The American Legion [Volume 140, No. 6 (June 1996)]

Rollie Noble's Flag: It wasn't easy to impress Patton. But they managed by Valarie A. Zehl -- Married To The Military: The service isn't just for singles anymore by William Matthews -- You Can Still Get Your Kicks. . . On Route 66: Our most romanticized road is coming back by Phyllis Zauner -- The People Shall Be Heard: Eighty percent of Americans want the flag protected, says National Commander Daniel A. Ludwig -- News You Can Choose: You can influence others through your letters to the editor by Robert McGarvey -- Washington Conference Report 1996: Legionnaires meet to reinvent VA, stand by Old Glory and discuss the dangers of Bosnia -- Big Issues: Should Congress transfer the Medicaid program to the states? -- Vetvoice -- Commander's Message -- Washington Watch -- On Duty -- Your American Legion -- Veterans Update -- Legion News -- Vets -- Parting Shots -- Cover: Recapture America's past on Route 66. See Page 25. Illustration by John Maggard/Scott Hull Associates