The American Legion [Volume 169, No. 3 (September 2010)]

New Hope, New Orleans: A replacement VA medical center writes a new chapter in the Big Easy's stormy history. By Jeff Stoffer and Steve Brooks. -- A Legacy of Legion Giving: Gift annuities and charitable contributions extend The American Legion's reach. -- Behind the Blue Star: Every day, every deployment, the strength of America's military families is tested. By Ken Olsen. -- Marriages of Convenience: Throughout U.S. history, the enemy of our enemy has not always been our friend. By Alan W. Dowd -- Military Monikers: Derogatory, humorous, descriptive or just plain strange, service nicknames come in all varieties. By Harvey Meyer. -- The First Generation: South Dakota congressman voted against declaring war, only to enlist and return a combat hero. By Paul Fedorchak. -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message -- Big Issues -- Living Well -- Veterans Update -- Rapid Fire -- Comrades -- Parting Shots