web02.fireside.fm Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:38:44 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Arlington National Cemetery” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/arlington%20national%20cemetery Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -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 149: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/149 679975da-9085-4df9-89e9-bdd46cc9ff53 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 149 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson full 4 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. 47:56 no IN THE NEWS A nuclear reactor was melting down, and naval officer Jimmy Carter came to the rescue. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson talks about the continuing nationwide push to collect and document the stories of women who served. RAPID FIRE Army spouse recruited to lead Second Service Foundation War in Ukraine accelerates global drive toward killer robots National Cemetery Administration nets prestigious honor Special Guest: Phyllis Wilson. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Jimmy Carter, nuclear reactor, desegregation, women’s history month, women veterans, registry, education, HERstory, military history, research, storytelling, GWOT, revolutionary war, WWII, WWI, Vietnam War, Korean war, Arlington national cemetery, Lee Mansion, RBG, Gen. Vaught, exhibit, military spouse, second service, Panera, top chef, Ukraine, AI, killer robots, Battlestar Galactica, NCA, cemetery IN THE NEWS
A nuclear reactor was melting down, and naval officer Jimmy Carter came to the rescue.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson talks about the continuing nationwide push to collect and document the stories of women who served.

RAPID FIRE
Army spouse recruited to lead Second Service Foundation
War in Ukraine accelerates global drive toward killer robots
National Cemetery Administration nets prestigious honor

Special Guest: Phyllis Wilson.

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A nuclear reactor was melting down, and naval officer Jimmy Carter came to the rescue.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson talks about the continuing nationwide push to collect and document the stories of women who served.

RAPID FIRE
Army spouse recruited to lead Second Service Foundation
War in Ukraine accelerates global drive toward killer robots
National Cemetery Administration nets prestigious honor

Special Guest: Phyllis Wilson.

Links:

]]> Episode 76: Tango Alpha Lima Veterans Day Special: Tomb Centennial, Buddy Checks and Veterans Day Deals https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/76 3bf6c004-647c-49ea-ad37-02698f68302e Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 76 Tango Alpha Lima Veterans Day Special: Tomb Centennial, Buddy Checks and Veterans Day Deals 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. 44:43 no This Veterans Day, Team Tango honors the Centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. CV kicks things off with some of history of the WWI Unknown Soldier and the Tomb, and highlights some of centennial commemorations happening across Europe. Ashley shares her excitement about a ceremony during Veterans Day week that will allow rare public access to lay flowers at the Tomb in Arlington National Cemetery. Jeff reminds everyone about the importance of doing Buddy Checks, supporting the Buddy Check Legislation currently working its way through Congress. RAPID FIRE White House observes Veterans and Military Families Month in November Legion GI Bill exhibit at Syracuse University Veterans Day Deals Tango Alpha Lima hosts hit NYC for Veterans Day Parade military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, VA, Veterans Day, Crow Nation, Tomb of the Unkown, Chief Plenty Coups, France, USS Olympia, Arlington National Cemetery, Centennial, Chief Plenty Coups Honor Guard, Montana, Buddy Check, Old Guard, Tomb Guard, Buddy Check, White House, Veterans and Military Families month, NYC, Veterans Day Parade, the Citadel, knobs, homeless veterans, West LA VA This Veterans Day, Team Tango honors the Centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

CV kicks things off with some of history of the WWI Unknown Soldier and the Tomb, and highlights some of centennial commemorations happening across Europe.

Ashley shares her excitement about a ceremony during Veterans Day week that will allow rare public access to lay flowers at the Tomb in Arlington National Cemetery.

Jeff reminds everyone about the importance of doing Buddy Checks, supporting the Buddy Check Legislation currently working its way through Congress.

RAPID FIRE
White House observes Veterans and Military Families Month in November
Legion GI Bill exhibit at Syracuse University
Veterans Day Deals
Tango Alpha Lima hosts hit NYC for Veterans Day Parade

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]]> This Veterans Day, Team Tango honors the Centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

CV kicks things off with some of history of the WWI Unknown Soldier and the Tomb, and highlights some of centennial commemorations happening across Europe.

Ashley shares her excitement about a ceremony during Veterans Day week that will allow rare public access to lay flowers at the Tomb in Arlington National Cemetery.

Jeff reminds everyone about the importance of doing Buddy Checks, supporting the Buddy Check Legislation currently working its way through Congress.

RAPID FIRE
White House observes Veterans and Military Families Month in November
Legion GI Bill exhibit at Syracuse University
Veterans Day Deals
Tango Alpha Lima hosts hit NYC for Veterans Day Parade

Links:

]]> Episode 26: Tango Alpha Lima: GIBill.com, “The Pledge” unveiled in Arlington and Suicide Prevention news https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/26 29674dba-3d8a-49d2-bccf-7818e6e7ebb6 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:30:00 -0400 The American Legion 26 Tango Alpha Lima: GIBill.com, “The Pledge” unveiled in Arlington and Suicide Prevention news full 1 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. 37:26 no CV is befuddled by VA losing rights to the GIBill.com website. Ashley celebrates the unveiling of "The Pledge,” a new statue dedicated to women in the military and service dogs at The Women In Military Service For America Memorial. Jeff shares the news of progress addressing Veteran Suicide: * The 988 National Crisis Hotline will go live in Fall 2021 * The Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 includes mental health elements * More measures could be coming with agreements to fast track a package of 9 House bills related to veteran suicide (COMPACT Act) which includes VA mental health care services to ALL veterans, regardless of their discharge status Rapid Fire Vanessa Guillen death ruled "in the line of duty" 46 books on the 2020 Marine Commandant’s Reading List World War II all-volunteer jungle fighters known as Merrill's Marauders will recieve Congressional Gold Medal Army says viral video showing a soldier drinking Ocean Spray and lip-syncing Fleetwood Mac during parachute jump may be a safety violation. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profitm, GI Bill, VA, Arlington National Cemetery, The Women In Military Service For America Memorial, veterans crisis line, Commander John Scott Hannon, COMPACT Act, Vanessa Guillen, reading list, Commandant, Merrill's Marauders, Congressional Gold Medal, Ocean Spray, Fleetwood Mac, Siamese fighting fish, Matthew Tattersall, oral history, American Legion Post 370, Highlands N.C., Congress CV is befuddled by VA losing rights to the GIBill.com website.

Ashley celebrates the unveiling of "The Pledge,” a new statue dedicated to women in the military and service dogs at The Women In Military Service For America Memorial.

Jeff shares the news of progress addressing Veteran Suicide:

  • The 988 National Crisis Hotline will go live in Fall 2021
  • The Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 includes mental health elements
  • More measures could be coming with agreements to fast track a package of 9 House bills related to veteran suicide (COMPACT Act) which includes VA mental health care services to ALL veterans, regardless of their discharge status

Rapid Fire
Vanessa Guillen death ruled "in the line of duty"
46 books on the 2020 Marine Commandant’s Reading List
World War II all-volunteer jungle fighters known as Merrill's Marauders will recieve Congressional Gold Medal
Army says viral video showing a soldier drinking Ocean Spray and lip-syncing Fleetwood Mac during parachute jump may be a safety violation.

Links:

]]> CV is befuddled by VA losing rights to the GIBill.com website.

Ashley celebrates the unveiling of "The Pledge,” a new statue dedicated to women in the military and service dogs at The Women In Military Service For America Memorial.

Jeff shares the news of progress addressing Veteran Suicide:

  • The 988 National Crisis Hotline will go live in Fall 2021
  • The Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 includes mental health elements
  • More measures could be coming with agreements to fast track a package of 9 House bills related to veteran suicide (COMPACT Act) which includes VA mental health care services to ALL veterans, regardless of their discharge status

Rapid Fire
Vanessa Guillen death ruled "in the line of duty"
46 books on the 2020 Marine Commandant’s Reading List
World War II all-volunteer jungle fighters known as Merrill's Marauders will recieve Congressional Gold Medal
Army says viral video showing a soldier drinking Ocean Spray and lip-syncing Fleetwood Mac during parachute jump may be a safety violation.

Links:

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