The American Legion [Volume 164, No. 5 (May 2008)]

AFRICOM: The Pentagon's newest command is in place to respond to humanitarian crises, combat terrorism and stabilize the world's most troubled continent. By Alan W. Dowd. -- Rescue in Afghanistan: The bloodiest battle in Navy SEAL history cost 19 lives and broke the back of the Taliban in the country's eastern Konar province. By Richard Miniter. -- Traumatic Brain Injury: Signature Wound of the War -- A Tradition of Honor: Republic of Korea veterans are proud to have fought communism alongside Americans in Vietnam. By U.S. Army Col. Bryan Groves. -- A Critical Moment: As the new secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. James B. Peake faces a short clock and a long list of priorities. By Jeff Stoffer. -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message -- Big Issues -- Rapid Fire -- Comrades -- Parting Shots