<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0" encoding="UTF-8" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom/" xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:fireside="http://fireside.fm/modules/rss/fireside">
  <channel>
    <fireside:hostname>web01.fireside.fm</fireside:hostname>
    <fireside:genDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:59:04 -0500</fireside:genDate>
    <generator>Fireside (https://fireside.fm)</generator>
    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Bravery”</title>
    <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/bravery</link>
    <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <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
</description>
    <language>en-us</language>
    <itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type>
    <itunes:subtitle>A podcast for and by military veterans and service members, brought to you by The American Legion</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
    <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
</itunes:summary>
    <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/7/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/cover.jpg?v=9"/>
    <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
    <itunes:keywords>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</itunes:keywords>
    <itunes:owner>
      <itunes:name>The American Legion</itunes:name>
      <itunes:email>hsoria@legion.org</itunes:email>
    </itunes:owner>
<itunes:category text="News">
  <itunes:category text="News Commentary"/>
</itunes:category>
<itunes:category text="Business">
  <itunes:category text="Non-Profit"/>
</itunes:category>
<itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness">
  <itunes:category text="Mental Health"/>
</itunes:category>
<item>
  <title>Tango Alpha Lima Trailblazing Women Veterans: Col. Allison Black, the "Angel of Death,"</title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/mww3</link>
  <guid isPermaLink="false">57b378ab-6324-4d68-acab-0764d02625b6</guid>
  <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
  <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/57b378ab-6324-4d68-acab-0764d02625b6.mp3" length="21191655" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>22:02</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/7/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/episodes/5/57b378ab-6324-4d68-acab-0764d02625b6/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>_In this special series we celebrate Women's History Month and honor the service of women veterans and their contributions to American military history.  _
In this episode, we honor U.S. Air Force Col. Allison Black for her historic role as the first female AC-130H Spectre navigator to open fire on enemy targets in combat. Dubbed the "Angel of Death," Black's story exemplifies the courage and resilience of women in the military – especially those in combat roles.  
We also recognize the contributions of other women who emerged as trailblazers during the Cold War era, when policies began to change and women increasingly held administrative, technical and medical positions within the military.
KOREAN WAR
Anna May Hays
Eileen Collins
Capt. Della H. Raney
Col. Ruth A. Lucas
VIETNAM WAR
Mary Therese Klinker
Adm. Michelle J. Howard
Diane Carlson Evans
Maj. Gen. Marcelite J. Harris 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, american legion, air force, bravery, community, gwot, heroic, military, military women, post-9/11, service, veteran, women in combat, women's history month, korean war, vietnam war, cold war, Afghanistan, Taliban, combat nurse, operation babylift, </itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>_In this special series we celebrate Women&#39;s History Month and honor the service of women veterans and their contributions to American military history.  _</p>

<p>In this episode, we honor U.S. Air Force Col. Allison Black for her historic role as the first female AC-130H Spectre navigator to open fire on enemy targets in combat. Dubbed the &quot;Angel of Death,&quot; Black&#39;s story exemplifies the courage and resilience of women in the military – especially those in combat roles.  </p>

<p>We also recognize the contributions of other women who emerged as trailblazers during the Cold War era, when policies began to change and women increasingly held administrative, technical and medical positions within the military.</p>

<p>KOREAN WAR<br>
Anna May Hays<br>
Eileen Collins<br>
Capt. Della H. Raney<br>
Col. Ruth A. Lucas</p>

<p>VIETNAM WAR<br>
Mary Therese Klinker<br>
Adm. Michelle J. Howard<br>
Diane Carlson Evans<br>
Maj. Gen. Marcelite J. Harris</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/qP1tpLelOWI">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Allison Black Biography" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/3026530/allison-black/">Allison Black Biography</a></li><li><a title="Col. Allison Black announces retirement after 32 years in Air Force" rel="nofollow" href="https://weartv.com/news/local/col-allison-black-announces-retirement-after-32-years-in-air-force">Col. Allison Black announces retirement after 32 years in Air Force</a></li><li><a title="DVIDS - News - Welcome Col. Allison Black: 1st SOW change of command ceremony" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/425496/welcome-col-allison-black-1st-sow-change-command-ceremony">DVIDS - News - Welcome Col. Allison Black: 1st SOW change of command ceremony</a></li><li><a title="They called her &#39;The Angel of Death&#39; | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/washingtonconference/98498/they-called-her-angel-death">They called her 'The Angel of Death' | The American Legion</a> &mdash; They called her 'The Angel of Death'
</li><li><a title="The Taliban surrendered after hearing this female airman&#39;s voice (and getting hit with high explosives) | We Are The Mighty" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/taliban-afghanistan-allison-black/">The Taliban surrendered after hearing this female airman's voice (and getting hit with high explosives) | We Are The Mighty</a></li><li><a title="Hurlburt Field - Wikipedia" rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurlburt_Field">Hurlburt Field - Wikipedia</a></li></ul>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>_In this special series we celebrate Women&#39;s History Month and honor the service of women veterans and their contributions to American military history.  _</p>

<p>In this episode, we honor U.S. Air Force Col. Allison Black for her historic role as the first female AC-130H Spectre navigator to open fire on enemy targets in combat. Dubbed the &quot;Angel of Death,&quot; Black&#39;s story exemplifies the courage and resilience of women in the military – especially those in combat roles.  </p>

<p>We also recognize the contributions of other women who emerged as trailblazers during the Cold War era, when policies began to change and women increasingly held administrative, technical and medical positions within the military.</p>

<p>KOREAN WAR<br>
Anna May Hays<br>
Eileen Collins<br>
Capt. Della H. Raney<br>
Col. Ruth A. Lucas</p>

<p>VIETNAM WAR<br>
Mary Therese Klinker<br>
Adm. Michelle J. Howard<br>
Diane Carlson Evans<br>
Maj. Gen. Marcelite J. Harris</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/qP1tpLelOWI">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Allison Black Biography" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/3026530/allison-black/">Allison Black Biography</a></li><li><a title="Col. Allison Black announces retirement after 32 years in Air Force" rel="nofollow" href="https://weartv.com/news/local/col-allison-black-announces-retirement-after-32-years-in-air-force">Col. Allison Black announces retirement after 32 years in Air Force</a></li><li><a title="DVIDS - News - Welcome Col. Allison Black: 1st SOW change of command ceremony" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/425496/welcome-col-allison-black-1st-sow-change-command-ceremony">DVIDS - News - Welcome Col. Allison Black: 1st SOW change of command ceremony</a></li><li><a title="They called her &#39;The Angel of Death&#39; | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/washingtonconference/98498/they-called-her-angel-death">They called her 'The Angel of Death' | The American Legion</a> &mdash; They called her 'The Angel of Death'
</li><li><a title="The Taliban surrendered after hearing this female airman&#39;s voice (and getting hit with high explosives) | We Are The Mighty" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/taliban-afghanistan-allison-black/">The Taliban surrendered after hearing this female airman's voice (and getting hit with high explosives) | We Are The Mighty</a></li><li><a title="Hurlburt Field - Wikipedia" rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurlburt_Field">Hurlburt Field - Wikipedia</a></li></ul>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
<item>
  <title>Tango Alpha Lima Trailblazing Women Veterans: The Angels of Anzio</title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/mww2</link>
  <guid isPermaLink="false">69b3f2a7-518d-4ecc-87aa-fb37388dc730</guid>
  <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
  <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/69b3f2a7-518d-4ecc-87aa-fb37388dc730.mp3" length="32156809" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>31:50</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/7/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/episodes/6/69b3f2a7-518d-4ecc-87aa-fb37388dc730/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>_In this special series we celebrate Women's History Month and honor the service of women veterans and their contributions to American military history.  _
In this episode, we honor the "Angels of Anzio," four courageous nurses of World War II who received the Silver Star for their gallantry in combat. The stories of Mary Roberts, Elaine Roe, Virginia Rourke, and Ellen Ainsworth is one of exceptional courage and resilience as they saved countless lives during the chaos of a relentless battle.
We also recognize the contributions of other women who emerged as trailblazers as a new century of warfare brought new roles for women
SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR
Esther Hasson
Anita Newcomb McGee
Jane Delano
WORLD WAR I
The "Hello Girls"
Opha May Johnson
Helen Purviance
Loretta Perfectus Walsh
WORLD WAR II
Elaine Harmon
Jacqueline Cochran
Nancy Harkness Love
Cornelia Fort
Ruth Streeter
Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, military women, women's history month, spanish-american war, world war I, World War II, WWI, WWII, WASP, WAVE, WAC, Army Nurse Corps, Donut Lassies, Hello Girls, Navy Nurse Corps, military medicine, women in combat, silver star, heroic, bravery</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>_In this special series we celebrate Women&#39;s History Month and honor the service of women veterans and their contributions to American military history.  _</p>

<p>In this episode, we honor the &quot;Angels of Anzio,&quot; four courageous nurses of World War II who received the Silver Star for their gallantry in combat. The stories of Mary Roberts, Elaine Roe, Virginia Rourke, and Ellen Ainsworth is one of exceptional courage and resilience as they saved countless lives during the chaos of a relentless battle.</p>

<p>We also recognize the contributions of other women who emerged as trailblazers as a new century of warfare brought new roles for women</p>

<p>SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR<br>
Esther Hasson<br>
Anita Newcomb McGee<br>
Jane Delano</p>

<p>WORLD WAR I<br>
The &quot;Hello Girls&quot;<br>
Opha May Johnson<br>
Helen Purviance<br>
Loretta Perfectus Walsh</p>

<p>WORLD WAR II<br>
Elaine Harmon<br>
Jacqueline Cochran<br>
Nancy Harkness Love<br>
Cornelia Fort<br>
Ruth Streeter<br>
Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/HkAggSXHwaU">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Wilson, Mary Louise Roberts" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/wilson-mary-louise-roberts">Wilson, Mary Louise Roberts</a></li><li><a title="Small-town Nurse Ellen Ainsworth Died Saving Patients in World War II" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.identifymedals.com/article/small-town-nurse-ellen-ainsworth-died-saving-patients-in-world-war-ii/">Small-town Nurse Ellen Ainsworth Died Saving Patients in World War II</a></li><li><a title="The Army Nurse Corps | U.S. Army Center of Military History" rel="nofollow" href="https://history.army.mil/books/wwii/72-14/72-14.htm">The Army Nurse Corps | U.S. Army Center of Military History</a></li></ul>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>_In this special series we celebrate Women&#39;s History Month and honor the service of women veterans and their contributions to American military history.  _</p>

<p>In this episode, we honor the &quot;Angels of Anzio,&quot; four courageous nurses of World War II who received the Silver Star for their gallantry in combat. The stories of Mary Roberts, Elaine Roe, Virginia Rourke, and Ellen Ainsworth is one of exceptional courage and resilience as they saved countless lives during the chaos of a relentless battle.</p>

<p>We also recognize the contributions of other women who emerged as trailblazers as a new century of warfare brought new roles for women</p>

<p>SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR<br>
Esther Hasson<br>
Anita Newcomb McGee<br>
Jane Delano</p>

<p>WORLD WAR I<br>
The &quot;Hello Girls&quot;<br>
Opha May Johnson<br>
Helen Purviance<br>
Loretta Perfectus Walsh</p>

<p>WORLD WAR II<br>
Elaine Harmon<br>
Jacqueline Cochran<br>
Nancy Harkness Love<br>
Cornelia Fort<br>
Ruth Streeter<br>
Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/HkAggSXHwaU">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Wilson, Mary Louise Roberts" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/wilson-mary-louise-roberts">Wilson, Mary Louise Roberts</a></li><li><a title="Small-town Nurse Ellen Ainsworth Died Saving Patients in World War II" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.identifymedals.com/article/small-town-nurse-ellen-ainsworth-died-saving-patients-in-world-war-ii/">Small-town Nurse Ellen Ainsworth Died Saving Patients in World War II</a></li><li><a title="The Army Nurse Corps | U.S. Army Center of Military History" rel="nofollow" href="https://history.army.mil/books/wwii/72-14/72-14.htm">The Army Nurse Corps | U.S. Army Center of Military History</a></li></ul>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
</item>
  </channel>
</rss>
