The American Legion [Volume 150, No. 2 (February 2001)]

Making The Connection: Legionnaires rediscover active-duty military by going eyeball to eyeball with the troops by Ron Hyink -- After The Storm: A decade after the Gulf War, the world still looks up to U.S. military power by Rowan Scarborough -- Politicians vs. Hollywood Heavyweights: Gap widens between public morality and ego-driven entertainment moguls by Michael Medved -- Embattled Boy Scouts Moving Ahead (interview): Chief Boy Scout Roy L Williams discusses one of America's most honored institutions -- Prostate Cancer War Winnable: Medical researchers making headway on disease that strikes one in six men by Phyllis Zauner -- Legionnaires To "Remember The Alamo": Historic San Antonio delivers a great mix of flavors and fun for the 2001 Convention by James V. Carroll -- Big Issues: Should the death penalty be abolished? -- Vetvoice -- Commander's Message -- Washington Watch -- On Duty -- Veterans Update -- Legion News -- Comrades -- Parting Shots -- Cover: Staff Sgt. Juan Pena practices a drop kick on Sgt. 1st Class Max Rasberry as Staff Sgt. Stephen Holbrook observes during an Army Ranger hand-to-hand combat demonstration at Fort Benning, Ga. A contingent of Legionnaires visited the Army post as part of The American Legion's Reconnect Program. Photo by Tom Strattman