The American Legion [Volume 167, No. 4 (October 2009)]

All Hands on Deck: A former Navy captain is the Legion's new national commander. Meet Clarence Hill. By Matt Grills. -- Shrouded In Sickness: A new study could lead to long-awaited answers for Gulf War veterans. By Margaret Davidson. -- The Trouble With Trilateralism: The Security and Prosperity Partnership isn't an American EU. But what is it? By Alexander Moens. -- How to Prevent a Genocide: A new strategy allows for early U.S. action when a mass atrocity is imminent or occurring. By Cols. Bryan Groves and Bill Keyes. -- The Homecoming of Edwin J. Pearce: A Vietnam POW/MIA is welcomed home by the elementary school that never forgot him. Photo essay by Matthew Rainey. -- The First Generation: Frederick Galbraith Jr. took up the cause of improved care for disabled veterans. By Philip M. Callaghan. -- Vet Voice -- Big Issues -- Living Well -- Veterans Update -- Rapid Fire -- Comrades -- Parting Shots