The American Legion [Volume 174, No. 5 (May 2013)]

The Battle for COP Keating: The signature conflict of the Afghanistan war has produced a constellation of medals, including the nation's highest military honor for Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha by Mark Seavey -- We Remember: The American Legion unveils a new web page recognizing the sacrifice and heroism of veterans, those serving today -- Vietnam's Combat Trackers: Once one of the war's best-kept secrets, these elite Army teams are proud of their legacy by Ken Olsen -- The Gift of Arms: After 22 surgeries and years of waiting, Brendan Marrocco is celebrating a successful bilateral transplant by Ken Olsen -- Monument Man: Want to build a memorial? Talk to Marine Corps veteran Michael L. Emerson, who's become an expert by Matt Grills -- The New Tax Landscape: The fiscal cliff deal offers more relief from uncertainty than tax relief by J.J. Montanaro -- Regular features include: Vet Voice, Commander's Message, I Am The American Legion, Big Issues, Living Well, Veterans Update, Rapid Fire, Comrades, Parting Shots -- Cover: AP photo