The American Legion [Volume 190, No. 3 (March 2021)]

The Casualties of K2: Veterans suffering from toxic exposure at a secret base in Uzbekistan fight for VA recognition they were denied. By Ken Olsen -- Tough Pill: Ending America's dependence on China for essential medicines is not only possible, but necessary. By Rosemary Gibson -- The Invasion That Never Was: Later united by family, a U.S. soldier and Japanese woman share their perspectives on Operation Downfall. By Ron Basso -- Regular features: Vet Voice, Commander's Message, Big Issues, Living Well, Rapid Fire, Comrades, Parting Shots -- Cover: Massachusetts National Guard veteran Jill Gautreau of Westfield, Mass., is experiencing health issues related to toxic exposure during her deployment to Karshi-Khanabad (K2) Air Base in eastern Uzbekistan. Photo by Aram Boghosian.