The American Legion Dispatch [December 17, 2004]

Legionnaires "reconnect" at Fort Knox -- Nicholson nominated to replace Principi as VA secretary -- A message from the National Commander: Military service still a noble calling, As troops are stretched thin, Legionnaires can be the ones to help spread that message -- From the desk of the National Adjutant: Statewide support, Nebraska post's "Books for Troops" program grows by leaps and bounds -- Welcome Him into our hearts -- CWF awards $585,275 through grants -- NEF support sought -- Bringing veterans together: More than 120 artists make trek to Salt Lake City for Creative Arts Festival -- Legion College teaches veterans to help veterans -- VA to spend $15 million on research -- Legion acts in defense of Scouts: DoD's settlement with ACLU launches national debate, media barrage -- Public speaks out on Scout issue -- Legionnaires encouraged to support new DoD initiative -- 108th Congress falls shorts on Legion issues -- Gierke, Lance receive court appointments -- Discounted airfare to 2005 Legion meetings available