The American Legion [Volume 139, No. 5 (November 1995)]

Hawaiian Heat: Led by an overpowering pitcher, Aiea wins The American Legion World Series by T. Douglas Donaldson -- We Can't Put It off Till Tomorrow: Nothing but military readiness can ensure America's future by Evan S. Baker -- A Time for Honor: A Veterans Day class on patriotism, taught by Medal of Honor recipients by Miles Z. Epstein -- Bowling Alone: why we are becoming a nation of loners -- Borrowed Time: One way or another, it was to be our last patrol by Jimmy L. Emory -- A Gift for Business: Tis the season to be savvy, about giving and receiving by Robert McGarvey -- Convention 1995 -- Report from Indianapolis: Delegates celebrate the end of WWII and pick up the fight for today's veterans by T. Douglas Donaldson -- Three Cheers for the Enola Gay Crew: Worthy recipients of The American Legion's highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award -- Resolutions: During the Convention, 39 resolutions were passed for the good of the nation -- Highlights: Guest speakers, bands, drill teams and Legionnaires themselves, what they said and did -- National Officers: Profiles of the 1995-96 American Legion leaders -- Big Issues: Should Congress repeal the ban on assault weapons? -- Vetvoice -- On Duty -- Vets -- Commander's Message -- Your American Legion -- Parting Shots -- Washington Watch -- Veterans Update -- Cover: Sid Butterfield then and now. At Anzio in 1944, his unit, the 488th Port Bn., endured almost four months of heavy bombardment while unloading crucial supplies for the Italian Campaign. The American Legion salutes Butterfield and all veterans. See the Commander's Message, "Discovering the Meaning of Veterans Day," page 8, and "A Time for Honor," page 24.