The American Legion [Volume 190, No. 4 (April 2021)]

Fitness for Life: The surge in childhood obesity is a national security issue. The American Legion's 100 Miles of Hope challenge can help get kids active. By Rob Wilkins. -- Whatever Happened to Civics? Our constitutional democracy can't run on autopilot. By S. Adam Seagrave -- The Boxes of Vietnam: Big or small, cardboard or plastic or steel, containers defined the life of every American who served in Vietnam. By Keith Nightingale. -- "Lover of Life": The family of a 104-year-old Oregon veteran feared the worst when the COVID call came. By Ken Olsen -- Regular features: Vet Voice, Commander's Message, Big Issues, Living Well, Rapid Fire, Comrades, Parting Shots -- Cover: Rob Wilkins, with his son Robert, 13, participated in last year's 100 Miles for Hope challenge. Wilkins, a Legionnaire, serves on the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition. Photo by Mike Kepka.