The American Legion [Volume 183, No. 3 (September 2017)]

"Whatever It Took to Save Lives": In the first installment of a series, combat nurse Diane Carlson Evans retraces the route she took from a Minnesota dairy farm to the Vietnam War. By Jeff Stoffer -- Courage to Live: The bravery of the "Angels of Bataan" inspired U.S. troops to keep fighting. By Elizabeth M. Collins -- The Trouble With Taiwan: It's time for Washington to send Beijing a signal of clarity and strength. By Alan W. Dowd -- 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 Getty