web01.fireside.fm Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:04:11 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Boys Nation” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/boys%20nation Tue, 11 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -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 154: Tango Alpha Lima: VA Vet Center Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/154 66e7392d-e642-43bd-aee7-a796b1f62224 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 154 Tango Alpha Lima: VA Vet Center Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 47:19 no IN THE NEWS Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, according to a study published in the May issue of Psychiatry Research. THIS WEEK'S GUEST VA Vet Centers Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher joins us to talk about the services provided by Vet Centers, scholarship opportunities available through the Vet Center Scholarship program, and future growth and expansion of Vet Centers across the nation. RAPID FIRE American Legion Removes Confederate Flag After Vet’s Query Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app  Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day Special Guest: Mike Fisher. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Children & Youth month, Oratorical Contest, Constitution, Boys State, Boys Nation, Girls State, Girls Nation, American Legion Baseball, suicide, veteran suicide, Be The One, mental wellness, mental health, combat trauma, VetCenter, VA, VHA, readjustment counseling, community-based, combat, trauma, MST, counseling, mental health, mental wellness, support, Iraq, National Guard, stigma, Vietnam veterans, peer to peer counseling, scholarship, military spouse, telehealth, access to care, trust score, Fort Hood, bereavement counseling, mobile app, Vietnam Veterans Day, honor, remembrance, welcome home IN THE NEWS
Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, according to a study published in the May issue of Psychiatry Research.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
VA Vet Centers Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher joins us to talk about the services provided by Vet Centers, scholarship opportunities available through the Vet Center Scholarship program, and future growth and expansion of Vet Centers across the nation.

RAPID FIRE
American Legion Removes Confederate Flag After Vet’s Query
Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app
 Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Special Guest: Mike Fisher.

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Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, according to a study published in the May issue of Psychiatry Research.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
VA Vet Centers Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher joins us to talk about the services provided by Vet Centers, scholarship opportunities available through the Vet Center Scholarship program, and future growth and expansion of Vet Centers across the nation.

RAPID FIRE
American Legion Removes Confederate Flag After Vet’s Query
Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app
 Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Special Guest: Mike Fisher.

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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 65: Tango Alpha Lima: First steps for Afghan Interpreters, Pay the Guard, and GOMORs Galore https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/65 d0f3bd40-9444-4c1b-9233-1a6b65dd65d8 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 65 Tango Alpha Lima: First steps for Afghan Interpreters, Pay the Guard, and GOMORs Galore 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. 42:15 no CV gets a surprise, then shares a story of positive first steps for Afghan Interpreters as Fort Lee prepares temporary housing for evacuees. Ashley talks about the National Guard facing shutdown as Congress debates payment of the $520 million tab to reimburse the force for protecting lawmakers during its months-long Capitol Hill mission. Jeff learns about GOMORs (General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand) and debates Fort Knox official issuing them as punishments for unvaccinated troops caught unmasked. Rapid Fire: Battle Taxis, Ft. Hood looks for lost NVGs, Immigrant turned U.S. Army soldier competes in Olympics, and drones fired fro grenade launchers. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Boys Nation, Ft. Lee, Afghan interpreters, National Guard, pay the guard, Pay Our Coast Guard Act, Congress, masks, vaccine, COVID-19, Fort Knox, GOMOR, battle taxi, submarine, Fort Hood, night vision, Olympics, runner, Team USA, Kenya, Texas Tech, Chariots of Fire, drone, grenade launcher, honor flight, American Legion Kenneth Nash Post 8 CV gets a surprise, then shares a story of positive first steps for Afghan Interpreters as Fort Lee prepares temporary housing for evacuees.

Ashley talks about the National Guard facing shutdown as Congress debates payment of the $520 million tab to reimburse the force for protecting lawmakers during its months-long Capitol Hill mission.

Jeff learns about GOMORs (General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand) and debates Fort Knox official issuing them as punishments for unvaccinated troops caught unmasked.

Rapid Fire: Battle Taxis, Ft. Hood looks for lost NVGs, Immigrant turned U.S. Army soldier competes in Olympics, and drones fired fro grenade launchers.

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]]> CV gets a surprise, then shares a story of positive first steps for Afghan Interpreters as Fort Lee prepares temporary housing for evacuees.

Ashley talks about the National Guard facing shutdown as Congress debates payment of the $520 million tab to reimburse the force for protecting lawmakers during its months-long Capitol Hill mission.

Jeff learns about GOMORs (General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand) and debates Fort Knox official issuing them as punishments for unvaccinated troops caught unmasked.

Rapid Fire: Battle Taxis, Ft. Hood looks for lost NVGs, Immigrant turned U.S. Army soldier competes in Olympics, and drones fired fro grenade launchers.

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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 50: Tango Alpha Lima: Devil Dogs Decline Vaccine, a Legion Founder and Navy 'Deviants' https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/50 2f580082-c28f-474e-b5ed-edae9b9037c0 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 50 Tango Alpha Lima: Devil Dogs Decline Vaccine, a Legion Founder and Navy 'Deviants' 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. 43:00 no Ashley shares some stats that show 40% of U.S. Marines have declined the COVID-19 vaccine. Jeff drops some history knowledge with a story the life of Legion founder Maj. G. Edward “Ned” Buxton Jr. of Rhode Island. Hilarity ensues when CV shares a story of a Navy officer who penned a strongly worded message to complain about his noisy enlisted neighbors, who he called 'perverts' and 'deviants.' Rapid Fire Withdrawal from Afghanistan, VA staffer stalks female vet, and Space Force Command lands in LA military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, vaccine, 100 Miles for Hope, COVID-19, Camp Lejune, California Boys State, Virginia Boys State, kombucha, Boys Nation, Seinfeld, Edward Buxton, Alvin York, Scrabble, OSS, CIA, officers, enlisted, abs, Afghanistan, troop withdrawal, forever war, Taliban, Space Force Command, Los Angeles, BHA, Sparta, Wis. Ashley shares some stats that show 40% of U.S. Marines have declined the COVID-19 vaccine.

Jeff drops some history knowledge with a story the life of Legion founder Maj. G. Edward “Ned” Buxton Jr. of Rhode Island.

Hilarity ensues when CV shares a story of a Navy officer who penned a strongly worded message to complain about his noisy enlisted neighbors, who he called 'perverts' and 'deviants.'

Rapid Fire
Withdrawal from Afghanistan, VA staffer stalks female vet, and Space Force Command lands in LA

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]]> Ashley shares some stats that show 40% of U.S. Marines have declined the COVID-19 vaccine.

Jeff drops some history knowledge with a story the life of Legion founder Maj. G. Edward “Ned” Buxton Jr. of Rhode Island.

Hilarity ensues when CV shares a story of a Navy officer who penned a strongly worded message to complain about his noisy enlisted neighbors, who he called 'perverts' and 'deviants.'

Rapid Fire
Withdrawal from Afghanistan, VA staffer stalks female vet, and Space Force Command lands in LA

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]]> Episode 36: Tango Alpha Lima: A suicidal sailor, BN alumni shoots the moon and mulling military pay https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/36 7eefeb2c-101d-432a-94ce-a3834fc4d86d Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:30:00 -0500 The American Legion 36 Tango Alpha Lima: A suicidal sailor, BN alumni shoots the moon and mulling military pay 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. 41:47 no Jeff recounts the 9-week ordeal of a suicidal sailor who was punished by the Navy after seeking mental health treatment. Ashley highlights an American Legion Boys Nation Alumni who has earned a spot on NASA's Artemis lunar mission team. CV poses the question: Is the military paying troops too much? Rapid Fire: Army grooming regulation changes, DoD tackling obesity and fewer veterans in Congress. american legion, commentary, community, community service, military, non-profit, post-9/11, topical, veteran, veterans service, Suicide prevention, military crisis line, U.S. Air Force, NASA, Artemis Team, moon base, Boys Nation, Hawkeye Boys State, Iowa, DoD, Pentagon, inclusivity, diversity, body positivity Jeff recounts the 9-week ordeal of a suicidal sailor who was punished by the Navy after seeking mental health treatment.
Ashley highlights an American Legion Boys Nation Alumni who has earned a spot on NASA's Artemis lunar mission team.
CV poses the question: Is the military paying troops too much?

Rapid Fire:
Army grooming regulation changes, DoD tackling obesity and fewer veterans in Congress.

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]]> Jeff recounts the 9-week ordeal of a suicidal sailor who was punished by the Navy after seeking mental health treatment.
Ashley highlights an American Legion Boys Nation Alumni who has earned a spot on NASA's Artemis lunar mission team.
CV poses the question: Is the military paying troops too much?

Rapid Fire:
Army grooming regulation changes, DoD tackling obesity and fewer veterans in Congress.

Links:

]]> Episode 24: Tango Alpha Lima: Guest Anighya Crocker https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/24 61077b87-643a-454b-9d79-d98ee173cf01 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 24 Tango Alpha Lima: Guest Anighya Crocker 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. 49:07 no Team Tango sits down to share a sweet tea and catch up with 2016 Boys Nation President Anighya Crocker, who is gearing up for law school as well as pursuing his musical passions. Special Guest: Anighya Crocker. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Anighya Crocker, Vanderbilt, lsat, Boys State, Boys Nation, Tennessee, opera Team Tango sits down to share a sweet tea and catch up with 2016 Boys Nation President Anighya Crocker, who is gearing up for law school as well as pursuing his musical passions.

Special Guest: Anighya Crocker.

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Special Guest: Anighya Crocker.

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]]> Episode 22: Tango Alpha Lima: Boys State Documentary ft. Jesse Moss and Steven Garza https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/22 bbf3880e-f904-4b41-83df-0e831827a108 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 22 Tango Alpha Lima: Boys State Documentary ft. Jesse Moss and Steven Garza 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. 59:41 no Boys State Documentary Director Jesse Moss and 2019 Texas Boys State Gubernatorial Candidate Steven Garza join Team Tango to discuss the documentary airing on Apple TV and the Boys State experience. The Boys State documentary won the Grand Jury prize at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and was selected to be the opening night film of New Directors/New Films, presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center and the Museum of Modern Art. Special Guests: Jesse Moss and Steven Garza. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Texas, Boys State, documentary, Apple, AppleTV+, youth programs, Boys Nation, Sundance Film Festival, Grand Jury prize Boys State Documentary Director Jesse Moss and 2019 Texas Boys State Gubernatorial Candidate Steven Garza join Team Tango to discuss the documentary airing on Apple TV and the Boys State experience.

The Boys State documentary won the Grand Jury prize at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and was selected to be the opening night film of New Directors/New Films, presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center and the Museum of Modern Art.

Special Guests: Jesse Moss and Steven Garza.

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]]> Boys State Documentary Director Jesse Moss and 2019 Texas Boys State Gubernatorial Candidate Steven Garza join Team Tango to discuss the documentary airing on Apple TV and the Boys State experience.

The Boys State documentary won the Grand Jury prize at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and was selected to be the opening night film of New Directors/New Films, presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center and the Museum of Modern Art.

Special Guests: Jesse Moss and Steven Garza.

Links:

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