The American Legion [Volume 151, No. 3 (September 2001)]

Person of the 20th Century: America's armed everyman is unique among soldiers throughout history by Stephen E. Ambrose -- The wages of war: When it comes to caring for the health of her veterans, America has a dubious track record by Richard Severo and Sid Moody -- America's volunteer warriors: Moving to an all-volunteer force has only strengthened our nation's military might by Martin Anderson -- Sister Soldiers: Through conflicts great and small, women have played a pivotal role in the armed forces by Jay Stuller -- Voices From Captivity: The Geneva Convention was meant to guarantee fair treatment of prisoners of war. But did it? by Robert C. Doyle -- A Friend to veterans for 82 Years: Since 1919, The American Legion has fought for soldiers and veterans alike by Steve Brooks -- The GI Gap: A military that stands proud and apart is one of America's defining characteristics by George Will -- Memorial to a Generation: In freedom's darkest hour, a generation unmatched in selflessness went out and saved the world by Alan W. Dowd -- He Got Mail: His "Dear Abby" plea for war letters gave Andrew Carroll an appreciation for veterans' causes by Jeff Stoffer -- Peacekeeping: War of the Future: NATO's mission in the Balkans offers a glimpse of tomorrow's brand of warfare by Georgie Ann Geyer -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message: The Common Bond -- Comrades -- Final Salute -- Cover: Men of the 1st Cavalry Division, 1st Battalion, 77th Artillery watch as their comrades disembark from the troop transport USNS General Simon Buckner at Qui Nhon, Vietnam. National Archives