The American Legion [Volume 166, No. 4 (April 2009)]

Law, Ignored: A service-disabled veteran entrepreneur offers an idea to help the federal government do a better job of carving up the contracting pie. By Charles Baker. -- The Threat of a New Missile Age: You might not even hear a blast or feel the impact when, mysteriously, everything stops. By James Jay Carafano. -- Death of a Specimen: Scientists who devoted their careers to the bacterium and disease named for an American Legion convention in 1976 are enraged their work was destroyed. By James V. Carroll. -- A Community Covenant: Retired Army Gen. Craig Whelden is traveling the country, building relationships between local communities and U.S. troops. By Philip M. Callaghan. -- River City: Historic and flavorful Louisville, Ky., is home to the 91st American Legion National Convention. By James V. Carroll. -- Roscoe Turner: A barnstorming World War I pilot has a unique place in American Legion and aviation history. By Philip M. Callaghan. -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message -- Big Issues -- Living Well -- Veterans Update -- Rapid Fire -- Comrades -- Parting Shots