The American Legion Dispatch [August 18, 2006]

A Far-Reaching Impact: A strong Legion membership has important influence on the Reserve component -- National Convention: Fuel prices, not politics, could affect attendance -- Commander's Message: 1994 dues rate outlived expectations -- National Adjutant's Message: A veteran is a veteran, Brandywine Post 227 in Maryland bridges the generation gap in Washington -- Monster/Military.com Legion unite to offer free career services -- Legion to VA, Bush administration: Keep your promises -- Lincoln Mercury continues Legion family discount -- National Convention: Photographer feature speaker at historian's luncheon in Salt Lake City -- Legion, DoD partner in "Heroes to Hometowns" initiative: Legion office in the Pentagon will connect veterans with resources -- Doubling up: First Georgia Legion College draws 124 attendees -- A 60-Year Tradition: Boys Nation offers a firsthand look at federal government -- Pennsylvania, Montana teens capture Air Rifle Championships -- Bock Praises Soledad Support Law -- Legion: Stop misuse of taxpayer dollars -- Senate appropriations panel approves VA funding bill -- Bock: Legion opposed to "sunset commissions"