The American Legion [Volume 157, No. 5 (November 2004)]

Missing Pieces: From World War I to WMDs, U.S. history is a stark reminder that intelligence is seldom perfect. By Alan W. Dowd. -- Q&A: A Blueprint for the Green: Lt. Gen. Mark Curran of the Army's Futures Center describes the force's 21st century transformation. -- How Can Someone Who Lives in Insane Luxury Be a Star in Today's World? Celebrity writer says a life lived to help others is the only life that matters. By Ben Stein. -- Back from Baghdad: War correspondent Karl Zinsmeister delivers firsthand balance from the front lines. -- Meaningful Moments: At a convention featuring presidential candidates, generals and cabinet secretaries, U.S. troops mattered most. By Steve Brooks. -- Modern Mythology: From faked moon landings to alien autopsies, we live in a golden age of conspiracy theories. By Dennis McCafferty. -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message -- Big Issues -- Under the Radar -- Living Well -- Legion News -- Comrades -- Parting Shots