The American Legion Dispatch [February 18, 2005]

Mandatory funding bill introduced: H.R. 515 introduced by Rep. Evans -- Flag amendment in House committee -- A message from the National Commander: A veteran deserves access to VA care, Adequately funding health-care system only way to guarantee it -- Cadmus offers support to new VA secretary -- From the desk of the National Adjutant: "Extreme Makeover," Legion style, Post 119 in Gulfport, Miss., gets the ball rolling on paralyzed servicemember's new home -- "Soldiers for Soldiers": Legion scholarships benefit from program -- New "Support Our Troops" merchandise available -- NEF support sought -- Fight for Old Glory renewed: Cunningham reintroduces flag-protection amendment in House -- Starting a new American Legion post fills several community needs -- Legion launches success story Website -- Post to commemorate end of World War II at ceremonies in Italy -- 70 years and still going strong: 25,000 young men participate in Legion's Boys State annually -- Boys State graduates make their mark in many fields -- Veterans groups seek health-care reform -- White House's fiscal 2006 VA budget released -- Cadmus takes exception to Chu comments -- Legionnaires win battle over VA eye surgery -- Legion-Rx America plan offers discounts on prescription-drug purchases -- Supporting the troops: Carolina post doesn't stop with coin -- Eligibility requirements for the Legion, Auxiliary and SAL