The American Legion [Volume 190, No. 2 (February 2021)]

A Famous Man: From mess cook to machine gunner, he quietly did his job, ignoring the taunts of soldiers he saved. By Keith Nightingale -- Still Great: From culture to economics to peacekeeping, Britain's role in the world is far from diminishing. By Alan W. Dowd -- The Six Triple Eight: The only battalion of African-American women sent overseas during World War II made quick work of a massive mail backlog, boosting troop morale. By Matt Grills -- Regular features: Vet Voice, Commander's Message, Big Issues, Living Well, Rapid Fire, Comrades, Parting Shots -- Cover: Cpl. Annie Braceful of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion sorts mail. U.S. Signal Corps photo.