The American Legion Dispatch [December 20, 2002]

Lessons in leadership: 2002 Legion College students make most of week-long training -- "Message from America" available until Dec. 31 -- A message from the National Commander: Mandatory spending a must for VA, A budget at discretion of politicians, bureaucrats shortchanges veterans -- From the desk of the National Adjutant: "I Am Not A Number" hits airwaves, Minnesota post takes national campaign to local radio station -- Small symbol carries powerful message -- Veterans update: News about and from the Department of Veterans Affairs -- History in the first person: Initiative intended to connect veterans with students -- Former college students return as leaders -- 107th Congress dominated by many issues