The American Legion Dispatch [December 18, 1997]

This We Believe: The bonds of comradeship and service that built The American Legion remain our greatest strength -- Command Post: Belief inspires our comradeship -- Blueprint for Legion's future growth lands on NEC's table next spring -- Post commander's ponder: Will I nail my goal? -- "A Vital Sense of Civic Righteousness": Past commanders examine the Post's pivotal role in Legion life -- Discount programs add incentives for joining The American Legion -- Indiana Post rallies to ill past commander's side -- Texan stands tall mentoring future leaders -- Uniformed groups boost Post's profile, honor comrades -- Active-duty troops awaiting invitation to membership -- Illinois Legionnaires take chance on Stephenson - and win -- Holidays reveal mysteries of Christmas, Hanukkah -- Legionnaires find a home at Mountain Home AFB -- Support Old Glory: Show Your Colors! -- Departments, Districts vie for Paid-Up-For-Life members -- S.C. Post exhibits "Spirit of the Season" -- "Show Me the Money": Here's the rundown on your dues dollars -- Legionnaires dole out kindness to kids