The American Legion [Volume 184, No. 1 (January 2018)]

A Place to Land: For homeless veterans, including many women, The American Legion offers shelter and hope. By Ken Olsen -- At Home in Patriotic Hall: As director of Los Angeles County Military & Veterans Services, Ruth Wong connects legacy, vision, the Legion, the GI Bill and mentorship for a new era of advocacy. By Jeff Stoffer -- TET: The Vietnam War's turning point a half-century ago is a lesson on how our enemies play the long game. By Alan W. Dowd -- A Question of Intervention: The president needs Congress' help deciding when and where America will flex its muscle. By Alan W. Dowd -- Pass It On: The survivor benefit option may be the most important pension decision you'll make. By J.J. Montanaro -- Regular features: Vet Voice, Commander's Message, I Am The American Legion, Big Issues, Living Well, Travel, Veterans Update, Rapid Fire, Comrades, Parting Shots -- On the cover: Army Staff Sgt. Jerod Dalke of the 2-502nd Infantry Regiment hands out cookies at schoolhouse near Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan on April 16, 2014. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Nikayla Shodeen