VFW Magazine November 2010 : Page 2contents Features Check out our digital version at: www.vfwmagazine.org November/December 2010 • Vol.98 No. 3 Columns 18 TOP STORY War, Needs of Veterans Take Top Billing at VFW Gathering Vice President Joe Biden and Army Gen. David Petraeus, commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, were among the dignitaries who addressed delegates at the national convention in Indianapolis. In addition, VA Secretary Eric Shinseki provided a full-blown overview of developments at his Cabinet department. • By The Editors 24 Marine Museum Opens New Exhibits The National Museum of the Marine Corps recently opened three new galleries that tell the service’s fabled story from the Revolutionary War through World War I. Now one of the most popular military museums in America, this Virginia-based showcase has welcomed more than 2 million visitors. • By Dave Hugel 4 Command Post Restoring Veterans Day to its rightful place in society. 12 Washington Wire Service: VA Life Insurance Payments; Arlington Cemetery Update; Agent Orange Benefits; GI Bill a Success Employment: Job Corps Pilot Program; Jobless Rate Drops Security: Yemen Focus of Security Concern Departments 6 Mail Call 8 Now Hear This 4 Medals of Honor bestowed 10 Issues Up Front Combat units switch gears in Iraq 36 VFW in Action All-American commanders 38 Membership Recruit and earn a coin 40 Member Benefits Medicare Advantage plans and travel health protection 44 Claims 56 Young Vets in Focus Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Sal Giunta 28 Daring POW Raid at Son Tay Forty years ago in November 1970, Green Berets raided a camp in North Vietnam thought to contain U.S. prisoners. Perfectly carried out, the rescue attempt did not bring home any POWs, but it boosted their morale. To this day, it is viewed as a model of special operations behind enemy lines. • By Al Hemingway 34 A Final Salute The Afghanistan and Iraq Wars Honor Roll. www.vfw.org 2 • VFW • November/December 2010 COVER:Headgear represents major U.S. wars since WWI. Items courtesy of William Morris, Drake’s Military Antiques. If you have war relics or artifacts, or wish to have a free appraisal, please contact Morris at (913) 722-1943, or willpower@kc.rr.com. Photo by Phil Licata. ILLUSTRATION BY RONALD WONG PHOTO BY DAVID HUGEL Publication List |
