Episode 8
Tango Alpha Lima: The Legion Response, Base Namesakes and Military Gamers
June 24th, 2020
1 hr 47 secs
Season 1
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About this Episode
Jeff starts the conversation about The American Legion statement addressing racial tensions.
CV talks about the potential renaming of military bases after Medal of Honor recipients and relates the story of Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Raul Perez “Roy” Benavidez and Silver Star recipient Army Sgt. Alwyn Cashe, who are potential namesakes.
Ashley talks about Green Berets playing video games.
Rapid Fire Topics
A bad week for Fort Hood - deplorable housing conditions and sex trafficking rings and a soldier gone missing, and the Army delays penalties for ACFT scores until 2022.
Episode Links
- Watch video of this episode on YouTube
- National Commander: unequal treatment violates nation’s highest values | The American Legion
- Founding value, long march for equality | The American Legion
- Indivisible - The Story of Our Flag - American Legion Flag & Emblem
- Master Sgt. Raul Perez "Roy" Benavidez Medal of Honor citation
- Silver Star recipient Sgt. Alwyn Cashe
- Spc. Lori Piestewa - Wikipedia
- Find a Service Officer | The American Legion
- Army suspects foul play in disappearance of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen