The American Legion Dispatch [September 23, 2005]

Legion Makes Waves: War, values and veterans dominate 87th National convention in Honolulu -- Legion cash grants help victims of hurricane -- Commander's Message: Veterans stand tall in Katrina's aftermath -- Incentives: Commander calls on all "rounders" -- National Adjutant's Message: A community united, Idaho post's Memorial Day program brings together entire city -- Time running out for special Lincoln Mercury promotion -- Legion Answers Katrina's Wrath with compassion -- Devastation of flooded New Orleans hits close to home for PNC Detweiler -- Bock pledges full support for pledge -- Bock praises VA employees for "heroic response" to Katrina -- Roster for a New Legion Year -- Annual award recipients -- One-run finale gives Oklahoma its first ALWS title -- VA funding shortfalls concern Legion -- Ready and Willing, but too Old: Federal law prohibits military retirees from taking high-security jobs