The American Legion [Volume 146, No. 1 (January 1999)]

Challenges In The 106th Congress: The budget squeeze has hit older veterans, but look for progress on the GI Bill of Health -- Double Exposure: A new study will focus on the long-term effects of Agent Orange by Tony Miller -- Ballad Of A Green Beret: A Special Forces soldier rises to the top of his profession by Robin Moore -- Fidel's Failed Utopia: The 40-year consequences of a communist revolution are revolting by Georgie Anne Geyer -- Conscience Without Color (interview): Renaissance man Ken Hamblin makes waves on Denver's airwaves --Standard Issue: Military gadgets can become civilian necessities by Tom Slear -- To Bring Them Home: Legion official views North Korea MIA operations by Terry Coffey -- Facing The Moral Crisis: Legion leaders chart a course of honor to protect Old Glory and America's veterans by David Penticuff -- Big Issues -- Vetvoice -- Commander's Message -- Washington Watch -- Veterans Update -- Legion News -- Vets -- Parting Shots -- Cover: Gen. Henry Shelton (Department of Defense photo)