The American Legion [Volume 146, No. 4 (April 1999)]

Space: The Next Steps: Is the International Space Station worth the price? by James Oberg -- MIR Vet Recalls "Bachelor Pad" (interview): Military service helped astronaut prepare for space -- No More Task Force Smiths: Declining defense budget takes toll on force readiness by Harry G. Summers Jr. -- Anaheim: Ways And Means: City prepares for Legion convention with discounted fares -- Yankee Quipper: Baseball great Yogi Berra gives credit to American Legion baseball By Terry Coffey -- Bogus Burgers & Ugly Horses: Some laws are good for a laugh by Richard Powell -- Breaking The Mold: Michigan Department uses teamwork in formula for success by Terry Coffey -- Big Issues: Should the United States fund the International Space Station? -- Vetvoice -- On Duty -- Commander's Message -- Washington Watch -- Veterans Update -- Legion News -- Vets -- Parting Shots -- Cover: A space shuttle blasts off on yet another mission. (NASA photo)