The American Legion [Volume 175, No. 4 (October 2013)]

The 21st Century VA Hospital: Four new medical centers, all past due and over budget, provide lessons for future construction. Once finished, they are expected to be the best hospitals in America, at least for now by Jeff Stoffer and Ken Olsen -- When Hell Was In Session: Naval aviator Jeremiah Denton spent years as a POW, eventually triumphing over his captors -- Built to Last: National Commander Dan Dellinger made a living in construction, so trust him when he says the Legion's foundation is solid by Matt Grills -- They Came in Peace: Beirut veterans haven't forgotten the 1983 bombing that killed 241 Americans and led to a U.S. exit. Nor have our enemies by Alan W. Dowd -- Regular features include: Vet Voice, I Am The American Legion, Big Issues, Living Well, Veterans Update, Rapid Fire, Comrades, Parting Shots