web02.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:14:49 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Air Show” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/air%20show Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -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 108: Tango Alpha Lima: Real life "Dragon-Lady" Air Force U2 pilot retired Col. Merryl Tengesdal https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/108 f4729e91-e9e1-43ad-ad81-1b09b1c1ff8b Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 108 Tango Alpha Lima: Real life "Dragon-Lady" Air Force U2 pilot retired Col. Merryl Tengesdal full 3 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 54:35 no IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley discuss the news of the first Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine's first war crimes trial. OUR GUEST Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Merryl Tengesdal talks about launching her military career in an effort to fulfill her childhood dreams, her accomplishments along the way, including becoming the first African American woman to fly the U2 Dragon-Lady. She talks about her appearance on CBS "Tough as Nails," working with Steven Spielberg, motivating youth, and her book, "Shatter the Sky" RAPID FIRE Space Force National Guard Marines love of Ranger panties Special Guest: Merryl Tengesdal. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Ukraine, war crime, Russian soldier, Astronaut, Star Trek, science fiction, aviator, aviation, air force, navy, U-2 Dragon-Lady, reconnaissance, spy-plane, Cuban Missile Crisis, Gary Powers, Hollywood, combat pilot, STEM, CBS, Tough as Nails, PBS, Steven Spielberg, Bridge of Spies, Dreamworks, author, youth, motivational speaker, fitness, personal trainer, air show, inspirational, Space Force National Guard, ranger panties, silkies IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley discuss the news of the first Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine's first war crimes trial.

OUR GUEST
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Merryl Tengesdal talks about launching her military career in an effort to fulfill her childhood dreams, her accomplishments along the way, including becoming the first African American woman to fly the U2 Dragon-Lady.

She talks about her appearance on CBS "Tough as Nails," working with Steven Spielberg, motivating youth, and her book, "Shatter the Sky"

RAPID FIRE
Space Force National Guard
Marines love of Ranger panties

Special Guest: Merryl Tengesdal.

Links:

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Jeff and Ashley discuss the news of the first Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine's first war crimes trial.

OUR GUEST
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Merryl Tengesdal talks about launching her military career in an effort to fulfill her childhood dreams, her accomplishments along the way, including becoming the first African American woman to fly the U2 Dragon-Lady.

She talks about her appearance on CBS "Tough as Nails," working with Steven Spielberg, motivating youth, and her book, "Shatter the Sky"

RAPID FIRE
Space Force National Guard
Marines love of Ranger panties

Special Guest: Merryl Tengesdal.

Links:

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