The American Legion dispatch [Volume 18, No. 1 (September 18, 2008)]

Meeting the Challenge -- Legion critical of outsourcing GI Bill benefits -- Commander's Message: Pride and purpose -- From the Desk of the National Adjutant: Helping soldiers phone home -- Legion, Russian vets join in POW/MIA mission -- Small-business opportunities abound for disabled vets -- Legionnaires Beat Heat with Indoor Event -- Racing great Tom Sneva named Legion's "Good Guy" -- Joe Arpaio, "America's toughest sheriff," addresses Legion -- Mitchell: VA investigations progressing, but work remains -- Legion Roster for a New Year -- Annual Award Recipients -- Job fair attracts more than 200 veterans, 30 employers -- Las Vegas Post 76 wins American Legion World Series -- Chance meeting leads to outreach efforts -- Fiscal 2009 appropriations cycle bogged down -- Belt buckle offered as recruitment prize -- Incentives added for district commanders -- Posts to be awarded for excellence -- Rehbein launches "Pride and Purpose" pin program