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Rhoad In Arlington, a memorial to our warrior women takes shape. n TOUGH TIMES, TOUGHER TALK By Edward L Rowny The world's a bit safer, but we need to count our change. i THE BOYS FROM BILLY GOAT HILL By Ted Malone One short street buried eight heroes. 21 "WE GIVE THEM DIGNITY" interview VA prosthetics: artificial limbs, genuine confidence. t > SILVER TONGUE SLEUTHING ByPaulEkman Indications of untruth—other than singed trousers. FAITH UNCHAINED By Joe Stutevllle Captivity in North Korea couldn't break this soldier H . .AND INJUSTICE FOR ALL By James J. Kilpatrick Service members can sue Uncle Sam for negligence; they just can't win. 11 THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE Legionnaires scout Capitol Hill on behalf of protecting Old Glory. *tf BIG ISSUES Should legal immigrants be eligible for federal assistance ? 1 VETVOICE 4 ON DUTY II LEGION NEWS i COMIVIANDER'S MESSAGE II YOUR AMERICAN LEGION 1 VETS « WASHINGTON WATCH 14 VETERANS UPDATE it PARTING SHOTS 11 COVER A war less forgotten. 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