The American Legion dispatch [Volume 18, No. 1 (September 18, 2009)]

Pride and Purpose -- Commander Hill launches new Web site -- National Commander's Message: Communication, growth keys to this year -- From The Desk Of The National Adjutant: Taking care of business -- Legacy Run delivers $570,000 to American Legion -- Big-name businesses court veterans at Legion job fair -- Legion panelists make case for just one GI Bill -- VA official responds to Post-9/11 GI Bill concerns -- Legion reaffirms troop-support efforts -- Operation Comfort Warriors goes to Fort Knox -- Bunning gets "Good Guy" award, pledges support for flag amendment -- Perfect weather brightens convention parade -- Leadership roster for a new year -- The American Legion's 2009 award recipients -- Legion continues to track 2010 appropriations progress -- Hill testifies at joint session of congressional committees -- Legion sponsors second Heroes to Hometowns Golf Classic -- Post excellence awards created -- Post start-up/revitalization success stories -- Incentives added for district commanders -- Hill to award "challenge" pin