The American Legion [Volume 183, No. 5 (November 2017)]

Silent Hero: Navy pilot Royce Williams shot down four Soviet MiGs during the Korean War, then followed orders to keep it quiet for a half-century. By Henry Howard -- "A Warm and Generous Heart": Vietnam War hero James McCloughan touched lives in battle and on the ballfield. By Henry Howard -- Doughboy MIA: Wisconsin Legionnaire Robert Laplander and his team are reopening investigations into World War I's missing Americans. By Matt Grills -- Unsung Heroes: At the 99th National Convention in Reno, Nev., National Commander Charles E. Schmidt praises Legionnaires' work, calls for strengthening membership. -- Regular features: Vet Voice, Commander's Message, I Am The American Legion, Big Issues, Living Well, Travel, Veterans Update, Rapid Fire, Comrades, Parting Shots -- Cover photo by Lucas Carter