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Vol 142, No 5 The Magazine for a Strong America May 1997

FROM BUNKER HILL TO BOSNIA By Me A. 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. Photo by Rob Crandall

The American Legion Magazine, a leader among national general-interest publications, is published montl-ily by The Annerican Legion for its 2.8 nnillion members, These wartime veterans, working through nearly 1 5,000 community-level Posts, dedicate themselves to God and country and traditional Ameri- can values; strong national security; adequate and compassionate care for veterans, their widows and orphans; community service; and the wholesome development of our nation's youths.

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watched these disabled American vet- decided to leave the service this year. I erans move proudly past me, I began joined The American Legion late last to weep. year. I entered the Air Force a week As I wept, the announcer presented after my 18th birthday because I had The American Legion. I wiped my the desire and calling to serve my eyes and looked up to see (in my country, and what a wonderful experi- child's perspective) the world's best ence it's been. It's been hard at times, dressed men. They all wore three- especially the long deployments over piece suits and polished shoes; you the holidays away from family and could see your reflection in their friends, but the service and sacrifice shoes. Then much to my surprise and all branches of the military have delight, an unknown Legionnaire shown over the past decade have made broke ranks, picked me up, took a the world a better place to be. In the handkerchief from his pocket and military I became a member of a team, wiped my tears and nose. I could feel a family, whose principles have left an his kindness and warmth. As he set me indelible mark on how I want to lead back on my feet he said, "We did this my life. These are the same character- for you kid, so that you could be here istics that I want to pass on to my chil- today." dren, so that they can be proud Ameri- Editor's note: When we asked new I was very much impressed by this can citizens. soldier, stranger, took members to tell us why they joined, we unknown a who When I decided to leave the mili- expected some inspiring replies and time to console me and dry my tears. It tary, I also decided that I didn't want to is something I have not forgotten, and I got a lot. Reasons varied, but it seems end my service to my country and to that I going to that The American Legion is just one vowed myself was be community, and that is why I chose to of those places where classy citizens like that kind, gentle soldier. That join The American Legion. As a mem- Legionnaire changed life. show up—as you can tell from these my ber of the Legion, I belong to a family selections: Thomas Mitchell that displays the principles of service Edison, Calif. and sacrifice and is dedicated to the concept of America. I was always taught that to better myself profession- It's A Man to Emulate the Kids ally or personally, I should surround

1957, when I was five, my little AM 33, a Naval Academy graduate myself with people who displayed INsister and I were abandoned on the I and a former U.S. Navy submarine those characteristics that could help me streets of Denver. After we spent a officer. I joined Marylandis Ameri- achieve my goals. In the short time cold night in the doorway of a bar, the can Legion Post 60 in Laurel in I've been a Legionnaire, I have found police came, and we were taken to an November of 1996 for two main rea- those people. They are the men and orphanage. Upon our arrival, my sister sons. One is that the Legion really women who work long and hard as and I were separated; she was taken to made an impact on my life as I was Legionnaires to make our communities the girls side, I to the boys. The last of growing up—from hosting Boy Scout better places to raise our families and my family was gone. Life for me was meetings and functions to its organiza- provide kinship to each other through empty and painful. I was a lost, lonely tion of Boys State, which I attended in our common bond of being veterans. little boy. Massachusetts in 1981. I appreciate To join The American Legion was One Fourth of July, the orphans the effort and spirit of charity and vol- an easy decision for me. By joining, I were invited to attend the annual unteerism shown to me back then and made a continuing commitment to my parade. This was a real treat for all of evident within my own Post today. family, country and self to continue to us. We had no television or any con- I also joined to become more active strive to make America the greatest tact with the outside world beyond the in the community and help those less country in the world. As an active cold, steel fence that locked us in. fortunate. Community involvement member of my home Post, I hope to

I remember my excitement at the brings Legion members intrinsic achieve these things through the same clowns, the Denver police on horse- rewards when they raise funds for a hard work and dedication I learned in back, just being out of those gates and worthy cause or bring cheer to disad- the Air Force—and become a better (for that afternoon, anyway) being a vantaged children. person for it. part of the world. Merrick Van Dongen James P. Kane Then the podium announcer asked Laurel, Md. Smithfield, Va. for a moment of silence for respect, because the military had begun their A Family of Service A Flag and More march. As I watched the military march by, I noticed that some soldiers NINE-YEAR veteran of the Air HAVE been asked why I joined the were on crutches and some in wheel A Force and participant of Opera- I Legion in the past, and my original chairs, and I knew they lost those tions Desert Shield/Storm, South- reply was "because when I die I limbs in battle for their country. As I ern Watch and Vigilant Warrior, I Please turn page

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want to make sure I get a flag over my Post. Meeting other Legion members coffin." As a Legionnaire I now know will expand your circle of friends. Insecurity better. Every citizen should belong to an HIRLEY S. CHATER'S message You used the word "recently" in organization dedicated to improving in the February issue, "Don't your question, I assume you are look- his community. worry, there is no immediate cri- ing for replies from new members. In The Legion is, at its heart, a service sis," is absolutely irresponsible. This our Post I would be considered a new organization, not just a veterans orga- is equivalent to the watch commander member with only five years of mem- nization. of an aircraft carrier who knows that bership. Most of our members have People should see programs like the ship is headed toward a mine field over 25 years and at least six now Legion Baseball and Boys State. They 10 miles ahead and says "No prob- have over 50 years of continuous should see drives to build memorials lem—full speed ahead." Social Securi- membership at this Post. to remember the past and sponsor ty is like a carrier in that it will take a

I think you should ask, "Why do I community picnics to ensure a better long time to get it turned around. The stay in the Legion?" My best answer future. longer we wait to make adjustments, would be because of my comrades at Legion membership empowers the more severe they will be. the Post. Although most are 20 years people by adding our voices together She indicated that after 2029, the my senior, I was treated as one of the to be heard on important issues. fund will be able to pay only 75 per- guys from the first meeting I attended. And, of course, there is the frater- cent of the benefits. What if we learned

I was given the benefit of their knowl- nal aspect of the Legion. The Legion that we would have only 75 percent of edge, experience and dedication to the provides an outlet to share our com- the oxygen required at that time? Post and the Legion. As an American, mon experiences. Would we say "no problem—I won't Lve always taken pride in my country, Thank you for offering $50 for live that long," or would we get serious our flag and its great heritage. As a good membership stories, but please about solving the problem? The other Legionnaire Lve listened to the stories donate the money I have coming to issue she glosses over, but admits, is of what they endured on the front any of the Legion service programs. that in 2020 we would need to begin lines, the battles they fought and how Harry Pine redeeming the Trust Fund. There is no they received the ribbons and medals San Gabriel, Calif. Trust Fund. It has all been invested in they proudly display on their caps. U.S. government bonds. The govern-

They speak of their fallen comrades in ment has spent all of it. The only way a reverent and quiet tone. THE GOOD NEWS I to redeem these bonds is to raise taxes. They do not consider themselves YOUR AMERICA We need to tackle this issue now! heroes; they were just doing a job that Chuck Roloff had to be done to keep our country AMERICAN LEGION MAGA- Elm Grove, Wis. free for me and future generations. THE ZINE invites you, Legionnaires, They have instilled in me a sense of 10 THERE'S no immediate crisis Auxiliary members, members of patriotism I never knew I had. with Social Security? The crisis is S.A.L. and your families to write At the Memorial Day services I s;'that there is no Social Security for September's special issue, attended before joining the Legion, I Trust Fund, contrary to the impression "Good News, America." Your have always been moved by the play- presented by Commissioner Chater. assignment: Tell us about a posi- ing of Taps and the firing of the 21- The Trust Fund has been spent and the tive part of the American mosaic gun salute. These past few years when federal government is no longer that has been overlooked or the roll of the dead is read, the salute required even to write an lOU. under-appreciated. fired and Taps sounded, my tears flow Starting in 15 years, our children We will publish as many of the freely as we honor those we have lost. and grandchildren will pay in taxes the best letters as possible and pay the Not just because a veteran has died, interest and principal on the fund, as authors of those selected $50. Let- but because I have lost another friend well as their regular federal taxes for a ters and fellow Legionnaire. should be no longer than 200 tax rate estimated at 85 percent! words, and, of course, will I did join for one reason, but I stay be The crisis. Commissioner Chater, is a member for many others. My life subject to editing. that we must prepare now to reduce is has been fuller and richer for it. Your deadline May 30. federal spending and replenish the Lairx Bowers Because of the heavy volume Trust Fund we squandered. Oil City, Penn. expected, we cannot plan to Frederick G. Scott acknowledge or answer responses Angeles City, Philippines to this assignment. Please send finding Friends your letters to: a PUFL member, allow me to Close to ASrespond to your question "Why Good News, America MILITARY is turning to pri- join?" The American Legion iviagazine THEvate contractors (On Duty, Febru- By joining a Post you become part P.O. 60x1055 ary '97) to build 4,000 housing of something more. You'll never feel indlanapolis, IN 46206 units in 1997 and up to 200,000 by like a stranger in a town with a Legion Please turn page

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5. Sexually transmitted or blood-borne diseases and injection-site bleeding' I Ackerman's article "Sweet Retreat" stating that cuts in the military are Use of CAVERJECT offers no protection from the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDsl, including HIV infection. You should understand (February '97). While I enjoyed the apparent. It has always been the law the protective measures necessary to guard against the spread of STDs The injection of CAVERJECT can result in a small amount of bleeding at the site of article, it is too bad Mr. Ackerman that the National Guard units were injection, which could increase the risk of transmission of blood-borne didn't include how the Army tested the formed for the purpose of providing diseases between patients infected with blood-borne diseases and their partners. candy bar with the troops. He could service to protect the various states in Do not sliare or reuse needles or syringes. have told us about the rigors those which they are formed. They operate 6. Patient information: Patient instructions for administration are included in each package of CAVERJECT You should read and understand these boys had to endure, like their march under the direction of the governor of instructions completely Properly discard needles after use Do not allow across Texas with nothing but that each state. anyone else to use your medicine.

7 Dose titratiowlo ensure safe and effecKve use ot CAvERjECT, you damn candy bar for a mid-day snack. The only time the National Guard should be thoroughly Instructed and trained in the self-injection Mike Benner would and should be activated by the technique by your health care provider before beginning treatment at home. The desirable dose should be established during an office Washington, D.C. federal government would be upon visit, and should not be changed without first consulting your health declaration of war. If lack person- care provider The Instructions for preparation and self-injection of we the CAVERJECT solution should be carefully followed. nel in the military, why are we cutting 8 Regular checkups you should visit your health care provider regularly while Easter at Khe Sanb more? If it's absolutely necessary to on self-injection treatment with CAVERJECT It is recommended that you visit the prescribing professional's office every 3 months At that time, the safety THOROUGHLY enjoyed the Khe activate National Guard personnel, and efficacy of therapy with CAVERJECT should be evaluated, and the dose adjusted, if needed. I Sanh article ("When Hell Broke why is it essential that they leave the

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What side effects might occur during use of CAVERJECT? Before using enter the base. As I recall, resistance Vancouver, Wash. CAVERJECT talk with your doctor about possible side effects and what to do was pretty well over by then. Thanks if side effects occur The most common side effect reported in clinical studies was mild to moderate penile pain after injection About one third of men for giving me the date. I only remem- reported this effect. Three percent of men discontinued treatment because of I sent Read On penile pain. Other side effects involving the penis and reported by 1% to 4% ber from a photograph that home ot patients included prolonged erection, penile fibrosis, injection site bruising, that I spent Easter '68 in Khe Sanh. DISCOVERING how supe- penis disorder (including numbness, infection, irritation, sensitivity, itching, AFTER and discoloration], penile rash, and penile swelling Priapism (erection lasting I get many monthly magazines rior THE AMERICAN LEGION over 6 hours] was rarely reported. Seek immediate medical attention if this from the Elks and Knights of Colum- Magazine is compared to other occurs. Other side effects have also been reported with the use of CAVERJECT Call your doctor if you notice any redness, lumps, swelling, bus, but bar none, yours is more in veteran's magazines, I joined the tenderness, or curving of the erect penis. tune with helping its membership stay Legion 2'/2 years ago. I receive the What is a typical dose of CAVERJECT? The correct dose of CAVERJECT for you must be determined by your health care provider during an office or informed. See you next month in print magazine with enjoyment knowing clinic visit. Most men will use between 5 and 20 micrograms per dose; doses I'll informative greater than 60 micrograms are not recommended. The dose of CAVERJECT and maybe more often on the Web that read excellent and that is selected for you during your office visit should not be changed without you're bookmarked now! news and stories about military life, consulting your health care provider If you accidentally inject an overdose of CAVERJECT, you should call your health care provider immediately Nick Schultz problems with military life, the VA How fast will CAVERJECT work? The correct dose properly injected Madison, Ind. health care system and interesting should produce an erection in 5 to 20 minutes. The erection should last for about 1 hour non-military stories.

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AY is one of two calendar day and, in his haste to get out of the park- months — the other, of ing lot, cuts off another churchgoer, where- course, being November upon the two of them get involved in a containing days set aside for heated, profane argument. Something's paying homage to America's wrong there. war veterans. On and around You'd hope that, regardless of what your

the 30th of this month, 21- faith is, the spirit of fellowship established gun salutes across the nation in worship would carry over into your will fill the air with plumes everyday life. Certainly, at least until you of smoke. Aircraft in miss- got out of the church parking lot! ing-man formation will roar This is something the Legion's leader-

through the skies over the green hills of ship constantly stresses in its dealings with Arhngton National Cemetery. At any given members of Congress: that legislators can't moment, on any given battlefield or grave- expect to get by with making poignant yard in America, the haunting refrain of speeches one or two days a year and acting Taps will echo above tiny flags placed by the rest of the time in a manner that violates

Legionnaires. America's historic covenant with its fight- Honoring veterans through such cere- ing men and women. monies is important—but Memorial Day is, This is the logic that underlies the or at least should be, much more than that. Legion-sponsored GI Bill of Health. It is lirica's Speaking in the broadest sense. Memorial imperative that a healthy VA hospital sys- Day is about honoring the ideals for which tem remain available to America's veterans, many died and for which many more at reasonable cost. This system must be fought, and it serves to remind us of the there for us when we need it —today, itli necessity of incorporating those ideals in tomorrow or whenever in the future. Yet our daily lives. the writing on the wall is clear: If present Above all, it is an unmistakable funding trends continue, the VA system as

reminder of what we as a nation ought to be we know it will become at best a pathetic

doing daily to honor those veterans who are remnant of what it was designed to be. At still with us. For just— as the flowers that worst, it will cease to exist. arrive unexpectedly "for no special rea- Support for measures like the GI Bill of son"—often have the greatest significance Health is the best way to show a genuine to the recipient, the consideration we show commitment to America's veterans. On on a daily basis to America's veterans is days such as Memorial Day, orators com- just as meaningful, if not more so, than the monly vow that those who gave their lives observances we hold on days earmarked for in service to country "will never be far from pageantry. our thoughts." For example, think for a moment about If true—if we're sincere in our pledge to another May holiday. Mother's Day. stay faithful to the memory of America's Wouldn't it be tragic if we actually needed fallen—then we owe it to them to make a Mother's Day to remind us to be good to sure we take care of those who followed in pagsitrj our mothers? their footsteps. Yes, that is the specific occasion we pick Poetic speeches are nice, and they are to celebrate motherhood, but the promi- appropriate; they are also much appreciated nence given the occasion rests on the by the loved ones of the nation's war dead. assumption that kindness to our mothers is However, given a choice between being built into the fabric of American life. (And thanked with a speech or being thanked

isn't it ironic that Mother's Day falls so with support for legislation that ensures the close to Memorial Day? One of my most health and well-being of generations of vet- fervent hopes is that all mothers will one erans to come... well, is there any doubt day be able to celebrate that special holiday which way the nation's fallen soldiers without wistful thoughts of a child who would go? could not be there....) In the end, our most enduring memorials

Or, to use another analogy, I am remind- are those that commemorate the past by ed of the fellow who leaves church on Sun- helping shape a more hopeful future.

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Although we all agree that our welfare system is in America. need of reform, the welfare reform package approved last Each year, about 775,000 legal immigrants come to year places the burden of this reform on United States the United States. Nearly 100,000 of these are seeking legal resident aliens. Among the most affected will be political refuge or asylum. Taxpayers provide about $100 elderly legal residents and those who suffer from mental or million each year to help them join our society. We physical disabilities such as Alzheimer's disease, who, should continue to do so. because of their condition or advanced age, cannot com- Approximately 140,000 immigrants enter on employ- prehend their citizenship exam. Many of these individuals, ment-based visas. They should return to their homes as is the case of many in my hometown of Miami, have overseas when their jobs end. They should not be eligible been loyal residents of this country for decades but for public assistance. because of their daily struggle to provide for their families, The remaining 535,000 legal immigrants enter on did not become naturalized Americans. The bureaucratic family preference visas. knots in that process intimidate many legal residents. Before an immigrant enters the United States, a spon-

It is unfortunate that legal immigrants have been sor must promise to maintain the immigrant at not less denied public benefits, given the contribution they make than 125 percent of the federal poverty level. to our economy. For example, Hispanics, the fastest When Congress acted last year to reform our nation's

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the charge in the creation of small businesses, according binding. Beginning April 1, 1997, legal immigrants may to a recent census study. Hispanic-owned firms increased receive federal benefits (such as SSL food stamps and 83 percent from 422,373 in 1987 to 771,708 in 1992. Medicaid), but the sponsor must reimburse the govern- This represented an increase in receipts of 195 percent ment. The affidavit is binding until the immigrant from $24.7 billion to $72.8 billion. becomes a citizen or has paid Social Security for 10 These people have proven their talent for entrepre- years. neurship in their adopted nation and have earned access Finally, this reform is important if we are to protect to government benefits. our children. America's $5.1-trillion debt is the greatest Welfare reform should threat to our children's target those people who economic security. have made government Your Opinions Count, Tun. The immigration-relat- checks their way of life. Senators and representatives are interested in con- ed provisions of last Tax-paying, legal immi- stituent viewpoints. You may express your views by year's welfare reform bill grants have greatly con- writing Tlie IHonorable (name), U.S. Senate, Wash- will save taxpayers an ington, DC 20510, or Tlie Honorable (name). House tributed to our country's estimated $23.8 billion of Representatives, Wasliington, DC 20515. You may well being and, if they fall during the next six years. call the U.S. Senate at (202) 224-3121; the House at on hard times, should be (202) 225-3121. We should let those given a helping hand. reforms work.

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It predicted large numbers of Competitive Trade (ACCT), which casualties for the troops and "millions represents 21 organizations with some of casualties" among civilians. 500,000 members. In a case that could Randsman Bruce Bennett has reach the Supreme Court, NAFTA 's objected to a newspaper account of his constitutionality faces what the presti- remarks, which quoted him as saying gious Journal of Commerce calls "the that North Korea could "win" such a most serious challenge yet." Among war outright. But he did say in his the coalition's leadership is a former By CliffKincaid paper, delivered at a conference in U.S. Customs Commissioner, William South Korea, that the U.S./South Kore- von Raab. an Forces Command (CFC) was "vul- ACCT President William J. Gill nerable" to CBW and that North Korea says the panels have "usurped the con- Courtin' Voters "appears to be counting on some stitutional roles" reserved for the U.S. SUIT against the right of military chance of succeeding in such an Supreme Court and federal courts. A personnel to vote by absentee ballot approach." Moreover, Gill adds, "Of the first 47 has outraged Congress and veterans Even worse, the CFC has not been disputes decided by these 19 supra- groups, but judges appear sympathetic. provided the resources to counter such national panels, 44 went against the The issue: Can absentee military threats, Bennett says. United States." votes be invalidated if they don't reflect a community's racial make-up? 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About a third of all recruits drop out of the ser- the usual 20. vice before completing their first enlistment, main- Early retirements help the Army trim person- ly because of medical problems, which costs the nel in overcrowded specialties. But those leaving military services millions in wasted training efforts. early will find they receive reduced retirement Disorders ranging from bad knees and asthma benefits. HEIPING PEDPIE to psychiatric problems prompt the services to separate tens of thousands early. ^ THE l^E^WjS SERVINE AMERICA Illegal drug use adds to the numbers of early dismissals. ^^^^^^^ HE Defense Department plans to let General Accounting Office auditors say many 1^ a small number of retirees over age of those discharged early should never have been ^^H^^H 65 sign up for military medical care,

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recruiters to sign up new troops is intense, and retirees over 65 would get military-funded health medical waivers have become relatively easy to care under legislation proposed by Rep. Joel obtain. Hefley, a Colorado Republican.... The military's Recruiters trying to make quotas aren't the top doctor, Stephen Joseph, says reservists suffer- only problem. Recruits often conceal disqualifying ing Gulf War Syndrome deserve free care.... Sen- medical conditions. ate legislation would elevate the top job in each of Stricter screening and earlier drug testing could the services' nurse corps from a one-star to a

help uncover problems, the auditors advised. two-star billet. ... With the age of information war-

Another suggestion: rewarding recruiters for the fare dawning, military leaders worry it could cost quality of enlistees rather than the quantity would $3 billion to secure Defense Department comput- also help. ers against intruders.

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following the bill's introduction. As the bill of physical desecration. But it will, through the was entered into the record, CFA officials process of ratification, restore to citizens the applauded the burgeoning bipartisan support right to determine if Old Glory should be for the measure. Please turn to page 61 m • THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE • MAY 1997 No^ The Nation Honors FDR In Gold.

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MW If American flags and set out to honor the dead. At each grave, the Post chap- lain offers a Memorial Day prayer. A Legionnaire steps forward, removes the old American flag and plants a new one. A Boy Scout then places a wreath of flowers on the grave. All step back into formation, Taps sounds and the Legionnaires salute. The group moves on to the next grave, and the 10- minute ceremony begins again, until the 15 American soldiers resting in Post 42 's area have been honored. "The families know we go out and do these ceremonies on Memorial Day and Veterans Day," says Marshall. "The cere-

mony is important because it lets the families know their loved ones are still cared for. To me, seeing the joy on the faces of the widows and the children makes

ACH year on Memorial Day, it all worthwhile. The feeling is indescribable." Legionnaire William Marshall rises Such ceremonies date to the cradle days of with the sun and ventures into the The American Legion when relatives of men early morning on a mission of buried overseas sent money to the Legion with remembrance. In his white American requests that flowers and flags be placed at grave Legion cap marked "Department sites on Memorial Day. In France, the American Commander," Marshall sets out Overseas Memorial Day Association was afoot with members of the Omar formed in 1920 by a group that included the Bradley American Legion Post 42 in Legion's Paris Post. In 1921, The American Germany to salute the graves of Legion established the Overseas Grave Decora- American service personnel buried tion Trust for the sole purpose of providing in 15 cemeteries in the Schweinfurt area. funds to honor, preserve and decorate graves of

Remembrance on this occasion is not unique; the Yanks who wouldn't be coming home. this is what the name "Memorial Day" implies. Fund custodians include the National Com-

But Post 42 "s tradition of performing the memo- mander as chairman, the National Adjutant, rial rite at each grave makes the day special for National Treasurer, and the two immediate past the families of those fallen Americans. National Commanders. They are charged with Let's join in their Memorial Day: Marshall the administration of the fund and use the and his Legion brothers and sisters assemble at income to maintain and decorate the graves of 8:30 a.m. for their 10-hour effort. Widows of Americans who served in the World Wars. Americans interred in the graves Post 42 will "The American Legion believes America's vet- visit are invited to join in the journey of remem- erans of honorable service in all wars should be brance. So, too, are local children, Marshall says, remembered," says National Commander to show them a bit of the consequences of war. Joseph J. Frank. "Decorating graves overseas is Children accompanying Legionnaires include a most telling tribute to the sacrifices of these Boy Scouts in full uniform along with younger men and women." members of the Sons of The American Legion. The American Battle Monuments Commis- Legionnaires prepare the colors, gather up small Please turn to page 62

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Air Force Distinguished Service Medals. She is liri ELEN COXHEAD was strolling president of the WIMSA memorial foundation, down Market Street in San Francisco the spearhead of the $21 million project. Dedi-

when a poster stopped her cold. The cation is planned for Oct. 18. grand red, white and blue image of a Red, white and blue-capped Legionnaires white-haired, stately gentleman with pledged support for the memorial with the pas- piercing eyes and a set jaw, she sage of Resolution 22 (Internal Affairs). recalls, asserted "We Need You" in The foundation sought the existing Grand the military. Entrance to Arlington National Cemetery as the

"I went in and discovered I was in memorial's site, where construction of a gateway

a Navy recruiting office. I asked lapsed in 1932. The foundation is restoring the

questions and liked what I heard," existing structure while simultaneously creating said Coxhead, whose inspiring brush with Uncle an elegant memorial to inspire and educate. Sam in 1918 led to her enlistment in the Navy as The heart of the memorial will be the

one of the first World War I yeomanettes. Women's Memorial Education Center, behind The war ended shortly thereafter, but Cox- the Great Niche in the structure's center. The head's patriotism persists unabated. Now 97, she Education Center— composed of a registration carries her original dog tags with her every day, room. Hall of Honor, theater and exhibit as she has for 78 years. gallery — will record a history not emphasized Like most of the 1.8 million women who in classrooms: the exploits of women in the have served in the Armed Forces since colonial military. times, Coxhead received little recognition. Included in the registry will be tales of hero- But a structure taking shape in monument- ism dating back to the Revolutionary War. One strewn Washington, D.C., will correct that. The remembers Deborah Sampson, a patriot who dis- first memorial to all American military women guised herself as a man and took up arms in will grace the 4.2-acre ceremonial entrance to defense of the new country. Arlington National Cemetery. The Women In The registry also will document stories of Military Service for America memorial, women like Dr. Mary Walker. During the Civil War, Walker became the first and only woman Julie A. Rhoad is assistant editor of this to receive the Medal of Honor. magazine. Please turn to page 54

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2i| • THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE • MAY 1997 For example, in January United States. Lacking a good objec- 1992, President Bush took along tive, we got a bad agreement, worse two dozen U.S. industrial lead- than no agreement at all. ers as advisors to an American- What should be our objective in the Japanese economic summit. new economic wars? Put simply, we Most of them were opposed to should aim to become the pre-eminent his policies and said so openly. Edward L Rowny and undisputed economic superpower. The Japanese emerged vic- We can accomplish this through in- torious from these meetings, creased productivity, improved coop- gaining economic advantage, eration between industry and govern- simply by sitting back and "I have seen ment and better negotiating. watching the U.S. players de- Our biggest mistakes stem from the stroy one another. what happens when assumption that others are like us, when, In past negotiations, we have in fact, they are more unlike than like us. made some major mistakes. We insist on ascribing to others our cul- Often, we failed to adopt Americans cannot tural traits, not recognizing that we have clear-cut objectives. The objec- different objectives due to our unique tive we chose in arms control, historic backgrounds and sets of values. limiting nuclear weapons, was negotiate weli. vague. Our objective should Edward L. Rowny, a retired Army have been better reasoned and lieutenant general, was special advisor clear: assuring deterrence and on arms control during the Reagan and protecting the security of the Disasters happen." Bush administrations.

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In short, "We fail to place ourselves in the other person's moccasins."

For example, I once complained to a Soviet military counterpart that 1 was taking all the initiatives while he was sitting on his hands. "It takes two to tango," I said. "No," he answered, "you're thinking like an American." He then told me how young Soviet officers met companions at Saturday night dances. Rather than ask a young woman to dance with him, an officer would pick up a chair and dance with it. When one of the women cast him an admiring glance, he knew he had her hooked. "So you see," he said, "it takes only one to tango." Each culture has its own distinctive negotiating style. The Russians, for example, place almost no value on good will. They seek short-term gains and have little regard for long-term relationships. Asians are just the op- posite; they pay great attention to de- 1970s, a U.S. processor of frozen fish in negotiations veloping friendships, believing that thought he had contracted to buy a mil- agreements will naturally follow. lion pounds of fish filets from the Some years ago I explored the pos- Poles, then under Russian control. occur because we sibility of getting landing rights for an When the first shipment arrived, it con- American airline in the Soviet Union sisted of fish heads and tails. The buyer and Korea. In Moscow, 1 was kept had not read the fine print which sim- assume tliat waiting for several days before I could ply called for "fish," not "fish filets." meet with Russian officials and then China, with five times our popula- sent from one bureau to another, where tion, will become an economic rival in otiiers are lilce us, each placed additional obstacles in my the next century. Yet, Americans know path. I was forced to break off negotia- little about Chinese cultural traits, one tions. It was different in Seoul. I was of which is an extraordinary sense of wlien in fact tliey met at the airport by a high-level group cohesion. For example, in 1980 an of Koreans, and for the next several American manufacturer of pharmaceu- days played golf and was wined and ticals found his supplies of licorice, an are more uniilce dined. At the end of a week, despite lit- important ingredient in many of his tle business having been discussed, the products, cut off when the Soviets in- Koreans apparently decided that a vaded Afghanistan. He engaged a 24- tlian lil(e us." good relationship had been established. passenger plane to take him and three Their proposal was fair and reasonable. others to a source of licorice in a re- Another mistake is our failure to ex- mote area of China. upon arriving home that the deal had ercise patience. We could learn a few Having concluded a satisfactory been canceled. The Chinese entrepre- things from the Russians on this point. deal, the executive was astonished to neurs, sticking together with the peas- General Secretary Nikita Khrushchev find 20 Chinese peasants occupying the ants as part of "one big family" walked once said about Andre Gromyko, his empty seats of his plane. He objected, away. They resented the way the other foreign minister, "He is so patient he saying that he had leased the entire members of their "Chinese family" had will sit on a cake of ice until it melts." plane and did not want to give Chinese been treated.

Having observed him closely, I can re- passengers a free ride to Beijing. The If we are to win the economic wars port this was a non sequitur. Gromyko Chinese would not deplane, and the at the negotiating table, we must do a was so patient and cold-blooded that if American executive would not take off better job at selecting and training ne- he were to sit on a cake of ice, it would unless they paid. The American stood gotiators. We tend to think that any never melt. firm and the Chinese finally disem- successful lawyer or politician will au- Another major mistake has been barked. Congratulating himself on win- tomatically make a good negotiator. lack of attention to details. In the late ning his point, the executive learned But that is like assigning a podiatrist

2C • THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE • MAY 1997 I 7/ we are to win

the economic wars we must

do a better job

at selecting

and training

the task of performing brain surgery. Business School and the Wharton persons and products rapidly and cheap- We should recognize the need to train School at the University of Pennsylva- ly have made the world a single market. negotiators and have them analyze the nia. I know of no U.S. businessman We drive cars made in Germany and tactics and techniques of successful who has taken similar courses in watch television on sets made in Japan. past negotiators. They should study the Japan. Workers in these countries have been other side's histories, sociologies and There should be more courses in ne- trained to achieve higher productivity gotiating in our universities and more and have been convinced to save and in- My Russian counterparts were all attention devoted to language skills in vest. As a result, the Japanese and Ger- graduates of the Red Academy, devot- the State Department's training cours- mans have become formidable econom- ed to training negotiators, whereas few es. In this connection, five out of six ic adversaries. if any of my teammates had any prepa- Soviet negotiators spoke English; only Unless our negotiators start win- ration at all. Similarly, many of the top one in six Americans spoke Russian. ning, Americans could find themselves Japanese executives have been educat- The advent of instant worldwide prisoners of international economic ed at U.S. institutions such as Harvard communications and the ability to move war.

• MAY 1 997 • THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE 2J The Boys From

Some said these boys came from the wrong side of the tracl

munity began to grow it built a church By Ted Malone by putting two boxcars together. Their fathers worked the yards for

S I stood looking up the the Rock Island Railroad; it was the gradient, I could hear the end of their long journey from central shouts of boys playing Mexico to escape the revolutionary King Of The Hill. They war raging there about the time of

rolled and tumbled in my World War I. They didn't understand mind's eye. During their the revolution. You could be drafted by

carefree days in the sun, either side, and you had to go. It was taking the hill topped the fathers fighting sons, brother against agenda for the boys of 2nd brother. Back then you could enter the Street in Silvis, Illinois. United States at Nuevo Laredo by pay- These boys of the de- ing 5 cents and taking a shower. pression years didn't know they were The townspeople of Silvis did not poor. They were rich in God, family appreciate the fact these new residents and friends. They stuck together with lived tax free in the boxcars. But, as an "all-for-one-and-one-for-all" atti- time went on, the new residents built tude that shielded them from the fact modest houses on 2nd Street, which the town treated them differently. If until the early 1970s was little more you were a friend of Frank Sandoval, than a block and a half sea of mud you could find yourself on 2nd Street when it rained. Some of the houses without concern. If anyone caused you were converted boxcars and can still be trouble, they would have to answer to seen today, though their origin is dis- Frank. In Silvis, the Mississippi River guised by shuttered windows, fresh rolled past just north of the tracks. Oth- coats of white paint and a few lonely erwise, Frank's friends might have geraniums. But those efforts proclaim: been characterized as coming from the This is home! wrong side of the tracks. Names on the mail boxes change The boys knew the tracks well. slowly: Soliz, Sandoval, Pompa, Many had been bom and raised in box- Gomez; often the third and fourth gen- cars that filled the railroad yards; bitter erations of the immigrants who settled cold in winter, stifling hot in summer. there. As the small Mexican-American com- The street boasted a total of 22 struggling, hard working families. Ted Malone has written for Leather- There aren't 22 families on any street neck Magazine and United Business you can name in America who would Education. pay so dearly in World War II and the

• • 211 THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE MAY 1997 Korean War, or 22 families with a better appreciation of what they were fighting for. They didn't recognize their plight or the injustices they endured. They were in America, land of the free. Parents knew their sons and daughters had been bom American citizens, and in this knowledge they were proud and happy. Second Street was the last street in town to be paved, and its name has changed. A small red, white and blue street sign informs passers-by that they are on Hero Street, U.S.A. And, at the base of Billy Goat Hill they can pause and read why. There's a wooden kiosk there with sun-faded photographs and "stick-on" letters listing the exploits and medals of eight boys from Billy Goat Hill. The kiosk fronts a memori- KINGS OF THE HILL al A sign in Silvis, park, built to resemble an Illinois, reminds you Aztec temple in tribute to their you're on their old heritage; the concrete is begin- Hero Street turf. And ning to crumble because funds a memorial park also honors the courage for its upkeep are scarce. the Billy Goat Hill With Pearl Harbor and Amer- boys demonstrated ica's entry into World War II, the in World War II 22 families of 2nd Street proudly and Korea. sent 87 sons to fight for their adopted country. No street in America made a greater contribution of its young men to the service of the country. And their patriotism never wavered though the harsh realities of World War II brought sorrow as, one by one, six caskets were carried through the mud of 2nd Street as boys came home for the last time. The Korean War would cause two more somber processions. Over a span of 10 years, from World War II through Korea, eight young men from 2nd Street were killed in action: Tony Pompa, Frank Sandoval, Willie Sandoval, Claro Soliz, Peter Massias, Joe Sandoval, Johnny Munos and Joe Gomez. Willie Sandoval and Johnny Munos were never returned. Tony Pompa, 2nd Street's first casualty, had lied about his age in order to enlist. He was tail gunner on a B-17 shot down in Italy. His sister Clara remembers, "The crewman who was sup- posed to give the order to bail out didn't, so my brother told everyone to get out. His chute had opened inside the plane, and he became tangled in the lines and couldn't get out. He went down with the plane. The plane burned for a long, long time. My brother's dog tags were all that was left." Six months later, Frank Sandoval was killed on the Burma Road. Frank Please turn to page 63

MAY 1997 • THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE • 23 N June 6, 1944, GIs slogged through the surf toward the beaches of Normandy against a tor- VAs Prosthetics rent of German fire. Many would not survive that "longest day," and crippling wounds would and Sensory end the war for many others. That same day, an Army demolitions expert was instructing recruits on the use of explosives Aids Service when a faulty blasting cap shredded his hands in a blinding flash. tielps restore A month later, the staff sergeant lay in his bed at Walter Reed Army Hospital, wondering what the future could offer a young man with hooks for hands. more than just Harold Russell—who later would win two Academy Awards for his role as the handless sailor in The Best Years missing limbs, of Our Lives—spent several months learning to use those hooks. But perhaps Russell's best performance came in overcoming his disability and rediscovering dignity and says its director independence. Millions of other service members in circumstances similar to Russell's have gone on to lead productive lives, The American Legion thanks in large part to the VA's Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS). This program, established in 1944, MAGAZINE: You've been serves more than a million patients—from troopers of the with the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service for more Mexican Border incidents to newly discharged veterans of than 16 years. In what significant ways has the service Bosnia—each year, providing artificial limbs and other changed? high-tech devices. But the service delivers more than just rehabilitative FREDERICK DOWNS: Mainly, we've increased our hardware, says its director. ability to serve disabled veterans with higher quality and

"Oftentimes, the toughest challenge faced by an we've increased the numbers of veterans we serve. When I amputee or disabled veteran is gaining the confidence to started, the VA only had 84 prosthetic services nationwide help get on with their life. That's important," says Freder- and the number was declining. Now there are 142 prosthet- ick Downs Jr., who heads the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids ic services across the nation. Service. We provide assistive devices and rehabilitative equip- Downs knows those challenges. As a young Army cap- ment to more than one million veterans—a third of the tain in the jungles of Vietnam, he lost his left arm leading VA's actual total caseload each year. troops in combat. He's a product of the system he now We have constant monitoring and oversight to ensure vet- leads—and every morning he straps on his arm and leaves erans obtain their prosthetic and sensory aids devices in a for work at the VA Central Office in downtown Washing- timely fashion. Nationally, 99 percent of the devices are pro- ton, D.C. vided within three days after a patient's interview [with VA

His approach is a bit philosophical and a lot pragmatic. representatives] and the prescription is filled for a device. "I don't care if you're a millionaire or dirt poor, if you need VA prosthetic research and development of new devices a prosthetic appliance or other device, you should have the continues to move forward. We are still the leaders in the best service and technology that's available," he says. research and development of new technology for amputees.

The author of several books about his Vietnam experi- A key point in VA R&D is that it not only benefits disabled ences, most notably The Killing Zone, Aftermath and No veterans but all of mankind. Longer Enemies, Not Yet Friends, Downs recently dis- Finally, we have developed a computer network so we cussed the PSAS. can track the progress of all of the veterans we serve. No

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matter where a veteran shows up in the VA system, we can HIGHLIGHTS automatically access his or her file and know their history and nature of care they have received and can more effi- ciently fill their prescription.

Q. To what extent do you get involved in a patient's rehabilitation after the devices have been provided? Self-Reliance: "Our objective is to get the We are part of rehabilitation because we provide our A veteron back into his home so he can clients with assistive aids necessary for individual tal

is Q. The widely held perception that your service Aging Veterans: ';a long time ago, there only works with amputees. How accurate is that? was a belief that once you turned 65, Most associate our work only with providing arms and A you didn't need a new and Improved legs, but that's only part of the story. Every adaptive or artificial aid provided by the VA is our responsibility. Hear- artificial limb. Well, that's completely ing aids, hip replacements, ocular implants and so forth. false." Please turn to page 56

1997 • AMERICAN • MAY THE LEGION MAGAZINE 31 While the truth may hurt, lies often can inflict more

excruciating pain—like Hitler's promise of

peace to Chamberlain. Fortunately, there

are ways to uncover lies and liars.

always do much By Paul Ekman damage. No harm really is done OHNSON'S credentials when someone

I I looked good, but there was gives a false excuse to ing or sexually promis- HH ta something about his man- get out of having to go to cuous adolescent. Most lies HH pi ner that made Ralph Erick- a dull dinner party. But there succeed because the liar's target unwit-

if- son, head recruiter at a are serious lies, and the failure to un- tingly cooperates in being misled. But large firm, doubt him. Er- cover them can be serious or even trag- what about catching a liar in the act? ickson went the extra step ic: an adolescent masking shoplifting or What chance do we have of detecting mIIa - telephoning each of drug abuse; a parent who conceals child deceit when we want to? Johnson's employers for abuse; a spouse who hides infidelity; a With some liars, detecting their de- the past 10 years. Johnson killer who convinces a jury he is inno- ceit is nearly impossible. Hitler, for ex- had told Erickson he had cent; an employee concealing industrial ample, was a natural performer: charm- left to find greater challenges and better espionage. ing, clever, easily able to invent con- pay. That might have been true, but it One of the most infamous deceits vincing lies on the spot. Such people wasn't the whole truth. Johnson had with a tragic result occurred in 1938, tell seamless lies. There aren't many of been asked to leave his last three jobs when German Chancellor Adolph them. Only about 5 percent of people because of arguments with fellow em- Hitler met Prime Minister Neville seem to have that ability. And just ployees. Chamberlain of Great Britain for the about the same percentage are terrible

Erickson didn't know what had first time. Stalling for the time needed liars, so bad at it that they have learned tipped him off exactly, but later when to mobilize the German army. Hitler from experience not to. Most people are attending a seminar on how to spot a gave Chamberlain his word that peace in between; they lie sometimes, and liar, he saw a videotape example of could be preserved if the Czechs would they often make mistakes when they lie. what gave him the hunch about John- meet his demands. Chamberlain was The most obvious and frequent mis- son. It was subtle; just the slight nar- deceived. After their meeting Cham- take is telling a false story differently on rowing and tightening of the lips. This berlain wrote to his sister, "I got the two or more occasions. Lincoln suppos- lip movement is usually the first sign impression that here was a man who edly said he didn't have a good enough that someone is angry. It is hard to could be relied upon when he had giv- memory to be a liar. Just as common is

hide, and it didn't prove Johnson a liar. en his word." the liar whose story contradicts known

But because it kept happening when Hitler succeeded in lying to Cham- fact: the teenager who claims to have

Erickson asked tough questions, it sug- berlain about his peace plans because stayed at a friend's house overnight, not gested he should check further. Chamberlain was a willing victim who knowing that her mother had called the The failure to uncover a lie doesn't wanted and even needed to believe friend's mother that morning and knows Hitler. Chamberlain's unwitting coop- she wasn't there. Paul Ekman is a psychology profes- eration with Hitler's deceit is not so These obvious tipoffs are not al- sor at the University of California different from parents who overlook ways present. Some liars prepare their Medical School in San Francisco. He their children's behavior so they won't lie or arrange an alibi which can't be is the author of Why Kids Lie. have to face dealing with a drug-abus- Please turn to page 62

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By Joe Stuteville A North Korean prison camp

" OREA IS called the "Land

I of the Morning Calm." For could not shackle one man's Army Master Sgt. Roy T. Gordon, the land was any- resolve to survive and return thing but calm on the first morning of 1950's frigid December, near Kujang- to hisfamily. dong. Gordon, a combat engineer with the 2nd In- fantry Division, and his fel- Europe, earning a Bronze Star for val- huts like sardines.

I low troops in Co. B were or. Purple Hearts and an officer's com- "Twice that night, they forced us out

slugging it out on a hill against a larger mission. He chose engineering because into a field and lined us up. I thought it force of Chinese soldiers. of his sense of order and his inclination was going to be Malmedy all over More than half of Gordon's compa- to build things. again," he adds, referring to the Bel- ny lay dead or dying on the hill, and In World War II, he saw men blown gian town where German soldiers mas- those still alive were running out of to bits and maimed. Nothing had pre- sacred American troops captured dur- ammunition. Gordon and his comman- pared him for capture in Korea. There ing the Battle of the Bulge. der knew they had to get off the bitter was no sense of order now that he was But there wasn't a massacre, just the mound of frozen turf, so they re- in enemy hands, a feeling likely shared start of a march north lasting more than grouped and gathered the wounded to by more than 4,400 other GIs who be- six weeks. Some of the troops were retreat. As they withdrew along a ditch, came POWs in the Korean War and lat- separated, and the bodies of those who the Chinese encircled them. Out of er came home. More than 8,100 U.S. died from their wounds or from frost- ammo, time and luck, the surrounded servicemen are still listed as missing in bite were stacked along the road. For GIs put down their weapons. action in this conflict. Gordon, the march came to an end at a Giving up was not an option Gordon "Surrendering was one of the most place called Camp 5. ever had taken in his life. Raised on a devastating things to have happened to farm in South Dakota, he made a career me," says Gordon. "It meant a total WHEN A TELEGRAM is delivered of the Army and raised a family of his loss of control over my life. We ex- or a solemn-faced military officer own. He weathered World War II in pected to be executed because we took appears at a door during wartime, a lot of Chinese out before we left that it usually means bad news. A few Joe Stuteville is editor of this maga- hill. They rounded us up, marched us to weeks into 1951 in Washington state. zine. a nearby village and packed us in little Bette Gordon opened the door of her

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"Surrendering

was one of the most

devastating

things to have happened

to me.

wounded GIs left on the

hill.

"I told them to take it

back, that I didn't want it now," Bette Gordon says. "I told the military they could present Roy with the Silver Star when he returned home to his family." Her belief that her husband was alive — if perhaps not altogether well—would prove un- shakeable and justified. And her son, Milo, and daughter, Janice, firmly held to the same conviction. "I never doubted he was alive from the moment they reported him as missing in action," she says. "1 knew it in my

heart. I know the kind of man Roy is, and no one could convince me other- wise." EVERAL OF THE Americans in Camp 5 S!were soon transferred to Camp 12, near the North Korean capital of Tacoma home to the news that her hus- the information pipeline was empty. Pyonyang. Gordon and other GIs were band was neither dead nor alive. He There were no letters from her hus- to be "re-educated" on the promised just wasn't. Roy Gordon was, accord- band. Utopia of communism. Camp 12, like ing to his government, "missing in ac- In July 1951, the Army offered to most other POW camps throughout tion." Some of Bette Gordon's friends, present Bette a Silver Star that Roy had North Korea, was operated by the Chi- family and even the military didn't of- earned a few days before capture for nese, who were interested primarily in fer much hope. gallantry in defending the hill and en- making propaganda movies. She wrote the War Department; she couraging troops to stand their ground. Gordon and other GIs were given ri- talked to desk officers and those who The citation regrets how Gordon took fles, without bullets and firing pins, and had served in combat in Korea. She charge during the withdrawal and asked to perform for the cameras. called in every marker available, but dodged enemy fire to rescue three Please turn to page 58

MAY 1997 • THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE • ...And Injustice For All

By James J. Kilpatrick The legalphrase

N THE night of Dec. 10, "incident to service" 1947, fire broke out in an Army barracks at Pine shifts the costs Camp, New York. 1st Lt. of Rudolph J. Feres died in the flames. An investiga- government tion turned up convincing evidence of negligence: The heating plant that negligence to its caused the fire was defective, and the fire guard sup- victims and their posedly on duty failed to alarm the sleeping soldiers. Bernice Feres, then 29, found herself at Christmas a widow families. But Congress with a year-old son. Out of that sad accident emerged the couldput things right. patently unfair rule of law that is

known as the Feres Doctrine. It may be stated simply: Members of the armed services may not sue the government for death or injury resulting from activ- By extension, a suit cannot depend ities "incident to service." upon injuries suffered during training Mrs. Feres brought suit under the or other activities within the scope of Federal Tort Claims Act in U.S. District military duty. That is not what we are Court. She alleged the kind of gross talking about. We are talking about negligence that in civilian life would re- common, ordinary, off-the-shelf negli- sult in heavy damages. The act was not gence of the kind that would be

clear then, and the act is not clear now, grounds for suit in civilian life. on the key question: Are people in mil- In the Feres case, the government

itary service barred from suing under its argued in favor of a broad exclusion. terms? Beyond question, service per- All that needs to be shown, said the So- sonnel cannot sue the government for licitor General, is that the damage was damages based upon combatant activi- in some way "incident to service." 1st ties in wartime. No one disputes that. Lt. Feres was clearly in service that De- cember night. The fatal fire occurred in James J. Kilpatrick is a nationally an Army barracks to which he had been syndicated columnist who frequently assigned. Thus his death was an inci- writes about judicial issues. dent arising out of his service.

• THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE • MAY 1997 DISSENT Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was among four members of ttie fiigti court to oppose the Feres Doctrine, whicli lie denounced as "unfair" and "absurd."

District Judge Stephen W. Brennan said the question was "close and difficult," but in the end he came down on the government's side. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit affirmed, and on Dec. 4, 1950, the Supreme Court unanimously agreed. No matter how gross the negligence, no matter how grave the harm, service personnel are out of court before they ever get in. The Feres Doctrine now rests on three elements: (1) If officers and enlisted personnel were to sue, they would be bound by the tort law where the injury occurred. Justice Robert Jackson thought this made no sense. (2) An award of money damages would be duplicative, because the government provides an alternative source of compensation. (3) Suits by military personnel might disrupt the discipline of service. L On the same day in 1950 that it ruled against Mrs. Feres, the Supreme Court decided two companion cases. Consider the facts. Arthur K. Jefferson, an enlisted man, was admitted to Fort Belvoir Hospital in 1945 for a gall bladder operation. The operation was not what you 1947 Pine Camp fire was the Feres would call a great success. Jefferson Doctrine, which says complained so persistently of continu- members of the ing stomach pains that a few months lat- armed services er the hospital admitted him for a sec- may not sue the operation. This time, when sur- government for ond death or injury geons opened his abdomen, they were resulting from acutely embarrassed. In Jefferson's gut activities "incident they found a towel, 30 by 20 inches. to service." Please turn to page 60

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Straighten Up and Provide Right

OMPLAINTS by veterans seem to outnumber compli- VERA's aim is to transform the system of 172 medical cen-

ments when it comes to balance in access to assis- ters and clinics focused on inpatient care into an integrated tance at VA medical facilities. Realizing this, officials system of health care called Veterans Integrated Service Net- with the Department of Veterans' Affairs say they are works (VISNs). Hub sites for these 22 geographic networks tal

' (VERA) model will enable VA to meet its goals of treat- Funding for the VISNs will be based on a national price for ing the greatest number of veterans who have the highest pri- two types of patients, routine and special. The special care ority for health care in an equitable, understandable and pre- group includes patients with generally chronic problems, like dictable manner," says VA's Under Secretary for Health Dr. spinal cord injuries, mental illness, blindness, end-stage renal

Kenneth W. Kizer. "Further, it ensures that allocation practices disease or AIDS. Prices will further be modified based on reward only the best practices in medicine contributing to the regional cost-of-living differences, support for education and overall quality of VA health care." research, and patients who receive care in different networks

VA Secretary Jesse Brown pledges that all veterans will during a year. benefit under VERA through improved access, quality of care The American Legion has organized a "VERA Team," and a wider spectrum of services—all without denying assis- chaired by Jackie Garrick, VA&R deputy director, whose prima- tance to anyone receiving VA care. ry function is to assess the implementation of VERA over its

The American Legion will keep a close eye on this plan as it three-year life. This assessment began with a trip to VISN No. develops. Chet Stellar, chairman of the National Veterans 1 in Boston in February. Initial findings were to be reported as

Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission, says he is cautiously Legion leaders gathered for the annual American Legion Wash- hopeful. ington Conference in February (see story, page 44).

"VERA looks good on paper, but we must see the results "As long as any deserving veteran is denied care, you can and ramifications before we can fully endorse the project. And, be assured The American Legion will continue its fight for our of course, this should only be another step toward the ultimate veterans," says National Commander Joseph J. Frank. goal, a complete reorganization of the VA health care delivery To receive an informational bulletin on VERA, write: The system along the lines of the Legion's proposed Gl Bill of American Legion, Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Division, Health," Stellar says. 1608 K St. N.W., Washington, DC 20006.

Medal Fatigue when we can resume the issuance of ship fund administered by The Ameri- Thousands of American veterans the medals." can Legion. IBM developed and have applied for and are waiting to installed the hardware and software. Interactive Remembrance receive the Philippine World War II medal offered by that country's gov- An interactive computer database Under Consideration ernment—and it appears the wait will containing the names, ages and brief Here's a snapshot look at some of continue indetinitely. military histories of U.S. service per- the bills introduced and pending this The Embassy of the Philippines sonnel killed and listed as missing in year in the 105th Congress: says issuance of the medal has been the Korean War has become the • House Resolutions 42 and 43 suspended since September 1995. The newest addition to the Korean War These proposals would provide tax reason? Demand was heavier than Veterans Memorial in Washington, credits to firms who employ members supply. "Presently, our office has in D.C. of the Ready Reserve and National possession about 30,000 requests from This special information kiosk, Guard. Also allows for compensation U.S. veterans," says Capt. Juan A. De located at the memorial on the mall, paid by the employer while an Leon, embassy defense attache. "With has two touch-screen monitors, and employee is on active service. the number of medals needed, pro- allows visitors to view a Korean War • HR 240—Provides veterans with curement would necessarily involve a veteran's history and photograph, if adequate redress mechanisms for huge amount of funding. We will available. The system includes a print- those whose rights under veterans resume processing of the medals when er so that a hard-copy record can be preference hiring laws are violated, the shipment arrives from the Philip- reproduced. Information is available similar to affirmative action programs. pines." on the 54,284 U.S. service members • HR 466/S 211—Extends the pre- De Leon says government officials who died in the war and the more than sumptive service-connection period in Manila are looking at ways to allo- 8,000 reported as missing in action. for undiagnosed symptoms of ailing cate more funding to produce and dis- The information center was donat- Persian Gulf War veterans. tribute the medals. "We cannot give ed by Samsung America Inc., which • HR 123—Declares English the you a definite period of time as to also established a $5 million scholar- language of the U.S. government.

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^RAY-HAIRED Bill hoods armed with pens, peti- natures, we plan to visit the their efforts. Says Brady, Bowers has resolved tions and CPA literature and representative and say, "Mr. Bowers' dedication and that Old Glory will other promotional tools. 'Look, here are the people in commitment are truly appre- be protected from New to the petition your district who want you to ciated. The efforts of his physical desecration. effort is the politi- pass a constitutional amend- committee will add to the And nothing shall stay this cal finesse ment to protect more than 3 million petition patriot from swift completion with which Citizens the flag. Here signatures we have collected of his self-appointed rounds. Bowers and other are the people to date." "I believe strongly in pro- Legionnaires plan Allmncclnc. voted And the gentle man with tecting the American flag to use the signa- for you. the fierce conviction that flag from desecration," says tures. Bowers and his flag You were elected to do what desecration is wrong says he Bowers, an 11 -year member committee researched the re- the people want, and they will continue walking neigh- " of Post 57 in Clarksburg and sults of the November 1996 want you to vote yes.' borhoods, with a smile on his Pennsylvania's Citizens Flag elections, paying particular Retired Maj. Gen. Patrick face and a pen in his hand Alliance chairman. attention to districts where an Brady, chairman of the CPA sharing his heart-felt feelings Bowers is soliciting Penn- elected official said "no" Board of Directors, praises on protecting the fabric of sylvanians to sign petitions to when asked to support a flag- Bowers and his committee on America. their representatives. Only protection amendment. Bow- the most elusive citizens will ers says the flag committee's miss the opportunity he offers goal is to acquire enough pe- S.A.L. CONTINUES SERVICE TO LEGION to go another round for Old tition signatures in every dis- Glory. Bowers organized the trict to exceed the total num- Sons of The directly, or sponsor members petition drive along district ber of constituents who voted THEAmerican Legion and individuals who go a lines, and he has sent Post in that particular area. are steadfast sup- long way to enrich both members out in the neighbor- "Once we have these sig- porters of all the themselves and the pro- Children and Youth grams. Many participants are programs The American Le- so impressed they become FLOOD VICTIMS AIDED gion spearheads. members and, in the end, be- AND bags and vigi- Georgia bluecappers were The American Legion come the most influential lance just weren't living up to the time-honored Child Welfare program is a spokespersons. enough to hold back Legion pledge of "our devo- standout for the Sons. For the It seems that over the last flooding streams in tion to mutual helpfulness." last three years, they have two years (1995-1996), the Shepherdsville, Ken- And there may have been consistently surpassed the statistics speak for them- tucky, when the late winter another compelling reason: Legion in contributions to selves. The number of rains came. Swirling currents In 1993, Kentucky Legion- this worthy cause. S. A. L. -sponsored students carried away property, and naires were among the first Other ongoing projects in- sent to Boys State has dou- stunned residents were left to to rally to the aid of Albany clude the McGruff-Safe Kids bled, and the increase in par- deal with the aftermath of un- residents who were affected Program cosponsored by the ticipants in the Five Star-Ten inhabitable, mud-caked by flooding. National Crime Prevention Ideal Program has risen 112 homes. But it wasn't long be- James and Rita Smith, a Council and Eddie Eagle percent. Over $92,000 was fore help was on the way. Legionnaire and Auxiliary Gun Safety Program cospon- donated from the S.A.L. Georgia Legionnaires in member of Augusta Post 178 sored by the National Rifle Child Welfare Foundation Albany and Augusta spear- who helped deliver the sup- Association. account last year, all made headed the collection of plies to Kentucky, under- The American Legion Ju- possible by squadron and in- small refrigerators, furniture, stand what the people of nior Shooting Sports, Boys dividual donations. clothing, bedding, food and Shepherdsville were going State and Boys Nation, the With these activities and other emergency supplies. In through. "Lord knows what Five Star-Ten Ideal Program, contributions on record, it is late March, a tractor-trailer it's like to walk in (your along with the Oratorical easy to see that The Sons of journeyed to Shepherdsville home) and see nothing," says contest are not slighted in the The American Legion are and delivered its cargo to James Smith. "That hap- least. Their support comes planning to see their invest- flood victims, many of whom pened to us about 12 years mostly from individuals who ment in the youth of this were Legionnaires. ago when we had a fire." either compete or participate great land come to fruition.

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- OE CHILELLI "The Extension Institute The basic premise behind mation. signed up 740 new is one of the best tools The the Institute is simply that The Institute began in Legionnaires in 1996 American Legion has to of- leaders must know 1947 as a two- to win the National fer," Chilelli says of the four- about The Ameri- week train- Recruiter award part course. "This is how I can Legion to be ing "col- competition. It was his fifth learned about the Legion, and effective at the lege," and time in the winner's circle. it has given me the informa- helm. The Institute progressed to This Air Force veteran tion I need to help sell the Le- offers a complete a comprehen- says one big reason he is suc- gion to potential members." study course on the sive Legion cessful with new member re- Legion family members Legion's history. Extension cruitment springs from the who complete the course re- Divided into a se- course, which simple fact that he knows The port getting an inside look at ries of four lessons, was a six- American Legion, an educa- 78 years of The American the comprehensive month corre- tion he gained through study- Legion, American Legion home-study course spondence ing The American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of The comes complete with chapter "school." The Extension Institute booklets. American Legion. review tests and a final exam- most recent version joined the Legion's arsenal in June 1996. ENTERTAINMENT SLATED FOR RANQUET The Institute is so valuable, says National Internal DURING the 1996 Na- naires, no matter their musical tastes. While Affairs Commission Chair- tional Convention in Salt her act emphasizes dance and country music, man Herman Harrington, that

Lake City, guests at the her beauty, intellect and personality captivate it can be the resourse for a National Commander's critics and audiences alike. successful year. "The Exten-

Banquet enjoyed the "There's nothing I like more than con- sion Institute is a benefit to music of Tony Orlando, an en- necting with my audiences," Wilson all Legion family members tertainer they had come to ^^-^ says. "I know I'm giving them my because it arms them with a know and love. / very best when they are smiling and broadened knowledge they This year the National Com- clapping and having a great time." need to sustain Legion pro- mander's guests will be treated to / After majoring in dance and humani- grams," says Harrington. the musical talents of a rising star. ties in college, she decided to practice Kent Blanchard, National Jennifer Wilson will entertain il classical dance with the San Antonio Ballet. Membership chairman for the Legionnaires just as she entertains Returning to Missouri, she earned a master's S.A.L., adds, "This program ^ I active-duty troops. A professional i""^ degree in educational and counseling psy- needs to be instilled into the ; vocalist, dancer, model and actress. \ chology. During this time her talent brought minds of every member wish- Wilson continues to endear herself job offers from small "opry" houses. She ing to become involved with to fans around the globe thanks to gladly accepted, supplementing her income the future of The American USO tours and her "Jennifer in the from teaching behaviorally disordered chil- Legion family. It will greatly Morning" show from the Ameri- dren in the Missouri public schools and assist- help me in my work." cana Theatre in Branson, Mis- ing mentally ill adults as a psychotherapist. A specially prepared Cer- souri. In commemoration of the 50th anniver- tificate of Graduation will be "I am very pleased that Miss sary of the end of World War II, awarded by the National Wilson will be joining us at the Jennifer Wilson Wilson posed for a special pin- Commander. Graduates also \ 79th National Convention of up photo: a remake of the clas- receive a mortarboard patch The American Legion in Orlan- ^ .^^^ sic "Million Dollar Legs" shot of Betty they can add to their Legion do," says National Commander Grable. That gig led to her being named caps.

Joseph J. Frank, a fellow Missourian. "Her spokesperson for the USO, which then estab- For more information, commitment to God and country shines lished a partnership with her theater. In 1996 contact Internal Affairs, The brightly through her performances, which she won the American Music Awards Enter- American Legion, P.O. Box can only add to a wonderful evening of cele- tainer of the Year title, and received the cov- 1055, Indianapolis, IN bration and brotherhood." eted Silver Helmet Award for her support of 46206, or call (317) 630- Wilson's show should appeal to Legion- the ideals of men and women in uniform. 1200.

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LEGIONNAIRES IN ACTION Fundraising Takes Fopethoughl Lafayette Post 51 of Post 193 of Van Nuys, AMERICAN Le- gaming, additional licenses Uniontown, Pennsylva- California, dedicated a THEgion's unofficial slo- are required and meticulous nia, made 105 -year-old Frank memorial to the war-time gan, "Still Serving records must be kept. T. Mills, a World War I veterans of this century at the America," reflects The best advice, say pro- Army veteran, an honorary Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks

the good works per- fessional fundraisers, is to fill member of their Color Guard. Park near Los Angeles. formed by local Posts. a need. Focus on practical, Lockett Cochrane Post Post 177 of Fairfax, Vir- Budgetary constraints can everyday products, like first 296 of Mineola, Texas, cele- ginia, plays home to many work against donating large aid kits or household necessi- brated its 75th anniversary. giving individuals, including sums to charitable efforts, ties. Another interesting Rod Lowe Post 124 of Col. James D. Weiskopf however, so Posts often at- trend is to simply ask for do- Greensburgh, Kentucky, con- (U.S. Army, retired), director tempt to raise funds from nations, with no exchange of gratulates Robert P. Rotschi of public affairs for the Fisher outside sources. That might goods or services. for receiving the second annu- House Foundation. Fisher sound easy enough. After all, The choices for possible al Spirit of the Fourth Award Houses provide shelter for everybody does it. Don't be fundraisers are nearly limit- from community officials. families while loved ones are fooled, though, because less. More information and Post 60 of Laurel, Mary- treated at nearby VA hospi- choosing the wrong approach examples can be found at the land, operated a general pur- tals. could bring legal action, cost public library or on the Inter- pose informational booth at Post 40 of Gonzales, a Post its non-profit status net. the Fall Family Festival. Leg- Texas, re-established its Sons and its charter. When all is said and done, ionnaires distributed infor- of The American Legion "Raising money for Post the burden of ensuring fund- mation about various Legion Squadron after a 50-year hia- programs is tricky," says raising efforts are handled programs and the Citizens tus, thanks to the efforts of Philip Onderdonk, National properly rests with Post offi- Flag Alliance. The effort also Post Commander Fred Kori- Judge Advocate. "Internal cers. They must ensure activ- resulted in new members for canek and Liaison Officer Revenue Service regulations ities are conducted in compli- the Legion, Auxiliary and Bob Erwin. alone are so complex as to ance with the law. It might Sons of The American Le- Crestwood Village Post defy interpretation, and then sound difficult, but no one gion. 502 of Whiting, New Jersey, you have to add on all the ever said helping out would Post 176 of Waverly, took part in a Veterans Day different state and local laws. be easy. Veterans, above all Iowa, donated more than 100 1996 ceremony at Manches- It can be a nightmare." others, know that sacrifice hams to those in need during ter Township Middle School. Nonetheless, by research- reaps the greatest rewards. the holiday season. Post Adjutant George Beisley ing fundraisers and their po- spoke at the school, where tential ramifications, Legion- sixth-grade art students had naires can make a difference. HONORABLE MENTION constructed a special flag to A word of caution: Do your honor veterans. homework. Most states re- Polk County Memorial quire licensing of groups Post 250 of North Carolina wishing to conduct charitable received accolades from area fundraisers. The require- newspapers for its support of ments vary by state, but often the arts. Particular praise include financial disclosures went to Legionnaire George and payment of fees. Failure Scofield of Columbus, North to register with the proper Carolina, the leader of this ef- bureaucracy can result in le- fort to expand the Legion's gal action, and in some cases presence in the community. criminal penalties. Mathew B. Juan Post 35 As a general rule, gam- of Chandler, Arizona, contin- bling operations are difficult. ues its strong commitment to In most states, activities that Veterans Affairs and Reha- seem like harmless fun bilitation. Working with oth- Legionnaire Gus Kraus, Gary, III., Post 276 (center) receives a certlfi-r video poker games and bingo er Posts in District 12, they cate for his steadfast support of The American Legion. Presenting thei nights can draw the ire of donated more than $16,500 to — award to the World War I veteran is Post Commander Al Young, d law enforcement officials. right. Kraus also received an honorary AMVETS membership froift^ the state veterans home in Even in states that allow Chuck Sedivec. s 1996.

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March, Legionnaires sought support for the Legion's legislative agenda for the 105th Congress. National

Commander Joseph J. Frank told members to hammer home to lawmakers the Legion's stance on issues from flag-protection to funding the VA and Depart- ment of Defense. Legionnaires, in town for the 37th annual Ameri- can Legion Washington Conference sessions

FLAG ALUES Nat l. March 2-5, made visits Cmdr. Frank, to congressional delega- George Boucek and CFA chairman tions a priority. Patrick Brady meet "I feel at home in an with Rep. William organization that fights Lipinski, co-author of the flag- for a constitutional protection amendment to protect amendment, to the Flag of the United discuss the progress of the States from physical ASHINGTON—The first-term House bill. desecration," said congresswoman peering at the Frank, addressing Leg- magazine photos seemed puz- ionnaires the day after they visited House and zled. Her gaze focused on an Senate offices. "It's the right thing to do. image of an American flag "I feel at home around people who volunteer tucked down a free-standing toi- in veterans hospitals, serving those whose bod- let bowl inside a cage, the muse- ies remind them, every day, that wartime service um setting making the image can leave scars which never heal," Frank added. surreal and infuriating. "I feel at home around those who fight for veter- "Why would anyone think ans benefits, sticking up for veterans whose this is art?" asked New York impassioned pleas for assistance would other- Democrat Rep. Carolyn McCarthy. Fellow New wise carom off the walls of bureaucracy." Yorker John Tipping was in McCarthy's Capitol Frank led the charge when he met with three Hill office holding the November 1996 issue of representatives officially undecided on flag pro- THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE, open to tection—freshmen Democrats Diana DeGette of the article titled "Out of the Ashes." Tipping, a Colorado, Florida's Robert Wexler and Carolyn past National Vice Commander, had fellow McCarthy of New York. Later Frank ren- Legionnaire Pete Holowecki, of New York's dezvoused with retired Army Maj. Gen. Patrick Post 144 in Mineola, in tow. Brady in McCarthy's office. In private, the New Yorkers are voluble, but Brady, chairman of the Citizens Flag neither could answer McCarthy's question. They Alliance, told McCarthy how HJR 54, which were in her office seeking support for House reads simply. The Congress shall have power to Joint Resolution 54, which, if approved, will prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of return to the American people the right to decide the United States, restores to the American peo- whether or not they want their flag protected ple the freedom to decide if they want to protect from physical desecration. They made their case, Old Glory. National polls consistently indicate lillnfU talked about VA facilities in the state, com- 81 percent of U.S. citizens do. mended the GI Bill of Health and left. "In the final analysis, this issue is truly about In dozens of congressional offices in early free speech. The most precious speech of all

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their flag and what it means to "It was our own American Legion that led the them. Our laws should reflect way in creating the original GI Bill. I urge you to our values. This is not about a contact your congressional representatives to do few jerks burning a flag, it's the same for the GI Bill of Health. I know that about the people being able to without the VA, my parents would never have

do something about it. It is had enough insurance to pay my medical bills about a principle." when I came home from Vietnam," the combat At the rally. Legionnaires disabled veteran noted. The GI Bill of Health would transform VA from a traditional hospital system to one operated on "managed-care" principles, funded by multiple third-party payers and reduced federal funds. Opening the VA to third-party reimbursement, a concept the administration already accepts, not only would ensure that VA has revenue to treat mandatory care veterans at no cost, but

it would open the system to all veterans, military retirees and family members, who could use their health-care benefits there. While redirecting medical dollars into the VA, the GI Bill of Health would sustain VA's special missions in prosthetics, rehabili- ation, spinal cord injuries, blindness, mental health and long-term care for low- income veterans. "We want to position VA for From top: the 21st century so

BUDGH BOOST VA Secretary honored that it continues to Jesse Brown briefs the Rep. be a national asset VA&R Commission. Hen- ry Hyde and a leader in I Justin Dart (I) recieves tite Cmdr.'s PR with the medical education Award from Frank and PR Legion's Distinguished Public Service Award. and research," Commission Ciiairman Bob Hyde, a World War II Navy combat veteran who said Frank. He IMorrilt. served in the South Pacific, is a member of Post urged Legion- TOP VOIONTEER Everette

Huegerich (I), VAVS Worlcer 391 in Lombard, Illinois. naires to learn of the Year. Making the United States worthy of those about GI Bill of SHE CARES Service officer who fought for freedom sparked Frank's call to Health provisions. Kristin Waldron of Iowa was support the Legion's GI Bill of Health. For more than 40 years, industrialist and recognized for helping a dying vet. To be introduced this session, the GI Bill human-rights advocate Justin Dart Jr. has been

LEGISLATIVE BALIV III. Rep. offers veterans health care just as the origin- fighting for the physically challenged. Frank pre- Henry Hyde is honored with al —the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of sented The American Legion National Comman- the Legion's Distinguished 1944 generations of post World Please turn to page 54 Public Service Award. —offered War

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GOLFING NEWS by Mike Hensen Two New Driving Irons Challenge Woods on Distance. One Sets a Worid Record; the Other Is One Yard Short

Patented Surfaces Automatically Controller® Driving Iron / Correct Hooks and Slices Trouble with Woods? These Are for You

YALESVILLE, CT- The same small Connecticut company that created a golf ball that flies too far has introduced two new driving irons that hit too far; way too far if you happen to sell woods. Mike Smith, a PGA Pro, recently set a World World Record off the grass with the company's 17° driving iron, and stopped just one yard short of Record matching the record for a driver with its 12.5° counterpart. His shots were 335 and 358 yards respectively. These are troublesome distances for wood manufac- "opens" the clubface. But then a stronger force, called turers, but that may not be their biggest worry. These the gear effect, takes over and spins the ball violently to clubs keep the ball on the fairway, a characteristic the left. The reverse happens with a heel shot. It "closes" drivers and fairway woods sorely lack. Official statistics the club face and starts off to the left, then the gear show that even the top ten money-makers on the Tour effect slices it wildly to the right. The Controller driving irons have a patented "invisi- Conforms to The /#// ble" curve (you can feel it, but barely see it) across their Rules of Golf PATENTED hitting surface that tames the stronger gear effect and Patented "INVISIBLE" CURVE draws off-center shots back to the middle of the fairway. AUTOMATICALLY It's a major golfing breakthrough and, along with their CORRECTS HOOKS massive power, probably makes the Controllers the AND SLICES longest and straightest clubs in golf today. i One golfer told me, it was "...the first time I've V played 18 holes and never left the fairway." Another miss the fairway with their driver 25% of the time. So said he cut six strokes, and vowed he would never play don't feel alone if you have trouble with your woods, with his driver or 3-wood again. relief is on the way. A company spokesman told me this. "We made these clubs for golfers who are fed up Top Ten Money-Makers on the Tour Miss the spraying shots left and right with their driver and Fairway with Their Driver 25% the Time 3-wood. And millions do. If the best ten golfers in the of business have trouble with woods, imagine how tough they are for the rest of us. So we designed the So let me ask you. Do you have trouble with woods? If Controllers (the clubs' name). you do, there's no risk testing one or both of these new, "Our initial test with the Controllers showed that a super irons. The company will refund their price, if their mid-80's golfer could get 30 to 50 more yards off the unique combination of World Record power and patented grass with our 17° Fairway Controller, and match or accuracy doesn't cut 5 to 10 strokes off your score, and beat his driver with our 12.5° Tee Shot Controller. you return them undamaged within 30 days. Mike's World Record and comments from other pros, To try one or both Controllers, call the company including a former Master's champ, confirm that these direct at 1-800-285-3900 anytime or day, or send your are the clubs of the future. name, address and check (or cc number and exp. date) "But power without accuracy doesn't cut strokes, and to NGC Golf (Dept. DS-587), 60 Church St., Yalesville, that's where we have wood manufacturers by the throat. CT 06492. The steel shaft Controller Tee Shot (12.5°) Our Controllers have patented accuracy and Fairway Controller (17°) cost $69.00 each. Both The Controllers' patented accuracy comes from a cost $119.00. The graphite shaft models cost $89.00 scientific head design that reduces hooks and slices. No each. Both are only $159.00. Add $10.00 s/h/ins. CT other iron has it. Indeed, can have it. and NY add sales tax. No P.O. boxes. All shipments It works like this. If you hit a ball off the toe of an UPS. Specify right or left handed, regular or stiff flex,

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34th Inf Div, 125th FA Assn (WWII) #15625 113th Rgt, B Co (WWII) #15774 OUTFIT REU 35th Evac Hospital (Semi-Mobile) #21387 118th Rgt, Isl Bn, 118th Med Del #12205 Reunion coordinators can 36th Inf Div, 142nd Rgt, G Co, "Matney's Raiders 122nd Sta Hospital (WWII) #16284 Assn" #15951 128th Sig II their units in VETS* by Co (Cam Rahn, VN) #14794 sending a self-addressed, 37th Chem Decon Co (WWII) #16095 135th Med Rgt Assn (WWII) #16723 stamped envelope to VETS^, 37th Rgt, F Co (Aleutians 41-44) #11992 148th Engr(C) Bn (WWII) #15511 VETS ' IS a service that pro- P.O. Box 901, Columbia, MO 40th Inf Div, 108th Rgt, A Co (WWII) #19443 157th Engr(C) Bn (WWII) #15588 vides information about mili- 65205-0901. Unit names are 40lh Inf DIv, 115th Engr (C) Bn #16016 157th General Hospital (London, WWII) #15636 tary reunions, helps veterans published one time per year. 42nd Inl Div, 242nd Rgt, H Co #18511 164lh Anti-Tank/Tank Co (ND) #16134 Inl Div, find old buddies and arranges 42nd 392nd FA Bn, C Btry #15860 164th Inf, I Co (WWII) #15932 reunions, travel and accommo- ARMY 42nd Inl Div "Rainbow" Assn (WWI/WWII) 172nd Engr (C) Bn (WWII) #18706 #16044 173rd A/B Bde (IncI dations. (Sep) Attach Units Aus/NZ) 1st Arm'd Div Assn (West Chapt) #12351 43rd Inf Div, 169th Rgt, C Co #15468 #15267 REUNION information" 1 St Arm'd Sig Bn Assn (WWII) #1 5574 44th Inl Div, 174th Rgt, E Co #15704 1 73rd ABN Bde (Sep), 503rd Inl #1 41 67 1st Battle Grp, 1128lh Inl, E Co #15444 44th Inl Div, 63rd Engr Bn #28352 174th MP Bn (MI/WI Chapts) #19172 This month there are 720 1st Cav DIv, 50th Rgt, 1st Bn, A Co (VN 66-68) 44th Inl Div, 71st Rgt, G Co #15746 178th Engr Combat Bn #15948 military reunions listed on #15712 44th Inl Div (NJ NG) #11548 187th Sig Rpr Co #16117 these pages. In addition, Isl Inl Div, 26th Rgt, C/D Cos #16667 45th Inf Div, 157th Rgt, 158th FA Bn, A Btry 191st FA Bn #16232 VETS® has information on 1st Ord Prov Recov & Evac PItn (Italy 42-44) #15857 196th RCT, G Co (52-54) #11518 45lh Inl Div, MP Co (Korea, 50-52) #16003 197th AAA AW SP Bn, Btry A (WWII) #21206 more than 12,000 other re- #19292 2nd Engr Spec Bde (IncI assnd units) #11809 46th Sig Hvy Const Bn (WWII) #10944 202nd CA, AARgt #10401 unions. Call weekdays, noon to 3rd Arm'd Div, 703rd TD Bn Assn #12028 47th "Viking" Inf Div, 135th Inf Rgt, 2nd Bn, 204th Engr(C) Bn #14165 8 p.m., CDT. Calls cost $1.95 3rd Inl Div, lOlh FA Bn (Korea) #22874 Hq/Hq Co #23541 206th AAA AW Bn, B Btry (Other Btry IncI 43-45) call per minute. The average 3rd Inl Div, 68th Arm d, A Co (57-59) #15614 50th Engr (C) Bn, 0 Co #15833 #11566 takes three minutes. 3rd Ord MM Co (WWII) #15235 51st Fid Hospital, 2nd Unit (Coburg, 44-45) 222nd Searchlight Bn, A/B/C Btrys (WWII) (900) 737-VETS 4lhCav Assn #15433 #19507 #15078 51st Gen Hospital (New Gulnea/PI WWII) 226lh AAA Btry If you know the VETS® five- 4th Gen Hospital (WWII) #16598 SLBn,B #11167 4lh Inl Div, 12lh Rgt, Isl Bn #19550 #16320 233rd AAA SLT Bn, A/B/HQ Btrys (WWII) digit number assigned to your 4th Inl Div, 1st Bde, 4th Bn, C Co, 3rd PItn 54th Med Bn (WWII) #15540 #11763 ship or unit, please give it to the #19799 55th FA Bn (WWII) #11024 234lh/235lh AAA Gun Bns (WWII) #16406 operator. The number is printed 4th Inl Div, 8th Rgt #16256 58th Gen Hospital (WWII) #15663 235th FA ObsBn (Korea) #15808 after each outfit's name listed in 4th Inl Div (Eastern Chapt) #18401 60th Gen Hospital (WWII) #20062 238th MP Bn "Red Hill " #21061 the magazine. If you don't know 4th Major Port (WWII) #20587 65th Arm'd FA Bn Assn (WWII) #28383 254th FA Bn #16061 the number or do not see your 5th Engr (C) Bn, 1278th Engr Grp (WWII) 65th Inl Div, 265th Engr, C Co #21204 255lh FA Bn (WWII) #16130 ship or unit listed in the maga- #15445 65th Inl Div Assn #12207 267th Separate CA Bn #14112 65th Inl Div (WWII) #19197 273rd FA Bn (WWII) #10868 zine, VETS® operators might 5lh Inf Div, 11th Rgt, K Co #20636 5lh Inl Div, 2nd Rgt "Patton's 5th" (WWII) 66th Sig Bn,BCo (WWII) #12356 274lh AFA Bn #16076 still be able to provide you #21765 68th AAA Gun Bn (Korea, 50-54) #16721 283rd FA Bn (WWII) #15643 reunion information. Units are 6th/8lh Army, 727lh Amphib Trac Bn (PTO WWII) 68th CA/895th AAA AW Bns (WWII) #15604 295th OM Salvage Repair Co #16093 enrolling in VETS® daily. #14200 68th Engr Depot Co (50-52) #22642 299th Engr (C) Bn (WWII) #15596 6th QM Trng Rgt (Camp Lee, 41) #14193 69th Cav Recon Trp #15521 300th Engr (C) Bn #16152 PLANNING A REUNION" 8th Inf Div, 68th Arm'd Rgt, 5th Bn, B Co 71 si Sig Serv Bn, B Co (45-46) #21030 317th Army Band (Camp McCoy, Wl/Camp Crow- VETS® will help you ar- (Mannheim Ger, 66-69) #20930 75th Rangers, Pappa Co #23537 der, MO, 50-53) #17252 9th In) Div, 47lh Rgt, 4lh Bn, B Co, 1st PItn 78lh Inf Div, 311lh Rgt, K Co #11660 322nd Sig Bn, Hq Co #15786 range your outfit's reunion at no #21273 78th Ord Depot Co (Korea, 50-52) #16374 327th QM Supply Co #15665 cost and save money in the 9th Inf Div, 60th Rgt, M Co #17128 79th Inl Div, 314th Rgt, 79th Recon Trp (WWII) 334th Station Hospital #20721 process. Finders/Seekers® ser- 10th Mtn Div, 605th FA Bn, A Btry (PK) #12374 #20673 338th RCT Assn #20705 free for vices are included 1 0th Mtn Div Assn (SE Chapt) #1 1 1 79 80th Inf Div Vets Assn #12422 343rd Gen Hospital #20165 83rd Chem Mortar Bn #16385 357th AAA Bn #20757 VETS® managed reunions. nth Arm'd Cav Rgt "Blackhorse " Assn #22777 VETS® also will maintain 11th Arm'd Cav Rgt (VN/Cambodia) #15380 83rd General Hospital (WWII) #16704 360th Engr Gen Serv Rgt (WWII) #16616 reunion coordinators' mailing 11th Cav, 44th Sq, E Trp (WWII) #30026 83rd Inl Div, 331st Rgt, I Co #20709 361st Engr Const Bn #16142

nth Port ol Embarlialion #16034 83rd Inf Div Assn "Thunderbolt " (WWII) #16231 371st Engr Cons Bn (WWII) #16621 lists and unit archives, and han- 12th FAObs Bn (WWII) #15396 83rd Inf Div (Boston Chapt) #23267 373rd Engr Rgl Gen Serv (WWII) #21336 dle all reunion publicity needs. 13lh CA Assn #16589 84th Inf Div "Rail Splitters" #15955 377th AA AW Bn #14935 Tell us what you want, and we 15lh Inl Rgt (Korea) #15733 85th Inf Div, 338lh RCT #12441 383rd AAA Bn #15564 will do the work. 15th Major Port Trans Corps #16051 85th Inf Div, 338th Rgt, L Co (WWII) #12084 397th AAA AW Bn (WWII) #15536 17lh Air Cav, 3rd Arm'd Sq #16328 85th Inf Div, 339th Rgt, Hq Co #15785 426th Arm'd FA Bn, C Btry (WWII) #15657 REUNION FACILITIES 18th Engr(C) Rgt #15635 86th Inf Div, 342nd Rgt, C Co #19050 439th MP Escort Guard Co #22952 S TRAVEL 18th Engr (C) Rgt (Aleutians, WWII) #20088 86th Inf Div, 342nd Rgt, F Co #20315 442nd Med Collect Corps (WWII) #15971 19th AAA Grp #19800 87th Chem Mortar Bn Assn #18925 444th Engr Depot Co #15503 Call VETSTRAVEL You 11 19lh Coast Arty #16711 88th Chem Mortar Bn, Cos A-D (WWII) #16094 445lh Ord Ammo Co (Berlin Crisis, 61-62) get the lowest possible hotel, 19th Spec Serv Co (WWII) #11622 88th Glider Inl #15806 #11831 rates. banquet, tour and travel 20th Arm'd Div, 8lh Bn, A Co (WWII) #14777 89lhChem Mortar Bn #10691 456lhAAAAW Bn (WWII) #21663 (800) 844-VETS 22nd/227th/229lh Sig Op Cos #15308 91st Chem Mortar Bn #16395 461sl/463rd Ord Evac Cos #15474

24th Inl Div, 21st Rgt, 1st Bn (WWII) #12352 91st Inf Div, 348th FA Bn #15427 461st AAA Bn,B Btry #12348 FINDING A BUDDY 24th Inl Div, 21st Rgt (IncI Supt Units, 93rd AAA Gun Bn, A Btry #15228 467lhAAAAW Bn, B Btry #15299 Japan/Korea) #28339 93rd Arm'd FA Bn Assn #15616 469th AAA Bn #13540 Looking for a buddy or long 24th Inl Div, 21sl Rgt, K Co (Korea, 50-52) 94lh Inl Div, 302nd Rgt, L Co #16446 471st Ord Evac Co (Evac Units Europe WWII) lost relative? Finders/Seekers® #20676 94lh QM Baking Bn, A/B Cos (41-45) #16432 #28425 service will send you a comput- 24th Inl Div, 'Task Force Smith" (50) #13261 96th Inl Div Assn "Deadeyes" #16567 472nd Engr Maint Co (WWII) #15966 er listing of names, addresses 25th Inl Div, 4th Cav Rgt, 3rd Sq (Cu Chi, VN) 99lh FA Bn Assn #13655 475th AAA AW Bn WWII #16182 and phone numbers of people in #13441 100th CML Mortar Bn #15778 475lhlnf Rgt, L Co #10371 the United States who have the 25th Int Div, 4lh Rgt/22nd Inf Div, 3rd Rgt, C Co 101st CAAABde, Hq Btry #15576 4761h AAA AW Bn (WWII) #15222 101st Cav Grp, 101st/116th Cav Sq (PA Chapt) 487th AAA AW Bty A #20830 same name as the person you're (66-71) #23122 27th AAA AW Btry (Ft Benning) #22718 #22924 489th Ord Evac Co #15742 seeking. Finders/Seekers® guar- 27th Inf Div Assn (IncI Attch'd Units) #16534 101 St Engr (C) Bn, Co C "YD Engineers" (WWII) 501 St Trans Truck Co #16009 antees you will get at least one 28th Inl Div, 112th Rgt, A Co #16353 #21431 503rd QM Car Co #19001 name that matches, or it will 29th Evac Hospital Unit (SM) #15772 102nd Inl Div Assn "The Ozarks" (WWII) 508th ARCT, 3rd Bn, Hq Co (51-54) #16707 refund your money. Search fees 29th Inf Div, 115th Rgt, G Co #15326 #15811 517th FA Rgt, 5th Missile Bn #15853 are $15 per name. Allow six 29th Inl Div, 116th Rgt, D Co #16670 102nd Trans Traffic Reg Co #20045 526lhOrd Tank Co #15824 weeks for a reply. 30th Inl Div, 30th Sig Co (WWII) #16492 103rd Inf DIv, 382nd FA Bn, C Btry #16572 530lh Engr Light Pon Co #15732 Inf Div, 2nd Bn Write: Finders/Seekers®, 31st RCT Assn "Polar Bears " #16608 103rd 410lh Rgt, #15352 531sl AAA Bn, A Btry #15570 32nd Med Bn, B Co (Brook Med Center) #14174 104th Inl Div, 414th Rgt, B Co "Timberwolfs 534th EB&SR Bn, 4th Bde (Aus/Pac/Jap, 43-46) P.O. Box 901, Columbia, MO 33rd Arm'd Engr Bn, A Co #16577 #21776 #19890 65205-0901; or call (800) 449- 33rd Arm'd Rgt, 2nd (H) Tank Bn, A Co (Aschal- 1 05th AAA AW Bn Assn (WWII) #1 6255 537lh AAA AW Bn (WWII) #1 61 81 VETS. MasterCard/VISA ac- fenburg, Ger, 58-63) #18814 106th Vets Assn (1897-Presenl) #15709 538th/28lh Arty Bn #15756 cepted. 33rd Inl Div, 172nd IVIed Bn #22623 llllh AAA Gun Bn, All Btrys (WWII) #23455 Please turn page

• THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE • MAY 1997 Prostate Problems are a Man's Disease-Right?

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Not until World War I did women der's Public Relations Award for 1997 naire Kristin A. Waldron of Post 562, a get full status in the military. Over to Dart, whom he praised as a "tireless service officer whose caring dedication 12,000 women, including Helen Cox- and courageous human rights advo- last year eased a dying veteran's last head, served in the enlisted ranks. cate." days. Waldron credited the work of World War II saw 400,000 women "There are no adequate words to Legionnaires at Post 88, Shenandoah, serving in noncombatant jobs both respond; listen to my heart: thank you," for supplying food and heat to the ail- stateside and overseas. Retired Navy an emotional Dart said in accepting the ing homebound veteran, and accepted Capt. Katherine Keating served as a award on behalf "of Joe Frank and the special recognition on their behalf. radio operator who, after the dropping everyone of you here today, patriots of the first atomic bomb, helped broad- past, present and future." He said the National Security-Foreign Relations cast messages warning the Japanese of struggle for equality of opportunity did With the jury out on Bosnia's future, a second. Keating says women in not evaporate with passage of the the verdict on that country's impor- World War II opened the way for oth- Americans with Disabilities Act. tance to Europe's stability is ironclad: ers. "The defining moment of women's VA Secretary Jesse Brown made Peace in the former Yugoslavia must place in modern America came with headlines a few days after his March 3 be maintained, a U.S. ambassador told World War II when women came in appearance before members of the the National Security and Foreign Rela- droves to serve in the armed forces. VA&R conference when he announced tions commissions. That is when we got our foot in the that VA will extend the eligibility peri- "Until the deployment of U.S. door for women's rights, and WIMSA od for Persian Gulf War veterans to troops to Bosnia, the civil war in that will document that," she says. seek disability compensation and VA country had become the largest threat Keating has the distinction of being medical care for undiagnosed illnesses. to Europe since World War II," said one of the first women to move from Previously, only veterans who reported Ambassador James Pardew, U.S. spe-

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Allow 3-6 weeks lor delivery absurd to me when I hear criticisms A Just about all of the work that is that it costs too much to provide some done is contracted out. There's no DIGNITY of the devices that we do. Those are way we could fabricate all of the the bean counters talking. We don't equipment we provide to veterans. Continued from paqe31 deal with counting beans; we work We're very dependent on private with human beings. industry. One of the things we're look- For example, last year, we provided A wheelchair or an artificial arm is ing into is creating more competition wheelchairs of various designs to an extension of yourself. Some might among the producers in the private more than 44,000 veterans. We also look at this as a technological, "gee- community. We've always paid the are responsible for adaptive equipment whiz" gadget. [Downs taps his hook Medicare price for equipment, and for vans and cars. for emphasis], but it's much more than we're looking at ways to reduce those Our objective is to get the veteran that. This is my arm. This is a part of costs, but certainly not at the expense back into his home so he can take care Fred Downs—not just a mechanical of sacrificing quality for our patients. of himself. Mobility and indepen- thing that I strap on in the morning dence—those are our two main goals. and remove at night. Q. The VA medical system contin- We want disabled veterans to know When you're out in public, you ues with its decentralization plan, that their country and government want something that matches your and in some cases has shifted spe- cares for them long after they have left style, something that reflects your cialized services between medical the service. individualism and independence. If centers. Has this hampered your you want a wheelchair of a particular ability to serve disabled veterans? Q. Are most of your patients com- color or style, why shouldn't you have A No. Dr. Kizer [Kenneth Kizer, bat-disabled or dealing with service- it if it's available? Why should you be assistant secretary of VA's Veter- connected injuries or conditions? forced to use a clunky, old wheelchair ans Health Administration] has been a Alt's actually the other way around. if you're an active person who wants strong supporter of the Prosthetics and Sixty percent of our patients are to participate in sports or other activi- Sensory Aids Service and our central- non-service-connected, and the re- ties? You might not be able to walk ized funding. Unlike many VA man- mainder have conditions related to but that doesn't mean you shouldn't agement teams of the past, Kizer is their military service. I believe this sur- have opportunities to enjoy life. genuinely interested in resolving any prises a lot of people. New eligibility problems in delivering quality and criteria will undoubtedly increase the Q. One of the different ways you timely care to patients, not only those percentage of the non-service-connect- are doing business these days is my area serves, but the VA medical ed veterans we serve. through centralized funding of the system as a whole. prosthetics service. What does this Q. It seems that the VA wasn't mean? Q. Do you expect funding of your always viewed as interested in pro- A Centralized funding in recent service to be a problem in the future? viding prostheses and other such years also has helped us deliver A Funding is always a problem, but it devices to elderly veterans, believing better care for veterans. This means we should not be in the case of dis- these veterans really wouldn't bene- can better track who we serve and what abled veterans. But there's a larger issue fit as much as younger patients. Is we are buying. We're just as account- to consider. For example, cost doesn't that still true? able from a fiscal standpoint, but we seem to be an object when this country Alt's not true, and that's a stereo- have more leeway to allocate our trains its young people for war and type we've been working over- resources. As a result, we've increased sends them halfway around the world to time to eliminate. A long time ago, our workload, and reduced the amount do the job. So, cost should not be an there was the belief that once you turn of days it takes to fill a prescription for object when a person returns from war 65, you don't need a new and a prosthetic or sensory aid device. with lifelong, disabling wounds. Let me improved artificial limb. Well, that's One of the problems in the past was put it in context. One high-tech bomber completely false. As a person begins that at the local level, the overriding today costs $1 billion. to age, the body develops more prob- concern was how to hold down costs. Last year, the prosthetics service lems, and disabled veterans in fact To be fair, this only occurred at a few nationally spent $312 million to take become more dependent on adaptive VA medical centers, but there was a care of more than a million disabled aids. We're talking about the simple time when providing care for disabled veterans. That's a dam good return on things in life—walkers, canes, grab veterans was budget-driven, not needs- dollars spent for men and women who bars, catheters, wheelchairs, eyeglass- driven. We've been trying to change were disabled while serving in the es, buttonhooks—that make you com- that kind of thinking, and I believe we military or later in life. fortable as an individual. The quality are doing a much better job. If veterans Several months after Desert Storm, of life for an aging disabled veteran today have problems in receiving the I met a young woman, a paratrooper should be every bit as good as the devices they need from VA facilities, who lost both arms in a training acci- quality for the younger set. they need to sound off loud and clear dent at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. to their local veterans' service groups, She had a strong spirit but was Q. There have been criticisms about American Legion leaders, or get in crushed with depression about her the expense of providing devices such touch with my office. I guarantee you I future, which is understandable for

as sports wheelchairs to veterans. want to hear about it, and so does [VA anyone thrust into that situation. Our service provided her with new arms. A I know, and it aggravates the hell Secretary] Jesse Brown. out of me when I hear these She later married, has children and is things. The difference in cost, say, Q. To what extent does your getting on with her life. To me, that's between an ordinary wheelchair and a agency contract out work for the what we do best of all for veterans. sports model is about $200. So it's production of prosthetic devices? We give them dignity.

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He us—and it wouldn't have been the first FAITH UNCHAINED played on the American basketball time." team against the Chinese. "We partici- The POW camps in North Korea Continued from page 35 pated not as an act of concession, but slowly cleared out; Gordon's group out of necessity. It kept our bodies and was among the last to be released in North Koreans and Chinese soldiers minds active. Besides that, we beat the "Operation Big Switch" in September. staged their capture. "We were pretty hell out of the Chinese in five games." "We were relieved that it was over and good at overacting. We'd throw down It wasn't long after his move to that we were going home, but there was the rifles and throw up our hands and Camp 4 when Gordon became serious- no elation in our group. No cheering or laugh, saying 'we surrender' and it ly ill with jaundice brought on by this anything like that." would infuriate the Chinese. They poor prison diet, a constant menu of The POWs crossed Freedom Bridge would tell us, 'No, don't do it like that; steamed bread with an occasional veg- at the DMZ and were handed over to " they won't believe you.' etable and sugar issue. His weight the Americans. They got new clothes

Life as a POW was not like Hogan's plunged from his normal 1 15 pounds to and meals they had dreamed about dur- Heroes. Several of the POWS, includ- 80. ing captivity and sent on to Seoul. Not ing Gordon, were moved again. They Gordon and the group he was with long after his release, Gordon learned marched through "Death Valley" on had one firm rule: "Conversation about his father had passed away in the fall of their way back to Camp 5. food and sex were forbidden. It just 1952. "Many men died from diarrhea or served no good purpose for our mental Gordon and his fellow ex-prisoners from frostbite," recalls Gordon. "The health to talk about these things," says boarded "slow ships" for the United death toll was horrible." Gordon. POWs found other ways to States. The former POWs, separated Back at Camp 5, the interrogations cope. from other returning GIs, underwent resumed. It didn't mean physical tor- Gordon put his skills to work and gentle psychoanalysis and questioning ture, Gordon says, as the Chinese pre- made a chess set. When he and other concerning their experiences at the ferred the softer touch—an offer of a prisoners finally were allowed mail hands of the North Koreans and Chi- cigarette, some friendly chat. "They from home, he held on to Bette 's and nese. would ask about troop strength and po- his children's letters and occasional Reality set in for Gordon and the sitioning three months ago at the time photograph, and assembled them into a other ex-POWs as their ship ap- of our capture, information that was scrapbook, his most solid connection to proached the American shore. As their old and surely they knew about." the world he could not touch. ship passed the Golden Gate Bridge at That did not mean the iron hand Many POWs lost their lives to a San Francisco, Gordon found the ela- wasn't used frequently by North Kore- more dreaded disease, "give-it-up-itis," tion he'd kept at arm's length since the an guards. The most minor infraction as Gordon describes it. "You could see cease-fire. of camp rules brought beatings. Gor- it in their eyes, particularly with the "I love my country and my flag, and don marked time in a 4-foot hole in the young guys who were new to combat. when I saw that bridge, and knew my ground with lice-laden straw at the bot- But we all experienced it at one time or wife and children were waiting on the tom, subsisting on a half cup of water a another, just in varying degrees. Our dock for me, I knew I was finally day. He offended by not giving the approach in helping these fellows was home." right answers to military officials visit- to humiliate them and build in them an Readjustment wasn't automatic; it ing the camp. anger to survive. It worked with some; came slowly. Gordon returned to active

When the ground thawed in the others it didn't." duty with the Army and retired to Cali- spring of 1951, the rains washed away Meanwhile, the war raged on. Ne- fornia in 1962. the remains of Americans buried at gotiations for a cease-fire between the An honored guest speaker at the Camp 5. Their suffering was over, but communists and the United Nations 1990 Veterans Day activities at Fort their faces would be written indelibly dragged on. The POWs in Camp 4 con- Ord, near his Monterey home, he re- in the minds of those who survived tinued to receive a steady stream of lec- called his POW experiences. them. tures on communism. Before that bone-numbing day in They dreamed of home and family. December 1950, says the member of NEARLY A YEAR PASSED be- And at Christmas they taught a North Legion Post 591 of Monterey, he didn't fore Bette Gordon would have her Korean guard to sing Silent Nigln. Tru- have a great deal of patience. His cap- faith confirmed. She learned man's Riglit. tivity changed that. through a British Broadcasting Corpo- POWs of most wars report noting "I realized that my life was in the ration report that her husband was no tell-tale signs that they might be going hands of the good Lord, and you don't longer missing in action and was being home soon. The food quality slowly always have control over various as- held prisoner in North Korea. improves. The cigarette ration increas- pects of your life. She eventually received a short let- es. Soap and other toiletries suddenly "I think back to what the Korean ter from Roy; she had even recognized become available. Prisoners are al- War was, and what it means to me now, his face in a propaganda photograph re- lowed to receive packages from the and all of the good men who died and leased by the North Koreans. Red Cross and from home. suffered there. I always tried to keep "It wasn't a surprise to me," she The news of the July 27, 1953, the faith that I would survive whatever says. "I kept telling everybody he was cease-fire ending the Korean War, the enemy could throw at me," says alive, and we would eventually hear signed at Panmunjom in the demilita- Gordon. from him." Christmas 1951 was a bit rized zone, wasn't totally convincing. He did. And what he and countless brighter for the Gordon family. They "I wasn't persuaded it was over," other GIs experienced in the "Land of had just received the best gift of all. says Gordon. "The news of our immi- the Morning Calm" will never be for- POW Olympics—that's what Gor- nent release might have been a mind gotten.

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Griggs fared bet- violated both its own regulations and tices Brennan, Marshall and Stevens. ter—briefly. His estate charged that he its duties as a landlord under Georgia The five who voted to keep the Feres died following botched surgery in the law. The judge ruled that the Feres Doctrine alive were Powell, Rehnquist, Army Hospital at Scott Field Air Base Doctrine does not bar recovery of dam- Blackmun, O'Cormor and White. Only in Illinois. The 10th Circuit Court of ages by a member of the armed forces Scalia, Stevens, Rehnquist and O'Con- Appeals ruled that his estate did have a who is on active duty but suffers an in- nor are still sitting. The court hates to right to sue under the Tort Claims Act, jury "while on leave outside a combat overrule a long string of decisions in- but the Supreme Court reversed. The zone while engaged in activities unre- terpreting a given federal statute, so the Griggs estate got nothing. lated to combat training or to the mis- prospect of junking the Feres Doctrine That is to say the plaintiffs got noth- sion of the service member's unit.'" is poor. In any event, a remedy would ing to compare with the damages they The district court then awarded Bar- lie with Congress, not with the court. reasonably would have won in a civil bara Elliott $3 million and David El- And Feres has produced abundant trial. They were awarded standard gov- liott $8.9 million. The government, unfairness. Examples: ernment compensation. Jefferson, from horrified by the heresy of a trial judge, Twenty-four airmen died in Sep- whom the towel was removed, was immediately appealed, but a three- tember 1995 in the crash of an given $3,645, plus a potential $32,000 judge panel of the 1 1th Circuit affirmed AWACS jet at Elmendorf Air Force depending on his life span. Mrs. the lower court. The government then Base in Alaska. An investigation Griggs, the colonel's widow, received persuaded the entire appellate court to blamed the crash on the failure of the $4,800, plus $18,000 in future pension review Judge Elliott's decision. That Air Force to keep geese from the run- payments. Justice Robert Jackson, au- didn't work either. On Nov. 8, 1994, ways. Case dismissed under Feres. thor of the Feres Doctrine, praised the came a remarkable decision: "The Joyce Atkinson, specialist 4th class, awards. The compensation, he said judges of the en banc court are equally charged malpractice by Army doctors complacently, was not "negligible or divided on the proper disposition of in delivering a stillborn child. The 9th niggardly." this case. Therefore, the judgment of Circuit in 1987 concluded that the loss In a few cases—lamentably few the district court is affirmed by opera- was not related in any way to preserva- trial judges have refused to grant the tion of law." tion of military discipline, and let her government's motions to dismiss. The Rather than appeal to the Supreme suit proceed. Then came the Supreme most encouraging case in recent years Court, and thus risk an opinion overrul- Court's 5-4 decision in Johnson and the arose in Fort Benning, Georgia, on the ing the Feres Doctrine, the government ruling was reversed. Case dismissed night of Aug. 14, 1989. Staff Sgt. threw in its hand and paid up. under Feres. David Elliott Jr. was on leave. (That Sgt. Francis Loughney of the Penn- proved to be a key point). He was not other blow for fairness merits a sylvania National Guard, on reserve expected to report for duty until the ONEword. In January 1982 Lt. Cmdr. status, suffered respiratory arrest and morning of Aug. 30. He and his wife Horton Winfield Johnson, a heli- went into a coma after post-operative were in the apartment the Army pro- copter pilot for the Coast Guard in treatment in a military hospital. Case vided for them. Let Circuit Judge Hawaii, responded to a distress call dismissed under Feres. Joseph W. Hatchett tell the story: from a lost boat. Because of bad weath- Debra Spradlin and Charles Mauk, "During the evening, Barbara Elliott er, FAA controllers assumed radar con- both enlisted personnel who were off- returned to the apartment from work trol of his mission. The chopper duty, were sitting on their motorcycle at and went to bed early because she felt crashed into a mountain on Molokai, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. A drunken nauseated. When Barbara went to bed, killing Johnson and all the crew. non-com ran into them. She died. He was David was awake watching television, Johnson's widow sued and the case badly injured. In civilian life they would sitting on the living room sofa. The fol- wound up in the Supreme Court. Un- have had a solid claim for damages, but lowing day, after Barbara failed to re- fortunately, the court not only reaf- the accident was "incident to their ser- port to work, the Army dispatched mil- firmed Feres but actually extended the vice." Claim dismissed under Feres. itary police to the Elliotts' apartment. doctrine to take in suits by service per- Who ever said life is fair? All these "Upon breaking into the apartment, sonnel against civilian agencies of gov- cases, and a hundred more, involved al- the military police discovered Barbara ernment. The 5-4 decision was a bum- legations of negligence. They had

Elliott on the bed and David Elliott on mer, but at least it provoked a strong nothing whatever to do with military the sofa, unconscious and comatose. dissent from Justice Antonin Scalia. He discipline. The injuries were not a con- Military personnel immediately trans- scorned the first prong of the Feres test, sequence of combat or of combat train- ported the Elliotts to a hospital at Fort having to do with the varying state ing. Compared to the compensation Benning, where the medical staff treated laws under which suits would have to that might have been awarded in civil- them for carbon monoxide poisoning." be tried. "Nonuniform recovery," said ian courts, the standard-issue benefits Staff Sgt. Elliott remained in a coma Scalia, "cannot possibly be worse than were pocket change. Congress has the for two weeks before he was transport- uniform nonrecovery." power to end the injustice, and to end it ed to a rehabilitation hospital in Mont- Scalia denounced the Feres Doc- now.

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MAY 1997 • THE AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE • |jj of the people I have studied can do this deliberately to try to convey sadness, COVENANT SILVER TONGUE grief or remorse when they are not feeling it. Trained observers can also spot Continued from page 20 Continued from page 32 micro-expressions, the fleeting appearance of an emotion, followed by the sion, which maintains in perpetuity on broken. The easiest lies to tell are con- rapid return to the desired look. foreign soil 24 American military burial cealment lies, like the job applicant, Knowing how these signs of think- grounds, is charged with the year-round Johnson, who didn't say anything ing and feeling can betray a lie is being upkeep. false, he just left out part of the truth. taught today to business executives, Of the American war dead. 124,914 Even when the liar makes no mis- customs officials, judges, trial attor- rest in France, Belgium, the Nether- take in his story, there might be other neys, police, FBI and other security of- lands, Luxembourg, Italy, Manila, Mex- verbal or nonverbal clues to deceit. ficials. There is no sign that works for ico City, Tunisia and Panama. Of these, One subtle clue occurs when someone everyone because there are natural per-

30,921 are from World War I, 93,243 needs to think about what he is saying. formers who don't make any mistakes. are World War II veterans and 750 are The person is either carefully consider- Equally important, there is no sign of of the Mexican War. ing each word, or putting something lying itself, just signs of thinking and

Ranks and files of white marble into words for the first time. Often the feeling which don't fit the situation and headstones stand at attention in Ameri- person looks away at a blank wall or contradict what the person is saying. can overseas cemeteries. Headstones of the ceiling. Pauses and hesitations in They don't prove lying, but they can those of Jewish faith are slender marble speech increase. Voice inflection be- show us when we need to get more in- columns uplifting the Star of David; all comes less animated, and the hands are formation. And more information, as others are Latin crosses. Excepting the used less to illustrate speech. Ralph Erickson had the satisfaction of markers of the unknowns, each bears an Of course, these are signs of think- demonstrating, is the surest undoer of American name. ing about what to say, not signs of ly- lies.

On the grave markers of the uniden- ing itself. If my wife asks me if I think

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words, "Here rests in honored glory an sia, I might show all those signs. I don't American soldier known but to God." know the answer, and I will have to TAPS

The headstones of the World War II un- think about it as I figure out my answer. Taps notices are limited to only those Legionnaires who knowns bear the words "Here rests in But if my wife asks me what my car have held high National or Department offices. We regret that we cannot extend the honor to all members. honored glory a comrade in arms known was doing parked in front of the Holi-

but to God." "Comrade in arms" re- day Inn at 3 p.m. yesterday, and I show Bill Paxton, OK, Nat'l Commission on Children & Youth, places the World War I "American sol- those same behavioral signs pauses, — Region 4 (1995-97), Dept. Education & Scholarship dier" reference because of the tri-service looking away, flatter-voice inflection, Chmn. (1991-92, 1995-96), Dept. Cmdr. (1992-93). Joseph Delaney, KY, Nat'l M&PA Comm. (1971-72), nature of the war. etc. — I am probably lying. I should not Nat l Security Council (1973-74), Nat'l Cemetery The Legionnaires of the overseas need to think about the answer to that Comm. (1989-95), Dept. Sgt-At-Arms (1989-90), Dept. Vice Cmdr. (1990-91), Dept. M&PA Chmn. (1991-92), Posts do not discharge the self-imposed question. Dept. Cmdr. (1992-93). duties of the day alone. In France, in the There are also emotional clues that Harry W. Stephens, OR, Nat'l Rehabilitation Com- mission Advisory Brd. (1965-66), Dept. Service Offi- Philippines, in Belgium, in the Nether- might tip us off to someone who is not cer (1965-74), Dept. American Legion Volunteer Serv. lands, wherever American blood has en- telling the truth. Chmn. (1974-75). George T. Lewis, TN, Nat'l Dist. Guests Comm. (1948- riched the earth, those who know and • A prolonged smile or look of 49), Nat'l Un-Amer. Comm (1951-53), Alt. NEC (1950- remember join the tribute. amazement that lingers is probably 54), Nat'l Vice Cmdr. (1956-57), Nat'l Internal Affairs Commission Vice Chmn. (1957-58), Nat'l Resolutions Paris Post Legionnaire Russell false. Almost all authentic facial ex- Subcomm. (1958-60), NEC (1958-60), Nat'l Finance Porter, president of the American Over- pressions fade after four or five sec- Comm. Liaison Chmn. (1958-60), Nat'l Economic Commission Chmn. (1960-61), Nat'l seas Memorial Day Association, says onds; those that are longer represent Counter-Subver- sive Act Comm. (1953-62), Nat'l Internal Affairs Com- the decoration of graves affirms the citi- unusual peak experiences or more like- mission Chmn. (1954-56, 1961-62), Nat'l Foreign Rela- tions Comm. (1962-94), Dept. Cmdr. Dept. zens of France will never forget. "The ly are false emotions. (1948-49), Un-Amer. Activity Chmn. (1949-50, 1951-54), Dept. ceremony is important to the French be- • The body gestures and facial ex- Economic Chmn. (1961-62), Dept. Internal Affairs Chmn. (1962-64), Dept. Foreign Relations Chmn. cause it reminds people 50 years later. pressions of liars are often out of sync. (1964-72, 1978-86, 1988-90, 1993-94). The French visit the American graves The person who bangs the table but Chester W. Howard, NV, Nat'l Law & Order Comm. (1955-57), Nat'l Investment Policy Comm. (1957-63), because they realize the sacrifices made then waits a split second to produce an Nat'l Legislative Council (1989-90), Nat'l Constitution by American service personnel on their angry face is probably faking the & Bylaws Comm. (1964-91), Dept. Boys State Chmn. (1953-54, 1956-57, Dept. Cmdr. behalf." anger. 1960-62), (1960-61), Dept. Convention Chmn. (1961-62), Dept. Education Whether they lost their lives three • Crooked or asymmetrical facial & Scholarship Comm. Chmn. (1964-64), Dept. Child Welfare Chmn. (1964-65), Dept. Oratorical Chmn. decades ago or more than a century ago, expressions might be false. (1959-60, 1965-66, 1969-71, 1974-76, 1980-82, 1986- Americans died to preserve a world of • In the great majority of people 91), Dept. Finance Officer (1987-88), Dept. Serv. Offi- cer (1976-77, 1980-97). peace, and the Legionnaires' decoration tested, the pitch of the voice rises George Alvin Williams, FL, Nat'l Americanism Council of graves this day preserves "the memo- slightly when they were upset, angry or v. Chmn. (1996-97), Dept. Sec. Chmn. (1996-97). Henry Mertens, FL, Dept. Vice Cmdr. (1995-96). ries and incidents of our associations in afraid, a good clue that a lie is being William H. Jarvis, AZ, Nat'l Foreign Relations Council V. the Great Wars." told if the person claims to be feeling Chmn. (1979-82), Nat'l Security Council V. Chmn. (1982-94), Alt. NEC (1992-93), Dept. V. Cmdr. (1981- After snapping off the day's last relaxed, calm or confident. 82), Dept. Public Relations Chmn. (1982-83), Dept. salute, the Legionnaires and guests turn • Some muscle movements are al- Cmdr. (1983-84), Dept. M&PA Chmn. (1985-87, 1988- 89). their steps toward Post 42, ever in the most impossible for most people to Andrew N. FIncham, FL, Nat'l M&PA Comm. (1968-69). company—as they have just reminded fake. For example, when we feel real Nat'l Law & Order Comm. (1970-72), Nat'l Counter- Subversive Activities Comm. (1972-74), Dept. Law & themselves—of all their proven com- grief, the inner comers of our eyebrows Order Chmn. (1968-69), Dept. Spirit of '76 Chmn. rades and all their absent friends. move upwards. Only about 10 percent (1976).

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