The American Legion [Volume 154, No. 5 (May 2003)]

Critical Condition: The American Legion spearheads a national effort to save the VA health-care system. -- I Am Not a Number: A nationwide campaign collects testimonies of those caught in the VA backlog. -- A Storm on the Horizon: National Commander Ronald F. Conley explains why VA health care tops his agenda. By Jeff Stoffer. "The Final Safeguard is Me": VA Secretary Anthony J. Principi is tasked with providing care to 6.8 million veterans on a shoestring budget. By James V. Carroll. -- A System Worth Saving: The American Legion's commander reports on the conditions of VA health-care facilities nationwide. By Ronald F. Conley. -- Veterans Deserve Guaranteed Access to Health Care: Mandatory funding is one way to breathe life into the VA health-care system. By Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J. -- Goals Worthy of a Great Nation: The Legion focuses on the VA health-care crisis and flag protection at the annual Washington Conference. By John Raughter. -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message -- Under the Radar -- Big Issues -- Living Well -- Comrades -- Parting Shots