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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Airborne”</title>
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    <description>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.
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This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima
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  <title>Episode 255: How military veterans can find their tribe </title>
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  <itunes:episode>255</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>How military veterans can find their tribe </itunes:title>
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  <description>When veterans return to the civilian world, they often encounter challenges related to employment and mental health. That’s where having a tribe can be a game changer. Retired Army Col. Adam Rocke and retired Army Gen. Paul Funk II share how finding a tribe can help with improving mental health, finding a job and more on this week’s episode of Tango Alpha Lima.
ALSO IN THIS EPISODE
We Can Do It! Roll up your sleeves and show us your best Rosie Pose for Rosie the Riveter Day
 Special Guests: Adam Rocke and Gen. Paul Funk.
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<p>ALSO IN THIS EPISODE<br>
We Can Do It! Roll up your sleeves and show us your best Rosie Pose for Rosie the Riveter Day</p><p>Special Guests: Adam Rocke and Gen. Paul Funk.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/YU3YlzyAykY">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Rosie The Riveter | You can do it!" rel="nofollow" href="https://rosietheriveter.net/">Rosie The Riveter | You can do it!</a></li><li><a title="Be The One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/advocacy/be-the-one">Be The One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Active Duty &amp; Military Mental Healthcare &amp; Health Services Providers Clinics Alaska - Katie&#39;s Way Plus" rel="nofollow" href="https://katieswayplus.com/">Active Duty &amp; Military Mental Healthcare &amp; Health Services Providers Clinics Alaska - Katie's Way Plus</a></li><li><a title="Warrior Call" rel="nofollow" href="https://warriorcall.org/about">Warrior Call</a></li><li><a title="Buddy Check | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/advocacy/be-the-one/buddy-check">Buddy Check | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Tribe — Sebastian Junger" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.sebastianjunger.com/tribe-by-sebastian-junger">Tribe — Sebastian Junger</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 107: Tango Alpha Lima: Author, journalist and filmmaker Sebastian Junger" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/107">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 107: Tango Alpha Lima: Author, journalist and filmmaker Sebastian Junger</a></li><li><a title="DOD SkillBridge Program" rel="nofollow" href="https://skillbridge.osd.mil/">DOD SkillBridge Program</a></li><li><a title="Home Page - Hiring Our Heroes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hiringourheroes.org/">Home Page - Hiring Our Heroes</a></li><li><a title="Home | Team Funk" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.team-funk.com/">Home | Team Funk</a></li><li><a title="Home | Soldier for Life" rel="nofollow" href="https://soldierforlife.army.mil/">Home | Soldier for Life</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>When veterans return to the civilian world, they often encounter challenges related to employment and mental health. That’s where having a tribe can be a game changer. Retired Army Col. Adam Rocke and retired Army Gen. Paul Funk II share how finding a tribe can help with improving mental health, finding a job and more on this week’s episode of Tango Alpha Lima.</p>

<p>ALSO IN THIS EPISODE<br>
We Can Do It! Roll up your sleeves and show us your best Rosie Pose for Rosie the Riveter Day</p><p>Special Guests: Adam Rocke and Gen. Paul Funk.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/YU3YlzyAykY">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Rosie The Riveter | You can do it!" rel="nofollow" href="https://rosietheriveter.net/">Rosie The Riveter | You can do it!</a></li><li><a title="Be The One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/advocacy/be-the-one">Be The One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Active Duty &amp; Military Mental Healthcare &amp; Health Services Providers Clinics Alaska - Katie&#39;s Way Plus" rel="nofollow" href="https://katieswayplus.com/">Active Duty &amp; Military Mental Healthcare &amp; Health Services Providers Clinics Alaska - Katie's Way Plus</a></li><li><a title="Warrior Call" rel="nofollow" href="https://warriorcall.org/about">Warrior Call</a></li><li><a title="Buddy Check | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/advocacy/be-the-one/buddy-check">Buddy Check | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Tribe — Sebastian Junger" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.sebastianjunger.com/tribe-by-sebastian-junger">Tribe — Sebastian Junger</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 107: Tango Alpha Lima: Author, journalist and filmmaker Sebastian Junger" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/107">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 107: Tango Alpha Lima: Author, journalist and filmmaker Sebastian Junger</a></li><li><a title="DOD SkillBridge Program" rel="nofollow" href="https://skillbridge.osd.mil/">DOD SkillBridge Program</a></li><li><a title="Home Page - Hiring Our Heroes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hiringourheroes.org/">Home Page - Hiring Our Heroes</a></li><li><a title="Home | Team Funk" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.team-funk.com/">Home | Team Funk</a></li><li><a title="Home | Soldier for Life" rel="nofollow" href="https://soldierforlife.army.mil/">Home | Soldier for Life</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 188: Tango Alpha Lima: Combat Boots Jewelry Founder Lisa Bass</title>
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  <itunes:duration>59:09</itunes:duration>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
2023 Veterans Day Deals, Discounts and Freebies
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired U.S. Army Maj. Lisa Bass began her 20-year military career as a 30-year-old private in the JAG Corps, attended Airborne School as a grandmother, and became the first female Commander in the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. 
After separating from the Army, Lisa made the transition from soldier to entrepreneur and founded Combat Boots Jewelry, selling patriotic accessories that help women show pride of service. She also founded Task Force Sisterhood Against Sexual Assaults (TF SASA) - a team of former military leaders from various branches with a deep commitment to providing effective solutions and support concerning sexual assault and harassment. 
RAPID FIRE
Navy promotes first female mortician to senior chief petty officer 
A beer-drinking Marine Corps duck earned a citation for fighting at Tarawa 
Testing of Air Force all-electric plane set to start at Florida base   Special Guest: Lisa Bass.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
2023 Veterans Day Deals, Discounts and Freebies</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Retired U.S. Army Maj. Lisa Bass began her 20-year military career as a 30-year-old private in the JAG Corps, attended Airborne School as a grandmother, and became the first female Commander in the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. </p>

<p>After separating from the Army, Lisa made the transition from soldier to entrepreneur and founded Combat Boots Jewelry, selling patriotic accessories that help women show pride of service. She also founded Task Force Sisterhood Against Sexual Assaults (TF SASA) - a team of former military leaders from various branches with a deep commitment to providing effective solutions and support concerning sexual assault and harassment. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Navy promotes first female mortician to senior chief petty officer </p>

<p>A beer-drinking Marine Corps duck earned a citation for fighting at Tarawa </p>

<p>Testing of Air Force all-electric plane set to start at Florida base  </p><p>Special Guest: Lisa Bass.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/98YJRH4ooM4">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="2023 Veterans Day discounts | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/veteransday/260431/2023-veterans-day-discounts">2023 Veterans Day discounts | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="2023 Veterans Day Deals, Discounts and Freebies | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/veterans-day/veterans-day-military-discounts.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb&amp;SToverlay=342f5a58-c37b-4142-b049-1f737335b507">2023 Veterans Day Deals, Discounts and Freebies | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="Heroes With Hearing Loss" rel="nofollow" href="https://heroeswithhearingloss.org/">Heroes With Hearing Loss</a></li><li><a title="Combat Boots Jewelry – Combat Boots Jewelry, LLC" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.combatbootsjewelry.com/">Combat Boots Jewelry – Combat Boots Jewelry, LLC</a></li><li><a title="In Her Boots" rel="nofollow" href="https://inherboots.org/">In Her Boots</a></li><li><a title="CAMP BROWN BEAR" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.campbrownbearusa.org/">CAMP BROWN BEAR</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Navy promotes first female mortician to senior chief petty officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2023/10/24/navy-promotes-first-female-mortician-to-senior-chief-petty-officer/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb&amp;SToverlay=342f5a58-c37b-4142-b049-1f737335b507">Navy promotes first female mortician to senior chief petty officer</a></li><li><a title="Beer-drinking Marine Corps duck earned citation for Tarawa fighting" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wearethemighty.com/history/beer-drinking-marine-corps-duck-earned-a-citation-for-fighting-at-tarawa/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb&amp;SToverlay=342f5a58-c37b-4142-b049-1f737335b507">Beer-drinking Marine Corps duck earned citation for Tarawa fighting</a></li><li><a title="Testing of Air Force all-electric plane set to start at Florida base | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2023-10-28/electric-aircraft-test-florida-11848078.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb&amp;SToverlay=342f5a58-c37b-4142-b049-1f737335b507">Testing of Air Force all-electric plane set to start at Florida base | Stars and Stripes</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Suggest a Guest" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/tangoalphalima/nominate-guest">Suggest a Guest</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
2023 Veterans Day Deals, Discounts and Freebies</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Retired U.S. Army Maj. Lisa Bass began her 20-year military career as a 30-year-old private in the JAG Corps, attended Airborne School as a grandmother, and became the first female Commander in the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. </p>

<p>After separating from the Army, Lisa made the transition from soldier to entrepreneur and founded Combat Boots Jewelry, selling patriotic accessories that help women show pride of service. She also founded Task Force Sisterhood Against Sexual Assaults (TF SASA) - a team of former military leaders from various branches with a deep commitment to providing effective solutions and support concerning sexual assault and harassment. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Navy promotes first female mortician to senior chief petty officer </p>

<p>A beer-drinking Marine Corps duck earned a citation for fighting at Tarawa </p>

<p>Testing of Air Force all-electric plane set to start at Florida base  </p><p>Special Guest: Lisa Bass.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/98YJRH4ooM4">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="2023 Veterans Day discounts | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/veteransday/260431/2023-veterans-day-discounts">2023 Veterans Day discounts | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="2023 Veterans Day Deals, Discounts and Freebies | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/veterans-day/veterans-day-military-discounts.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb&amp;SToverlay=342f5a58-c37b-4142-b049-1f737335b507">2023 Veterans Day Deals, Discounts and Freebies | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="Heroes With Hearing Loss" rel="nofollow" href="https://heroeswithhearingloss.org/">Heroes With Hearing Loss</a></li><li><a title="Combat Boots Jewelry – Combat Boots Jewelry, LLC" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.combatbootsjewelry.com/">Combat Boots Jewelry – Combat Boots Jewelry, LLC</a></li><li><a title="In Her Boots" rel="nofollow" href="https://inherboots.org/">In Her Boots</a></li><li><a title="CAMP BROWN BEAR" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.campbrownbearusa.org/">CAMP BROWN BEAR</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Navy promotes first female mortician to senior chief petty officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2023/10/24/navy-promotes-first-female-mortician-to-senior-chief-petty-officer/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb&amp;SToverlay=342f5a58-c37b-4142-b049-1f737335b507">Navy promotes first female mortician to senior chief petty officer</a></li><li><a title="Beer-drinking Marine Corps duck earned citation for Tarawa fighting" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wearethemighty.com/history/beer-drinking-marine-corps-duck-earned-a-citation-for-fighting-at-tarawa/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb&amp;SToverlay=342f5a58-c37b-4142-b049-1f737335b507">Beer-drinking Marine Corps duck earned citation for Tarawa fighting</a></li><li><a title="Testing of Air Force all-electric plane set to start at Florida base | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2023-10-28/electric-aircraft-test-florida-11848078.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb&amp;SToverlay=342f5a58-c37b-4142-b049-1f737335b507">Testing of Air Force all-electric plane set to start at Florida base | Stars and Stripes</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Suggest a Guest" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/tangoalphalima/nominate-guest">Suggest a Guest</a></li></ul>]]>
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