The American Legion [Volume 177, No. 4 (October 2014)]

Fire Fight: For more than a century, the U.S. military has provided critical support battling blazes in the West by Ken Olsen -- The Family Man: National Commander Mike Helm takes care of those next to him, at home and in the Legion by Matt Grills -- "Long May It Wave": The American Legion has long championed "The Star-Spangled Banner," which outlasted other contenders to become our national anthem by Marc Ferris -- Why Midterms Matter: Often dismissed as unimportant, these elections help keep presidents in check and give the opposition party a chance to rebuild by Andrew Busch -- Strength Through Truth: For 50 years, the Defense Information School has turned out highly trained journalists, broadcasters and public affairs professionals by John Raughter -- Heroes Welcome: Through the Citizen Honors program, Medal of Honor recipients recognize the extraordinary -- Regular features include: Vet Voice, I Am The American Legion, Big Issues, Living Well, Veterans Update, Rapid Fire, Comrades, Parting Shots -- Cover: U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephany D. Richards