The American Legion [Volume 172, No. 3 (March 2012)]

Ill Winds of Change: As Islamists gain a foothold in Egypt and across the Middle East, the so-called Arab Spring threatens to turn into a bitter winter by Ben Barber -- All They Need is a Chance: Each in different ways, American Legion programs aid in the effort to reduce and eventually end veteran homelessness by Andy Romey -- The Strenuous Life: It's a family tradition for Theodore Roosevelt IV, grandson of an American Legion founder and advocate for veterans looking for careers in banking by Jeff Stoffer -- The Boogeyman's Castle: The American Legion's Operation Comfort Warriors program gives wounded warriors an opportunity to decompress and see Germany's sites by John Raughter -- My America: J.R. Martinez, actor, motivational speaker and Army veteran -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message -- Big Issues -- Living Well -- Veterans Update -- Rapid Fire -- Comrades -- Parting Shots -- Cover photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images