The American Legion [Volume 188, No. 2 (February 2020)]

The Journey Inward: Recent research shows how the ancient practice of transcendental meditation can help veterans confronting PTSD. By Jeff Stoffer -- Worth the Cost: Alliances enhance America's power and security. By Alan W. Dowd -- Doctor, Surgeon, Soldier: At the height of the Jim Crow era, Joseph Ward blazed trails for black Americans. By Leon E. Bates -- Sacrifice at Sea: Life vests and folded flags are placed in memory of the Four Chaplains for a memorial service at American Legion Post 974 in Franklin Park, Ill. Every year, Legionnaires lead their communities in remembering the selfless courage of four Army chaplains who gave up their life jackets to save others when USAT Dorchester was hit by a torpedo in the North Atlantic on Feb. 3, 1943. Photo by Clay Lomneth. -- Regular features: Vet Voice, Commander's Message, I Am The American Legion, Big Issues, Living Well, Travel, Rapid Fire, Comrades, Parting Shots -- Cover: Image by Getty.