The American Legion dispatch [Volume 18, No. 11 (July 17, 2009)]

A Natural Partnership -- Pride and Purpose -- National Commander's Message: Do our children know all the words? -- From The Desk Of The National Adjutant: Tried-and-true methods launch new posts -- VAVS effort lands 39 new volunteers in Georgia -- Freedom Car meets "The Rock" on Independence Day -- Kent, Gonzalez to join webcast team for Legion Baseball World Series -- ACLU defense of Westboro Baptist Church protests raises Legion's ire -- Eric Haney: Spreading the word -- The birth of a new GI Bill -- Three posts win NEF Excellence Awards -- Resolution adopts COTA as newest American Legion partner -- VA, military construction bill moves forward to Senate -- Record number of riders to participate in Legacy Run -- Post excellence awards created -- Post start-up/revitalization success stories -- Incentives added for district commanders -- Rehbein launches "Pride and Purpose" pin program