web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:28:41 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Afghan Interpreters” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/afghan%20interpreters Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Three Global War on Terrorism veterans interview military veterans and other influencers in the military community who share stories related to transitioning, valor and heroism, mental wellness and overcoming PTSD, accessing VA benefits and much more. Join us each week for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community. This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima en-us episodic A podcast for and by military veterans and service members, brought to you by The American Legion The American Legion Three Global War on Terrorism veterans interview military veterans and other influencers in the military community who share stories related to transitioning, valor and heroism, mental wellness and overcoming PTSD, accessing VA benefits and much more. Join us each week for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community. This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima no veterans, military service, The American Legion, community, transition, PTSD, service members, careers, military life, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force National Guard, Reserves, DoD, defense, national security, veterans service organizations, VA benefits The American Legion hsoria@legion.org Episode 232: What veterans need to know about VA Pact Act https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/232 d9be7db6-ed23-4077-8646-bcbbb428537f Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 232 What veterans need to know about VA Pact Act full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:17:04 no The gang is back together - and things get a little hairy before our guest arrives. THE INTERVIEW In his role as PACT Act Transitional Executive Director for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Army veteran Steven Miska serves as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs – providing oversight on the development, adoption and implementation of the PACT Act. Miska talks about his military experience, the journey that led him to his role at VA, his work in the veteran non-profit space and his involvement with resettlment of interpreters from conflict zones. SCUTTLEBUTT New documentary by Army veteran highlights the struggles faced by homeless veterans in Los Angeles. Years into civilian jobs, vets struggle with networking, resume skills Navy SEAL astronaut doctor Jonny Kim will blast off into space next year Special Guest: Steven Miska. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, mustache, PACT Act, toxic exposure, Vietnam veteran, West Point, service dog, Iraqi interpreters, Afghan interpreters, VA Secretary, issues-based, non-partisan, local national partners, IED, Fallujah, Tikrit, SIV, budget shortfalls, accredited service officers, VSO, disability claim, presumptive conditions, C&P exam, VBA, Agent Orange, inter-generational effects of exposure, West LA VA, homelessness, unhoused veterans, veteran employment, professional development, military transition, international space station, astronaut, Navy SEAL, naval aviator, flight surgeon The gang is back together - and things get a little hairy before our guest arrives.

THE INTERVIEW
In his role as PACT Act Transitional Executive Director for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Army veteran Steven Miska serves as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs – providing oversight on the development, adoption and implementation of the PACT Act.

Miska talks about his military experience, the journey that led him to his role at VA, his work in the veteran non-profit space and his involvement with resettlment of interpreters from conflict zones.

SCUTTLEBUTT
New documentary by Army veteran highlights the struggles faced by homeless veterans in Los Angeles.

Years into civilian jobs, vets struggle with networking, resume skills

Navy SEAL astronaut doctor Jonny Kim will blast off into space next year

Special Guest: Steven Miska.

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THE INTERVIEW
In his role as PACT Act Transitional Executive Director for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Army veteran Steven Miska serves as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs – providing oversight on the development, adoption and implementation of the PACT Act.

Miska talks about his military experience, the journey that led him to his role at VA, his work in the veteran non-profit space and his involvement with resettlment of interpreters from conflict zones.

SCUTTLEBUTT
New documentary by Army veteran highlights the struggles faced by homeless veterans in Los Angeles.

Years into civilian jobs, vets struggle with networking, resume skills

Navy SEAL astronaut doctor Jonny Kim will blast off into space next year

Special Guest: Steven Miska.

Links:

]]> Episode 65: Tango Alpha Lima: First steps for Afghan Interpreters, Pay the Guard, and GOMORs Galore https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/65 d0f3bd40-9444-4c1b-9233-1a6b65dd65d8 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 65 Tango Alpha Lima: First steps for Afghan Interpreters, Pay the Guard, and GOMORs Galore full 2 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by three post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 42:15 no CV gets a surprise, then shares a story of positive first steps for Afghan Interpreters as Fort Lee prepares temporary housing for evacuees. Ashley talks about the National Guard facing shutdown as Congress debates payment of the $520 million tab to reimburse the force for protecting lawmakers during its months-long Capitol Hill mission. Jeff learns about GOMORs (General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand) and debates Fort Knox official issuing them as punishments for unvaccinated troops caught unmasked. Rapid Fire: Battle Taxis, Ft. Hood looks for lost NVGs, Immigrant turned U.S. Army soldier competes in Olympics, and drones fired fro grenade launchers. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Boys Nation, Ft. Lee, Afghan interpreters, National Guard, pay the guard, Pay Our Coast Guard Act, Congress, masks, vaccine, COVID-19, Fort Knox, GOMOR, battle taxi, submarine, Fort Hood, night vision, Olympics, runner, Team USA, Kenya, Texas Tech, Chariots of Fire, drone, grenade launcher, honor flight, American Legion Kenneth Nash Post 8 CV gets a surprise, then shares a story of positive first steps for Afghan Interpreters as Fort Lee prepares temporary housing for evacuees.

Ashley talks about the National Guard facing shutdown as Congress debates payment of the $520 million tab to reimburse the force for protecting lawmakers during its months-long Capitol Hill mission.

Jeff learns about GOMORs (General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand) and debates Fort Knox official issuing them as punishments for unvaccinated troops caught unmasked.

Rapid Fire: Battle Taxis, Ft. Hood looks for lost NVGs, Immigrant turned U.S. Army soldier competes in Olympics, and drones fired fro grenade launchers.

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]]> CV gets a surprise, then shares a story of positive first steps for Afghan Interpreters as Fort Lee prepares temporary housing for evacuees.

Ashley talks about the National Guard facing shutdown as Congress debates payment of the $520 million tab to reimburse the force for protecting lawmakers during its months-long Capitol Hill mission.

Jeff learns about GOMORs (General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand) and debates Fort Knox official issuing them as punishments for unvaccinated troops caught unmasked.

Rapid Fire: Battle Taxis, Ft. Hood looks for lost NVGs, Immigrant turned U.S. Army soldier competes in Olympics, and drones fired fro grenade launchers.

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]]> Episode 60: Tango Alpha Lima: Time running out for Afghan translators. missing military weapons and 75 years of Boys Nation https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/60 40d53277-d689-4515-b40c-da59e0e3a2ea Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 60 Tango Alpha Lima: Time running out for Afghan translators. missing military weapons and 75 years of Boys Nation full 2 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a twice-monthly podcast from The American Legion hosted by three post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 31:34 no CV revisits the continuing issue of evacuating Afghan interpreters after Sen. Angus King urged the Biden administration to take action. Ashley wonders how over 1,900 military weapons have gone missing in the past decade. Jeff gets geared up to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of American Legion Boys Nation. Rapid Fire Navy channels Tony Stark with reasearch on transmedium flying submersible, Airforce Combat Controller a hero on deployment and at home, and Army returns to job-specific scoring for Army Combat Fitness Test Shoutout to American Legion Post 4 in Mount Clemens, Mich. and our friends at Backpacks For Life and their Thank Your for your Service, Ma'am Lipstick Challenge military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Afghan interpreters, Guam, fyre festival cheese sandwich, military firearms, Boys Nation, Donal Logue, Tony Stark, Air Force Cross, Airman’s Medal for Heroism Back Home, hero, fitness test, PT, Backpacks for Life, Lip Stick Challenge, American Legion Riders, #puremichigan, CV revisits the continuing issue of evacuating Afghan interpreters after Sen. Angus King urged the Biden administration to take action.

Ashley wonders how over 1,900 military weapons have gone missing in the past decade.

Jeff gets geared up to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of American Legion Boys Nation.

Rapid Fire
Navy channels Tony Stark with reasearch on transmedium flying submersible, Airforce Combat Controller a hero on deployment and at home, and Army returns to job-specific scoring for Army Combat Fitness Test

Shoutout to American Legion Post 4 in Mount Clemens, Mich. and our friends at Backpacks For Life and their Thank Your for your Service, Ma'am Lipstick Challenge

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Ashley wonders how over 1,900 military weapons have gone missing in the past decade.

Jeff gets geared up to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of American Legion Boys Nation.

Rapid Fire
Navy channels Tony Stark with reasearch on transmedium flying submersible, Airforce Combat Controller a hero on deployment and at home, and Army returns to job-specific scoring for Army Combat Fitness Test

Shoutout to American Legion Post 4 in Mount Clemens, Mich. and our friends at Backpacks For Life and their Thank Your for your Service, Ma'am Lipstick Challenge

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]]> Episode 56: Tango Alpha Lima: Afghan Interpreter Visas, NG quick-reaction force and DoD eases mask rules https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/56 b6820996-505c-4e31-9671-a42a8c4f8c4f Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 56 Tango Alpha Lima: Afghan Interpreter Visas, NG quick-reaction force and DoD eases mask rules full 2 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by three post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 42:05 no CV and the team weigh in on the urgency for special visas for Afghan interpreters. Ashley ponders how "quick" a proposed National Guard Quick Reaction Force to support Capitol Security might actually be. Jeff shares news that DoD has relaxed mask policies for vaccinated individuals in accordance with CDC guidelines BUT notes that supervisors cannot ask about vaccination status. RAPID FIRE Rear Adm. Jack Meehoff fools Flag Officers 4 America Special Forces bracing for Arctic missions Soldiers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord tested new Enhanced Night Vision Goggles Homeless man in mouse-ear cap wanders into Joint Base Andrews, boards C-40 transport jet military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Afghan interpreters, capitol security, National Guard, E4 Mafia, mask, CDC. vaccination, Girl Scout Cookies, Greenland, night vision goggles, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Joint Base Andrews, security breach, C-40, Amvets, Roll to Remember, American Legion Youth Hero Award, flag appreciation, #rallyaroundtheflag CV and the team weigh in on the urgency for special visas for Afghan interpreters.
Ashley ponders how "quick" a proposed National Guard Quick Reaction Force to support Capitol Security might actually be.
Jeff shares news that DoD has relaxed mask policies for vaccinated individuals in accordance with CDC guidelines BUT notes that supervisors cannot ask about vaccination status.

RAPID FIRE
Rear Adm. Jack Meehoff fools Flag Officers 4 America
Special Forces bracing for Arctic missions
Soldiers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord tested new Enhanced Night Vision Goggles
Homeless man in mouse-ear cap wanders into Joint Base Andrews, boards C-40 transport jet

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]]> CV and the team weigh in on the urgency for special visas for Afghan interpreters.
Ashley ponders how "quick" a proposed National Guard Quick Reaction Force to support Capitol Security might actually be.
Jeff shares news that DoD has relaxed mask policies for vaccinated individuals in accordance with CDC guidelines BUT notes that supervisors cannot ask about vaccination status.

RAPID FIRE
Rear Adm. Jack Meehoff fools Flag Officers 4 America
Special Forces bracing for Arctic missions
Soldiers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord tested new Enhanced Night Vision Goggles
Homeless man in mouse-ear cap wanders into Joint Base Andrews, boards C-40 transport jet

Links:

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