The American Legion [Volume 142, No. 1 (January 1997)]

Grappling With Grouches: An unpleasant person need not cause an unpleasant day by Robert McGarvey -- Live From Enemy Headquarters: Do journalists have ethics the rest of us can recognize? by James Fallows -- Parents Under The Gun: Kids do the crime, Mom and Dad do the time! by Gurney Williams III -- Buffalo Soldiers Ride Again: Young African-Americans find role models in the Old West by Stephen D. Spratt -- Quality Of Life: Defense Secretary William J. Perry sought to improve the conditions of military life -- Getting Your Acte Together: If you've not a clue about employability, here's four by Deborah Flores -- Before You Leave: Part of bowing out gracefully is not leaving the family to stumble by Gary Turbak -- Guardian Angels Of The Sea: They were big, lighter than air, and U-boats didn't like them by Bill Parks -- The Fall Meetings: NEC members turn up the energy for protecting the U.S. Flag -- An Ill Wind Blows: Legionnaires lead in restoring communities damaged by Hurricane Fran by Trent D. McNeeley -- The GI Bill Of Health: Going Places: Reforming the VA charter will mean more places veterans can get help -- Requiem For Heroes: A debt of honor is recognized with Medals of Honor by Matt Hempel -- Big Issues: Should it be harder to raise taxes ? -- Vetvoice -- Commander's Message -- Washington Watch -- On Duty -- Your American Legion -- Veterans Update -- Legion News -- Vets -- Parting Shots -- Cover: Parental responsibility is often a legal reality. Illustration by Mangiat/Mendola Ltd.