The American Legion Dispatch [February 21, 2003]

Selling service first: Department of Michigan targets Detroit in weeklong revitalization effort -- A message from the National Commander: Time is ripe for flag protection, Change in Senate leadership opens door for passage amendment -- Reaction to Bush's budget proposal mixed -- From the desk of the National Adjutant: Getting back to the basics, Going door to door results in membership boom in Ohio -- Nation's oldest veteran passes away at age 109 -- CLL added to list of covered Vietnam War illnesses -- Making a sacrifice for others: Today's heroes not much different from the four chaplains -- Eligibility requirements for the Legion, Auxiliary and SAL -- A very special Veterans Day presentation: PNC Frank joins Illinois Legionnaires in taking message to Illinois students -- Flag vote 2003: Where they stand in Congress -- Vets link ailments to Cold War-era tests -- Invest in America: Buy U.S. Savings Bonds -- Veterans update: News about and from the Department of Veterans Affairs -- Legion supports mandatory funding for VA -- 2003 NLICs undergo format changes -- Legionnaires promote Sherman's restoration: Foundation raising funds for repairs, future care -- Washington executive director serves as editor for PTSD book