The American Legion [Volume 165, No. 1 (July 2008)]

Damned if We Don't: Dams across America need repaired, replaced or removed altogether. By Ken Olsen. -- Behind the Stripes: Non-commissioned officers see the war in ways others don't. By Ralph Peters. -- Patriot Slave: A curious genealogist looked into the paintings of Oscar Marion and discovered there was much more to the Revolutionary War slave than his place alongside the Swamp Fox. By Tina C. Jones. -- A Place to Call Home: In Ponca City, Okla., and Knightstown, Ind., The American Legion family still believes in "a square deal for every child." By Brandy Ballenger. -- Respect for the Red, White and Blue: U.S. Flag Code runs some new rules up the pole. -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message -- Big Issues -- Rapid Fire -- Comrades -- Parting Shots