web01.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:21:30 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Allies” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/allies Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:30:00 -0500 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 245: Iraqi-born interpreter's escape to the U.S. https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/245 fbbc1d5f-18ee-4e1b-93b4-61993ad35246 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:30:00 -0500 The American Legion 245 Iraqi-born interpreter's escape to the U.S. full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:18:42 no We kick off the new year with a few resolutions and a memory of Sammi, the Iraqi interpreter who worked with Joe and his Marines. THE INTERVIEW Mazin Mozan, who served as an interpreter with Stacy in Iraq shares his story of serving with Coalition forces, gaining a Special Immigrant Visa and moving to the United States, and his enlistment in the U.S. Army. SCUTTLEBUTT Norwegian fishermen accidentally catch U.S. sub in net Thousands of U.S. affiliated Iraqis in harms way due to refugee program delays 'Disturbing' Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms Special Guest: Mazin Mozan. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, New Years, resolution, junk food, Iraq, interpreter, allies, linguist, citizenship, combat, coalition forces, SIV, Special Immigrant Visa, trauma bonding, servant leadership, loyalty, duty, fishing, Norway, submarine, Fairbanks, Alaska, bureaucracy, red tape, therapy, VA, cancellation, combat trauma, advocacy, Be the One, mental wellness, mental health, mental health provider, healthcare system, PTSD We kick off the new year with a few resolutions and a memory of Sammi, the Iraqi interpreter who worked with Joe and his Marines.

THE INTERVIEW
Mazin Mozan, who served as an interpreter with Stacy in Iraq shares his story of serving with Coalition forces, gaining a Special Immigrant Visa and moving to the United States, and his enlistment in the U.S. Army.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Norwegian fishermen accidentally catch U.S. sub in net

Thousands of U.S. affiliated Iraqis in harms way due to refugee program delays

'Disturbing' Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms

Special Guest: Mazin Mozan.

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THE INTERVIEW
Mazin Mozan, who served as an interpreter with Stacy in Iraq shares his story of serving with Coalition forces, gaining a Special Immigrant Visa and moving to the United States, and his enlistment in the U.S. Army.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Norwegian fishermen accidentally catch U.S. sub in net

Thousands of U.S. affiliated Iraqis in harms way due to refugee program delays

'Disturbing' Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms

Special Guest: Mazin Mozan.

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]]> Episode 241: How diet affects mental wellness https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/241 a53532cb-53b6-4d63-a018-294c77111f56 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 241 How diet affects mental wellness full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 59:21 no Abraham Lincoln and the first Thanksgiving THE INTERVIEW Dr. Uma Naidoo, nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, nutritional biologist and author, shares her knowledge of how our diets affect our brains and mental wellness. Dr. Naidoo also talks about the connection between food, culture and community, how to make small modifications that make family favories into healthier choices, and how she helps people understand food as medicine. SCUTTLEBUTT Follow Stacy down the Reddit Rabbit Hole for tales of Thanksgiving on deployment The bear who was a private in the Polish Army Special Guest: Dr. Uma Naidoo. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Thanksgiving, Abraham Lincoln, Civil War, blessed, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday, turkey, stuffing, cranberries, World War II, allies, Polish Army, bears, nutrition, wellness, mental health, resilience, treatment, SAW, habits, behavior modification, movement, PTSD, meal planning, discipline, motivation, lifestyle medicine, food as medicine, psychotherapy, food for the soul, dahl, turmeric, Mediterranean diet, flavor Abraham Lincoln and the first Thanksgiving

THE INTERVIEW
Dr. Uma Naidoo, nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, nutritional biologist and author, shares her knowledge of how our diets affect our brains and mental wellness.

Dr. Naidoo also talks about the connection between food, culture and community, how to make small modifications that make family favories into healthier choices, and how she helps people understand food as medicine.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Follow Stacy down the Reddit Rabbit Hole for tales of Thanksgiving on deployment

The bear who was a private in the Polish Army

Special Guest: Dr. Uma Naidoo.

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THE INTERVIEW
Dr. Uma Naidoo, nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, nutritional biologist and author, shares her knowledge of how our diets affect our brains and mental wellness.

Dr. Naidoo also talks about the connection between food, culture and community, how to make small modifications that make family favories into healthier choices, and how she helps people understand food as medicine.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Follow Stacy down the Reddit Rabbit Hole for tales of Thanksgiving on deployment

The bear who was a private in the Polish Army

Special Guest: Dr. Uma Naidoo.

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]]> Episode 214: Tango Alpha Lima: DPAA Director Kelly McKeague https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/214 d1f336a5-f580-49f5-9977-d7818ff60f99 Tue, 21 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 214 Tango Alpha Lima: DPAA Director Kelly McKeague full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:07:02 no HONOR & REMEMBRANCE How you can be a part of Poppy Day THE INTERVIEW Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Director Kelly McKeague talks about DPAA’s mission to provide the fullest possible accounting of our missing personnel to their families and to the nation. He shares details of the complicated work that can take decades, the dedicated teams who work to recover and identify remains and how they are motivated by the emotional stories of the families of the missing. SCUTTLEBUTT POW-MIA servicemembers from the Cold War The only Coast Guard Medal of Honor recipient The story of Taps Special Guest: Kelly McKeague. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, allies, poppy, poppyday, WWI, DPAA, POW/MIA, repatriation, missing in action, pilot, generational grieving, honor, remembrance, loss, WWII, Korean War, North Korea, Vietnam, GWOT, Chosin Reservoir, DMZ, humanitarian effort, closure, never leave a fallen warrior behind, MOH, Medal of Honor, forensic sciences, archeologist, anthropologist, historian, photographer, medics, excavation, DNA, gold star families, military honor burial, Legion Riders, cold war, Russian prison, KIA, spy plane, Guadalcanal, funeral, Taps HONOR & REMEMBRANCE
How you can be a part of Poppy Day

THE INTERVIEW
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Director Kelly McKeague talks about DPAA’s mission to provide the fullest possible accounting of our missing personnel to their families and to the nation.

He shares details of the complicated work that can take decades, the dedicated teams who work to recover and identify remains and how they are motivated by the emotional stories of the families of the missing.

SCUTTLEBUTT
POW-MIA servicemembers from the Cold War
The only Coast Guard Medal of Honor recipient
The story of Taps

Special Guest: Kelly McKeague.

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How you can be a part of Poppy Day

THE INTERVIEW
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Director Kelly McKeague talks about DPAA’s mission to provide the fullest possible accounting of our missing personnel to their families and to the nation.

He shares details of the complicated work that can take decades, the dedicated teams who work to recover and identify remains and how they are motivated by the emotional stories of the families of the missing.

SCUTTLEBUTT
POW-MIA servicemembers from the Cold War
The only Coast Guard Medal of Honor recipient
The story of Taps

Special Guest: Kelly McKeague.

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]]> Episode 156: Tango Alpha Lima: "Interpreters Wanted" director Robert Ham https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/156 ee996225-0e05-408e-9584-d0c7d86dc96b Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 156 Tango Alpha Lima: "Interpreters Wanted" director Robert Ham full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 57:23 no IN THE NEWS VA and NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Award-winning director and writer, Army combat veteran USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA program alumni and American Legion Post 43 member, Robert Ham joins us to talk about his feature documentary about Afghan Interpreters, "Interpreters Wanted," that will be released this spring on Vet TV. RAPID FIRE Mark Wahlberg is Not a Fan Of Tom Cruise Comparing His Work in Movie to Military Service Air National Guardsman arrested after applying to be a hitman online to make some extra cash Eagle Scout creates "Flags of Gratitude" memorial Special Guest: Robert Ham. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, NIH, Gulf War, Gulf War Illness, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, USC, film school, 9/11, Flags of our Fathers, Hollywood, film industry, combat camera, public affairs, storyteller, Los Angeles, documentary, combat outpost, Afghanistan, DINFOS, interpreters, allies, deployment, Afghan allies, COVID, Afghan withdraw, Afghan history, brotherhood, camraderie, Afghan Adjustment Act, legislation, Congress, grassroots, EMMY award, Tom Cruise, Mark Wahlberg, Air National Guard, hitman, flag, honor, SAL, Sons of The American Legion, Flags of Gratitude, Boy Scout, Eagle Scout IN THE NEWS
VA and NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Award-winning director and writer, Army combat veteran USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA program alumni and American Legion Post 43 member, Robert Ham joins us to talk about his feature documentary about Afghan Interpreters, "Interpreters Wanted," that will be released this spring on Vet TV.

RAPID FIRE
Mark Wahlberg is Not a Fan Of Tom Cruise Comparing His Work in Movie to Military Service
Air National Guardsman arrested after applying to be a hitman online to make some extra cash
Eagle Scout creates "Flags of Gratitude" memorial

Special Guest: Robert Ham.

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VA and NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Award-winning director and writer, Army combat veteran USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA program alumni and American Legion Post 43 member, Robert Ham joins us to talk about his feature documentary about Afghan Interpreters, "Interpreters Wanted," that will be released this spring on Vet TV.

RAPID FIRE
Mark Wahlberg is Not a Fan Of Tom Cruise Comparing His Work in Movie to Military Service
Air National Guardsman arrested after applying to be a hitman online to make some extra cash
Eagle Scout creates "Flags of Gratitude" memorial

Special Guest: Robert Ham.

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]]> Episode 123: Tango Alpha Lima: Live from Milwaukee - Legislative Update with Lawrence Montreuil https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/123 37c93fb8-374e-415b-be03-cf10f014b18f Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 123 Tango Alpha Lima: Live from Milwaukee - Legislative Update with Lawrence Montreuil 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. 35:40 no Coming to you from The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee, hosts Jeff and Ashley get an update on American Legion legislative successes and upcoming activity with repeat guest, American Legion National Legislative Director Lawrence Montreuil. Lawrence talks about the success of the Honor our PACT act, the role Legion members played in helping the bill become law, and the impact the new law will have on millions of veterans exposed to toxins during their military service. Lawrence also talks about the work that still needs to be done on other legislation, such as the Afghan Adjustment Act, and how to get involved through the Voter Voice portal. Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Legislative, National Convention, Milwaukee, Wis, Wisconsin, toxic exposure, Honoring our PACT Act, burn pits, agent orange, atomic radiation, Camp Lejeune toxic water, presumptive conditions, airborne toxic hazards, VA claim, VA benefit, VA healthcare, burden of proof, respiratory cancer, access to healthcare, VASEC, Vietnam Veteran, Marine Corps, service officer, afhganistan, allies, afghan adjustment act Coming to you from The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee, hosts Jeff and Ashley get an update on American Legion legislative successes and upcoming activity with repeat guest, American Legion National Legislative Director Lawrence Montreuil.

Lawrence talks about the success of the Honor our PACT act, the role Legion members played in helping the bill become law, and the impact the new law will have on millions of veterans exposed to toxins during their military service.

Lawrence also talks about the work that still needs to be done on other legislation, such as the Afghan Adjustment Act, and how to get involved through the Voter Voice portal.

Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil.

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]]> Coming to you from The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee, hosts Jeff and Ashley get an update on American Legion legislative successes and upcoming activity with repeat guest, American Legion National Legislative Director Lawrence Montreuil.

Lawrence talks about the success of the Honor our PACT act, the role Legion members played in helping the bill become law, and the impact the new law will have on millions of veterans exposed to toxins during their military service.

Lawrence also talks about the work that still needs to be done on other legislation, such as the Afghan Adjustment Act, and how to get involved through the Voter Voice portal.

Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil.

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]]> Episode 88: Tango Alpha Lima: GWOT Memorial Foundation CEO Rod Rodriguez https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/88 6fe3df5d-b4e5-4fba-91aa-2c626b0b9b9f Tue, 18 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 88 Tango Alpha Lima: GWOT Memorial Foundation CEO Rod Rodriguez 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. 46:43 no IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley discuss humanitarian aid for Afghans as crisis grows after Taliban takeover. 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. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, health and wellness, New Year’s Resolutions, Afghan aid, humanitarian crisis, allies, Taliban, famine, GWOT, Vietnam Wall, honor, memorial, honor, Bob Dole, national mall, 82nd Airborne, Green Beret, Global War on Terrorism, American Legion Legacy Scholarship, VA, mental health, VA, Norwegian Army, underwear, co-pay, McDonough IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley discuss humanitarian aid for Afghans as crisis grows after Taliban takeover.

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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Jeff and Ashley discuss humanitarian aid for Afghans as crisis grows after Taliban takeover.

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.

Links:

]]> Episode 57: Tango Alpha Lima: Modern Military Association of America with guest Jennifer Dane https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/57 f98847f5-9734-4450-880d-2369f0055e24 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 57 Tango Alpha Lima: Modern Military Association of America with guest Jennifer Dane 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. 36:16 no Team Tango chats with Air Force Veteran and Modern Military Association of America Executive Director Jennifer Dane. Jennifer shares how MMAA works to make a real difference in the lives of modern military families through education, advocacy and support. Jennifer shares her personal story of serving in the Air Force during "Don't Ask, Don't Tell” and how she became what she calls "an accidental advocate." Jennifer talks about different ways to be an ally to LGBTQ veterans and their families, and some of the services and events offered by MMAA. Special Guest: Jennifer Dane. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, LBGTQ, HBO, VA, Uber, advocacy, employment, education, military spouse, don’t ask don’t tell, DATA, MST, American Military Partner Association, SLDN, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, Outserve, Military Partners and Families Coalition, MPFC, Allies, minority community Team Tango chats with Air Force Veteran and Modern Military Association of America Executive Director Jennifer Dane. Jennifer shares how MMAA works to make a real difference in the lives of modern military families through education, advocacy and support.

Jennifer shares her personal story of serving in the Air Force during "Don't Ask, Don't Tell” and how she became what she calls "an accidental advocate."

Jennifer talks about different ways to be an ally to LGBTQ veterans and their families, and some of the services and events offered by MMAA.

Special Guest: Jennifer Dane.

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]]> Team Tango chats with Air Force Veteran and Modern Military Association of America Executive Director Jennifer Dane. Jennifer shares how MMAA works to make a real difference in the lives of modern military families through education, advocacy and support.

Jennifer shares her personal story of serving in the Air Force during "Don't Ask, Don't Tell” and how she became what she calls "an accidental advocate."

Jennifer talks about different ways to be an ally to LGBTQ veterans and their families, and some of the services and events offered by MMAA.

Special Guest: Jennifer Dane.

Links:

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