THE INTERVIEW
Fans of the paranormal, the fantastical or the downright frightening will enjoy our visit with former Army Intelligence officer R.C. Bramhall who talks about his book, "Haunted War Tales: True Military Encounters with the Bizarre, Paranormal and Unexplained."

He shares how he came to write his book, and we discuss everything from cryptid encounters to creepy hauntings - even the story of a ghost plane pulled from the pages of The American Legion Magazine.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Postal worker finds WWII era letters and drives hours to deliver them

Down the Reddit Rabbit Hole: What makes the U.S. military so powerful and effective?

Marine shielded student from grenade with his body...and survived

Special Guest: R.C. Bramhall.

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• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Is Bigfoot being studied by the US military? - Quora
• Lt. General Martin R. Steele, US Marine Corps (Ret.) on Advisory Panel of FDA Rejecting MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD
• FDA Advisory Committee voted against MDMA therapy, what's next
• MDMA faces FDA panel in bid to become first-of-a-kind PTSD medication | AP News
• Resolution No. 5: Emerging Therapies to Address Veteran Suicides | Digital Archive
• The American Legion [Volume 135, No. 3 (September 1993)] | Digital Archive — Story on Page 30
• Author R.C. Bramhall | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
• Postal worker finds WWII-era letters, drives 5 hours to deliver them - The Washington Post
• Marine shielded his student from grenade with his body — and survived

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired Lt. Col. Joseph Barnard, who served in the Army with the 82nd Airborne, then moved to the Air Force where he served 28 years, first as a PJ and then Combat Rescue Officer, joins the podcast to talk about military transition, and his work with The Independence Fund, an organization committed to serving the warfighter community by providing innovative programs and services to support the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual independence of service members, combat veterans, their caregivers, families, and those Allies who served in combat alongside our troops.

RAPID FIRE
The RX9 "Ninja Bomb"
Application opens for Spring 2023 Hope For The Warriors Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarships
GWOT Service Medal becoming more selective

Special Guest: Joe Barnard.

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• National Convention | The American Legion
• Digital Business Cards | HiHello
• 9/11 Day – Join the 9/11 National Day of Service
• Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Archive
• See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising
• The Independence Fund
• American Corporate Partners | American Corporate Partners
• The COMMIT Foundation | Veteran Transition Assistance
• Home - The Honor Foundation
• Elite Meet - VETS2INDUSTRY
• Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion
• Photos show devastation unleashed on terror leaders by sword-carrying ‘Ninja bomb’
• The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Won't Be Handed Out to Everyone Anymore | Military.com

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our hosts sat down for a live interview with Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation CEO and President, Michael “Rod” Rodriguez while in Orlando for SVA NatCon2022, for an update on the progress of the GWOT Memorial.

RAPID FIRE
2022 American Legion Legacy Scholarship Application open
Norwegian Armed Forces recycling used undies
VA wants to drop co-pays for mental health care

Special Guest: Michael "Rod" Rodriguez.

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• Join The American Legion | The American Legion
• Global War On Terrorism Memorial Foundation - Advocating for a memorial on the mall for GWOT service members.
• Team - Global War On Terrorism Memorial Foundation
• Text - H.R.1115 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
• Student Veterans of America Awards Inaugural Senator Bob Dole Continued Service Award to Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation - Student Veterans of America
• Find a Service Officer
• Legacy Scholarship: 2022 application open for military children of the fallen, disabled | The American Legion

Ashley celebrates the continuing series of female firsts in the military by sharing the story of Capt. Candice Bowen, who has taken command of Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, making her one of the first black women to take command of a rifle company in the National Guard and the first female infantry commander in Virginia.

After watching "Immigration Nation" on Netflix, Jeff shares his take on the plight of deported Marine veteran Cesar Lopez and launches a wider discussion on military service and citizenship.

Rapid Fire: Special Forces gear spending and the joys of CIF, trouble stirring in Syria Space Force units are popping up around the world - including Thule, Greenland - which get's CV a little nostalgic, and now Iran is paying bounties.

Jeff also shares his excitement for the 100 Miles for Hope campaign swag.

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• Play Tango Bingo
• Ice Tsunami: Wall of Ice Rises Out of Lake, Destroys Homes
• Find a Service Officer | The American Legion
• Virginia National Guard welcomes first female infantry company commander
• Resolution No. 10: Expedited Citizenship Applications for Deported Veterans
• Resolution No. 15: Expedited Citizenship Through Military Service
• Join The American Legion | The American Legion
• Top of the world: Thule Air Base | The American Legion — Engineering marvel, strategic position, research station and space observatory, Thule Air Base fulfills multiple missions where the winter sun doesn’t shine.
• Take the 100 Miles for Hope Challenge | The American Legion