tabloid coverage of candidates—have added to Q. That's government by leak, isn't it? Is that why the the deafening multi-media press cacophony. Public life now Ship of State is called the only ship that leaks at the is like living in a steel drum with a thousand children beat- top? ing on the lid. A Yes, the leak can be helpful to the leaking official and To explore how the press influences government in ego-fulfilling to the reporter. It makes the reporter feel America, The American Legion magazine, for the sixth in in on things, important. our series "Inside The Government Machine," turned to But the folks who are left out of this loop are the con- Stephen Hess, a foremost authority on the Washington sumers of reporting—the public—who are apt to be misled press. Hess is a senior fellow in Governmental Studies at as to who is talking to whom and for what purposes. the Brookings Institution in Washington. Besides his 20 years with the research group, Hess has Q. This gets to the problem of "managed news," been a university teacher, government official and author. whether by the White House or other officials or Among his writings are four authoritative books on the Congress. Does this seriously distort the news people Washington press: Live from Capitol Hill!—Studies of receive from Washington? Congress the Press Insiders: U.S. The assumption there is that the reporters are putty in and ( 1991); The Ultimate A Senators in the National Media (1986); The someone's hands. In fact, Washington is not an entry- Government/Press Connection: Press Officers and Their level post for journalists. It is not a place where news orga- Offices (1984); and The Washington Reporters (1981). nizations send neophyte reporters. They are very experi- enced reporters and they should be able to see through the American Legion Magazine: Mr. Hess, the Wash- flackery and the slanted press release and tell us what is ington press corps makes a lot of noise and gets much really going on. attention, but just how much influence does it exert on government policy? Q. What about the massive presence of reporters in Washington? Doesn't this in itself create an artificial Stephen Hess: A lot. There arc probably more news environment and almost force officials into a great deal reporters per square foot in Washington than in any other of posturing and acting on the public stage? city on Earth. They arc truly players in the game. They A Well, it is an unusual city in that the news gatherers, or carry messages back and forth between Congress and the at least the elite members, are truly on a par with the

Executive Branch and its departments. news makers, the public officials. So there is an awful lot of

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interaction or socializing at the top. HIGHLIGHT Q. To what extent does this shortchange the public in our need to have the press expose the charlatans and wrong-doing in government? £tepke* Heu Oh... A On this level I don't think it has much effect. The jour- - nalist still wins his points by exposing wrong-doing, Government news leaks: The leak can and that takes precedence. That is what gets him a raise, a be helpful to the leaking official Pulitzer Prize, celebrity status. If an exceptional story is and ego-fulfilling to the reporter. It involved, you can bet the reporters will be dog on bone. makes the reporter feel in on things, QL Does the public need more hard-hitting investiga- important. tive reporting such as The Whshington Post carried out in "Managed news": "There are very expe- the Watergate affair? rienced reporters and they should be A When there is a major scandal, the answer is yes. able to see through the flackery and But where Washington reporting really falls down, is the slanted press release and tell us in the failure to cover what's happening in the bowels of the what is really going on. bureaucracy. TV news: "Most people claim they get It is largely a politicized press corps, interested mostly in Yet, the politicking taking place at the top. So the press is not most of their news from TV. those evenly distributed across the government or even where who are the most political—those who things really affect people—such as deep within the Food are most likely to vote—are still more and Drug Administration or within the Social Security likely to get their news from the print Administration. media. Influencing elections: "It is amazing how Q. The Washington press has frequently been accused poor the reporters have been in pre- of being predominantly liberal in its political philoso- dicting winner or in gathering sup- phy. How correct is this, and how much does it influ- a ence government results? port for their favorites. Please turn to page 66

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Highways are gridlocked. Airports are overbooked. But n Will Trains we could get there from here" if trains had a chance. The technology is here. Where's the money?

By Steve Salerno

OR DECADES, trains have gone unloved dismissed as relics of a grittier, less urbane era in travel —while near- limitless funds have been pumped into plans and facilities designed to enhance travel by other means. Unfortunately, the enhancements aren't working. For example, the Florida Depart- ment of Transportation predicts that by the year 2020, 1-95, the interstate highway that connects Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, will have to be expanded to 44 lanes if no other mass-transit options materialize between now and then. In Washington, the Federal High- way Administration foresees a quadru- pling in highway congestion over the next 20 years, spawning 8 billion Even mere upgrades generate mind- Vranich, author of Supertrains: hours of traffic-induced delays. boggling financial outlays. Texas is in Solutions to America's Transportation And perhaps the scariest statistic of the process of extending a single run- Gridlock. all: It will cost as much as $630 bil- way at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. The As a way out of the nation's giant lion just to maintain the present U.S. price tag? A cool $120 million. traffic jam, Vranich and Hollings are highway system until the year 2005. Compounding the problem is the among a number of informed ob- The prospects for air travel are not unpopularity of airports among local servers who are eager to see trains much better. Within 15 years, air traf- residents. "An airport is like a prison make a comeback. They bemoan the fic out of major airports may be dou- or a toxic dump," says Sen. Ernest fact that America's once-enviable grid ble what it is today, and quick fixes Hollings, chairman of the Senate of tracks has fallen into disuse and dis- appear unlikely. Land costs alone for a Committee on Commerce, Science repair. What they envision is a nation- new airport in a metropolitan area and Transportation. "Everybody says, wide network of technologically supe- hover above $10 billion. 'Yeah, we need more of them—but not rior trains that will: in my backyard.'" • Collect travelers and shuttle -based free-lance writer For all these reasons, travelers at 40 them to airports. Such a system Steve Salerno is a frequent contributor domestic airports are expected to would distribute highway traffic more to this magazine. His most recent arti- endure a collective 20,000 annual air- evenly along the train route instead of cle was "Sports Hyperbole, " which craft-hours of delays by the year 2000. forcing all airline passengers to con- appeared in the June 1992 issue. "We're facing 'winglock'," adds Joe verge on air terminals, one to a car.

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ON TRACK For years, has been using high-speed trains such as the TGV above, which travels at 186 mph or more. Although the United States is lag- ging behind in technology, the X2000 train, left, is scheduled to be tested this spring on the -New York route. It should cut travel time from 4 1/2 hours to three hours.

ways and in the air. We should take our cue from what's going on overseas." Indeed, mass transit via rail has long been a way of life throughout Europe and Asia, where public accep- tance of trains is such that govern- ments have no qualms about investing eight-figure sums in the ultimate form of rail travel—high-speed rail. pioneered commercial high- and safe, speed passenger rail in 1964. Today, the much-ballyhooed Bullet train, Planners contemplate trains will those short runs, free- using electrified, aerodynamic trains a network of large, reduce ing up runways and on specially designed tracks, makes automated parking docking space for long- several hundred daily trips between garages that serve as highway haul trips. and Osaka. remote assembly points • Change America's Meanwhile, France's futuristic TGV, for motorists. Besides traffic jaded attitude toward Trains of Grande Vitesse (Trains of relieving congestion and save mass transit in gener- Great Speed), whistle their way around airports, this al. Experts feel that the through quaint country villages at

would help save arterial energy. ripple effect of an effi- speeds of up to 1 86 mph. Unsafe, you roads for truckers, route cient train system say? Well, high-speed trains in France salespeople and others might prompt more and Japan have carried some 3 billion who have no choice but intelligent choices in passengers without a single fatality. to drive. other areas of transit, Thanks to technological refine- • Relieve congestion such as car-pooling. ments, both the Bullet and TGV soon on runways. An astonishing 40 Overall, says Federal Railroad should be able to cross the 200-mph percent of all flights at most major Administrator Gilbert Carmichael, threshold. U.S. airports are bound for destina- "The sooner we start using our rail- And then there—is the magnetic- tions under 400 miles. A regional train roads, the sooner we're going to solve levitation theory "MAGLEV"—in system would siphon off many of the problems we've got on the high- Please turn to page 71

NOVEMBER 1992 27 just plain packrats, but you'll find WHEN IN DOUBT, SAVE—Collectors sel- By Henry Pratt J. them every weekend haggling over dom know what will become valuable. Who knows, maybe even this collection prices at the local flea markets, rum- trillions of of happy faces? URELY, maging through any attics they can words have been pub- find, or browsing for hours in antique lished over the past sev- shops near and far. newsletters, hold swap meetings, tell eral decades about What people choose to collect—be tall tales at annual conventions, and antiques and collect- it matchbook covers, baseball cards, most of all, have a heck of a lot of fun. ibles, and the avid col- wartime artifacts, old Barbie dolls, Bill Boyd, president of the Spoon lectors who buy, save or World War II jeeps, or barbed wire—is Collectors of America, once applied sell them. not important for many. The thrill is in for a $12,500 bank loan. When a bank Americans are rabid the hunt, just like it was in the early vice president asked what the money collectors, whether they're enjoying a days of man when tribal members was for, Boyd was perfectly honest. period of prosperity, in the throes of a came in from the hunt, bearing a "To buy spoons," he told the banker. depression or caught in the vise of a wide variety of animal horns and "The VP just about fell out of her recession. hides. chair," Boyd says, "but promptly No dictionary definition of the If it isn't just for the hunt, how else processed the loan." word, "collector," can ever adequately do you explain the Internation- From baskets to comic books, steins convey what turns collectors on, the al Correspondence of Corkscrew to stamps, or barbed wire to Chipp- fun they have, the "mad money" they Addicts, the Society of Inkwell endale furniture, we Americans never can earn, or the enthusiasm they share Collectors, and the Spark Plug seem to lose our desire to acquire. in pursuing their hobbies. Collectors of America. Recent surveys reveal collecting in the Call them collectors, hobbyists or There are official clubs for col- United States is more popular than lectors of beer cans, sugar packets, ever before. If there isn't a group for Free-lance writer Henry J. Pratt of toothpick holders, teddy bears, peanut your collecting specialty today, there Denver is a retired Army Reserve jars, bricks, cookie cutters, piggy probably will be one tomorrow. colonel whose work has appeared in banks and old spoons. The list goes on When Bill Brownlee of Prairie such publications as Antique Week and on. Village, Kan., first began collecting and Antiques & Auction News. These groups typically publish bricks, he believed that he was alone

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LARGE collections in his hobby. Though designed and turned SUPER STUFF When Jim Hambrick brick collectors are a are worth out on U.S. assembly was 6 years old, he began his Superman collection with a lunch box. Hambrick rare breed, indeed, at lines alone. thousands now has more than 40,000 "Man of last count the Inter- Problems with auto- Steel" items of memorabilia worth about national Brick Collectors of dollars motive fuel made many $2 million. had increased their early spark plugs mis- and give membership to more fire. The race to invent than 375. owners years a reliable plug became cookie cutters. Judith Walthall loves "When you tell people one of the most heated the old Mr. Peanut corporate symbol you collect spark plugs," of joy. in American manufac- for the Planters nut company. She says William Bond turing history. founded Peanut Pals, which has grown of Ann Arbor, Mich., "There was a pheno- from an original roster of 23 to nearly "they look at you like menal amount of mon- 500 people who are nuts over peanuts. you've got about 12 ey to be made in spark When Jim Hambrick was 6 years ounces [of brain] to plugs," says Bond. old, he spent several weeks in the hos- the pound." Or to put it another way, "Everybody had an under-the-hood pital. His mother brought him a they don't think you're hitting on all gimmick they hawked to solve the Superman lunch box. But little Jimmy eight. spark plug problem." Hence, the many never used that handsome lunch box Bond explains how the hobby of types of spark plugs out there today for sandwiches and cocoa. He pre- collecting spark plugs got started. In keep collectors busy in the hunt to fill served its mint condition. the early days of manufacturing cars, up their trophy cases. Hambrick today probably has the spark plugs were the weak link in Phyllis Wetherill, perhaps, is the largest collection of Superman comic motors. Between 1890 and 1950, more queen of American-made cookies with books, toys, coffee mugs and clocks than 3,000 different spark plugs were an extensive collection of some 7,000 Please turn to page 65

NOVEMBER 1992 29 Veterans update

VA SECRETARY RERWINSKI RESIGNS

FTER three and a half served during the Vietnam War and proved GI Bill benefits for Persian years as America's first was the minority staff director for the Gulf War veterans," said Munson. Secretary of Veterans Af- Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. During the past year, Derwinski fairs, Edward J. Derwinski National Commander Roger A. has been under fire from veterans A resigned Sept. 26 to be- Munson pledged that The American groups. fought for Rural Health He come the deputy chairman of ethnic co- Legion will work with Principi in a Care Initiative that would have let VA alitions for the Bush/Quayle campaign. cooperative spirit. "The Legion will hospitals treat nonveterans. The plan Derwinski's interim replacement is continue to pursue issues of impor- was defeated after strong opposition Deputy Secretary Anthony J. Principi. tance to veterans, such as eligibility from the Legion and other veterans Principi, a Naval Academy graduate, reform for VA medical care and im- groups.

Mustard Gas levels above administration requests, of the CDC during the CDC's selected and these are expected to pass. cancer studies. The Legion is consid- Veterans exposed to mustard gas Various legislative initiatives have ering protesting the composition of the tests during World War II finally are been introduced in Congress to limit panel. Meanwhile, the Legion's eligible to receive disability compen- own sation from the Department of Reserve and Guard cuts. For example, science panel is reviewing the profes- Oklahoma Sen. David Boren has pro- Veterans Affairs (VA). VA has an- sional backgrounds of the remaining posed a one-year moratorium on elim- nounced the final rule for compensa- panel members to determine any links inating Reserve and Guard units tion for WWII veterans who partici- to chemical companies or earlier gov- unless they are attached to active-duty pated in full-body, field or chamber ernment studies on Agent Orange. bases that are closing. This and other mustard gas experiments and have suf- proposals hopefully will resolved fered certain chronic ailments. The be Spouse Protection by year's end. ailments include laryngitis, bronchitis, The American Legion has again emphysema, asthma, conjunctivitis, called for the repeal of PL 97-252, the keratitus and corneal opacities. New Cemetery? Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA). Res. 199 "This rule gives the benefit of the If Congress approves the funds, adopted at this year's National doubt to those veterans involved in New York has a site selected for a mustard gas tests but couldn't docu- Convention in Chicago states that new national cemetery. It is a 218-acre USFSPA unjustly penalizes many ment it because of the confidential parcel of land near the Saratoga divorced military retirees. nature of some of the testing during Battlefield, 25 miles north of Albany. WWII," says VA Secretary Edward J. According to Legion experts, the VA estimates that it would take four Derwinski. problem with the 1983 law is that it years to design, landscape and con- treats military retired pay as property If you were involved in mustard gas struct the cemetery. The cemetery if the military marriage lasted at least tests and suffer from one or more of would serve some 365,000 veterans 10 years. As a result, state courts have these health problems, contact your living within 75 miles of the site. American Legion Service Officer. If awarded up to 50 percent of a veteran's you were denied compensation under retirement pay to ex-spouses in the old rule, you are urged to reopen Stacked Deck? divorce cases. Records show the mili- your claim. Veterans' claims that have A special panel from the National tary retirees additionally have to pay been awaiting final disposition of the Academy of Science (NAS) may not alimony, child support and forfeit mustard gas rule will now be ruled be as unbiased as promised. other assets. upon by VA. After the NAS was instructed to The retiree's ex-spouse is entitled to review scientific data concerning the payments until either of their Reserve, Guard Cuts Agent Orange, officials of the Institute deaths, regardless of whether the ex- Reservists and National Guardsmen of Medicine/NAS guaranteed the spouse remarries or has a need for caught in the U.S. military drawdown, Legion that the scientific panel would payments. The law further stipulates and who are worried about the elimi- be impartial. that the retiree's payment must be nation of their positions or units, may However, the Legion has found that based on the pay grade at retirement, find Congress coming to their assis- two members of the panel have serious not at the time of divorce. tance, according to Legion experts on conflicts of interests. In one instance, While The American Legion agrees Capitol Hill. At press time, Congress a member of the panel has financial that former spouses of military per- was expected to reject deep cuts in the ties to one of the chemical companies sonnel have the right to adequate sup- Reserve and National Guard. Both the that manufactured Agent Orange. The port, it also believes that divorce set- Senate and House Armed Services Legion also has learned that another tlements would be more fairly handled committees have recommended troop panel member had testified on behalf on a case-by-case basis.

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PROUD OF OLD GLORY Department of Minnesota Legionnaries in the conven- HAT PARADE Down-home Texas friendlinet tion parade turn Chicago's Dearborn Street into an avenue of red, white and blue. comes to the Windy City, as Legionnaires froi REPORT FROM CHICAGO Presidential candidates woo Legionnaires at the 74th National Convention; $28,000 was quickly raised for hurricane victims.

PENNSYLVANIA PATRIOT National S THE eye of Hurricane Aug. 25, the opening day of the Commander Dominic D. DiFrancesco Andrew swept across National Convention. salutes the colors during the parade. Florida and into Louis- The speeches of Bush and Clinton iana, The 74th Ameri- at Chicago's Sheraton Hotel and HURRICANE RELIEF can Legion National Towers received prominent air play on Bill Kraus, Commander of District Convention in Chicago all major networks, but in the follow- 14 of the Department of Florida, also became the eye of ing days Legionnaires made their own which includes Homestead and other national attention. news. Within 48 hours of National Florida towns hit hardest by Andrew, For the first time in Commander Dominic D. DiFrancesco said he and other Florida Legionnaires the 1992 presidential campaign, asking for relief for Hurricane Andrew planned to return to their home state President George Bush and Arkansas victims, Legionnaires attending the with generators and other supplies. Governor Bill Clinton shared the convention raised almost $28,000 and Louisiana delegates had similar plans. stage, speaking only an hour apart on planned other relief efforts. "Mother Nature lashed out as

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he Department of Texas doff their hats while MEMORY LANE Stardust, a musical trio decked out in Andrews Sisters garb, massing the reviewing stand. was among the many acts entertaining festival-goers at the convention.

Hurricane Andrew set its sights for National Emergency Fund (NEF)," he passed the hat and raised $2,000 for Louisiana after -leaving hundreds of said. "Even as Hurricane Andrew is the NEF. Later that morning in thousands of families homeless or dis- raging, relief from the NEF is already response to the DiFrancesco request, placed," National Commander in the pipeline." officials from Legion Departments Dominic D. DiFrancesco told conven- Even before DiFrancesco asked for lined up on the convention stage with tion delegates Wednesday, the day help, Legionnaires at the convention cash donations and promises of more. Andrew battered Louisiana. had sprung into action. Those attend- Leading the way was the Department "For just such a disaster, The ing the Southern Caucus "Grits of New York with an early donation of American Legion established the Gatherin'" Wednesday morning $10,000.

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SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY Festival A FAMILY AFFAIR DiFrancesco, his wife, Beverly, and their children and grandchil- headliner Rosemary Clooney croons dren emphasize the importance of The American Legion family to those attending "oldies" at Navy Pier. the 74th National Convention in Chicago.

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Almost $18,000 was raised in the first few hours, and by the final gavel, Legionnaires had donated $27,889 to the NEF. (See Page 14 for more on the Legion's hurricane relief efforts.)

PRESIDENT BUSH With a massive entourage of reporters, photographers and camera- men in attendance, Bush and Clinton addressed the packed hall of more than 3,000 Legionnaires, with thousands more watching on the closed-circuit television throughout the hotel. About midmorning, President George Bush, a Paid-Up-For-Life Legion member of Post 77, Houston, walked on stage smiling, waving, and wearing his Legion cap. Bush, who only hours before addressing the National Convention inspected the hurricane damage in Florida, told Legionnaires, "We as a nation will do everything we can to help these good people recover. During his speech, Bush credited the nation's veterans with winning the Cold War. "The truth is communism didn't just fall. You helped push it," Bush said to the roaring applause of Legionnaires. Praising the Desert Storm troops, Bush defended his decision to push Iraqi President Saddam Hussein back to Baghdad, and not seek his total destruction. "We are not in the slaughter busi- ness. We are in the business of stop- PRESIDENTIAL GREETING Running for re-election, President George Bush, a ping aggression. We did the right Paid-Up-For-Life member of Post 77, Houston, told Legionnaires America needs lower taxes, less regulation and to be more competitive in world marketplaces. thing. We did the compassionate thing," Bush said. However, he said Hussein will be held accountable to United Nations' res- olutions, which limit Iraqi weapons and require inspections of Iraqi facilities. Turning to economic matters, Bush told the Legionnaires that to remain a world superpower, the United States needs lower taxes, less regulation and to be more competitive in world mar- ketplaces. "We didn't end the Cold War to make the world safe for trade wars. We have to make trade free, fair and open," Bush said to one of many Legionnaire ovations. Before Bush left the convention to resume the campaign trail, Past National Commander Robert S. Turner presented the President with the VA CRISIS Mississippi Rep. G.V. VETERANS AT RISK Secretary of Legion's 1991 Distinguished Service "Sonny" Montgomery said, "The VA Veterans Affairs Edward Derwinksi said health-care system has never faced a VA's major challenge is to provide long- Award in recognition of his leadership more critical time in its history. term health care for WWII veterans. during Operation Desert Storm.

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GOVERNOR CLINTON The Chicago Sun-Times and other media had warned Clinton he was entering the lion's den by speaking at the Legion Convention. Clinton has not served in the military and has been accused of avoiding the draft during the Vietnam War. But Clinton faced the convention and directly addressed his lack of mili- tary service. "You know that I never served in the military," Clinton told a quiet, attentive Legion audience.

"You know that I opposed the war in Vietnam. But I want you to know this: I was never against the heroic men who served in that war. I honored your service then, and I honor it still," Clinton said. "If you chose to vote against me because of what happened 23 years ago, that's your right, and I respect that. But it is my hope that you will cast your vote while looking toward the future with hope, rather than remaining fixed to the problems of the past." Clinton, citing his participation in the Legion's Boy's State and Boys Nation programs, praised the Legion for its work with children and youth.

He said it was his 1963 meeting with President John F. Kennedy during Boy's Nation in Washington, D.C., that inspired him to seek a political career. "I take full responsibility for my many mistakes. But The American Legion deserves a large measure of LEGION THANKED A 1963 Boys Nation graduate, Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton credit- credit for whatever successes I may ed the Legion with starting his political career. The presidential candidate also enjoy," Clinton told Legionnaires. explained why he didn't serve in the military during the Vietnam War. During his speech, which was inter- rupted many times by applause, Clinton promised to appoint a Secretary for Veterans Affairs instead of a Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Continuing his indirect slam at current VA Secretary Edward J. Derwinski, Clinton promised that the person he would appoint to head VA would work for the veterans and their needs. "I will honor your service by cutting the VA bureaucracy to make sure you get the benefits you've earned without a lot of red tape and delay. It shouldn't take longer to get your VA benefits than it took to liberate Kuwait," Clinton said.

VETERANS' ISSUES After DiFrancesco called the INVESTIGATOR Alan Ptak, deputy POW BROTHER Robert Dumas shows National Convention to order Tuesday, assistant secretary of defense for Legionnaires at a special POW/MIA Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar and Chicago POW/MIA affairs, said DoD is committed forum evidence that his brother, Roger, Mayor Richard M. Daley welcomed to finding missing U.S. servicemen. is a POW in North Korea.

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MAN OF THE YEAR—Former U.S. Attorney General BELATED HONORS Past National Commander Robert S. Turner pre- Richard Thornburgh, center, receives the 1992 sents the President with the Legion's Distinguished Service Award for Legion's Distinguished Service Award. With him are 1991. Bush was named the recipient for his leadership during the his wife, , and DiFrancesco. Persian Gulf War.

Legionnaires to the Windy City. of all federal spending. The VA budget erans. He also urged simplifying eligi- Once the presidential candidates is not responsible for the federal bility requirements for VA health care. and their entourage left, the National deficit—and it should not be used as a As a man on the firing line, Secre- Convention got down to the business convenient target by the budget-cutters tary of Veterans Affairs Edward Der- of defining the Legion's agenda for the trying to fix that deficit." winski also addressed the convention. coming year by passing 175 resolu- "VA funding priorities are screwed He said the major challenge for VA is tions. (See Page 56 for resolutions up," said Mississippi Rep. G.V. to provide long-term aid, especially passed.) "Sonny" Montgomery, chairman of the for WWII veterans. One after another, distinguished House Committee on Veterans Affairs. Derwinski also expressed hope that speakers led by National Commander "The VA health-care system has never the National Academy of Sciences DiFrancesco addressed the convention faced a more critical time." study on Agent Orange would provide on topics of deep concern to Legion- Montgomery, a life member of Post answers about the effects of the herbi- naires and veterans. 21 of Meridian, Miss., said that he, cide within a year, and "once and for "The VA is not a bloated bureaucra- like The American Legion, supports a all put an end to the controversy over cy," DiFrancesco told convention dele- plan to use Medicare funds to reim- Agent Orange." gates. "VA's budget is only 2 percent burse VA for services rendered to vet- Delegates applauded and cheered

FOURTH ESTATE DiFrancesco, right, and PNC John BREAKTHROUGH '92 WINNERS From left, Rich Hovorka, Paul P. "Jake" Comer present St. Louis Post-Dispatch Evenson, South Dakota; DiFrancesco; George Ball, Gene Heiman, reporter Philip Dine the Legion's Fourth Estate Award Kansas; Bettylou Evans, William Anderson, Delaware; Anthony Jordan, for his series about the former . Membership & PA Committee Chairman.

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ALL-AMERICANS Department of 's Robert N. Ford and GOOD GUY—Thomas C. Kouyeas, Chairman of the Matthew Skidmore Sr., center, accept the Hearst Americanism Trophy Public Relations Commission, left, presents the from DiFrancesco and Otto Wick Jr., Midland Daily News (Mich.) Legion's James V. Day "Good Guy" Award to radio publisher. commentator Paul Harvey.

when Res. 532 passed. The resolution spent on our national defense, so they said. "They've recognized that there is supports a constitutional amendment can spend it on some other program something wrong with these veterans. making it illegal to desecrate the U.S. I say the 'peace dividend' is peace—it That's a first step. Now, we want a cure Flag. DiFrancesco reported that should not be a weakened military that for the malady." through the efforts of Legionnaires, 27 can't preserve it," DiFrancesco said. Accordingly, VA Secretary Derwin- states had passed memorializing reso- ski told the convention delegates that lutions to protect the flag. But DESERT STORM VETERANS those who believe they may have any DiFrancesco said more work is needed Podium attention then moved on to ailments related to their service in the to reach the goal of 38 states. the newest wartime veterans, those of Middle East can register at any VA In addition to passing several the Persian Gulf War. High among the medical center and be tested. "We will defense-related resolutions, delegates Legion's concerns for Desert Storm not have another Agent Orange," also unanimously approved Res. 193, veterans is treatment for those suffer- Derwinski said. which states the Legion's opposition to ing with chronic fatigue and other During the convention, delegates deep reductions in defense budgets. symptoms related to their service. also reaffirmed the Legion's commit- "To those who can't wait to get their "We're satisfied with what the gov- ment to a Desert Storm GI Bill of hands on the money that has been ernment is doing now," DiFrancesco Rights by passing Resolution 3.

MEMORIAL SERVICE National Ad- REMEMBERED—Chairmen William O. TOP RECRUITER DiFrancesco thanks jutant Robert W. Spanogle, left, and Moore Jr., National Security, and William Recruiter of the Year Joe Chilelli of Post DiFrancesco participate in the memorial Detweiller, Foreign Relations, prepare 790, West Covina, Calif., for recruiting service wreath laying. the POW/MIA empty chair. 1,011 new members.

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FUN FOR ALL— Thousands flocked to JAZZIN' The Bloom High School color guard of Chicago Heights, III., dance to the Navy Pier for the Legion festival. upbeat rhythm of their band.

POW/MIA FORUM Soviet Union years after World War II. following Legion recommendations The truth. That's what some 300 Sauter is the author of the just pub- for better organization and coopera- people attending the special POW/ lished book, Soldiers of Misfortune, tion, and better access to records by MIA forum at the convention said chronicling five years of research into POW/MIA families. they wanted most. the POW/MIA issue. Ptak said the United States is com- "As veterans who served in war "The U.S. government has killed mitted to resolving the fates of and peace, there is no more com- these men with secrecy and it contin- Americans missing in action by pelling issue than to learn the truth ues today," Sauter said. "Those men assigning some 400 people within about what happened to our missing," were left behind, and unless some- DoD to work on the POW/MIA issue.

said William O. Moore Jr., Chairman thing changes and fast, then they are In a question-and-answer session of the Legion's National Security going to die." after Ptak's speech, Legionnaires, Commission. Providing the government's point of including three former POWs, de- Investigative reporter Mark Sauter view was Vietnam veteran Alan C. manded more information and said the of the Morning News Tribune in Ptak, deputy assistant secretary of government should work harder to Tacoma, Wash., told Legionnaires that defense for POW/MIA affairs. He said resolve the POW/MIA issue. U.S. POWs were kept in the former the Department of Defense (DoD) is Also speaking at the forum was

RERUNS— "Mister Roberts," "Carmen EAR FOR MUSIC The Iowa Korn King Band of Post 687, Jamaica, was part of the Miranda" and "Bogey" at the festival. Department's corn-toting parade entry.

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RED, WHITE AND YOUTH Children of all ages lined Dearborn Street to watch the convention parade. — — Convention '92

Robert Dumas, who presented a pas- sionate account of his 42-year quest to find and free his younger brother, Army Cpl. Roger A. Dumas, captured by the Chinese in 1950 during the Korean War. Dumas offered photo- graphs and other evidence as proof that his brother is alive and a prisoner in North Korea. Dumas, of Post 91, Moosup, Conn., called the government's handling of the POW/MIA issue the "biggest mili- tary cover-up ever perpetrated on the American citizen."

PARADE AND FESTIVAL On Sunday afternoon, the blare of marching bands overcame the roar of Chicago's elevated trains along IN—National Commander Roger A. Munson, left, receives his oath of office SWORN Dearborn Street. This year's Legion from Past National Commander John H. Geiger. convention parade was stuffed as thick as a Chicago pizza with floats, bands, drill teams and thousands of marching Legionnaires. Among the thousands of spectators who lined the parade route was Louis F. DeVirgilio from Post 9 of Kailua, . DeVirgilio told the The American Legion magazine he had a heart attack that morning and was in a Chicago VA hospital. "I'm not sup- posed to be here, but I'm not going to miss this parade. When you get to be 81 years old, you don't worry so much," he said, as the delegation from Hawaii marched by and he stepped in to join them. On Monday, the Alliance for Freedom festival honoring U.S. Allies in World War II was held at Chicago's

CAPPING THE ELECTION Munson's daughter, Judith Ann Schwanz, fits the cap of scenic Navy Pier. the Legion's highest office on her father. The cool breeze off Lake Michigan

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FAMILY VALUED In his acceptance speech, Munson thanked his family for sup- MUNSON'S MOTTO— "Keep moving for- porting him and allowing him to devote his time to Legion business. ward. You just can't stand still!"

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THE FUTURE Munson promised to THEIR MAN With shouts and cheers AUXILIARY PRESIDENT Newly elected continue the Legion's fight for veterans' for their candidate, Ohio Legionnaires National Auxiliary President Linda benefits, POW/MIA accountability and lead the victory march after Munson's Boone said the Auxiliary will tackle the for a Desert Storm Gl Bill of Rights. nomination. problems of homelessness.

quelled a hot, hazy Chicago afternoon bership efforts and congratulated the the National Convention, for a total as Legionnaires and their families Departments of Delaware and Kansas of $5,940. Other Departments elig- watched the Lima Air Show of WWII for winning automobiles in the ible for the grand prize were Delaware, vintage airplanes. A Japanese Zero Breakthrough '92 membership awards Kansas, Minnesota, South Dakota and and P-51 Mustang dueled it out in a program. Idaho. mock dogfight and a wing walker DiFrancesco praised the efforts of defied gravity to the delight of the all Legionnaires for helping to boost FILIPINO VETERANS thousands of festival goers. Legion membership to 3,111,149 In an emotional ceremony, 132 With entertainment on two stages, strong, the third highest membership Filipino veterans of World War II were exhibits, rides for children, and plenty ever and the highest in 45 years. It was sworn in as U.S. citizens. Most of the of food and drink, Navy Pier was a the eighth consecutive year of mem- men were Legionnaires before they beehive of activity, culminating in the bership growth. were U.S. citizens; they all fought appearance of the headliner, Rosemary DiFrancesco also drew the grand alongside GIs during some of the Clooney. prize, which was won by South bloodiest battles of the war. Clooney, in a dazzling black-and- Dakota. The Department received The Immigration and Naturalization white sequined gown, greeted a stand- $165 for each of its 36 delegates to Act of 1990 permits Filipino veterans ing-room-only crowd of about 2,000 a little after 8 p.m. "I've been looking forward to this gig for a long time," Clooney said, to the cheers of the audience. "You're my guys." For more than an hour, the audience took a sentimental journey with her, swaying and clapping to her voice and the big band sound that included such nostalgic songs as "Sentimental Journey," "Either Too Young or Too Old" and "Don't Fence Me In."

PIZZA DA PIE PARTY Also on Sunday, the red, white and green of the flag of set the atmos- phere for DiFrancesco's Pizza Da Pie Party. With pepperoni, sausage and plenty of fun, the party was a dinner for Departments that met their AT THE HELM Guiding the Legion's course for the coming year are National Vice Breakthrough '92 membership goals. Paul J. Andrejewski, Waseca, Minn.; L.A. "Tony" Santillanes, DiFrancesco thanked the Leg- Albuquerque, N.M.; J. Wm. "Bill" Murphy, Fayetteville, Ark.; Munson; Robert E. ionnaires for their outstanding mem- "Jack" David, Camden, S.C.; and Joseph V. Adams, Cheltenham, Pa.

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to become U.S. citizens if they served in conjunction with U.S. forces any-

time from Sept. 1, 1939, to Dec. 31, 1946. Senior Judge of the Northern District Court of Illinois Abraham Lincoln Marovitz, wearing his Legion cap, conducted the ceremony. The new citizens recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang "The Star- Spangled Banner." After the ceremo- ny, Legionnaires offered hearty con- gratulations to the new U.S. citizens.

AWARDS, HONORS, PRIZES Former U.S. Attorney General Richard Thornburgh received The American Legion 1992 Distinguished GALA AFFAIR DiFrancesco and his wife, Beverly, are hosts to hundreds of Service Award and praised Leg- Legionnaires at the Commanders Banquet. ionnaires for their service to the na- tion. "I honor your commitment to the rule of law, those who manned the ramparts of freedom," said Thorn- burgh, who is under-secretary general for administration and management of the United Nations. This year's American Legion Fourth Estate Award went to Philip Dine, a St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter, for his series "Tyranny's Children," about the future of the former Soviet Union. Dine traveled to Eastern Europe to talk firsthand to those affected by the breakup of the former Soviet Union. Other awards and their recipients were: • The Veterans Affairs & Rehab- ilitation William F. Lenker National Service Trophy to the Department of BANG UP BOOTH—A popular spot at the convention was the American Historical Pennsylvania; Foundation booth, which displayed the Legion's commemorative weapons. Staffing • The Garland Murphy Award to the the booth from left: Steve Scordo, Pam Ellett and Larry Snyder. Department of Florida; • The Ralph T. O'Neil Education Trophy to the Department of Florida; • The Frank Belgrano Award for supporting Boy Scouts to the Depart- ment of Iowa; • The William Randolph Hearst Americanism Trophy to the Depart- ment of Maryland; • The Employer of the Year Award for companies with more than 200

employees to Allen Bullis Jr., manager of Rifle Barrel Manufacturing Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc. of Newport, N.H.; • The Employer of the Year Award for companies with less than 200 employees to Marvin Farmer, presi- dent, All Veterans Auto Parts Inc. of Phoenix, Ariz.; GOAL GETTER A new Oldsmobile Silhouette goes to the Department of Delaware • and its 1991-92 Commander, William E. Anderson, for attaining the highest percent- The 1992 Recruiter of the Year age increase over the 1991 final membership. Kansas also won a car. award to Joseph "Joe" Chilelli of Post

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NEW CITIZENS More than 130 WWII Filipino veterans were NEWEST MEMBER Daniel F. Foley, left, and John H. Geiger sworn in as U.S. citizens in the convention hall. Many were present President Bush with a membership in the Army, Navy, Legionnaires before they were Americans. Air Force Veterans In Canada U.S. Unit (ANAVICUS).

790, West Covina, Calif., who recruit- • Dick Zulck of Jerry City, Ohio, a support, Legionnaires on the conven- ed 1,01 1 members this year; $250 clothing gift certificate from tion floor hoisted their state placards, • A plaque to the City of Phoenix Haband; waved Munson signs and chanted and Dr. Charles L. Vawter Jr., Pres- • Peter W. Spell of Minneapolis, "Munson, O-HI-O!" ident of The American Legion Nat- Minn., a leather flight jacket donated The vote was unanimous. Sixty-six- ional Convention Corp. of Arizona by Veterans Liquidators; and year-old Munson, a member of Post Inc., for hosting the 73rd National • E.J. Morrison of Jaffrey, N.H., a 104, is a WWII Navy veteran who has Convention; cruise for two from Hartford Holiday been a Legionnaire since 1946. He has • A Certificate of Appreciation to Travel. previously served the Legion as Dr. Donald K. Chung, cardiologist and In another drawing, Duane Willis of Chairman of the National Security staff member of the Long Beach, West Valley, Utah, won a limited edi- Commission, National Executive Calif., Memorial Medical Center, for tion lithograph titled "A Tribute," cre- Committeeman for Ohio, and as a dedication to America; ated and donated by John Sullivan. National Vice Commander. • The Sam Murphy Award for out- The artwork depicts U.S. Armed "We need to keep looking inward standing service in veterans' employ- Forces in the 20th century. toward our traditional programs and ment and training to Leonard Shaw, make sure that they keep moving for- Iowa's director for the Veterans' PASSING THE GAVEL Please turn to page 64 Employment and Training Service. Throughout his year as National Legionnaires at the convention also Commander, no matter where he went, took time out to donate 220 units of Dominic D. DiFrancesco always talked blood. about his family. During his fare- Also during the convention, some of well address as National Comman- the Legion's sponsors conducted draw- der, it was no different. DiFrancesco ings for thousands of dollars worth of thanked his family and friends who prizes. The winners were: helped him during his year as National • R.L. Nielsen of Derby, Kan., who Commander. won two Northwest Airlines round- "We'll always be a Legion family," trip tickets and ground packages to DiFrancesco said with his wife, anywhere the airline flies; Beverly, by his side and his family • Kerry Davis of San Antonio, behind them on stage. Texas, a .45 caliber Colt American As a farewell gift, DiFrancesco's Legion commemorative pistol do- National Vice Commanders gave him nated by The American Historical a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond. Foundation. Also, W. L. Van Sant of One of DiFrancesco's last duties won a WWII British com- as National Commander was conduct- mando Enfield revolver in a special ing the election of this year's Nation- drawing for Legionnaires who stopped al Commander. After nominating by the foundation's booth. speeches from the floor, the delegates' • Dardaganis, Rochelle Park, choice was clear: A. Ted Roger Munson CHANGE OF COMMAND The Highland N.Y., a $2,500 certificate of deposit from Mentor, Ohio. Guard of Post 201, Louisville, Ky., car- from MBNA America. In a spontaneous demonstration of ries Munson's colors to the stage.

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POW/MIAs: "I don't think gone, we are looked to as the world's About $13 million is needed for the there are any live POWs being held superpower," West told Legionnaires Women in Military Service for against their will in the former Soviet at the convention. "Conflict may lead America Memorial, said a determined Union," career U.S diplomat Malcolm to coalition warfare but without our Vaught. "This memorial is for every Toon told a joint backing, things won't happen." single woman who has served our session of the Leg- West punctuated his remarks with country," she said. "They earned it." ion's National Sec- words of caution: "In the last four urity-Foreign Re- wars, we were subject to surprise BANQUET '92: The U.S. lations commis- attack—we didn't anticipate any of Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus sions. Toon heads them. In Desert Storm, we were pre- wowed the distinguished guests with the American dele- pared to fight and look what hap- patriotic music at the National gation to the U.S.- pened...." West said the defense Russia Joint Com- buildup of the 1980s and U.S. com- mission on POW/ mitment to a force strong enough to TOON MIAs. (For more take on the Soviet Union made the dif- about POW/MIAs, see Page 38.) ference. The commission, charged with scouring Soviet archives for POW/ MEMORIALS: Money. MIA intelligence, gained national Money. Money. That's what the Korean attention when Russian President War Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam Boris Yeltsin announced that U.S. Women's Memorial and the Women in SOLDIERS' CHORUS POWs may be alive in Soviet prisons. Military Service Toon was immediately dispatched to for America Mem- Commander's Banquet. "God Bless Moscow. orial need right the USA," "Anchors Away," and other

"I believe that Yeltsin is very serious now, according to stirring songs brought many Legion- about resolving this issue," Toon said. PNC John "Jake" naires to their feet, clapping as their

"But I find it hard to believe that some P. Comer, Diane service songs were played. of the former hard-line communists Carlson Evans and Nobody was left out of the tribute, who now work on this issue are fully retired Air Force including the Coast Guard and the supportive of U.S. interests." Brig. Gen. Wilma Merchant Marine. But the evening's Many Russians are fearful of com- Vaught. entertainment was dominated by COMER ing forward with information about Comer, a mem- World War II songs, and performers U.S. POWs, he said, and hard-line Old were attired in military uniforms from Guard communists still run many of that era. the institutions needed to pursue a full accounting of all U.S. missing. ON GUARD: Retired Army Maj. Gen. Robert F. Ensslin Jr., presi- U.S. POWER: "U.S. leader- dent of the National Guard Asso- ship is dependent upon recognized ciation, told Legionnaires that some strength," said retired Army Lt. Gen. Pentagon officials Richard West, director of the Institute wish to eliminate of Land Warfare, CARLSON EVANS VAUGHT the Guard's role in Association of the combat and limit U.S. Army. "And ber of the Korean War Veterans its ability to con- we must not re- Memorial advisory committee, told tribute to "domes- duce our forces Legionnaires that the dedication of the tic tranquillity" beyond the cuts memorial is scheduled for 1995, but during peacetime. that are planned by he added that money is still needed for "I'm not in favor 1995." perpetual maintenance. of taking strength ENSSLIN Some 750,000 According to Carlson Evans, who from active duty and reservists served as an Army nurse in Vietnam, and Reserve forces and giving it to the GIs WEST are being separat- the Vietnam Women's Memorial needs Guard," said Ensslin. "But I am con- ed from the service by 1995 —a 25 about $2 million to be completed. cerned that the citizen-soldier is being percent cut in active forces and a 21 Groundbreaking will be held this left out of the defense mix." percent cut in the Reserves. month, the l()th anniversary of the Ensslin reminded Legionnaires that "Today, with the Soviet Empire Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Please turn page

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when the Declaration of Independence National Convention in Chicago. was signed in 1776, the Guard was Henderson, from San Antonio, already almost 200 years old. "There Texas, plans to attend West Point. He has always been tension between told Legionnaires that "America has active, Reserve and Guard forces over room, has always had room, and will who does what," he said. "But we always have room for the 28,000 out- need all of these forces—together—to standing citizens that Boys State pro- keep America strong." duces each year." According to orator Ruttenberg of

BONDS: Sally J. Spencer of the Columbia, Md., "The American TONY GUND U.S. Treasury Department told Leg- Legion teaches young people that one Wisconsin distributed 500,000 ionnaires attending the Economic voice can make a difference." coupons for Kellogg USA products to Commission meeting that savings To Scout of the Year Gibson of consumers. In return, Kellogg is fund- bonds were one of Valrico, Fla., the Legion's support of ing research into blindness through the the easiest ways to scouting, made him "proud to be an RP Foundation. save. Spencer is American." Gordon Gund, president of the RP manager of the But for baseball champ Beeney of Foundation, was a Navy officer until Office of Nation- Newark, Ohio, participation in Legion he lost his vision to RP. "My fight al Organizational Baseball may have decided his future. against RP is a very personal one and Federal Pro- Big league scouts have looked him because, you see, it's hereditary," grams in the U.S. over and he has been drafted by the Gund said. "And I don't want to see Savings Bond divi- Boston Red Sox. "Legion ball has my son go blind. I don't want to see sion. Spencer ex- made a difference in my life and may any children go blind." SPENCER tolled the fiscal have given me a career," Beeney said. Eugene Lindquist, Chairman of the virtues of bonds, saying they are the Legion's Children and Youth Com- only investment that is tied to market SAL: "I want to increase our mem- mission, announced that the store value, but guaranteed not to go below bership 10 percent this year and let all coupon program was going national 6 percent. She emphasized that bonds our members know what can be done and that the Legion hoped to reach as are not subject to state tax. to help the Legion and veterans," said many as 50 million consumers. Charles B. Rigsby, YOUNG LEADERS: Boys National Comman- WWI VETERAN: Frank Nation President David W. Henderson, der of The Sons LaRocco, 94, of Post 1163, White National Oratorical Champion Kerri of The American Plains, N.Y, was attending his 72nd L. Ruttenberg, American Legion Legion. National Convention. LaRocco was in Scout of the Year Mark Wesley Gibson A member of the 841st Sig- and American Legion Baseball Player Cobb Trygstad An- nal Corps in World of the Year Ryan Andrew Beeney were derson Squadron War I and join- given standing ovations at the 74th 397, Holton, Mich., ed the Legion in Rigsby plans to October 1919. He RIGSBY concentrate on re- has only missed two conventions, 4 ***

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Joseph V. Adams, Cheltenham, Pa. Baseball, Americanism, Education, veteran, David is executive director of VA&R, Legislative and Oratorical the South Carolina Employment NATIONAL committees and commissions at the Security Commission and owner of VICE COMMANDER Department and National levels. He is Malu Construction Co. He was also currently a member of the National chief of staff to the governor of South Security Commission's Defense Civil Carolina from 1971-75 and Super-

1 Preparedness Committee. He has intendent of Education for Union .txArmyA . veteran, served his Post at all levels and has County from 1966 to 1970. Joseph V. Adams, been Department of Minnesota Com- David's area of responsibility 64, has been active mander and Vice Commander. includes Alabama, Florida, France, in Post 497 of Andrejewski retired after 36 years Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Cheltenham, Pa., for about 40 years. as an educator. He is also very in- , Puerto Rico, South On the national level, he also has a volved in community service. For Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and long record of service to the Legion, example, Andrejewski has been a West Virginia. David has a goal of with stints on the National Ameri- member of the Waseca park board more than 400,000 members for the canism Commission and Veterans for 18 years, serving as chairman for coming year. Affairs and Rehabilitation (VA&R) six years, and he also served on the David and his wife, Mary, have four Commission. In addition, Adams was Waseca County senior citizens adviso- children: Jay, Mary, Martha and Pennsylvania's NECman from 1986 to ry committee. Robert; 13 grandchildren; and one 1992, and has been Department of Andrejewski's area includes Iowa, great grandchild. Pennsylvania Commander. Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Neb- He is a retired plumber who has raska, North Dakota, South Dakota served on the Cheltenham Volunteer and Wisconsin. The membership goal Fire Company for 48 years, four of John Wm. "Bill" Murphy, Fayetteville, Ark. for his area is 500,000. which as president, and was president He and his wife, Millie, have four NATIONAL of the town's tricentennial committee. children: James, Nancy, Julie and VICE Adams' area of responsibility in- COMMANDER Victoria; and four grandchildren. cludes Canada, Connecticut, Dela- ware, District of Columbia, Maine, ohn Wm. "Bill" Robert E. "Jack" David, Camden, S.C. Maryland, Massachusetts, New JiMurphy, 67, of Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, NATIONAL Post 27, Fayette- Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and ville, Ark., has been VICE COMMANDER Vermont. The membership goal for his a Legion member region is 850,000 members. for 48 years.

Adams and his wife, Lillian Anne, •rf* ' '^^y A veteran of three Murphy gained experience as have two children: Joseph Jr. and jfJLwars, Robert Commander and Judge Advocate of Madeline. E. "Jack" David, 70, Post 27 before becoming the Arkansas of Camden, S.C, Department Commander, Department says he looks for- Legislative Chairman and Department Paul J. Andrejewski, Waseca, Minn. ward to serving again — but this Finance and Budget Chairman. NATIONAL time with Roger Munson as his A practicing attorney and Marine Commander. combat veteran of World War II, VICE COMMANDER "I'm a team player," David says. Murphy brings a hard-nosed sense of " "His goals are my goals. duty to his new national leadership Paul J. Andre- A member of Post 17 in Camden, position. Jl jewski,jew 68, is a S.C, David has served more than 10 "I'm going to help the Legion keep

WWII Army veter- years as an economic advisory consul- the members it has and I would like to an and a Legion- tant to National Commanders. In addi- see the organization reach out to many naire for 47 years. tion, David has been Department of Vietnam veterans who aren't members He has been active in Post 228 of South Carolina Commander and held yet, and to the Desert Storm veterans Waseca, Minn., for more than 40 all Post and District offices. who may not know about the Legion," years. Andrejewski has served on the A WWII, Korea, Vietnam Army Murphy says.

54 THE AMERICAN LEGION Murphy's recruiting goal is 750,000 Sam Barney, Lancaster, Ohio Delfo Barabani, Chicopee, Mass. in the Departments of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Italy, Kentucky, NATIONAL NATIONAL Louisiana, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma SERGEANT-AT- HISTORIAN and Texas. ARMS A former state representative and a current member of Gov. Bill Clinton's idfo Barabani, Barney, 64, '69, of Chic- Veterans Task Force, Murphy is well- Sam D; versed on veterans' needs and how is a member of opee, Mass., has they can achieve them by joining The Lancaster-Fairfield been active in the American Legion. Post 1 1 and has Legion since 1945 Murphy and his wife, Jessie Lee, served on the Legion's Legislative as a charter member of Post 353 of live in Fayetteville. Council and The American Legion Chicopee. He has been vice chairman Magazine Commission. A veteran of of the Americanism Commission, World War II, Korea and Vietnam, chief judge of the history book con- Barney retired from the military after test, and is past president of the

) L.A. "Tony" Santillanes, Albuquerque, N.M. 28 years, 12 years in the Marines and National Sergeant-at-Arms club and NATIONAL 16 years with the Air Force. National Association of Department He served as Department of Ohio Historians. Barabani has served in VICE COMMANDER Commander in 1989 after serving in several Department positions as well, several positions in his Post. He is a including Department Historian and A. "Tony" San- former safety director for Lancaster. the Department's National Executive Litillanes, 60, has Barney has three children: David, Committeeman. been active in The Mike and Dr. Linda Barney. He is a WWII Army veteran who American Legion retired from Sears, Roebuck and Co. since 1955, when after 30 years. He has served on the his father, Moses, urged him to join Chicopee veterans commission, as The Rev. James R. Wagner, Forest, Miss. the Legion after he returned from the well as various fraternal organizations. Korean War. NATIONAL A widower, Barabani has four chil- National's gain is the New Mexico CHAPLAIN dren: Delfo Jr., Christine, Anthony and Department's loss. Santillanes, a for- Paul. mer Navy corpsman assigned to the Marines, was Adjutant of the The Rev. James Department of New Mexico before R. Wagner Robert L. Klipstine, West Milton, OH being selected for National Vice gained a deep Commander. respect for chap- NATIONAL lains as a Navy His membership goal is to recruit or COMMANDER'S retain Legionnaires from the corpsman assigned to the Marines 380,000 AIDE Departments of , Arizona, during the Korean War. California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, "I saw what chaplains did and I Mexico, Montana, New Mexico, realized just how valuable they were," arine World Nevada, Oregon, , Utah, says Wagner, who became a Pres- .War II veter- Washington, and Wyoming. byterian minister after Korea. an Robert L. Klip- "I want to get all of the District A member of Scott County Mem- stine spent four Commanders involved in our drive to orial Post 9, Forest, Miss., Wagner, 61, years island-hopping in the South increase Legion membership," is a past Post Commander and Ad- Pacific, fighting for a foothold on Santillanes says. "That's worked on jutant, and is serving his 11th term as and the . the Department level and I think it will Mississippi Department Chaplain. And for 38 years, The American help my region also." A Legionnaire for 13 years, he Legion has had the benefit of Following in his father's footsteps, brings a wide range of ministry expe- Klipstine's gung-ho attitude about the Santillanes is a member of Duran Y rience to the organization. He is pastor organization. Gallegos Post 69 in Alameda, N.M. of the Forest Presbyterian Church and Klipstine, 70, a member of Ging- After serving at every position at has served in churches in Hattiesburg, rinch-Poince Post 487 in West Milton, the Post level, Santillanes went on to Waynesboro and Edwards, Miss. Ohio, has been a Post Commander, become District 9 Commander, De- Earning a Master of Divinity degree District 3 Commander and Ohio De- partment Vice Commander, Depart- at the Westminster Seminary in partment Commander. He has also ment Commander and served on Philadelphia, Penn., Wagner went on served on the Legion's National numerous committees and commis- to serve 10 years on the faculty of the Security Commission for more than sions. Reformed Theological Seminary in 12 years. Santillanes and his wife, Bertha, Jackson, Miss. He has also served as a "I have a Legion family," says have six children: sons Mike, Jeff, pastor in Central America. Klipstine, whose wife, Nancy, is a Gary and Larry; and daughters Wagner and his wife, Geneva, have member of the Auxiliary. The Barbara and Sylvia. Mike is a Navy two children: James R. Jr.; and Ruth Klipstines have two daughters: corpsman and a member of Post 69. Ann Holt, both residents of Macon, Ga. Kristine and Kitty.

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Employment and Training Service to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Res. 116 (Utah) Urges legislation to establish permanent preseparation employment programs at military dis- charge facilities. 74th National Convention Res. 128 (Ore.) Calls for extending the home loan program to veterans of Grenada, Panama and the Persian Gulf. Res. 149 (Ala.) Supports enforcement of Veterans' Affirmative Action provisions among federal contractors.

Res. 150 (Ala.) Calls for review of spouse and veterans' preference practices at selected DoD sites. 175 Resolutions Res. 157 (Ala.) Supports and urges adequate funding for Adopts the Veterans' Employment and Training Service.

Res. 166 (Ala.) Supports legislation to provide at least 1,600 Local Veterans' Employment Representatives nationwide.

Res. 174 (Ala.) Seeks legislation to improve Veterans' Employment and Training programs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED... Res. 232 (III.) Supports recognition of veterans as a spe- cial group for employment, training and related social services.

AMERICANISM CHILDREN AND YOUTH Res. 312 (Wis.) Supports veterans' preference in federal, Gary W. Sammons (Mich.), Chairman Eugene V. Lindquist (Minn.), Chairman state and local employment.

Res. 36 (Calif.) Reaffirms Legion efforts to secure a con- Res. 524 (Comm.) Supports federal and state immuniza- Res. 318 (Wis.) Calls for legislation to make permanent stitutional amendment to protect the flag. tion programs for children. the Veterans Job Training Act.

Res. 41 (Neb.) Urges legislation to correct the Supreme Res. 525 (Comm.) Urges Congress and state legislatures Res. 338 (Ohio) Urges legislation to eliminate the waiting Court decision prohibiting prayer in public schools. to tighten laws and increase penalties for those period for veterans to receive unemployment benefits engaged in child pornography. and to increase the number of weeks of eligibility. Res. 136 (Calif.) Supports The Boy Scouts of Ameri- ca's traditional family values regarding its leaders and Res. 526 (Comm.) Recommends that Congress establish Res. 347 (Ohio) Seeks a review of the Veterans' Em- members. a grant program to assist in the prevention of juvenile ployment and Training Service to ensure veterans delinquency in schools and urges Posts to assist in receive employment help. Res. 230 (III.) Petitions Congress to designate December 7 community prevention programs. as Pearl Harbor Day. Res. 355 (Ohio) Opposes the use of DVOPs or LVERs to Res. 527 (Comm.) Urges Congress to provide sufficient perform unemployment insurance duties. Res. 260 (Calif.) Encourages all Legionnaires to pay prop- funds for school nutrition programs. er respect to the flag. Res. 365 (Ohio) Seeks legislation to establish a Veterans' Res. 528 (Comm.) Calls on the President and Congress to Vocational Training and Retraining Program. Res. 532 (Comm.) Supports a constitutional amendment of trafficking provide adequate funding drug prevention Res. 408 (Mo.) Urges legislation to provide veterans pref- making it illegal to publicly desecrate the flag and programs. erence for National Guard and Reserve troops who encourages respect for the flag to be taught in schools. Res. 529 (Comm.) Opposes any attempts to weaken cur- served during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. Res. 533 (Comm.) Supports legislation to mark the 100th rent laws against selling obscene or pornographic mate- Res. 413 (Mo.) Supports legislation to provide tax credits anniversary of the Pledge of Allegiance. rials to children. for employers of members of the National Guard and Res. 534 (Comm.) Seeks legislation to the U.S. amend Res. 530 (Comm.) Urges federal and state financial assis- Reserves called to active duty. Flag Code to permit flat or horizontal carrying of the flag tance for families with children suffering from cata- Res. 415 (Mo.) Supports the Small Business Association in certain situations. strophic illnesses. and its Office of Veterans' Affairs. Res. 535 (Comm.) Opposes convening a constitutional Res. 531 (Comm.) Urges the President and Congress to Res. 416 (Mo.) Urges Congress to establish preferential convention for amending the Constitution. establish National Family Week as a national obser- employment services for certain veterans. Res. 536 (Comm.) Opposes legislation giving conscien- vance during the Thanksgiving holiday week. Res. 421 (Mo.) Seeks legislation that would delete time tious objectors the right to have their taxes spent for limits for defining Vietnam-era veterans. non-military purposes. ECONOMIC Res. 423 (Mo.) Supports the National Veterans Training Res. 537 (Comm.) Opposes flag desecration and encour- Institute. ages positive protests by all Americans for a constitu- Joseph J. Frank (Mo.), Chairman Res. 431 (Mo.) Urges Congress to make permanent the tional amendment to protect the flag. Res. 77 (Utah) Urges Congress to amend the Job Training Veterans' Readjustment Appointment Program. Res. 538 (Comm.) Supports legislation to allow disabled Partnership Act to provide for veterans' preference in all Res. 432 (Mo.) Seeks legislation to enforce veterans alien active-duty military personnel to be eligible for nat- programs under the act. employment rights in the Postal Service. uralization or admission to the United States. Res. 85 (Utah) Urges Congress to refine the Veterans' Res. 472 (Iowa) Calls for improvements in the VA Home Res. 539 (Comm.) Calls on Congress or the President to Educational Outreach Program. Loan Guaranty Program. amend the Flag Code regarding when and how to dis- Res. 86 (Utah) Seeks legislation to provide housing, contracting jobs restricted play the flag counseling and job training for veterans affected by the Res. 483 (Iowa) Opposes out by federal statute to veterans preference eligibles. Res. 540 (Comm.) Opposes foreign manufacture of military drawdown. Res. 485 (Iowa) Supports increased funding of the Job American flags. Res. 89 (Utah) Calls for legislation to include priority ser- Training Partnership Act. Res. 541 (Comm.) Urges Congress or the President to vice by LVERs and DVOP specialists for veterans of veterans in amend the Flag Code to establish POW/MIA Operation Desert Shield/Storm. Res. 494 (Iowa) Seeks legislation to include dislocated workers' programs. Recognition Day as a flag-flying day. Res. 91 (Utah) Urges Congress to create a National

Res. 542 (Comm.) Opposes amnesty for illegal aliens and Veterans' Bill of Rights for Employment Services. supports stricter enforcement of immigration laws. Res. 96 (Utah) Seeks legislation to make permanent the FOREIGN RELATIONS Res. 543 Supports legislation to Targeted Jobs Tax Credit Program. (Comm ) make English William M. Detweiler (La.), Chairman the official language of the U.S. government. (Utah) law to allow Res. 97 Seeks changes recaptured Res. 11 (S.D.) Calls for April 9 to be designated POW/MIA Res. 544 (Comm.) Urges naturalization ceremony be money by the Labor Department to be rolled over to National Recognition Day. mandatory in a U S District Court when acquiring U.S. support veterans' employment. Res. 50 (La.) Supports a U.S. international information citizenship. Res. 108 (Utah) Calls for Federal Unemployment Tax Act program. revenues expenditures to be from Res. 545 (Comm.) Seeks U.S. government permission to and removed Gramm- Res. 52 (La.) Outlines what the U.S. Foreign Policy should Rudman-Hollings procedures. allow Filipino veterans to take their interview for U.S. cit- be. izenship in the Philippines. Res. 111 (Utah) Opposes the transfer of the Veterans' Res. 53 (La.) Supports free trade and continued military Res. 546 (Comm.) Supports stronger U.S. internal securi- cooperation with Canada. ty measures. Res. 55 (La.) Supports The North Atlantic Treaty Res. 547 (Comm.) Reaffirms Legion support of voluntary Organization. prayer in public schools and public gatherings. For a copy of the Res. 56 (La.) Supports democracy and free enterprise in Res. 548 (Comm Encourages reciting Pledge of ) complete text of any Eastern Europe. Allegiance in Congress and on Flag Day resolution, write to The Res. 57 (La.) Urges the U.S. government to establish a Res. 549 (Comm.) Urges Congress to restore traditional program to prevent the illegal flow of military technology days of observance for patriotic holidays American Legion, Office to foreign countries. Res. 550 (Comm.) Opposes any changes in the National Res. 58 (La.) Urges Congress and the President to con- Anthem and supports March 3 as the national day of of Archives, PO. Box 1055, demn for its role in drug trafficking. observance for The Star Spangled Banner. Indianapolis, IN 46206. Res. 60 (La.) Urges the U.S. government to resolve the Res. 551 (Comm efforts eliminate the Office fate of unaccounted Americans from WWII, the Cold ) Opposes to of the U S Director of Civilian Marksmanship War and the Korean War; opposes normalization of

THE AMERICAN LEGION relations with North Korea until it fully cooperates on Res. 330 (Ohio) Supports the restoration of the National Res. 237 (Mt.) Urges Congress to fund the Global POW/MIA matters. Soldiers Monument at Dayton, Ohio. Protection Against Limited Strikes (GPALS) technology.

Res. 61 (La.) Urges legislation that would disallow pas- Res. 367 (D.C.) Urges Congress to increase the volunteer Res. 240 (Mt.) Seeks increased production of the C-17 sage of time as the sole ba.sis for declaration of death mileage income tax deduction. transport aircraft. missing service personnel. for Res. 554 (Comm.) Expresses appreciation to Chicago for Res. 241 (Mt.) Urges Congress to fund at least 20 B-2 Res. 63 (La.) Encourages full implementation of the hosting the 74th National Convention. .

Caribbean Initiative. Res. 242 (Mt.) Calls upon the President and Congress to Res. 64 (La.) Calls on Congress to reject most-favored- NATIONAL SECURITY maintain Active and Reserve military force levels to nation status for the People's Republic of China. meet any national security emergencies. William O. Moore Jr. (Ky.), Chairman Res. 65 (La.) Opposes the transfer of U.S. military equip- Res. 243 (Mt.) Urges members of Congress, as part of ment and technology to the People's Republic of China. Res. 100 (Utah) Urges Congress to evaluate the wilder- their oath of office, to recognize the Second Amendment ness areas program to determine its effects on the as guaranteeing law-abiding citizens the right to keep Res. 66 (La.) Urges the U.S. government to encourage economy and national security. and bear arms. Japan to contribute its fair share to its defense and develop fair trade practices. Res. 101 (Utah) Opposes legislation that would prevent oil Res. 369 (D C.) Supports continued funding of the U.S. exploration and development in the Arctic National Special Operations Command. Res. 68 (La.) Opposes economic sanctions against South Wildlife Refuge. Africa. Res. 371 (D.C.) Supports an integrated defense industrial Res. 102 (Utah) Supports the federal oil and gas leasing base. Res. 71 (La.) Urges senate hearings to re-examine the system and opposes changes to the Mineral Leasing 1977 Treaties with Panama. Res. 450 (Va.) Supports increased funding for aerospace Act of 1920 that would threaten national security. production and research. Res. 74 (La.) Outlines the Legion's national security priori- Res. 103 (Utah) Calls for a long-term energy strategy and ties involving the Panama Canal. Res. 464 (Wash.) Opposes the transfer of the USS encourages research on alternative fuel sources. Oriskany to Japan. Res. 75 (La.) Outlines the Legion's policy relating to Res. 178 (Md.) Supports legislation that would retain regu- POW/MIAs in Southeast Asia. Res. 553 (Comm.) Supports U.S. Naval Aviation and lar of the service commissions for graduates academies expresses concern for those who would impugn the Res. 126 (Alaska) Supports U.S. military aid and diplomat- and distinguished graduates of and ROTC OCS. integrity of those dedicated Americans serving in naval ic ties with the Republic of China. Res. 179 (Md.) Urges Congress to retain the National aviation. (Alaska) Urges the U.S. to increase Res. 127 government Guard at its current level to perform its non-federal its military support for . roles. VETERANS AFFAIRS Res. 138 (Ala.) Oppose U.S. appropriations to internation- Res. 180 (Md.) Urges Congress to maintain the combat AND REHABILITATION al lending agencies that give loans to nations hostile to readiness and modernization of the U.S. Army. the United States. Chet F. Stellar (Ohio), Chairman Res. 181 (Md.) Urges the President and Congress to con- Res. 143 (Ala.) Calls for legislation to eliminate unfair gov- tinue to support the national space program. Res. 1 (S.D.) Outlines The American Legion proposal on ernment-subsidized foreign competition. veterans health care. Res. 182 (Md.) Urges Congress to maintain the combat Res. 148 (Ala.) Urges changes to the NATO Status of readiness and modernization of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Res. 2 (S.D.) Urges the President and Congress to rein- Forces Agreement to provide employment opportunities Marine Corps. state all veterans benefits eliminated by the 1990 for military retirees overseas. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. Res. 183 (Fla.) Calls for the United States to rebuild its Res. 208 (Md.) Urges the U.S. government to adopt a Merchant Marine. Res. 3 (S.D.) Calls for Congress to pass the Legion's Desert Storm Servicepersons' Readjustment Act of comprehensive policy for the Middle East. Res. 184 (Md.) Urges Congress to retain high school and 1993. Res. 210 (Md.) Calls for convening a judicial war crimes collegiate ROTC programs. Res. 19 (N.J.) Outlines the Legion's policy on Desert tribunal to adjudicate charges against Saddam Hussein Res. 185 (Md.) Supports legislation to allow concurrent Storm disabilities. and other Iraqi leaders. receipt of military retirement pay and VA disability com- Res. 20 (Calif.) Stipulates that the property located at the Res. 211 (Md.) Supports U.S. aid to modernize Turkey's pensation. West Los Angeles Veterans Medical Center should be armed forces. Res. 187 (Md.) Supports a 12-carrier battle group Navy as used only for the benefit of sick and disabled veterans. the absolute minimum. Res. 213 (Md.) Outlines the Legion's recommendations for Res. 23 (Mass.) Urges Congress to pass a VA budget that a U.S. strategic nuclear policy. Res. 188 (Md.) Expresses continued support for the would fully fund all veterans programs. Selective Service System. Res. 214 (Md.) Urges the U.S. government to help halt Res. 24 (Mass.) Urges Congress to provide funds for nuclear proliferation. Res. 189 (Md.) Supports the Total Force Policy and urges modernization of VA facilities. Congress to maintain force levels of the National Guard Res. 215 (Md.) Expresses U.S. rights to freedom of the and Reserves. Res. 33 (Colo.) Calls for revising means test criteria to seas. ensure needy veterans are guaranteed VA medical Res. 190 (Md.) Urges the President and Congress to Res. 217 (Md.) Calls for "Democratic Activism" foreign pol- care. maintain military vigilance to protect the nation's nation- icy promoting democracy, maintaining strength, cooper- al security in an uncertain world. Res. 121 (N.Y.) Seeks a change in VA regulations to have ating with allies, encouraging free and fair trade, and Filipino veterans' VA file records located at VA regional aiding the needy. Res. 191 (Md.) Urges the President and Congress to pre- offices in their state of residence. serve America's defense industrial base and retain its Res. 218 (Md.) Opposes U.S. aid to the former Soviet technological edge. Res. 227 (III.) Outlines the American Legion policy on Union until U.S. POW/MIAs are returned. Agent Orange. Res. 193 (Md.) Opposes deep reductions in defense bud- Res. 221 (S.C.) Calls for legislation to strengthen disclo- Res. (III.) Supports the efforts of the gets. 228 Agent Orange sure of lobbying and to correct lobbying abuses. Coordinating Council in monitoring studies of the Res. 195 (Md.) Supports establishing the military draft as Res. 287 (Texas) Urges Congress to fund a program to National Academy of Sciences. a backup to the All-Volunteer Force. destroy the international traffic in illegal drugs in Latin Res. 248 (Minn.) Supports legislation that would provide Res. 197 (Md.) Calls for Congress to fund additional ships America. for awarding attorney fees in cases before the Court of and aircraft for sealift and airlift support of rapid deploy- Veterans Appeals. Res. 288 (Texas) Supports U.S. participation in the ment forces. Enterprise for the Americas Initiative. Res. 332 (Ohio) Seeks legislation that would protect veter- Res. 199 (Md.) Supports legislation to revoke the ans' VA disability ratings after 10 years. Res. 385 (Ind.) Calls for U.S. civilian hostages to pay the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act. expenses for recovering them when they ignore U.S. Res. 443 (Mass.) Seeks legislation to extend the pre- Res. (Md.) Urges that readiness standards of National government warnings and remain in harm's way. 200 sumptive period for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis to five Guard combat units be compatible with active Army years. Res. 393 (Mexico) Urges legislation to conduct a referen- standards. dum in Puerto Rico to determine the future status of the Res. 453 (Va.) Urges VA to assure health-care services to island. Res. 201 (Md.) Supports quality of life features for mem- veterans by sharing resources with other health-care bers of the Armed Forces and military retired veterans. providers. Res. 396 (Mexico) Seeks closer political and economic (Md.) to improve the medical cooperation between the United States and Mexico. Res. 202 Urges Congress Res. 454 (Va.) Outlines The American Legion policy on care system for military retirees, their dependents and veterans' exposure to ionizing radiation. Res. (Mexico) 397 Urges the U.S. government to intensify survivors. Res. 455 (Va.) Calls for improvements in VA disability and its economic sanctions against Cuba. Res. 203 (Md.) Supports full funding of the U.S. Coast death pensions. Res. 398 (Mexico) Supports continued U.S. economic aid Guard and construction of a third Polar icebreaker. Res. 456 (Va.) Supports legislation that would increase to democratic nations of Central America. Res. 204 (Md.) Calls on Congress to provide transitional the rates of VA disability compensation Res. 399 (Mexico) Urges the U.S. government to help the assistance benefits to Reserve and National Guard Res. 458 (Va ) Supports legislation that would increase OAS restore democracy in Haiti. members who are separated voluntarily or involuntarily the special monthly pensions of Medal of Honor recipi- Res. 552 (Comm.) Urges Legion Departments to appoint due to the drawdown. ents from $200 to $600. POW/MIA committees. Res. 205 (Md.) Urges Congress to fund and support the Res. 460 (Ariz.) Outlines The American Legion policy on combat readiness of the U.S. Air Force. the VA's national cemetery system.

Res. 466 (Washington) Urges the U.S. government to INTERNAL AFFAIRS Res. 207 (Md.) Seeks enforcement of laws to ensure that foreign interests are prohibited from owning industries include the Bronze Star for Valor on Gl grave markers. Herman G. Harrington (N.Y.), Chairman critical to national security. Res. 513 Urges Congress to pass legislation to address the "notch" years. Res. 39 (Colo.) Requests National Headquarters to Res. 231 (III.) Supports extending the Impact Aid Act to explore the possibility of making a directory of Legion provide financial support to local jurisdictions for the Res. 517 Outlines The American Legion policy on VA Posts available to the membership. education of children of military personnel. insurance.

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17th & 18th OCS Bands (Miami Percy Jones General Hospital, X-ray Beach.FL WWII) 11698 Dept. (1944-46) 22020 TO 17th FAObsn. Bn. 14041 VETS 1 HOW USE Retired Army Nurse Corps Assn. 6624 18th FA Bn. 11516 Scout Dog Handlers 22390 18th Inf. Rgt, 8th lnf.Div.1st Battle- SHAEF (Supreme HQ Allied Expedition This there still month are operators may be able group, HQ Co. 20332 Force) 22528 721 military reunions list- to provide you with infor- 19th Tank Bn., 9th Arm'd Div. 10919 Signal Corps OCS Classes, Ft.Gordon, 20th Arm'd Div., 414th AFA Bn., M-7 GA (1 965-68/Vietnam) 22594 ed on these pages. How- mation. Many units are Tank Drivers (1943/46 ) 301 25 Special Engr. Det., Manhattan Project ever, VETS has informa- enrolling daily in VETS. 20th Engr. Brigade (Vietnam) 22283 1942-45 22684 21 st Engrs. (C) BN. 1 952-53 1 0571 USASA Co. A, Europe HQ 22047 tion on more than 10,000 Operators are on call 22nd/7797th Sig. Dpt., Security Police VungTau Liaison Div.(1968-69) 14187 other reunions. For infor- Monday through Friday (Hanau, Germany) 22592 WAC Det., Ft.Sill FA School (85th WAAC 23rd Replacement Depot, HQ&HQ Co. Post HQ Co. 194311682 mation on reunions for any from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. 22632 military unit or ship, call Eastern Standard Time; 24th Div., 26th AAA Bn, Btry. D (Korea 1952/54) 11470 from noon to 8 p.m. Cen- 24th Inf. Div., 1 9th Rgt., Med. Co. (1 948/ (900) 737-VETS tral Standard Time; from 51) 11631 Navy (900) 737-8387) 25th Inf. Div., 35th Rgt., D Co. (Korea 1 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. Moun- 1950/52) 30141 1st Beach Bn. 18454 If the 26th AAA Grp. HQ. 11642 you know VETS tain Standard Time; and 4th NCB Spec. 22903 26th Arty., 108th Arty. Grp., F Btry. - five-digit 5th NCB (WWII) 18339 number as- from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Dong Ha, S.Vietn am) 1 1 224 6th Navy Recon-Attack Sq. (Vietnam signed to the ship or unit, Pacific Standard Time. 26th FA Trng. Bn., E Btry. (Ft. Sill Cruise, America 1 FARTC/Pack Arty.) 30028 USS 9 73) 301 45 please give it to the 8th NCB Spec. (Aleutians) 17394 opera- Phone calls cost $1.95 per 27th Inf. Div. (W. Coast Chapt.) 1 1 679 27th Ordnance Co USAREUR 22153 8th NCB 18381 tor. The number is printed minute, and the average 15th NCB 18016 28th Inf. Div., 1 10th Rgt., 2nd Bn., HQ & 35th NCB Spec. 11474 immediately after the unit call takes two minutes or HQ Co. (1950/52)16290 53rd NCB 14487 30th Inf. Div. Assn., Tar Heel Chptr. in the magazine. If you less. Proceeds help sup- 57th NCB 18026 30030 (1942/45) 67th NCB (WWII) 18512 don't know the VETS port various veterans' and 31st Sig. Hvy. Const. Bn. (C.B.I. WWII) 72nd NCB (WWII) 11 362 30031 number or haven't seen children's programs and 88th NCB 17806 37th Inf. Div. Vets Assn. (FL Chapt.) 91st NCB 11 658 the ship or unit listed in services sponsored by The 30032 91 st River Div. (Also 92nd/1 1 1 th/1 1 2th/ 43rd Div., 1 43rd Tank Bn. 30033 the magazine, VETS American Legion. 131st/132nd/151st/ 152nd-Vietnam) 66th Inf. Div./TSS Leopoldville Sur- 30143 vivors Assn. (WWII) 30035 92nd NCB (WWII) 22301 70th Inf. Div., 70th Recon. Trp. 30036 93rd NCB (WWII) 18473 71st Sig. Serv. Bn., G.Hq. (Japan 1945/ 4th Inf. Div., 8th Rgt. (1951/52) 22005 95th NCB 10773 46) 30037 4th Missile Bn, 28th Arty 221 33 112th NCB 11674 82nd FA Bn., D Btry. (1936/39) 30137 4th Trns. Comm. Assn.-1 1 th/71 st/ 133rd NCB 2251 125th/159th Bn (Saigon) 22052 83rd Inf. Div., 329th Rgt., F Co. 30041 ACORN-28 21654 105th FA Rgt. Assn.-FL (Incl. 5th Army, 92nd Inf. Div., 370th (C)Team, Chap. ACORN-52 11488 1 05th FA Bn./226th FA A Co. 11525 Bn.) 30038 Air Support Control Units-WWII- 1 06th AAA AW Bn., D Btry. (WWII) 30039 Reunion coordinators can enroll their 5th Army Assn. (ETO-WWII) 1 1 600 (PHIBFORPAC) 11490 121st Trans. Trk. Co. (Korea) 14219 units in VETS by sending a self- 5th Engr.(C)Bn. 20545 AK Ships Assn. 11573 126th AAA Gun Bn. Mobile, Hq. Btry. addressed, stamped envelope to VETS, 5th Inf. Div., 10th Rgt., B Co. (1940/45) Amphib Base, Ft. Pierce/Attack Boat (WWII) 30136 P.O. Box 10088, Columbia, MO 65205- 11691 Flot. (WWII) 21 897 4000. Unit 5th Rgt., 20th Bn., Co. A (TDRTC Ft 1 93rd QM Gas Sply. Co. (WWII) 301 38 names may be published two Antarctica Deepfreeze I & II (Winter- 225th AAA, S/L Bn. (WWII) 301 39 times per unit per year, upon request. Meade, MD 1 943/44) 1 1 283 Over 55/57) 30059 298th Inf. Rgt. "Hawaii's Own" Assn. 6th Signal Ser. Co. Det. (Ft. Sheridan- Armament Testing/Aircraft Armament (1942/45) 30140 1940/43) 22810 Unit 30060 362nd Engr. Co. (LE) Vietnam 22676 6th Trans. Helicopter Co. (Korea) 1 1 295 ATC Rescue WWII 20874 6th/18th CAC, Harbor Defense, San 398th AAA AW Bn.(SP) (WWII) 301 35 Aux Rescue Ships 22854 446th Engr. Army Francisco 21 763 Base Depot Co. 30042 Beach Master Unit 2 22345 Bn., 7th Army, 1 277th Engr. (C) 2201 554th Engr. Hq. & Hq. Co. (Cu Black Navy Vets Of Great Lakes (WWII) 7th Army, 1st Sig. Bn., D Co. (Bob- Chi, Vietnam 1966/69) 30043 22146 1st Army "Big Red 1", 32nd FA Bn. lingen.Ger. 1962/64) 30025 572nd AAA Bn. 30044 Bora Bora Bobcat Seabees 10220 (Germany-1 953/54) 1 1 602 7th Bn., 1 5th FA (Vietnam) 22784 632nd TD Bn., C Co. 30045 CASU-1 7 ( 1 943/44) 1 1 278 1st Cav. Dlv., 8th Rgt., 1st Bn.. C Co. 8th Army Command, 31st Ord. Co. 740th Railway Operating Bn. 30046 CASU-47 30063 (1948/51) 11603 (1953/54) 11141 864th Engr. Const. Bn. (Vietnam Sur- CBMU-506 11302 1st Inf. Div., 4th Cav., 1st Sq. 22670 8th Div. Arty. (1956/59) 15498 veyors & Soil Analysts ) 30048 CBMU-511 14435 887th Airborne Avn. Engr. 1st Prov.(T)Grp.,China/Am;Grp HQ; 9th Base Post Office (N. Africa 1 943/44) 30049 CBMU-552& 553 17762 527th Ord Co.,HM(T), 1s t & 2nd (T) 21744 1 258th Engr. (C) Bn. (WWII) 30050 Comm. Unit Z (/ WWII) 1 Engr. 1 1 Bns. 1 1399 9th Inf. Div., 3rd/5th Arm'd Cav. "Black 280th (C) Bn. (WWII) 676 30149 3469th Ord. 1st/46th lnf.,196th/198th LIB.,Ameri- Knights" (Vietna m) 1 5982 MM Co. 30051 ComPhibRon-11 14499 c28th General Hospital (Korea) cal Div., A Co. (Vietnam) 1 5446 9th Inf. Div., 47th Inf. Rgt., 4th Bn. 20006 DESRON-66: USS Blakeley, Barney, 2nd Arm'd Div., 82nd Recon. Bn. (Dong Tam-1 967/68) 14320 Camp Fannin Trainees & Cadre-(WWII) Biddle & Breckenridge (WWII) 21 749 (WWII) 16138 9th Inf. Div., 2nd Bde.,-3rd/60th,4th/ 10798 Escort Carrier Sailors & Airmans Assn 2nd Base Post Office (Italy 1944-47) 47th,3rd/47th-River ine Inf. 1 1 585 CENTAG Sig. Bn., Co. A (Mannhiem, (ECSAA) NATIONAL 22100 15008 9th Traffic Rgt., RTO Ranger YD; Ger. 1964-66)11263 FARFAN Radio-Panama Canal 2nd Bn. 320th Arty., 101st Abn. Div., (Neumburg, Germany, 1946) 10827 Chosin Few-( Army Chapter) 16532 Zone(Sub. Base) 1947-52 22385 (Ashau V.1970-71) 14210 10th Inf. Div., 86th Inf. Rgt., HQ&HQ Co. CID Agents Assn. 10002 FASRON-118 10861 2nd Chem. Mortar Bn. - Minnesota 22629 CIU AGRSG 8204 AU 1 0656 FASRON-76 (1953/76) 11699 Chap. (Korea 1952) 10527 10th Signal Co. 22304 Dusters, Quads & Searchlight Units, Fleet Activities, Ryukyus (Okinawa 67- 2nd Inf. Dlv., 23rd Inf., F Co. (WWII) 11th Arm'd Cav., 1st Pltn., ETrp., 2nd Delta to DMZ 20753 71)20133 15459 Sq. (Vietnam 68/6 9) 1 1 629 Engr. OCS, Class 8, Ft Belvoir, VA, 1952 Fleet Air Wing 7 17363 2nd Inf. Div., 9th Rgt., B Co. 20025 1 1th Cav., 44th Sq., ETrp. (WWII) 30026 11307 Grunt Corpsmen Inf. Div., 2nd 38th Rgt., M Co., 81st MM 11th Engr. Combat Bn (Korea) 1 1423 HQ Co. Base X (Manila) 21531 22545

Pltn. 1 Mortar (Ko rea 1953/54) 1 101 11th F.A. Bn., Service Btry. (Korean HQ I Corps SigSec (Korea) 22316 Food Service Mgt. Team 22394 2nd Ranger Inf. Co. (ABN) 1 5481 War-1952/53) 11586 JAGC Command, Ft. Benning 20003 GRO-PAC 11, USNB 3150 (Iwo Jlma) 2nd Station Hospital WWII 20384 1 1th Inf. Rgt., 5th Div., Co. A 22356 Lodge Bills - (All branches USA, incl. 21095 3rd 60th/ 4th 47th/ 3rd 47th Riverine 13th Arm'd Div., 24th Tank Bn. (WWII) 10th & 77th SFG) 11333 GRO-PAC 6, G6-38 Hospital 22329 Infantry (Dong Tarn) 30142 15246 Military Gov. Of Korea-USARMY, Dept. Helicopter Anti-Submarine Sq-2 (HS- 3rd FA Observation Bn. 1 5506 13th Arm'd Division Assn. 10409 Of Public Health & W elfare 22550 2)21490 3rd Inf. Dlv., 1 0th FA Bn. (Korea) 22874 13th Machine Records Unit (MOBILE) NCO Candidates School, Ft. Benning, LCI (G) 455 (WWII) 22907 3rd Int. Dlv./ 47th Inf. Dlv. (1953/Pre- 22522 Ga. 22682 LCI (L) 1-5,8-16,32,33,35, 75, 193, 209, sent) 1 1568 13th Station Hospital 10576 OCS Class 1 20472 1 -21 1 1 21 9, 229, 231 , 232, 238 232 3rd Photo Grp. ,N. Africa/Europe; 14th Arm'd Dlv. (S.E. Chapter) 1 6389 OCS Class 15, Fort Riley, 1949 10842 LCI (L) 412 30070 (WWII) 1 1392 14th Engr Bn. (Quaingtrl, Vietnam) OCS Class 211, Fort Benning 2201 LCI (L) 429 14681 3rd Signal Co. (WWII) 15227 22229 OCS Class 29 (FA) D Btry. (1952) 1 1 527 LCI National Assn. (#1 thru #1098) 3rd/6th Army HQ 10976 14th Inf. Regt. (Panama 1939-43) 1 1434 OCSCIass7(Ft.Riley-1948) 11614 21615 4th Field Artillery Batalllon (Ft. Bragg 16th Signal Oper. Bn. 16464 Officers School Cadre, Ft. Ord (WWII) LCS-29 30147 NC) 21743 16th Signal Ops Bn. (1951-53) 22006 11578 Please turn page

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LCT-599 (1942/46) 11703 Charles S. Sperry DD-697 Assoc. Protector USS USS YAGR-11 14420 9th AF Assn. (AAF/AF) 1 0800 LCT-978 11318 18038 USS Randolph CV/CVA/CVS-15 17875 9th Bomb Wing, 1 st, 5th & 99th Sqs, LSM National Assn. 18552 USS Constellation CVA-64 Plank- USS Ransom AM-283 21 634 (1951-55) 11340 LSM-138 21953 owners Assn. 30064 USS Rapidan AO-18 18513 10thAF, (Richards-Gebaur AFB) 15202 LSM-313 (WWII) 30151 USS Deimos 22794 USS Relief 22037 11th Air Force Assn. (Including AAF) LSM-350 22624 USS Dent APB-9 21167 USS Renville APA-227 22306 15074 - LSM-434 30065 USS Dorothea Dix AP-67 (WWII) USS Rich DDE-820 1 1 396 15th Radio Sq. (Mobile, 1953-55, LSM-71 11379 18000 USS Roanoke CL-1 45 11418 Ashiya, Japan) 22250 LST-1 048 11316 USS Eager AM-224 30072 USS Roi CVE-103, 1st Div. (WWII) 16th SOS 10611 LST-1049 30150 USS Eberle DD-430 11125 21637 19th Installation Sq., 19th AB Grp. LST-1 087 (WWII) 11601 USS Fargo CL-1 06 22320 USS Rotanin AK-1 08 22656 (Kadena/1 953-55) 22663 LST-1 107 22277 USS Finnegan DE-307 22296 USS Rutland APA-192 (Beach Bn./ 26th Air Div HQ, Long Island NY 1952- LST-1143(USS Talbot) 11681 USS Frank Knox DD-742 - (1945-47) 1944-45) 11208 53 21753 LST-1 159 (USS Tom Green County 10066 USS Saidor CVE-117 22309 27th Ftr. Escort Wing, Mtr. Pool 1962/64) 11708 USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CV-42 & Air USS Salerno Bay CVE-110 (1946) (Bergstrom AFB 1949/51) 3001 LST-1 19 (WWII) 11702 Wings 17996 20304 28th Bomb Sq., B-29 CD Okinawa, LST-1 24 10520 USS Furse DDR-882 1 0675 USS Sampson DDG-10 1 6279 Korean War 21 639 LST-202 (WWII) 301 44 USS Gallatin APA-169 14646 USS Samuel B. Roberts DD-823/DE- 30th Supply Sq. Dpt. Spec. 21411 LST-223 14661 USS Gen. Harry Taylor APA-1 45 21 51 413/FFG-58 10873 36th Comm. Security Sq., Det.4, LST-309 1 1 375 USS Gen. W. G. Haan AP-1 58 22387 USS Sequatchie AOG-21 17757 Fit. D; Newfoundland, (1952-550

LST-313 &286 10974 USSGiansar AK-111 USS Silverbell 944-46) 1 1 (1943-45)21091 AN-51 , (1 279 22332 LST-379 22626 USS Gillette DE-681 (1 943-45) 22564 USS Sioux ATF-75 21 238 39th Troop Carrier Sq. 15184

LST-497 22028 USS Gladiator AM-319 21 909 USS Sirona AKA-43 (WWII) 22570 46th/72nd Recon. Sqs. 1 51 27 LST-5 11157 USS Glennon DD-840 1 1 1 90 USS Skywatcher AGR-3 22652 47th Air Depot Grp. 20494 LST-527 22098 USSGoldsborough DDG-20 10829 USS Snowden DE-246 30076 52nd TC Wing, 313 TC Grp., Hqs.Sq. LST-587 21960 USS Goodrich DDR-831 11376 USS St. Louis CL-49 1 761 11356 LST-694 1 7594 USS Guadalcanal LPH-7 (1963-65) USS Stevenson DD-645 14459 60th Air Depot Repair Sq. (New LST-751 (1944/46) 11612 20975 USS Stockham DD-683 1 7508 Guinea/Biak 1943-45) 30016 - LST-803 17322 USS Haggard DD 555 (WWII) 1 7528 USS Stoddard DD-566 1 821 66th Airdrome Sq. 1 5042 LST-822 (1950/52) 30148 USS Hank DD-702 18155 USS Sumner I Kimball 1 0052 71st Spec. Ops Sq. AC119 Shadow LST-854 (USS Kemper County WWII) USS Harrison DD-573 22248 USS Swallow AMS-36 (1 950/52) 1 1 677 21641 30146 USS Hass DE-424, (WWII) 1 1314 USS Tanner AGS-15/USS James Gillis 79th Fighter Sq. (England LST-983 11241 USS Haynsworth DD-700 21467 AGS-13 14427 1952-55)14004 Manicani Island Assn, Philippines USS Heath Hen AMC-6 Mine Swp. USS The Sullivans DD-537 1 7869 92nd. Bomb Wing, 325th Bomb Sq. 91 St-96th CBs, & 478th AAA 21 803 (Little Creek, VA 1943-44) 22167 USS Thorn DD-647 21 508 (1950/62)11630 MCB-2 14671 USS Henley DD-391 18209 USSThubanAKA-19 22702 93rd Secur. Pol. Sq. (Castle AFB-1 972/

Mine Sweep Boat Div. 1 1 1 693 USS Hermitage AP-54 21 51 USS Thurston AP-77 21 458 73)11610 Music School Band #1 1 1 771 USS Hoel DD-533 21231 USSTranquility AH-14 20368 95th Bomb Wing (B-52s) 1 959-66 22790 NAFNaha, Okinawa 1967-71 21251 USS Hopewell DD-681 22560 USS Trathen DD-530 1 7685 95th Bomb Wing (El Paso,TX/B-36s) NAS Banana River 18277 USS Horace A. Bass APD-1 24 1 8679 USS Trigger SS-564 (1962-65) 21 632 30011 NASMaui,TH11313 USS Hugh L. Scott AP-43 (WWII) 22378 USS Twining DD-540-(1 943-71) 18325 1 00th Bomb Wing (Pease AFB) 20603 Naval Hospital Staff (Pensacola-1953/ USS Huntington CL-107 "Hogan's USS Undaunted ATO-58 1 4654 141st/632nd AC&W Squadrons, Fair- 54) 10857 Goat" 21827 USS UteATF-76 21965 banks, Alaska 22814

Naval Supply Dept., Clearfield, UT, USSIolite PYC-41 21514 USS Uvalde AKA 88 1 8396 303rd Bomb Wing Assn.(B-47) SAC (1944-45)11389 USS John A. Bole DD-755 (57-59) USSVesoleDDR-878 10041 10776

Navy Mobile Hospital #109 (1944) 21818 USS Vulcan AR-5 (1 943/46) 1 0779 307th Fgtr. Sq., 31 st Fgtr. Wg. (KOREA)

22030 USS John King DDG-3 20474 USS Wallace L. Lind DD-703 1 1 373 22530 NMCB-4 11562 USS John Paul Jones DD-932/DDG-32 USS Wasp CV/CVA/CVS-18, CR(Radio- 308th Bomb Wing, 8th AF 21 280 NSA "National Security Assn" Comm 11231 man) Div. 22551 321 st Air Service Sq. 21 495 Tech (Korea) 21 607 USS Juneau Assn. (CL-52 CLAA-119 USS Wesson DE-1 84 10112 364th Fighter Grp., 8th A.F., & support

PC-491 21635 LPD-10) 21777 USS Whitehurst DE-634 (1950/52) units. - (WWII/En gland) 1 51 53 PCF Class 22-69 22690 USS Kearny DD-432 14620 21966 395th Sig. Avn. Co. 3001 RV AH-13 (Sanford,FL-USS Kittyhawk USS Kidd DD-661 (Korea & Peacetime) USS Willis Lee DL-4 21383 402nd Ftr./Bomber Sq. 3001 1965/67) 11697 30073 USS Yakutat AVP-32 20464 414th Bomb Sq., 97th Bomb Grp. (H) SC-742 (1944-46) 22055 USS Kishwaukie AO-G9 22033 USS Yukon AF-9 18594 16947

Scouts and Raiders 1 0663 USS Knapp DD-653 - (WWII/Korean USS Zaurak AK-1 1 7 1 1 328 431st Ftr. Intercept Sq. 22054 SS City Of Flint, Navy Armed Guard War) 17823 VJ-11 Utility Sq. 14619 435th Bomb Sq, B-29 (WWII/Okinawa) 30068 USS Laffey DD-459 Survivors Assn. VP-1 (Neptunes-1955 4 Later) 11675 21519

SS Eli Whitney Armed Guard 1 1 645 (WWII) 30074 VP-141 (1 942/44)/ XVJ-25 (44/46) 1 1 680 455th Bomb Grp Assn. 22791 Subic Bay Assn .(Olongapo) WWII USS Lawrence Taylor DE-415 21434 VPB-119/VP7 18289 467th Service Sq., 8th AF (Honington 21900 USS Lewis Hancock DD-675 18537 VR-25 (1951/53) 11700 Eng.-WWII) 14008

UDT-13(WWII) 14573 USS Lowe DER-325; (1 967-68) 1 441 WAVES; (National) 18134 493rd Bomb Grp. Memorial Assn. UDT/Seal Museum Assn. 11014 USS Lyman K. Swenson DD-729 1 81 49 YMS-241 22521 10850

USS Acree DE-167 10239 USS Mahan (DD/D26-1 1) 1 6244 YMS-340 (1943-45) 30077 598th Engr. Sq., 382nd Air Service Grp. USS Adonis ARL-4 14581 USS Manley DD-940 201 94 YP-237 (WWII) 30078 10197 USS Agerholm DD-826 20358 USS Marias AO-57 21 430 623rd AC & W/2152nd Comm. Sq.

USS Alameda Co. AVP-1 1 1 305 USS Mason DE-529 1 7437 (Naha, Okinawa 1962-63) 1 1471

USS Albert W. Grant DD-649 1 7457 USS Maumee APO-2 (1942/43) 1 1701 759th AC&W Sq, Ft. Stevens, Oregon USS AlkesAK-110(WWII) 18657 USS Maury DD-401 14375 Air Force 1950-51 22856 USS Almaack AKA-10/AK-27 18258 USS McCord DD-534 22633 798th AC&W Sq. (Turkey Hill) 1 401 USS Amesbury DE-66/APD-46, USS USS Mercury AKA-42 22879 Please turn page

Bates DE-68/APD-47 & UDT-1 2 USS Meredith DD-890 10763 1 st Radio Relay Sq. (Wiesbaden-Land- 17547 USS Midway CV-41 Assn. 22734 stuhl, Germany) 30009

USS Arctic AF-7 18221 USS MolalaATF-1 06 11394 1 st/69th Pilotless Bomber Sqs. 1 51 88

USS ARD-15 10651 USS Monssen DD 436 1 1 186 2nd Air Cargo Supply 221 03

USS Arizona Assn. 17929 USS Montrose APA/LPA-21 2 1 1 1 92 2nd Bomb Grp. (1 921 -47)/2nd Bomb USS ATR-3 22089 USS Mount Hood AE-29 21 267 Wing(1947-91) 15135 USS Barnett APA-5 11696 USS Natrona APA-214 22035 3rd Air Rescue Grp., 2157th Air Sea QUALITY USS Barrow APA-61 (1945/46) 22206 USS Neches AO-5 (WWII) 21 564 Rescue Sq. ( Korea- 1 95 4/55) 1 1 592 USS Barry APD-29 14365 USS Neches AO-47 22645 3rd Aviation Fid. Dpt. Sq. (1951/52) ASURINCE USS Bennion DD 662 10089 USS Nields DD-616 14554 11664

USS Betelgeuse AK-260 1 4676 USS Noa DD-841 (1962-64) 22092 3rd SPS K-9 (Vietnam, Ben Hoa) 22334 USS Bismarck Sea CVE-95 17329 USS O Hare DD-889 22036 5th A & E Maint. Squadron 20844 USSBIuerldge(AGC-2) 14492 USSOdax SS-484 11271 5th AF, 71st Tact. Recon. Grp. /HQ/1 7th/

USS Brannon DE-446 1 1678 USS Orestes AGP-10 20480 25th/82nd/1 1 0th Sq s. 1 5082 USS Briscoe APA-65 17878 USS Orleck DD-886 22539 5th Comm. Grp., 934th Signal Bn.,

USS Buck DD-761 30002 USS Patterson DD-392 1 7704 (Korea) 15000 O

USS Burleson APA-67 (1944/46) 1 1 259 USS Pentheus ARL-20 22614 5th Comm Sq/2869 GEEIA(Norton AFB USS Burns DD-588 18577 USS Phelps DD-360 18167 1957/61) 11433 USS California BB-44 Assn. (& USS Phobas AK-129 14548 6th Photo Tech Sq., (Yakota, Japan Attchd. Marines) 17526 USS Picket AGR-7 & NRMCB 2/28 1947/50) 11341 USS Caperton DD-650 10781 22350 7th Bomb Wing, A.K.A. Black Knights

USS Carlson DE-9 21357 USS Planter ACM-2 30075 of the Mekong (1 964/6 9) 1 1 380

USS Carteret APA-70 1 1 634 USS Porterlleld 1966-69 10674 8th AF, 453rd Bomb Grp., Crew Of B-24

V-37 1 USS Casco AVP-1 2 (1943-45) 21814 USS Princeton C 4689 "Partial Payment" ( Attleboro.Eng.)

USS Cebu ARG-6 21636 USS Prometheus AR-3, (WWII) 1 1 354 30129

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864th AC&W Sq. /4629th SAGE Sq., HQ, 97th Bomb Grp. Assn. (WWII) 1 0435 George Field, IL All Pilot Classes VMO-351 (WWII) 1 1720 PHADS (1959-63) 22664 127th AACS Sq., 62nd AACS Grp. 22753 VMSB-236 (WWII) 11706 926th Engr Aviation Rgt, HQ CO 21 454 (India/1944-45) 21644 Jamestown College Aviation Students VMSB-332 (WWII) 11713 1876th Engr. Avn. Bn. 15124 132nd AACS Sq Orly Field, Paris (1 946- (ND-1 942/44) 11659 VMTB-132 (WWII) 11725 1897th Engr. Avn. Bn., Co. C 21 642 47)22041 Kelly Field-Duncan Feild Assoc., VMTB-144 (WWII) 11727

2048th AACS (formerly 1 064th) 1 1 276 147th Army Airways Comm. Sys. Sq., (1935-WWII) 17004 VMTB-151 (WWII) 11735

3701 St Sq., Flight 3692, Lackland AFB 91 st AAFBU (P.T.O.-1 94 5/46) 1 1 583 National WWII Glider Pilots Assn. VMTB-454 (WWII) 11728 (1948/49) 11280 246th AAF Base Unit, Pratt, KS (WWII) 20718 VMTB-622 (WWII) 11729 3721st BMTGrp., 3726th BMTSq., Fit. 10710 Pilot Class 43-E Assn.-(GCTC) 21 979 VMTB-623 (WWII) 11730 4618(1949/50) 11704 246th Base Unit, 2nd AF (WWII-Pratt Pilot Class 42E&F21048 VMTB-624 (WWII) 11731 6415th A.B. Sq. (APO#815, Iwo Jima- KS) 11436 Pilot Class 43-K, Central Flying Trng. 52/56) 11620 301 st Bomb Grp., 41 9th Sq. 21 648 Command 11117 6986th Security Flight (Newfoundland 310th Airdrome Sq C.B.I. 21 756 Pilot Class 43-B 21649 1955-58)22337 310th Bomb Wing, HQ & HQ, 5th AF Pilot Class 44-J (Avn.Cadets-Tulare/ Coast Guard 7100th Air Police Sq (USAFE-Wies- (1942-45)21222 Merced/Pecos 1 944) 3001 baden 58/62)21308 31 3th Signal Avn Co. 1 4267 Priorities And Traffic Div, Legardia 7505th USAF Hospital 21 612 314th Troop Carrier Grp. (1942-45) Field/NY (1 942-45) 22050 Basic Training, Cape May, NJ Co. M-16,

Air Commando Assn. 1 51 68 15381 Sedaiia Army Air Field 1 4282 Jan.-April 1953 22555

Air Rescue Assn. (Including Army Air 314th Trp. Carrier Sq. 16780 WAC 4000th/AAF BU (Wright Field, OH Boot Camp, Catalina Is. (1943) 1 1 299

Force) 15115 316th T.C. Grp. 16952 1944-45)21757 Coast Guard Combat Vets -(WWI/WWI I/

1 1 . Hickam Field, Hawaii, Finance Office 317th TC Grp., 40th TC Sq. 1391 WACS, 23rd B A , Sq A 22667 Korea/Vietnam/Granada/ Persian 1942-45 14226 318th T.C. Sq., 343rd A.D. Sq. 16962 Gulf 17019

JAG Vietnam Vets Bar Assn. Inc. 22295 332nd Sig. Co. Wing 1 1 282 LORAN Station, , Caroline Newfoundland Security Service Units 336th Air Service Sq. 20278 Islands (Anguar Is.) 1 954- 55 22644 1950s 21 755 339th Service Sq. 16791 Marines LORAN Station (Simeri Crichi, Italy Pilot Class 50-E 15013 343rd Ftr. Sq. -(England/WWII) 1 6923 1966/68) 22800 Pilot Class 43-C (W.Coast Trng. Cmd.) 352nd Ftr. Grp. Assn. 16994 LST-23 22243

22861 391 st Bomb Group Assn 20978 1 st Bn., 9th Mar., D Co. (1 965/66) 30055 LST-763 1 0838 Pilot Class 44-I (Williams Fid, AZ) 392nd Bomb Grp., 2nd Air Div., 8th AF 1 st Guard Co. (Norfolk/1 943-44) 21 652 LST-76411567 30022 14280 1st Mar. Div., 1st Mar., 1st Bn., A Co. LST-782 1 7066 Pilot Class 44-G (Mariana, FL) 30021 394th Signal Co. (Avn.), 9th AFSC (1949/51) 14322 LST-786 (WWII) 30053 Thunderbird Alumni Assn 30023 11294 1 st Mar. Div., 9th Engr. Bn. (Vietnam 65/ LST-787 (WWII) 10979 Tulln Air Base (Vienna, Austria) 30024 396th Bomb Sqdrn., 41st Bomb Grp., 70)11445 Parachute Riggers 21 761 7th AF21365 1st Mar. Div., 1st Rgt., 1st Bn., Co. B Rescue Flotilla 1 (1 944/Normandy) 399th Bomb Grp. (H) 1 0553 (WWII) 30001 22659

423rd AAF Base Unit, Sq. E a 1 1 285 1 st Mar., 3rd Bn. Assn. (1941/45) 30006 Unit 346 14314 Army Air Forces 426th Base Squadron 22789 1st MAW, H & MS-17, Comm. (1966/68) USCG Papaw (WWII) 1 1 424 427th Sub Depot Grp/Fairfield-Suison 30056 USCG Station, (1954) 22660 Air Base (Now Travis AB) CALIF 2nd Airdrome Bn., 1 7th AAA Bn. (WWII) USCGC Basswood W-388 (1953-54) 1st Base Air Dpt. (1st BAD, War- 21791 21009 22542 rington, Eng. 1942-45.WWII) 21066 441 st Trp. Carrier Grp., 99th Sq. 1 6956 2nd Bn., 1st Rgt., 1st Div "Devil Dogs" USCGC General Greene (WWII 1942- 2nd Photo Mapping Sq. 20985 441st Trp. Carrier Grp., 99th, 100th, 20324 45)21760 4th AFTraining-B-32s, Ft Worth (1945) 301 st & 302nd Sqdrn s 1 6967 3rd Air Wg.,23 Air Gp., 23rd Serv. Sq. USCGC Icarus YP-389 22886 20462 450th BombGp. 22308 21535 USCGC Northland WPG-49 21 651 453rd Sq., 330th Bomb Grp., 20th AF; USCGC Tampa & CG Combat Vets (All) 5th AF, SWPA, Hq. & Hq. Sq. (Au- 3rd Bn., 9th Mar., I Co.-(WWII) 10439 stralia, New Guinea 1943/44 ) 301 31 (Guam) 11010 3rd Bn., 12th Marines 22113 10804 5th Bomb Grp. (H) Assn. (WWII) 1 1647 456th Bomb Sq. (M), 323rd Bomb 3rd Mar Amph (Combined Action Pro- USS Beaufort PF 59 21 650 7th AF, "Brief" Magazine Staff (Hickam Group 10464 gram) 21 61 USS Centaurus AKA-17 1 1 272 Fid., HIWWII) 30132 457th Bomb Grp. Assn. (WWII) 20024 4th Mar. Rgt., 3rd. Bn. (1925/88) 22307 USS Chinook WYT-96 1 0040 461 st Air Service Sq. 1 1 007 Gen. William M. Black 1 701 7th AF, 1124th Gunnery School 4th Mar. Div., 3rd Bn., I Co. (Vietnam USS (Hickam Fid, H1 1943/44) 30133 466th Bomb Grp. Assn. 21 888 1968/69) 11554 USSGroton PF-29 14315 7th Aircraft Maint. Unit (Floating) 482nd Bomb Grp., Sta. 102; 36th, 5th Mar. Div., Signal Cos. (WWII) 30004 USS Leonard Wood APA-12 (Navy 22328 812th, 813th, 814th Sq. (Alconbury, 5th Mar. Div., 26th Rgt., 1st Bn., Co. A included) 17048 8th AF Mobile Radio Sq. (USSTAF) England/WWII) 16966 (WWII) 30008 USS Muskogee PF-49 17045 10268 482nd Bomb Sq., Crew of B-29 "Bain- 5th Rgt., 1 st Bn., D Co. (1 967/68) 30003 USS Samuel Chase APA-26-(WWII) 8th AF Escape And Evasion Survivors bridge Belle" (Tinian I si. 1944/45) 7th AAA Bn. 22352 10284 30128 (Also RAF E&ES) 30127 1 0th Special Class (1 951 ) 1 1 653 USS Sausalito PF-4 3001 489th 845th 1 1 8th AF, 445th Bomb Grp. (WWII) 17781 Bomb Group, Sqd 458 1 4th Spec. Basic Course 1 1 296 USS Sheboygan PF-57 20372 8th AF, 3rd Strat. Air Dpt. (Watton, Eng- 489th Serv. Sq., 13th Serv. Grp., 7th AF 19th Prov. Marine Co. (Recife, Braz.- USSW.L.CappsAP-121 11369 land) 21 643 22668 1942/44) 30005 (H), 9th AF, 9th Serv. Grp., 485th Ser. Sq. 492nd Bomb Grp 2nd ADA.N.Pic- 26th Mar., 1st Bn., A Co. (WWII) 1 1 651

22505 kenhamWWII21741 Avn. Supply Marines (East) 1 71 00 12th AF, 421st/1710th Sig. Co. Bn.. 640 Air Mat Sq. 379th A Serv. Grp. 8, AWS-1 2 (WWII) 11733 Merch. Marine (N.Afr.,ETO 1943/45) 30012 (England/WWII) 21 645 AWS-1 3 (WWII) 11734 1 3th AF, 42nd Bomb Grp. (M), 100th Sq. 658th School Sq., USMA, Stewart Field AWS-8 (WWII) 11 71 22666 14032 Embassy Det., Seoul, Korea, (1962-64) American Merchant Marine Vets 1 7241 1 5th AF Assn. (WWII) 21 379 669th Mat. Sq. 22559 11298 MS Pennsylvania Sun (1 944-45) 1 1 557 15th AF, 99th Bomb Grp., 346th Bomb 687th Signal A.W.Bn.,6th Air Force Marine Air Traffic Control Assn. 22388 SS Bunker Hill () 1942-44 22597 Sq. (H) (Foggia,lta'ly 1 944/45) 301 26 (WWII) 11461 Marine Det., USS Mississippl-(1947- 824th Avn. Engrs. 16th Weather Sq., 8th Weather Sq. (Iceland) 21 646 53) 1 7236 11364 831st Avn. Engr. Bn. 11483 MAW-1 34 11669 1 7th 1 Tow Target Sq. (Wheeler Fid 944/ 845th Avn. Engr. Co. B 1 1293 MBWAG-44 (WWII) 11737 Miscellaneous 45)30134 846th Aviation Bn 21547 Mohave Desert Marines (All Base 20th Ftr. Grp. Assn. /97th Serv. Grp. 877th Sig. Co., 16th ADG 22353 Pesonnel-Male & Female WW II) 21435 1 057th QM Co., 323rd Serv. Grp. 2 1 889 11738 Allied Staff, Berlin (USCOB) 22661 20th TC Sq. 16875 1 1 19th MP Co. (Tempelhof AB) 22709 Pelellu Survivors 30080 Atomic Vets Nat. Assn. (All test Areas 25th Bomb Grp. (Watton, England 1209th AAF Base Unit-Central African VMB-413(WWII)21041 1945-65) 11335 1944/45) 16974 Div 21459 VMD-254 (WWII) 11710 CINCPAC Staff (Marines/Army/Navy) 29th Bomb Sqdn. (Galapagos 1943/45) 1304th Bengal Wing, (CBI) 22858 VMF-121 (WWII) 11711 11638 20210 1403rd AAF Base Unit 21101 VMF-123 (WWII) 11721 Civilian Conservation Corps - Nat'l.

38th Air Rescue Sq. 1 1 400 1713th Sig. Bn. Avn., MAAF (Caserta, VMF-124 (WWII) 11732 Assn. 1 1086 43rd Bomb Grp. (H) Assn. 1 1003 Italy 1944/45) 30020 VMF-213(WWII) 11712 Filipino War Veterans, Inc. 22877 47th Fighter Sq. (WWII) 1 5056 1782nd Ord. Supply & Maint. Co. AVN, VMF-214 (WWII) 11726 Ft. Flagler Veterans Assn. (WWII) 49th Ftr. Grp. Assn. /49th Tact. Ftr. Wing 9th AF 14262 VMF-215 30007 30130 16929 2011th Ord. Maint. 1 1284 VMF-218(WWII) 1 1707 International Chief Petty Officers 55th Trp. Carrier Sq. 11515 2108th QMTrk. Co. (WWII) 22251 VMF-221 (WWII) 11724 Assn. 20816 Trp. Carrier 62nd Sq. 16880 ATC Air-Sea Rescue (OA-1 0) 21 001 VMF-225(WWII) 1 1705 Internees of USSR (1942/45) 30058 69th Trp Carrier Sq, 433rd TC Gp, 5th ATC, Air Transport Command, North VMF-225 (WWII) 11736 Kaneohe Klippers, USN/USMC 20929

AAC (1942-45) 22796 African Div. 22291 VMF-324 (WWII) 1 1717 Korean Vets (Ohio) 30057 76th MAS Assn. (Incl.76th ATS) 50th ATC, SW Pacific (Manilla, Blak, , VMF-451 (WWII) 1 1714 National Counter Intelligence Corps

Annlv. 1 1635 Hollandla, etc. -WWII) 1 1378 VMF-452(WWII) 1 1715 Assn. 21052

81 st Airdrome Squadron (WWII) 1 1587 Aviation Cadet Class 42-K 1 1477 VMF-511 (WWII) 11718 Operation Olympic/Coronet (Army/ 86th Depot Support Sq (Guam/1945) BAD-2 Assn. 16987 VMF-512(WWII) 1 1719 Navy-WWII)30014 22870 Burtonwood Assn. - (England) 16813 VMF-513(WWII) 11722 Pearl Harbor Survivors Assn. 1 7288 86th/72nd Air Serv. Sqs., 52nd AlrServ. CTD 21724 VMF-514 (WWII) 11723 Saipan Reunion 17301

Grp. - (CBI/1943 -46) 16809 Enid AAFB Class 45-A 1 6870 VMO-251(WWII)11709 Underage Service Veterans 22043

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Parenting On Par Raising children is like playing golf: You always think you're going to do better the next time around.

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size of the National Guard. Perhaps it his wedding night, Ebert described it

figures that after what it's done to the as "a remarkable and richly satisfying economy, there's not that much left to experience—easily one of the year's guard. top 10."

Currency Extraction Boots, Too Overheard in a hospital waiting Janitors in New York and Houston

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