The American Legion dispatch [Volume 17, No. 1 (September 21, 2007)]

Unwavering Support -- Conatser pledges support for Petraeus, surge strategy -- National Commander's message: The value of membership -- From the desk of the National Adjutant: Prepared for the Worst -- Good Guy Award: Still patriotic after all these years Belt buckle offered as recruitment prize -- Honors for the oldest Son -- "It's Who We Are" A Hit in Reno -- Annual Award Recipients -- For the Love of a Parade -- DoL's chief of veteran employment says programs are working -- Roster for a new Legion year -- Conatser criticizes removal of Mojave Desert cross -- Senate passes fiscal 2008 VA spending bill -- News from and about the Department of Veterans Affairs -- Tennessee team takes Legion World Series Crown