The American Legion [Volume 159, No. 4 (October 2005)]

A Slippery Slope: The Alaska pipeline slows as domestic oil developers await the ANWR effect. By Mike Coppock. -- True Believer: The American Legion's first national commander from Colorado sets the membership bar at 3 million. By Matt Grills. -- The Lost Art of Land War: America's fondness for air power puts our ground forces at a disadvantage. By Ret. Maj. Gen. Robert H. Scales. -- The Python in the Kremlin: Vladimir Putin tightens his grip on the Russian people, crushing those who oppose him. By Frank J. Gaffney Jr. -- The Privatization Problem: Study finds VA health-care costs would soar under a voucher system. Interview by Jeff Stoffer. -- Boots on the Ground: History shows that wartime footwear is forever on the march. By Dan Allsup. -- Revolutionary Deja Vu: Castro and Chavez conspire to revive '60s-style movements across Latin America. By Paul Crespo. -- Vet Voice -- Big Issues -- Rapid Fire -- Comrades -- Parting Shots