The American Legion [Volume 172, No. 1 (January 2012)]

Our Third Front: As Mexico's drug war intensifies, so will U.S. involvement by Alan W. Dowd -- Industrial Revolution 3.0: Artificial intelligence is poised to transform the nation's employment picture and economy by Patrick Tucker -- Baptism By Crisis: From earthquakes to war zones, USAID's director is changing how the nation delivers foreign assistance by Ken Olsen -- Twelve for '12: This year, try tackling financial resolutions one month at a time by J.J. Montanaro -- My America: Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message -- Big Issues -- Living Well -- Veterans Update -- Rapid Fire -- Comrades -- Parting Shots -- Cover: Getty Images