The American Legion [Volume 150, No. 3 (March 2001)]

From 4-F Status To The Medal Of Honor: Ex-POW Jon Cavaiani had to fight for the opportunity to become a hero in Vietnam by Dan Allsup -- The Frontlines Of Illegal Immigration: Across the deserts of the American Southwest, agents risk their lives to protect our border by Layne Cameron -- The Trouble With Tort: Former vice president explains how the lawsuit landslide continues to bury justice by Dan Quayle -- In Perfect Pitch (interview): Legendary pitcher and Legionnaire Carl Erskine talks about his Navy days and baseball career -- Remembering That Unique Vacation: From beaches to mountains, readers share a treasure-trove of great places they've visited -- Korean War Remembered: More than 3,400 American paratroopers landed south of Musan-ni 50 years ago this month -- Vetvoice -- Commander's Message -- Washington Watch -- Veterans Update -- Legion News -- Comrades -- Parting Shots -- Cover: Dust rises like a thundercloud behind mounted U.S. Border Patrol Agent Cody Winn at Big Sandy Dune near El Paso, Texas. Tom Strattman photo