The American Legion [Volume 178, No. 6 (June 2015)]

Criminal Minds: Military action alone won't stop the Islamic State. Attack it as a business by cutting off funds and undermining its messaging by Louise I. Shelley -- The Legionnaire Who Changed the World: Harry Colmery was tailor-made to assemble the original GI Bill by Jeff Stoffer -- Broad Stripes, Bright Stars: For 170 years, Annin & Co. flags have been sewn into key moments in our nation's history by Ken Olsen -- Charm City: For Legionnaires attending the 97th National Convention, Baltimore has plenty to see and do by Henry Howard -- A Comfort & A Constant: To see the U.S. flag in Vietnam was to remember who we were, why we were there and the homes we longed to see again by Keith Nightingale -- Regular features include: Vet Voice, Commander's Message, I Am The American Legion, Big Issues, Living Well, Veterans Update, Rapid Fire, Comrades, Parting Shots -- Cover photo by Lucas Carter