web01.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:15:11 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Burn Pits” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/burn%20pits Tue, 22 Oct 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 236: Meet the widow of PACT Act namesake https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/236 e367e0cd-9525-4ea4-8e36-0a264902a5c6 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 236 Meet the widow of PACT Act namesake full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:13:33 no Duct Tape debuts at Paris Fashion Week THE INTERVIEW Danielle Robinson — the surviving spouse of the late Sgt. First Class Heath Robinson, namesake of the PACT Act – joins the podcast to share her family's story and how she and her husband became champions for passage of this historic legislation. Danielle also shares how she honors Heath's legacy as an activist and advocate for Burn Pits 360, fighting for servicemembers and veterans exposed to hazardous environments while serving. SCUTTLEBUTT ‘Area 52’ Veterans Call Out US Government for Refusing to Acknowledge Health Issues Caused By Radiation Exposure U.S. Army helicopter repurposed into an Airbnb in Florida Remembering country music legend and U.S. Army veteran, Kris Kristofferson Special Guest: Danielle Robinson. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, uct tape, PACT Act, toxic exposure, Iraq, Kosovo, cancer, burn pits, advocacy, VA disability rating, legislation, State of the Union, gorilla tape, gaffers' tape, Area 52, top secret, Chinook, Apache, Blackhawk Duct Tape debuts at Paris Fashion Week

THE INTERVIEW
Danielle Robinson — the surviving spouse of the late Sgt. First Class Heath Robinson, namesake of the PACT Act – joins the podcast to share her family's story and how she and her husband became champions for passage of this historic legislation.

Danielle also shares how she honors Heath's legacy as an activist and advocate for Burn Pits 360, fighting for servicemembers and veterans exposed to hazardous environments while serving.

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‘Area 52’ Veterans Call Out US Government for Refusing to Acknowledge Health Issues Caused By Radiation Exposure

U.S. Army helicopter repurposed into an Airbnb in Florida

Remembering country music legend and U.S. Army veteran, Kris Kristofferson

Special Guest: Danielle Robinson.

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THE INTERVIEW
Danielle Robinson — the surviving spouse of the late Sgt. First Class Heath Robinson, namesake of the PACT Act – joins the podcast to share her family's story and how she and her husband became champions for passage of this historic legislation.

Danielle also shares how she honors Heath's legacy as an activist and advocate for Burn Pits 360, fighting for servicemembers and veterans exposed to hazardous environments while serving.

SCUTTLEBUTT
‘Area 52’ Veterans Call Out US Government for Refusing to Acknowledge Health Issues Caused By Radiation Exposure

U.S. Army helicopter repurposed into an Airbnb in Florida

Remembering country music legend and U.S. Army veteran, Kris Kristofferson

Special Guest: Danielle Robinson.

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]]> Episode 209: Tango Alpha Lima: Afghanistan War Commission Executive Director Jaime Cheshire https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/209 4e0388ca-1f1d-414e-8647-135ce2dca798 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 209 Tango Alpha Lima: Afghanistan War Commission Executive Director Jaime Cheshire full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:06:26 no A Bravo Zulu for a hard-working young student, a proud mom, and a Legion post supporting youth in their community. THE INTERVIEW Afghanistan War Commission Executive Director Jaime Cheshire discusses the commission’s role, how veterans can help get answers to policy decisions made during the 20-year war and more.  THE SCUTTLEBUTT Adopt a Woman Veteran at the Military Women's Memorial The Ghost Army - Combat Con Artists of World War II Clarksville, Tenn., American Legion posts stepping up for neighbors in the aftermath of devastating tornadoes Special Guest: Jaime Cheshire . military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, ort-a-john, graffiti, children and youth, scholarship, community, youth programs, Boys State, Appalachian Trail, Afghanistan, Kabul, withdrawal, CIA, Afghan Allies, Tora Bora, UBL, Bin Laden, Afghanistan War Commission, diplomats, security forces, intelligence assessment, policy, testimony, interviews, resolution of support, veterans, boots on the ground, burn pits, mental health, moral injury, trust, military women, history, female veteran, Ghost Soldiers, deception, Congressional Gold Medal, natural disaster, National Emergency Fund, tornado, community A Bravo Zulu for a hard-working young student, a proud mom, and a Legion post supporting youth in their community.

THE INTERVIEW
Afghanistan War Commission Executive Director Jaime Cheshire discusses the commission’s role, how veterans can help get answers to policy decisions made during the 20-year war and more. 

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Adopt a Woman Veteran at the Military Women's Memorial
The Ghost Army - Combat Con Artists of World War II
Clarksville, Tenn., American Legion posts stepping up for neighbors in the aftermath of devastating tornadoes

Special Guest: Jaime Cheshire .

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THE INTERVIEW
Afghanistan War Commission Executive Director Jaime Cheshire discusses the commission’s role, how veterans can help get answers to policy decisions made during the 20-year war and more. 

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Adopt a Woman Veteran at the Military Women's Memorial
The Ghost Army - Combat Con Artists of World War II
Clarksville, Tenn., American Legion posts stepping up for neighbors in the aftermath of devastating tornadoes

Special Guest: Jaime Cheshire .

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]]> Episode 123: Tango Alpha Lima: Live from Milwaukee - Legislative Update with Lawrence Montreuil https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/123 37c93fb8-374e-415b-be03-cf10f014b18f Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 123 Tango Alpha Lima: Live from Milwaukee - Legislative Update with Lawrence Montreuil 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. 35:40 no Coming to you from The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee, hosts Jeff and Ashley get an update on American Legion legislative successes and upcoming activity with repeat guest, American Legion National Legislative Director Lawrence Montreuil. Lawrence talks about the success of the Honor our PACT act, the role Legion members played in helping the bill become law, and the impact the new law will have on millions of veterans exposed to toxins during their military service. Lawrence also talks about the work that still needs to be done on other legislation, such as the Afghan Adjustment Act, and how to get involved through the Voter Voice portal. Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Legislative, National Convention, Milwaukee, Wis, Wisconsin, toxic exposure, Honoring our PACT Act, burn pits, agent orange, atomic radiation, Camp Lejeune toxic water, presumptive conditions, airborne toxic hazards, VA claim, VA benefit, VA healthcare, burden of proof, respiratory cancer, access to healthcare, VASEC, Vietnam Veteran, Marine Corps, service officer, afhganistan, allies, afghan adjustment act Coming to you from The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee, hosts Jeff and Ashley get an update on American Legion legislative successes and upcoming activity with repeat guest, American Legion National Legislative Director Lawrence Montreuil.

Lawrence talks about the success of the Honor our PACT act, the role Legion members played in helping the bill become law, and the impact the new law will have on millions of veterans exposed to toxins during their military service.

Lawrence also talks about the work that still needs to be done on other legislation, such as the Afghan Adjustment Act, and how to get involved through the Voter Voice portal.

Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil.

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Lawrence talks about the success of the Honor our PACT act, the role Legion members played in helping the bill become law, and the impact the new law will have on millions of veterans exposed to toxins during their military service.

Lawrence also talks about the work that still needs to be done on other legislation, such as the Afghan Adjustment Act, and how to get involved through the Voter Voice portal.

Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil.

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]]> Episode 89: Tango Alpha Lima: 2022 Legislative Priorities with Lawrence Montreuil https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/89 2f95b08c-c90f-43de-b239-061f1e39ae05 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 89 Tango Alpha Lima: 2022 Legislative Priorities with Lawrence Montreuil 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. 35:40 no American Legion National Legislative Director Lawrence Montruiel returns to celebrate the organization's legislative wins from 2021 and give a briefing on the Legislative priorities for 2022. Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, WOT, Global War on Terrorism Memorial, National Mall, Legislative, Congress, 117th Congress, Maternity Care, Servicewomen, healthcare, VA, gender-specific care, toxic exposure, burn pits, presumptive diseases, GI Bill, citizenship, immigrations American Legion National Legislative Director Lawrence Montruiel returns to celebrate the organization's legislative wins from 2021 and give a briefing on the Legislative priorities for 2022.

Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil.

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Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil.

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]]> Episode 37: Tango Alpha Lima: Legislative Priorities with Lawrence Montreuil https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/37 5409c9e9-add5-4143-b89f-d5ceba7ade9a Tue, 19 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 37 Tango Alpha Lima: Legislative Priorities with Lawrence Montreuil 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. 42:04 no American Legion Legislative Director Lawrence Montreuil joins Team Tango to discuss American Legion legislative priorities for 2021, as well as how veteran-related legislation will be impacted by a new Congress and new administration. Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Toxic exposure, Burn Pits, women veteran healthcare, Project Atlas, telehealth, Deborah Sampson Act, COVID relief, death benefits related to cause of death, C&P exam backlog, DAV, VFW, PVA, AmVets, 117th Congress American Legion Legislative Director Lawrence Montreuil joins Team Tango to discuss American Legion legislative priorities for 2021, as well as how veteran-related legislation will be impacted by a new Congress and new administration.

Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil.

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Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil.

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