web01.fireside.fm Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:14:21 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Baghdad” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/baghdad Tue, 07 May 2024 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 212: Tango Alpha Lima: Air Force EOD veteran and endurance athlete Adam Popp https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/212 58dafcea-b773-40ef-a806-a97caa7d7dd7 Tue, 07 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 212 Tango Alpha Lima: Air Force EOD veteran and endurance athlete Adam Popp full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:07:42 no NEWS FROM LEGIONTOWN Remembrance of those who died - and survived - Pearl Harbor THE INTERVIEW In 2007, while serving as an Air Force EOD team leader in Afghanistan, Adam Popp was injured in a blast that resulted in an above-the-knee amputation of his right leg. During a decade of recovery and training, Adam has trained to become an elite athlete and a certified peer-mentor trainer who helps other amputees and individuals with disabilities to successfully pursue athletic and other personal goals. He joins the podcast to talk about his service, his recovery, and his search for a solemate. THE SCUTTLEBUTT The truth covered in sarcasm – exploring Redditors take on U.S. Army plans to restructure and slash force by 5% in preparation to fight future wars Send a Salami to your Boy in the Army - New York's Katz Delicatessen still fulfilling a their WWII-era tradition. Special Guest: Adam Popp. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Golf, Arnold Palmer, macrame, EOD, Air Force, combat veteran, Baghdad, Iraq, explosives, remains recovery, 9/11, deployment, IED, op tempo, transition, The Hurt Locker, cumulative blast, invisible wounds, recovery, running, elite athlete, marathon, ultra-marathon, post-traumatic growth, mental health, resilience, motivation, social media, mental health, mentorship, opportunities, force reductions, Katz Deli, pez, care packages, NEWS FROM LEGIONTOWN
Remembrance of those who died - and survived - Pearl Harbor

THE INTERVIEW
In 2007, while serving as an Air Force EOD team leader in Afghanistan, Adam Popp was injured in a blast that resulted in an above-the-knee amputation of his right leg. During a decade of recovery and training, Adam has trained to become an elite athlete and a certified peer-mentor trainer who helps other amputees and individuals with disabilities to successfully pursue athletic and other personal goals. He joins the podcast to talk about his service, his recovery, and his search for a solemate.

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
The truth covered in sarcasm – exploring Redditors take on U.S. Army plans to restructure and slash force by 5% in preparation to fight future wars

Send a Salami to your Boy in the Army - New York's Katz Delicatessen still fulfilling a their WWII-era tradition.

Special Guest: Adam Popp.

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Remembrance of those who died - and survived - Pearl Harbor

THE INTERVIEW
In 2007, while serving as an Air Force EOD team leader in Afghanistan, Adam Popp was injured in a blast that resulted in an above-the-knee amputation of his right leg. During a decade of recovery and training, Adam has trained to become an elite athlete and a certified peer-mentor trainer who helps other amputees and individuals with disabilities to successfully pursue athletic and other personal goals. He joins the podcast to talk about his service, his recovery, and his search for a solemate.

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
The truth covered in sarcasm – exploring Redditors take on U.S. Army plans to restructure and slash force by 5% in preparation to fight future wars

Send a Salami to your Boy in the Army - New York's Katz Delicatessen still fulfilling a their WWII-era tradition.

Special Guest: Adam Popp.

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]]> Episode 120: Tango Alpha Lima: Veterans Studies with EKU director Dr. Travis Martin https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/120 e607abbf-a652-4859-976f-bc3b8c07a2c6 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 120 Tango Alpha Lima: Veterans Studies with EKU director Dr. Travis Martin 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. 56:37 no IN THE NEWS Jeff shares highlights of his week as a staff member at American Legion Boys Nation. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Dr. Travis Martin, more commonly known as T-Dogg, joins the podcast to talk about his role in establishing the Kentucky Center for Veterans Studies at Eastern Kentucky University. RAPID FIRE PACT Act clears final hurdle to President's desk. Kentucky National Guard rescues hundreds during catastrophic flooding. Pelosi pledges solidarity with Taiwan as China holds military drills, vents anger Special Guest: Travis Martin. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, woobie, Vienna, DMV, White House, Boys Nation, National Mal, Baghdad, Iraq, Anbar province, GI Bill, student veteran, EKU, veteran studies, bibliotherapy, PTSD, therapy, KFC, bibliotherapy, VA, GWOT, 9/11, PACT Act, National Guard, natural disaster, flooding, Pelosi, Taiwan, China IN THE NEWS
Jeff shares highlights of his week as a staff member at American Legion Boys Nation.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Dr. Travis Martin, more commonly known as T-Dogg, joins the podcast to talk about his role in establishing the Kentucky Center for Veterans Studies at Eastern Kentucky University.

RAPID FIRE
PACT Act clears final hurdle to President's desk.
Kentucky National Guard rescues hundreds during catastrophic flooding.
Pelosi pledges solidarity with Taiwan as China holds military drills, vents anger

Special Guest: Travis Martin.

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Jeff shares highlights of his week as a staff member at American Legion Boys Nation.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Dr. Travis Martin, more commonly known as T-Dogg, joins the podcast to talk about his role in establishing the Kentucky Center for Veterans Studies at Eastern Kentucky University.

RAPID FIRE
PACT Act clears final hurdle to President's desk.
Kentucky National Guard rescues hundreds during catastrophic flooding.
Pelosi pledges solidarity with Taiwan as China holds military drills, vents anger

Special Guest: Travis Martin.

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]]> Episode 91116: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with USAF Col. Kim Campbell https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/91116 85349c7c-5b22-4bb4-a3c4-f18aab4a0323 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 91116 Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with USAF Col. Kim Campbell full 911 The American Legion Bonus Tango Alpha Lima podcast episodes from The American Legion in honor of the 20th Anniversary of 9/11. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 27:44 no On Sept. 11, 2001, Kim Campbell was a young Air Force Academy graduate in A-10 training. Suddenly, everything about her role as a fighter pilot changed, and shortly after completing training she was deployed to Afghanistan in 2002 and then Iraq in 2003, providing close air support for troops on the ground. Col. Kim Campbell joins the Tango Alpha Lima hosts to share experiences during these deployments, including the mission where she earned the Distinguished Flying Cross. Special Guest: Kim Campbell. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, A-10, 9/11, Global War on Terror, Afghanistan, Operation Southern Watch, Operation Anaconda, Bagram Air Base, close air support, Baghdad, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Force Academy, women veteran, On Sept. 11, 2001, Kim Campbell was a young Air Force Academy graduate in A-10 training. Suddenly, everything about her role as a fighter pilot changed, and shortly after completing training she was deployed to Afghanistan in 2002 and then Iraq in 2003, providing close air support for troops on the ground.

Col. Kim Campbell joins the Tango Alpha Lima hosts to share experiences during these deployments, including the mission where she earned the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Special Guest: Kim Campbell.

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Col. Kim Campbell joins the Tango Alpha Lima hosts to share experiences during these deployments, including the mission where she earned the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Special Guest: Kim Campbell.

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