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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Bicycle”</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.
This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima
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    <itunes:summary>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
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  <title>Episode 103: Tango Alpha Lima: Buffalo Soldier Iron Riders with Bobby McDonald</title>
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  <itunes:episode>103</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: Buffalo Soldier Iron Riders with Bobby McDonald</itunes:title>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
Our hosts discuss the dilemma caused by the Navy deputizing doctors to enforce drug rules - even for those seeking mental health assistance.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
American Legion member Bobby McDonald visits to talk about his passion for military history, his work with the Buffalo Soldiers re-enactors and the upcoming Quasquicentennial of the Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders.
RAPID FIRE
Bean bags, pod chairs and iPads for Air Force new recruit training
Back Packs for Hope
 Special Guest: Bobby McDonald.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Our hosts discuss the dilemma caused by the Navy deputizing doctors to enforce drug rules - even for those seeking mental health assistance.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
American Legion member Bobby McDonald visits to talk about his passion for military history, his work with the Buffalo Soldiers re-enactors and the upcoming Quasquicentennial of the Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Bean bags, pod chairs and iPads for Air Force new recruit training<br>
Back Packs for Hope</p><p>Special Guest: Bobby McDonald.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/WYkC_JHfJhM">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="The Navy Is Deputizing Doctors to Enforce Drug Rules Even for Those Seeking Mental Health Help | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/04/18/navy-deputizing-doctors-enforce-drug-rules-even-those-seeking-mental-health-help.html">The Navy Is Deputizing Doctors to Enforce Drug Rules Even for Those Seeking Mental Health Help | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss" rel="nofollow" href="https://heroeswithhearingloss.org/">Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss</a></li><li><a title="Home - The Iron Riders" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ironriders2022.org/">Home - The Iron Riders</a></li><li><a title="Legionnaires pay homage to Iron Riders" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh1hc9cpQi0">Legionnaires pay homage to Iron Riders</a></li><li><a title="Bean bags, pod chairs, iPads: How the Air Force plans to revamp new recruit training | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2022-04-08/ipads-tablets-air-force-bmt-cerego-basic-training-5621949.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Bean bags, pod chairs, iPads: How the Air Force plans to revamp new recruit training | Stars and Stripes</a></li><li><a title="Back Packs for Hope, supporting the 4 Pillars | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/women-veterans/8229/back-packs-hope-supporting-4-pillars">Back Packs for Hope, supporting the 4 Pillars | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Scenic rides, events to celebrate the Buffalo Soldier Bicycle Corps | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/honor/254909/scenic-rides-events-celebrate-buffalo-soldier-bicycle-corps">Scenic rides, events to celebrate the Buffalo Soldier Bicycle Corps | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="100 Miles For Hope | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/100miles">100 Miles For Hope | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Our hosts discuss the dilemma caused by the Navy deputizing doctors to enforce drug rules - even for those seeking mental health assistance.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
American Legion member Bobby McDonald visits to talk about his passion for military history, his work with the Buffalo Soldiers re-enactors and the upcoming Quasquicentennial of the Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Bean bags, pod chairs and iPads for Air Force new recruit training<br>
Back Packs for Hope</p><p>Special Guest: Bobby McDonald.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/WYkC_JHfJhM">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="The Navy Is Deputizing Doctors to Enforce Drug Rules Even for Those Seeking Mental Health Help | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/04/18/navy-deputizing-doctors-enforce-drug-rules-even-those-seeking-mental-health-help.html">The Navy Is Deputizing Doctors to Enforce Drug Rules Even for Those Seeking Mental Health Help | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss" rel="nofollow" href="https://heroeswithhearingloss.org/">Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss</a></li><li><a title="Home - The Iron Riders" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ironriders2022.org/">Home - The Iron Riders</a></li><li><a title="Legionnaires pay homage to Iron Riders" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh1hc9cpQi0">Legionnaires pay homage to Iron Riders</a></li><li><a title="Bean bags, pod chairs, iPads: How the Air Force plans to revamp new recruit training | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2022-04-08/ipads-tablets-air-force-bmt-cerego-basic-training-5621949.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Bean bags, pod chairs, iPads: How the Air Force plans to revamp new recruit training | Stars and Stripes</a></li><li><a title="Back Packs for Hope, supporting the 4 Pillars | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/women-veterans/8229/back-packs-hope-supporting-4-pillars">Back Packs for Hope, supporting the 4 Pillars | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Scenic rides, events to celebrate the Buffalo Soldier Bicycle Corps | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/honor/254909/scenic-rides-events-celebrate-buffalo-soldier-bicycle-corps">Scenic rides, events to celebrate the Buffalo Soldier Bicycle Corps | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="100 Miles For Hope | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/100miles">100 Miles For Hope | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 90: Tango Alpha LIma: Honoring Black History</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:episode>90</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha LIma: Honoring Black History</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>42:29</itunes:duration>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
Jeff kicks off the episode by sharing the 2021 National American Legion College Resolution urging the United States to award the Congressional Gold Medal to all members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.
FEATURED GUESTS
We feature two of the stories from the February issue of The American Legion Magazine: 
NASCAR rising star Jessie Iwuji, a Navy Rerservist and Legion member who is poised to bring change and diversity to racing.
A group of California Legion members who are commemorating the unique experience of the Iron Riders - a group of Buffalo Soldiers in an experimental Bicycle Corps who made a 1,900-mile trek from Fort Missoula to St. Louis in 1897. 
RAPID FIRE
 Newly introduced GI Bill Restoration Act would provide benefits to descendants of Black World War II veterans
Colin Powell remembered as a model for future generations
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff kicks off the episode by sharing the 2021 National American Legion College Resolution urging the United States to award the Congressional Gold Medal to all members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.</p>

<p>FEATURED GUESTS<br>
We feature two of the stories from the February issue of The American Legion Magazine: <br>
NASCAR rising star Jessie Iwuji, a Navy Rerservist and Legion member who is poised to bring change and diversity to racing.<br>
A group of California Legion members who are commemorating the unique experience of the Iron Riders - a group of Buffalo Soldiers in an experimental Bicycle Corps who made a 1,900-mile trek from Fort Missoula to St. Louis in 1897. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
 Newly introduced GI Bill Restoration Act would provide benefits to descendants of Black World War II veterans<br>
Colin Powell remembered as a model for future generations</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/FC47urZhcrQ">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Legion College | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/college">Legion College | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="2021 February American Legion Magazine salutes the Six Triple Eight | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/251577/february-american-legion-magazine-salutes-six-triple-eight">2021 February American Legion Magazine salutes the Six Triple Eight | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="The Six Triple Eight - film trailer" rel="nofollow" href="https://lincolnpennyfilms.com/index.php/the-six-triple-eight/">The Six Triple Eight - film trailer</a></li><li><a title="Write a Resolution | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/training/resolutions">Write a Resolution | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Meet NASCAR driver, Legionnaire Jesse Iwuji in February | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/magazine/254764/meet-nascar-driver-legionnaire-jesse-iwuji-february">Meet NASCAR driver, Legionnaire Jesse Iwuji in February | The American Legion</a> &mdash; here</li><li><a title="American Legion member brings diversity and change to NASCAR - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfyuT_exWPc">American Legion member brings diversity and change to NASCAR - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Legionnaires pay homage to Iron Riders - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh1hc9cpQi0">Legionnaires pay homage to Iron Riders - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Find a Service Officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer">Find a Service Officer</a></li><li><a title="Newly introduced bill would provide GI Bill benefits to descendants of Black World War II vets - CNNPolitics" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/11/politics/black-veterans-gi-bill-descendants/index.html">Newly introduced bill would provide GI Bill benefits to descendants of Black World War II vets - CNNPolitics</a></li><li><a title="Colin Powell remembered as a model for future generations | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2021-11-05/son-colleagues-eulogize-soldier-diplomat-colin-powell-3504673.html">Colin Powell remembered as a model for future generations | Stars and Stripes</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff kicks off the episode by sharing the 2021 National American Legion College Resolution urging the United States to award the Congressional Gold Medal to all members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.</p>

<p>FEATURED GUESTS<br>
We feature two of the stories from the February issue of The American Legion Magazine: <br>
NASCAR rising star Jessie Iwuji, a Navy Rerservist and Legion member who is poised to bring change and diversity to racing.<br>
A group of California Legion members who are commemorating the unique experience of the Iron Riders - a group of Buffalo Soldiers in an experimental Bicycle Corps who made a 1,900-mile trek from Fort Missoula to St. Louis in 1897. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
 Newly introduced GI Bill Restoration Act would provide benefits to descendants of Black World War II veterans<br>
Colin Powell remembered as a model for future generations</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/FC47urZhcrQ">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Legion College | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/college">Legion College | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="2021 February American Legion Magazine salutes the Six Triple Eight | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/251577/february-american-legion-magazine-salutes-six-triple-eight">2021 February American Legion Magazine salutes the Six Triple Eight | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="The Six Triple Eight - film trailer" rel="nofollow" href="https://lincolnpennyfilms.com/index.php/the-six-triple-eight/">The Six Triple Eight - film trailer</a></li><li><a title="Write a Resolution | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/training/resolutions">Write a Resolution | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Meet NASCAR driver, Legionnaire Jesse Iwuji in February | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/magazine/254764/meet-nascar-driver-legionnaire-jesse-iwuji-february">Meet NASCAR driver, Legionnaire Jesse Iwuji in February | The American Legion</a> &mdash; here</li><li><a title="American Legion member brings diversity and change to NASCAR - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfyuT_exWPc">American Legion member brings diversity and change to NASCAR - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Legionnaires pay homage to Iron Riders - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh1hc9cpQi0">Legionnaires pay homage to Iron Riders - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Find a Service Officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer">Find a Service Officer</a></li><li><a title="Newly introduced bill would provide GI Bill benefits to descendants of Black World War II vets - CNNPolitics" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/11/politics/black-veterans-gi-bill-descendants/index.html">Newly introduced bill would provide GI Bill benefits to descendants of Black World War II vets - CNNPolitics</a></li><li><a title="Colin Powell remembered as a model for future generations | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2021-11-05/son-colleagues-eulogize-soldier-diplomat-colin-powell-3504673.html">Colin Powell remembered as a model for future generations | Stars and Stripes</a></li></ul>]]>
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