The American Legion [Volume 176, No. 4 (April 2014)]

Heavy Duty: Citing youth obesity as a threat to national security, military leaders hope to turn the tide, starting with schools by Whitney Pipkin -- LA Transformational: The newly rebuilt Patriotic Hall stands as a towering symbol of change in Los Angeles by Jeff Stoffer -- On the Edge: Doctors are prescribing too many opioid painkillers to young veterans, leading to addictions and accidental overdoses by Ken Olsen -- No Flags for the Fallen: Families report difficulty fulfilling "the last thing we can do to honor our veterans" by Ken Olsen -- Regular features include: Vet Voice, Commander's Message, I Am The American Legion, Big Issues, Living Well, Veterans Update, Rapid Fire, Comrades, Parting Shots