The American Legion [Volume 141, No. 5 (November 1996)]

Out Of The Ashes: The art of the flag: Out of inspiration but into nihilism by Steve Salerno -- Give GIs A Nobel Prize: They've saved the world more than once by N.J. Kressel -- War Of Words: A (Persian) Gulf between media and military by Johanna Neuman -- Healthy Returns: Why the GI Bill of Health broadens the VHA system -- Uncle Sam's Mike Force: Training those who are on duty on the air by Ken Cauthern -- Deep Trouble: Sunken Russian subs are still a danger by Miles Z. Epstein -- Still Serving America: Report from the Salt Lake City National Convention -- Resolutions: For the good of the nation, The American Legion resolves. . . -- Highlights: Guests, bands, meetings and speakers; Legionnaires tend to their business -- National Officers: Introducing the 1996-97 American Legion leaders -- Big Issues: Should Congress Cease Funding National Endowment for Arts? -- Vetvoice -- Commander's Message -- Washington Watch -- On Duty -- Your American Legion -- Veterans Update -- Legion News -- Vets -- Parting Shots -- Cover The political season is in full cry throughout the nation with the presidential candidates responding to questions on the issues on page 14. Art by Alex Murawskl/Gerald & Cullen Rapp, Inc.