The American Legion [Volume 150, No. 4 (April 2001)]

The "Survivor" Seal (interview): After 45 years among the Navy's elite, one season on TV has made Rudy Boesch a pop icon -- Remodeling Your Portfolio: As times change, a little repair and maintenance can put your financial house in order by Eric Tyson -- Eyes On The IRS: The Internal Revenue Service took some bold steps in 1998, but were they in the right direction? by Donald Lambro -- Blue Caps Behind Bars: A Post of their own helps imprisoned New York veterans focus on change by James V. Carroll -- Alzheimer's Unmasked: With no cure in sight, researchers are zeroing in on the causes of this crippling form of dementia by Elissa Kaupisch -- The War For Recruits: High schools across America have shrunk military numbers by closing their doors on recruiters by Alan W. Dowd -- Big Issues: Has NAFTA been a success? -- Vetvoice -- Commander's Message -- Washington Watch -- Veterans Update -- Legion News -- Comrades -- Parting Shots -- Cover: Since Rudy Boesch's performance on television's "Survivor" series made him a national celebrity, his days of Virginia Beach anonymity are over In this issue, the retired Navy SEAL shares his thoughts on the military, family, the U.S. Flag and stardom. Tom Strattman photo