The American Legion Dispatch [May 18, 2007]

Back to the Basics: Spring meetings guided by the four pillars of The American Legion -- American Legion, Freedom Alliance join together to defend memorials -- Commander's Message: Respect Memorial Day -- National Adjutant's Message: "Helping people is what we're all about" -- GI Film festival nears -- American Legion calls on Congress to reject immigration legislation -- The American Legion's proposal for U.S. immigration reform -- American Legion family eligibility requirements -- VA advisory panel created to improve services for returning servicemembers -- Don't restrict honors to Memorial Day -- Children and Youth Conference open to entire Legion family -- South Carolina senior earns Eagle Scout of Year award -- "History Channel's Act of Honor" to tell story of heroic Marine -- President defies Congress, vetoes DoD supplemental bill -- VA Health Care: Task force aimed at cutting red tape -- "Back to Basics" and the American Legion -- Spread the word: Updates from The American Legion's National Public Relations Commission