The American Legion [Volume 166, No. 3 (March 2009)]

An Unsolved Medical Mystery: At last, VA acknowledges the high number of veterans who contract Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS. By Margaret Davidson. -- Decades of Excellence: For 60 years, American Legion Post 68 in Hutchinson, Kan., has hosted the NJCAA Basketball Tournament. By Steve Brooks. -- Theodore Roosevelt Jr.: The president's son was a key American Legion founder. By Philip M. Callaghan. -- The Real Recruit: Army Lt. Gen. Benjamin Freakley dispels myths about America's prospective soldiers. By Philip M. Callaghan. -- The Power of Power: The Domestic Dilemma: America must make complicated and costly decisions to reverse its dependence on foreign oil. By Jay Stuller. -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message -- Big Issues -- Living Well -- Rapid Fire -- Comrades -- Parting Shots