The American Legion [Volume 167, No. 2 (August 2009)]

Birth of a New GI Bill: VA's education director plays a key role in getting the upgraded benefit to veterans. By Philip M. Callaghan. -- The Shelf Lives of Warplanes: The military's procurement process is impeding a new, effective and longlived series of aircraft. By Peter Grant. -- America at 300: If our first 200 years are any guide, tragedy and triumph can be expected between now and America's 300th birthday. By Alan W. Dowd. -- Burden of Proof: If VA is to reverse a claims backlog that numbers nearly 1 million cases, government leaders believe a major overhaul and a change of culture are both needed. By Ken Olsen -- Dan Sowers: As the "Father of Legion Baseball," the World War I veteran founded one of the country's leading sports programs for youth. By Philip M. Callaghan. -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message -- Big Issues -- Living Well -- Veterans Update -- Rapid Fire -- Comrades -- Parting Shots