The American Legion Dispatch [October 27, 2000]

Plugging in at Fort Sill: Legionnaires converge on Army base for "Reconnect" -- Nation's veterans prefer Bush 9 to 1 in issue poll -- A message from the National Commander: Congress needs to care for our veterans, U.S. should spare no expense in taking care of its former troops -- From the desk of the National Adjutant: A Veterans Day story, A family sends 12 men to fight for America -- After 5 decades, justice is finally served: Congress recently cleared the name of the captain of the USS Indianapolis -- From the National Chaplain: Veterans Day a time to remember -- Schools flood Legion with requests for Veterans Day video -- Post, city to honor Vietnam veterans -- Oklahoma sets pace for vets program -- Book Review: Author questions woman's role in combat -- The brightest star in the re-up galaxy: Michigan's Al Ford ventures into new domains in boosting Legion membership -- Legion aids in preservation of French memorial to U.S. pilots -- Legion gears up for WWII Memorial ceremony -- New leadership continues to turn up flames on hot topics -- Many House bills to impact veterans programs -- Never to be forgotten: POW/MIA tower rededicated annually