The American Legion [Volume 154, No. 1 (January 2003)]

The Most Thoughtful Memo You Can Write: Save heirs the frustration of unanswered questions about personal affairs. By Alden Todd. -- Are We Flying Safer Skies? Fifteen months after the terrorist attacks, gaping security holes remain in air travel. By Donald Lambro. -- Murder on the Visa Express: Soft entry policies made America an easy target on Sept. 11. By Ben Barber. -- Tip of the Spear: On the front line in the war on terror, those who stand in harm's way realize this is not an exercise. And for some, avenging the attacks of Sept.11 is personal. By James V. Carroll. -- The Bravest Cowboy: Anzio was no screen test for war-wounded actor James Arness. It was the real thing. By John Raughter. -- The Essential CIA: Spying and covert actions are compatible with democracy and the American ethic. By Ernest W. Lefever. -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message -- Big Issues -- Under the Radar -- Potpourri -- Living Well -- Legion News -- Comrades -- Parting Shots