web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:09:45 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “American Legion Riders” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/american%20legion%20riders Tue, 22 Apr 2025 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 260: Supporting other veterans in crisis with Vic Martin https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/260 85881118-0b42-45fb-be7f-6eb017e26dea Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 260 Supporting other veterans in crisis with Vic Martin full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:11:27 no American Legion Family Day THE INTERVIEW Navy veteran Vic Martin struggled after suffering a brain injury, receiving mental health diagnoses and being medically retired. After hitting bottom and attempting suicide, Martin now dedicates his life to helping others find their purpose and the mental health care they need. SCUTTLEBUTT World Autism Awareness month: Neurodivergent Veterans Florida American Legion Riders gearing up for massive Boots on the Ground Poker Run Military nicknames - usually born of our less-than-heroic moments Special Guest: Vic Martin. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Navy, service over self, mineman, mines, minesweeper, USS Chief, sea lions, animal advocate, USS Gladiator, Arabian Gulf, Bahrain, Strait of Hormuz, Balboa Naval Hospital, brain injury, transition, mental health, ptsd, panic disorder, DoD, VA, healthcare, TAPs, medically retired, mental health, mental wellness, suicide, Be the One, stigma, self-isolate, tribe, purpose, mission, mentor, native american veterans, indigenous veterans, fentynal, transgender veteran, lgbtq+, advocacy, therapy, TBI, clinical, holistic, modality, food insecurity, ibogane, TX HB3717, community care, Mission Act, chronic pain, American Legion Family, neurodivergent, autism, World Autism Awareness, American Legion Riders, Poker Run, nicknames American Legion Family Day

THE INTERVIEW
Navy veteran Vic Martin struggled after suffering a brain injury, receiving mental health diagnoses and being medically retired. After hitting bottom and attempting suicide, Martin now dedicates his life to helping others find their purpose and the mental health care they need.

SCUTTLEBUTT
World Autism Awareness month: Neurodivergent Veterans

Florida American Legion Riders gearing up for massive Boots on the Ground Poker Run

Military nicknames - usually born of our less-than-heroic moments

Special Guest: Vic Martin.

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THE INTERVIEW
Navy veteran Vic Martin struggled after suffering a brain injury, receiving mental health diagnoses and being medically retired. After hitting bottom and attempting suicide, Martin now dedicates his life to helping others find their purpose and the mental health care they need.

SCUTTLEBUTT
World Autism Awareness month: Neurodivergent Veterans

Florida American Legion Riders gearing up for massive Boots on the Ground Poker Run

Military nicknames - usually born of our less-than-heroic moments

Special Guest: Vic Martin.

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]]> Episode 213: Tango Alpha Lima: 2024 Miss America - U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/213 ef02c3a8-2847-4590-bd77-c4f5da4692b0 Tue, 14 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 213 Tango Alpha Lima: 2024 Miss America - U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:03:25 no LEARN ABOUT THE LEGION American Legion Riders and the value of "Wind Therapy" THE INTERVIEW Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh is quite accomplished, obtaining her pilot’s license at age 16, receiving a black belt in taekwondo, earning a degree in astrophysics and completing a NASA internship.  Marsh is also the first active-duty military officer to be crowned Miss America. Marsh joins the podcast this week to talk about her motivation to join the military as a way to fulfill her childhood dream to become an astronaut, her support for pancreatic cancer research in memory of her mother, and what books are at the top of her reading list. SCUTTLEBUTT Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limits New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona leads dual life as NFL player and Navy Reservist U.S. pilot accounted for 57 years after vanishing during Vietnam War spy mission Special Guest: Madison Marsh. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Back Street Boys, tetris, wind therapy, Bosnia, motorcycle, American Legion Riders, space camp, astronaut, pilot, pageants, pageant life, integrity, character, taekwondo, AFITS, role model, military recruiting, pancreatic cancer, cancer research, aviation, check ride, competition, bookworm, thrillers, fantasy book, tbr, non-profit, GI Bill, chaplain, SCOTUS, college education, Post 9/11 GI Bill, Richard Starr Act, NFL, long snapper, Horn of Africa, Djbouti, Yemen, Vietnam War, spy, Laos, MIA, DPAA, DNA LEARN ABOUT THE LEGION
American Legion Riders and the value of "Wind Therapy"

THE INTERVIEW
Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh is quite accomplished, obtaining her pilot’s license at age 16, receiving a black belt in taekwondo, earning a degree in astrophysics and completing a NASA internship.  Marsh is also the first active-duty military officer to be crowned Miss America.

Marsh joins the podcast this week to talk about her motivation to join the military as a way to fulfill her childhood dream to become an astronaut, her support for pancreatic cancer research in memory of her mother, and what books are at the top of her reading list.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limits
New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona leads dual life as NFL player and Navy Reservist
U.S. pilot accounted for 57 years after vanishing during Vietnam War spy mission

Special Guest: Madison Marsh.

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American Legion Riders and the value of "Wind Therapy"

THE INTERVIEW
Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh is quite accomplished, obtaining her pilot’s license at age 16, receiving a black belt in taekwondo, earning a degree in astrophysics and completing a NASA internship.  Marsh is also the first active-duty military officer to be crowned Miss America.

Marsh joins the podcast this week to talk about her motivation to join the military as a way to fulfill her childhood dream to become an astronaut, her support for pancreatic cancer research in memory of her mother, and what books are at the top of her reading list.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limits
New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona leads dual life as NFL player and Navy Reservist
U.S. pilot accounted for 57 years after vanishing during Vietnam War spy mission

Special Guest: Madison Marsh.

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]]> Episode 64: Tango Alpha Lima: Gold Star Ride with guest Anthony Price https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/64 1aa72088-a683-4af1-a1cd-2745a14b3c5a Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 64 Tango Alpha Lima: Gold Star Ride with guest Anthony Price 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. 39:28 no Team Tango visits with Anthony Price, Executive Director of the Gold Star Ride Foundation. They learn about the non-profit organization and the cross-country motorcycle rides where they bring comfort and assistance to Gold Star families. Special Guest: Anthony Price. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Gold Star family, motorcycle, American Legion Riders, assistance, family support, Ozarks, wind therapy, roads crooked and steep, Allegheny Mountains, Black Hills, Spearfish Canyon, Minnesota, KIA, next of kin, Agent Orange, Iron Butt Association Team Tango visits with Anthony Price, Executive Director of the Gold Star Ride Foundation.

They learn about the non-profit organization and the cross-country motorcycle rides where they bring comfort and assistance to Gold Star families.

Special Guest: Anthony Price.

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They learn about the non-profit organization and the cross-country motorcycle rides where they bring comfort and assistance to Gold Star families.

Special Guest: Anthony Price.

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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 54: Tango Alpha Lima: No Parking at the Pentagon, shift in DoD debate over combating sexual assault and more trouble over Taiwan https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/54 4af2f683-c551-4f97-932d-4e84717c7113 Tue, 18 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 54 Tango Alpha Lima: No Parking at the Pentagon, shift in DoD debate over combating sexual assault and more trouble over Taiwan 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. 35:34 no Jeff Daly laments the loss of parking privledges at the Pentagon for the Annual Memorial Day 'Rolling to Remember' motorcycle event in Washington D.C. Ashley shares news that Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley has indicated he is open to considering proposed changes to military rules that dictate who oversees the prosecution of military sexual assaults. CV sounds the alert as China and the United States face a growing likelihood of conflict over the status of Taiwan, which current and former officials fear could lead to upheaval unseen since World War II. Rapid Fire Marine Corp charging troops leave for COVID-19 quarantine U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz is ready to be an Olympian Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’ military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, talma, The American Legion Media Alliance, rolling thunder, rolling to remember, pentagon, motorcycle, American Legion Riders, honor & remembrance, pow/mia, mst, sexual assault policy, Gen. Milley, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Taiwan, ANZAC, China, Russia, Olympics, John Stefanowicz, Greco-Roman wrestler, Col Ralph Puckett, Korea, Rangers, mentorship, Ranger Hall of Fame, Rick and Morty, Pickle Rick, Britney Spears, South Park, PNC Dave Rehbein, Lou Gehrig Disease, Post 341 in Cicero, IN, Team RWB Jeff Daly laments the loss of parking privledges at the Pentagon for the Annual Memorial Day 'Rolling to Remember' motorcycle event in Washington D.C.

Ashley shares news that Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley has indicated he is open to considering proposed changes to military rules that dictate who oversees the prosecution of military sexual assaults.

CV sounds the alert as China and the United States face a growing likelihood of conflict over the status of Taiwan, which current and former officials fear could lead to upheaval unseen since World War II.

Rapid Fire
Marine Corp charging troops leave for COVID-19 quarantine
U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz is ready to be an Olympian
Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle
Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’

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]]> Jeff Daly laments the loss of parking privledges at the Pentagon for the Annual Memorial Day 'Rolling to Remember' motorcycle event in Washington D.C.

Ashley shares news that Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley has indicated he is open to considering proposed changes to military rules that dictate who oversees the prosecution of military sexual assaults.

CV sounds the alert as China and the United States face a growing likelihood of conflict over the status of Taiwan, which current and former officials fear could lead to upheaval unseen since World War II.

Rapid Fire
Marine Corp charging troops leave for COVID-19 quarantine
U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz is ready to be an Olympian
Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle
Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’

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