The American Legion [Volume 149, No. 4 (October 2000)]

Flag Protection: Where They Stand: Candidates for Congress reveal their stances on the flag-protection amendment -- Pulling For The Legion: New National Commander Ray Smith is tough and motivated beneath the charm by Peter B. Rose -- No Day At The Reach: Military aircrews catch the drift in water survival school by Alan W. Dowd -- Korean War Remembered: The war's first airborne operation kicked off 50 years ago this month -- U.S. Military: Downtrodden And Discontented: The former secretary of defense sees serious shortcomings in current military preparedness by Caspar Weinberger -- Congressman Floyd Spence: Time To Rebuild (interview): After winning the defense authorization bill, Floyd Spence sets his sights on China and Russia -- China: The Prowling Dragon: History shows China may choose military might over peaceful trade by Alan W. Dowd -- PTSD: No Longer Alone: You can take the soldier out of the war, but it may be tough to take the war out of the soldier by Phyllis Zauner -- Big Issues: Should the U.S. restrict legal immigration?-- Vetvoice -- Washington Watch -- Legion News -- Veterans Update -- Vets -- Parting Shots -- Cover: A military aircrewman glides above Pensacola Bay, Fla., as he trains for emergency ejection over water. Tom Strickland photo