The American Legion Dispatch [November 8, 2002]

"I am not a number:" Legion launches effort to humanize VA care "backlog" -- Legion stands ready in Pledge ruling: Organization's amicus curiae brief among many turned down by court -- A message from the National Commander: Being there for those left behind, Family Support Network, Blue Star Banners help ease separation -- From the desk of the National Adjutant: Comradeship that lasts a lifetime, Legionnaires "there all the way" for one another no matter what -- Support "Message from America" program -- Veterans update: News about and from the Department of Veterans Affairs -- Eligibility requirements for the Legion, Auxiliary and SAL -- Key resolutions of the 2002 Fall Meetings -- The veteran lineage: Father, son joined by common bond of serving America -- Sorting out traditional renewal dues notices -- Fate of concurrent receipt hangs in the balance -- Post 212 Packers capture Legion World Series