The American Legion [Volume 177, No. 1 (July 2014)]

VA's Series of Unfortunate Events: Preventable deaths, falsified records, billion-dollar cost overruns, a burgeoning claims backlog and bonuses for those responsible lead The American Legion to its tipping point by Ken Olsen -- Riding With the Cavalry: At the 150th anniversary of Gettysburg, Civil War enthusiasts gathered to re-enact a pivotal episode in U.S. military history by Mark Seavey -- The Impatient Electorate: At home and abroad, voters are eager to short-circuit the governments they chose for themselves by Alan W. Dowd -- On the Road Again: This year's Legacy Run will add to more than $4 million already raised by Steve B. Brooks -- Million Dollar Start: In the wake of predatory lending and other scams, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is having some success recovering money for military families by Tom Philpott -- Regular features include: Vet Voice, Commander's Message, I Am The American Legion, Big Issues, Living Well, Veterans Update, Rapid Fire, Comrades, Parting Shots