web01.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:03:16 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Camaraderie” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/camaraderie Wed, 10 Sep 2025 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 282: How to apply military technical skills to a career https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/282 f2908341-69ca-4b80-84d9-e95d9b478013 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 282 How to apply military technical skills to a career full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 44:40 no Veterans and transitioning servicemembers often face challenges when seeking civilian careers. Brian Marchegiani, co-founder of Mack Brothers Elevator, found his calling in the skilled labor field. But he does more than elevator repair. He gives back to the veteran community, providing jobs for former military members and military families. In fact, for this business owner, mentorship isn’t optional, it’s a force multiplier. Learn more about this entrepreneur success story, how to apply his expertise to landing a job in the skilled trades and more in the third episode of Veteran Entrepreneurs, a special four-part series from The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast. Special Guest: Brian Marchegiani. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Army Ranger, elevator, Afghanistan, veteran entrepreneur, transition, special operations, camaraderie, op tempo, trades, mentorship, IUEC, veteran-owned business, ojt, licensing, credentialing Veterans and transitioning servicemembers often face challenges when seeking civilian careers.

Brian Marchegiani, co-founder of Mack Brothers Elevator, found his calling in the skilled labor field. But he does more than elevator repair. He gives back to the veteran community, providing jobs for former military members and military families. In fact, for this business owner, mentorship isn’t optional, it’s a force multiplier.

Learn more about this entrepreneur success story, how to apply his expertise to landing a job in the skilled trades and more in the third episode of Veteran Entrepreneurs, a special four-part series from The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast.

Special Guest: Brian Marchegiani.

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Brian Marchegiani, co-founder of Mack Brothers Elevator, found his calling in the skilled labor field. But he does more than elevator repair. He gives back to the veteran community, providing jobs for former military members and military families. In fact, for this business owner, mentorship isn’t optional, it’s a force multiplier.

Learn more about this entrepreneur success story, how to apply his expertise to landing a job in the skilled trades and more in the third episode of Veteran Entrepreneurs, a special four-part series from The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast.

Special Guest: Brian Marchegiani.

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]]> MandatoryFunDay, GWOT memorial and community service https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/279b 7d5033f1-221e-4c97-b72e-bec1f79db631 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 The American Legion full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:12:50 no Austin von Letkemann, better known by his MandatoryFunDay Instagram handle, leads off this episode by talking about his new podcast, the Army-Navy Game and more. Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation CEO Rod Rodriguez shares an update on plans for the memorial and a new podcast that launches with a pilot episode September 11. Representatives of The American Legion’s community service project, Heroes United to Heal and Protecting Vets Foundation also chatted with the hosts of Tango Alpha Lima about the role of service, overcoming PTSD and military sexual trauma. All this and more in Part 2 of our episode recorded during the Legion’s National Convention in Tampa, Fla. Special Guests: Alyse Duffy, Austin Von Letkemann, Bridget Lake, Donna A. Michaels, Jennifer Ballou, and Michael "Rod" Rodriguez. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, alcohol, american legion, be the one, buddy check, camaraderie, cemetery, claim shark, comedy, community, community service, first responder, gwot, healing, honor, humor, memorial, mental health, military, national mall, podcast, post-9/11, remembrance, service, service officer, sobriety, suicide prevention, therapy, transition, va claim, veteran Austin von Letkemann, better known by his MandatoryFunDay Instagram handle, leads off this episode by talking about his new podcast, the Army-Navy Game and more.

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation CEO Rod Rodriguez shares an update on plans for the memorial and a new podcast that launches with a pilot episode September 11.

Representatives of The American Legion’s community service project, Heroes United to Heal and Protecting Vets Foundation also chatted with the hosts of Tango Alpha Lima about the role of service, overcoming PTSD and military sexual trauma. All this and more in Part 2 of our episode recorded during the Legion’s National Convention in Tampa, Fla.

Special Guests: Alyse Duffy, Austin Von Letkemann, Bridget Lake, Donna A. Michaels, Jennifer Ballou, and Michael "Rod" Rodriguez.

]]> Austin von Letkemann, better known by his MandatoryFunDay Instagram handle, leads off this episode by talking about his new podcast, the Army-Navy Game and more.

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation CEO Rod Rodriguez shares an update on plans for the memorial and a new podcast that launches with a pilot episode September 11.

Representatives of The American Legion’s community service project, Heroes United to Heal and Protecting Vets Foundation also chatted with the hosts of Tango Alpha Lima about the role of service, overcoming PTSD and military sexual trauma. All this and more in Part 2 of our episode recorded during the Legion’s National Convention in Tampa, Fla.

Special Guests: Alyse Duffy, Austin Von Letkemann, Bridget Lake, Donna A. Michaels, Jennifer Ballou, and Michael "Rod" Rodriguez.

]]> Episode 261: From a dark place to healing others – HeroFront podcast host Josh White https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/261 0062db25-8f68-473a-a806-f301a605e6ef Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 261 From a dark place to healing others – HeroFront podcast host Josh White full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 57:05 no Operation Frequent Wind: Remembering the end of the Vietnam War THE INTERVIEW Air Force veteran Josh White hosts the award-winning podcast Hero Front, which focuses on mental health awareness and resiliency. Josh shares inspiring stories of veterans, authors, entrepreneurs, business leaders and other heroes. The storytelling podcast emerged from White’s 20-year military career in the U.S. Air Force in maintenance, medical and military funeral honors. SCUTTLEBUTT If Hooters goes out of business, dining off base will never be the same Not just for Veterans: Medical breakthroughs that began at VA Special Guest: Josh White. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Vietnam War, Saigon, military family, family legacy, storytelling, aerospace ground equipment, camaraderie, public health, alcohol, healing, military funeral honors, honor guard, active shooter, first sergeant, public speaking, be yourself, authenticity, Alexander Hamilton, inner hero, Hooters, VA, Veterans Affairs, medical breakthrough Operation Frequent Wind: Remembering the end of the Vietnam War

THE INTERVIEW
Air Force veteran Josh White hosts the award-winning podcast Hero Front, which focuses on mental health awareness and resiliency. Josh shares inspiring stories of veterans, authors, entrepreneurs, business leaders and other heroes. The storytelling podcast emerged from White’s 20-year military career in the U.S. Air Force in maintenance, medical and military funeral honors.

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If Hooters goes out of business, dining off base will never be the same

Not just for Veterans: Medical breakthroughs that began at VA

Special Guest: Josh White.

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THE INTERVIEW
Air Force veteran Josh White hosts the award-winning podcast Hero Front, which focuses on mental health awareness and resiliency. Josh shares inspiring stories of veterans, authors, entrepreneurs, business leaders and other heroes. The storytelling podcast emerged from White’s 20-year military career in the U.S. Air Force in maintenance, medical and military funeral honors.

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If Hooters goes out of business, dining off base will never be the same

Not just for Veterans: Medical breakthroughs that began at VA

Special Guest: Josh White.

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]]> Episode 255: How military veterans can find their tribe https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/255 5bf237e2-5068-4853-b0c9-080548bff359 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 255 How military veterans can find their tribe full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:13:32 no When veterans return to the civilian world, they often encounter challenges related to employment and mental health. That’s where having a tribe can be a game changer. Retired Army Col. Adam Rocke and retired Army Gen. Paul Funk II share how finding a tribe can help with improving mental health, finding a job and more on this week’s episode of Tango Alpha Lima. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE We Can Do It! Roll up your sleeves and show us your best Rosie Pose for Rosie the Riveter Day Special Guests: Adam Rocke and Gen. Paul Funk. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Be the One, mental health, Rosie the Riveter Day, We Can Do it, women veterans, women’s history month, Katie’s Way, military spouse, military mom, 6888th, Eliza Barker Johnson, WWII, military family, Airborne, Ranger, JROTC, Funk’s Fundamentals, Warrior Games, Soldier for Life, Homelessness, transition, Hiring our Heroes, career, organizational structure, Big Red 1, education, workforce development, DoD Skillbridge, PUFL, camaraderie, Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, TMS, PTSD, individualized treatment, tribe, pride, service dog When veterans return to the civilian world, they often encounter challenges related to employment and mental health. That’s where having a tribe can be a game changer. Retired Army Col. Adam Rocke and retired Army Gen. Paul Funk II share how finding a tribe can help with improving mental health, finding a job and more on this week’s episode of Tango Alpha Lima.

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE
We Can Do It! Roll up your sleeves and show us your best Rosie Pose for Rosie the Riveter Day

Special Guests: Adam Rocke and Gen. Paul Funk.

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ALSO IN THIS EPISODE
We Can Do It! Roll up your sleeves and show us your best Rosie Pose for Rosie the Riveter Day

Special Guests: Adam Rocke and Gen. Paul Funk.

Links:

]]> Episode 230: Marine veteran's mission across Antarctica https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/230 f728bbdc-3a6d-4426-b946-8048c34fab38 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 230 Marine veteran's mission across Antarctica full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:29:26 no How we continue to remember September 11 THE INTERVIEW Marine Corps veteran, endurance athlete, adventurer and author Akshay Nanavati has a picture of a friend he lost in war on his wall and under it he wrote, “This should have been you. Earn this life." This was the fuel to write his book, "Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness" in order to help others navigate their own suffering and turn it into nirvana, turn it into bliss. It is also fuel for his own extreme adventuring. In November, Nanavati will begin a 110-day, 1,700-mile solo trek across Antarctica, wher he'll ski for 10 to 12 hours a day hauling a 400-pound sled full of supplies and become the single most isolated being on the planet. He shares how he has been preparing for the grueling physical and mental challenges he will face along the way. SCUTTLEBUTT VA worker errors when reviewing claims for full disability cost $100M, auditors say Post 58 in Oklahoma using gaming to provide veterans camaraderie and support. Special Guest: Akshay Nanavati . military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, /11, Antarctica, South Pole, addiction, drugs, alcohol, Blackhawk Down, Medal of Honor, valor, Marine Corps, PTSD, suicide, Be the One, expedition, adventuring, nature, duality, ego, support, keto, VA, disability claim, claims processors, gaming, e-sports, regiment gaming, Oklahoma, peer-to-peer, community, camaraderie How we continue to remember September 11

THE INTERVIEW
Marine Corps veteran, endurance athlete, adventurer and author Akshay Nanavati has a picture of a friend he lost in war on his wall and under it he wrote, “This should have been you. Earn this life."

This was the fuel to write his book, "Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness" in order to help others navigate their own suffering and turn it into nirvana, turn it into bliss.

It is also fuel for his own extreme adventuring.

In November, Nanavati will begin a 110-day, 1,700-mile solo trek across Antarctica, wher he'll ski for 10 to 12 hours a day hauling a 400-pound sled full of supplies and become the single most isolated being on the planet. He shares how he has been preparing for the grueling physical and mental challenges he will face along the way.

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VA worker errors when reviewing claims for full disability cost $100M, auditors say

Post 58 in Oklahoma using gaming to provide veterans camaraderie and support.

Special Guest: Akshay Nanavati .

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THE INTERVIEW
Marine Corps veteran, endurance athlete, adventurer and author Akshay Nanavati has a picture of a friend he lost in war on his wall and under it he wrote, “This should have been you. Earn this life."

This was the fuel to write his book, "Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness" in order to help others navigate their own suffering and turn it into nirvana, turn it into bliss.

It is also fuel for his own extreme adventuring.

In November, Nanavati will begin a 110-day, 1,700-mile solo trek across Antarctica, wher he'll ski for 10 to 12 hours a day hauling a 400-pound sled full of supplies and become the single most isolated being on the planet. He shares how he has been preparing for the grueling physical and mental challenges he will face along the way.

SCUTTLEBUTT
VA worker errors when reviewing claims for full disability cost $100M, auditors say

Post 58 in Oklahoma using gaming to provide veterans camaraderie and support.

Special Guest: Akshay Nanavati .

Links:

]]> Episode 226: Tango Alpha Lima: Marine Corps Veteran and Comedian Bryson Banks https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/226 a2d3926c-ccf1-4ad8-9b48-5ac22b535e02 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 226 Tango Alpha Lima: Marine Corps Veteran and Comedian Bryson Banks full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 49:19 no CELEBRITY VETERAN: A salute to George Carlin THE INTERVIEW LA Stand-up comedian and Marine Corps veteran Bryson Banks talks about his comedy show, Semper Funny, and his journey from his military service to successful entertainer. SCUTTLEBUTT Coffee & Chat at American Legion Post 243 in Oviedo, Fla. "A Soldier’s Journey" - WWI monument set to be unveiled in Washington DC Special Guest: Bryson Banks. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Air Force veteran, comedian, crowdwork, stand-up, fasting, f-bomb, camaraderie, coffee chat, military spouse, Legion family, Be the One, mental health support, PTSD, buddy check, World War I memorial, Pershing Park, honor, remembrance, Soldier’s Journey, WWII CELEBRITY VETERAN: A salute to George Carlin

THE INTERVIEW
LA Stand-up comedian and Marine Corps veteran Bryson Banks talks about his comedy show, Semper Funny, and his journey from his military service to successful entertainer.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Coffee & Chat at American Legion Post 243 in Oviedo, Fla.
"A Soldier’s Journey" - WWI monument set to be unveiled in Washington DC

Special Guest: Bryson Banks.

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THE INTERVIEW
LA Stand-up comedian and Marine Corps veteran Bryson Banks talks about his comedy show, Semper Funny, and his journey from his military service to successful entertainer.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Coffee & Chat at American Legion Post 243 in Oviedo, Fla.
"A Soldier’s Journey" - WWI monument set to be unveiled in Washington DC

Special Guest: Bryson Banks.

Links:

]]> Episode 218: Tango Alpha Lima: Wrestle Like a Girl CEO and founder Sally Roberts https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/218 575d317e-4bf5-4ac3-a13b-48247fe27d9f Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 218 Tango Alpha Lima: Wrestle Like a Girl CEO and founder Sally Roberts full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:16:27 no Gators on the FOD walk An Olympic Challenge THE INTERVIEW Sally Roberts is an athlete, Army veteran and the founder of Wrestle Like A Girl, an organization that empower girls and women to become leaders – while participating in the sport of wrestling. On this episode, she delivers her message: “It’s OK to suffer, it’s OK to endure, it’s the lessons we learn from it.” SCUTTLEBUTT Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves Tracking Brain Baselines Celebrity Veteran: FedEx Founder Fred Smith Special Guest: Sally Roberts. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, FOD walk, Florida, gator, Paris Post 1, Olympics, women, female veteran, wrestling, athletics, resources, advocacy, bad-ass women, life lessons, non-profit, be the one, stigma, it's OK to not be OK, self-love, joy in suffering, alternative therapies, military spouses, pentagon, state department, federal employment, head trauma, baseline, brain health, cognitive testing, assessment, neurological activity, TBI, traumatic brain injury, biomarkers, hormones, dementia, personalized medicine, leadership, veteran of the year, Fred Smith, camaraderie, love is service, vulnerability, sharing Gators on the FOD walk
An Olympic Challenge

THE INTERVIEW
Sally Roberts is an athlete, Army veteran and the founder of Wrestle Like A Girl, an organization that empower girls and women to become leaders – while participating in the sport of wrestling. On this episode, she delivers her message: “It’s OK to suffer, it’s OK to endure, it’s the lessons we learn from it.”

SCUTTLEBUTT
Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves
Tracking Brain Baselines
Celebrity Veteran: FedEx Founder Fred Smith

Special Guest: Sally Roberts.

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An Olympic Challenge

THE INTERVIEW
Sally Roberts is an athlete, Army veteran and the founder of Wrestle Like A Girl, an organization that empower girls and women to become leaders – while participating in the sport of wrestling. On this episode, she delivers her message: “It’s OK to suffer, it’s OK to endure, it’s the lessons we learn from it.”

SCUTTLEBUTT
Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves
Tracking Brain Baselines
Celebrity Veteran: FedEx Founder Fred Smith

Special Guest: Sally Roberts.

Links:

]]> Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP06: Grunt Style Foundation Founder Tim Jensen https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/talbto-06 0ca51810-ab9e-43e2-86ea-415360583168 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:45:00 -0500 The American Legion full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 31:50 no Tim Jensen serves as Chief Brand Officer of Grunt Style LLC, Chairman of the Grunt Style Foundation and host of several popular veteran-focused podcasts. A Marine Corps veteran who deployed to Iraq in September 2004 and participated in over 200 combat patrols in the extremely violent Northern Babil Province, Tim is a strong advocate for defending the rights, lives, and well-being of veterans who have defended this country. Tim discusses his military experience, how that led to his leadership role at Grunt Style LLC, and ultimately the Grunt Style Foundation, where he leads a team on a mission to provide resources and experiences that support veterans and servicemembers facing challenges with mental health, military transition, food insecurity and homelessness. Special Guest: Tim Jensen. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Be The One, mental health, mental wellness, PTSD, suicide prevention, Grunt Style, t-shirt, lifestyle brand, WWII, Rolling Thunder, Vietnam Wall, Iraq, infantry, Operation Iraqi Freedom, combat, entrepreneur, small business, camaraderie, foot insecurity, PACT Act, hyperbaric chamber, active-duty, advocacy, transition assistance, Veterans Mental Health Assistance Coalition, suicide, USS Nimitz, Afghanistan withdrawal, apolitical, patriotism Tim Jensen serves as Chief Brand Officer of Grunt Style LLC, Chairman of the Grunt Style Foundation and host of several popular veteran-focused podcasts.

A Marine Corps veteran who deployed to Iraq in September 2004 and participated in over 200 combat patrols in the extremely violent Northern Babil Province, Tim is a strong advocate for defending the rights, lives, and well-being of veterans who have defended this country.

Tim discusses his military experience, how that led to his leadership role at Grunt Style LLC, and ultimately the Grunt Style Foundation, where he leads a team on a mission to provide resources and experiences that support veterans and servicemembers facing challenges with mental health, military transition, food insecurity and homelessness.

Special Guest: Tim Jensen.

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]]> Tim Jensen serves as Chief Brand Officer of Grunt Style LLC, Chairman of the Grunt Style Foundation and host of several popular veteran-focused podcasts.

A Marine Corps veteran who deployed to Iraq in September 2004 and participated in over 200 combat patrols in the extremely violent Northern Babil Province, Tim is a strong advocate for defending the rights, lives, and well-being of veterans who have defended this country.

Tim discusses his military experience, how that led to his leadership role at Grunt Style LLC, and ultimately the Grunt Style Foundation, where he leads a team on a mission to provide resources and experiences that support veterans and servicemembers facing challenges with mental health, military transition, food insecurity and homelessness.

Special Guest: Tim Jensen.

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]]> Episode 188: Tango Alpha Lima: Combat Boots Jewelry Founder Lisa Bass https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/188 6e0de3ce-4f47-4a59-afa9-0edab532ed98 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 188 Tango Alpha Lima: Combat Boots Jewelry Founder Lisa Bass full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 59:09 no IN THE NEWS 2023 Veterans Day Deals, Discounts and Freebies THIS WEEK'S GUEST Retired U.S. Army Maj. Lisa Bass began her 20-year military career as a 30-year-old private in the JAG Corps, attended Airborne School as a grandmother, and became the first female Commander in the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. After separating from the Army, Lisa made the transition from soldier to entrepreneur and founded Combat Boots Jewelry, selling patriotic accessories that help women show pride of service. She also founded Task Force Sisterhood Against Sexual Assaults (TF SASA) - a team of former military leaders from various branches with a deep commitment to providing effective solutions and support concerning sexual assault and harassment. RAPID FIRE Navy promotes first female mortician to senior chief petty officer A beer-drinking Marine Corps duck earned a citation for fighting at Tarawa Testing of Air Force all-electric plane set to start at Florida base Special Guest: Lisa Bass. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Veterans Day Deals, appreciation, discounts, scams, freebies, stolen valor, women veteran, single parent, Airborne, Iraq, combat, camaraderie, good idea fairy, entrepreneur, VWISE, EBB, sexual assault, In Her Boots, Vanessa Guillen, Fort Hood, advocacy, equine therapy, MST, IN THE NEWS
2023 Veterans Day Deals, Discounts and Freebies

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired U.S. Army Maj. Lisa Bass began her 20-year military career as a 30-year-old private in the JAG Corps, attended Airborne School as a grandmother, and became the first female Commander in the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team.

After separating from the Army, Lisa made the transition from soldier to entrepreneur and founded Combat Boots Jewelry, selling patriotic accessories that help women show pride of service. She also founded Task Force Sisterhood Against Sexual Assaults (TF SASA) - a team of former military leaders from various branches with a deep commitment to providing effective solutions and support concerning sexual assault and harassment.

RAPID FIRE
Navy promotes first female mortician to senior chief petty officer

A beer-drinking Marine Corps duck earned a citation for fighting at Tarawa

Testing of Air Force all-electric plane set to start at Florida base

Special Guest: Lisa Bass.

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2023 Veterans Day Deals, Discounts and Freebies

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired U.S. Army Maj. Lisa Bass began her 20-year military career as a 30-year-old private in the JAG Corps, attended Airborne School as a grandmother, and became the first female Commander in the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team.

After separating from the Army, Lisa made the transition from soldier to entrepreneur and founded Combat Boots Jewelry, selling patriotic accessories that help women show pride of service. She also founded Task Force Sisterhood Against Sexual Assaults (TF SASA) - a team of former military leaders from various branches with a deep commitment to providing effective solutions and support concerning sexual assault and harassment.

RAPID FIRE
Navy promotes first female mortician to senior chief petty officer

A beer-drinking Marine Corps duck earned a citation for fighting at Tarawa

Testing of Air Force all-electric plane set to start at Florida base

Special Guest: Lisa Bass.

Links:

]]> Episode 186: Tango Alpha Lima: VA&R Chairman Autrey James and National Security Chairman Matthew Shuman https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/186 2509a0fe-ff47-42aa-aeea-07e085e3ec2e Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 186 Tango Alpha Lima: VA&R Chairman Autrey James and National Security Chairman Matthew Shuman full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 54:31 no IN THE NEWS 40th Anniversary of Operation Urgent Fury, when America Took a Stand Against Soviet and Cuban Influence in the Caribbean THIS WEEK'S GUEST Two members of the American Legion National Leadership team discuss the looming threat of a government shutdown, and the potential National Security concerns and impacts that could ripple through VA. Coast Guard veteran and National Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commission Chairman Autrey James and Army veteran and Chairman of the National Security Commission Matthew Shuman discuss how veterans and servicemembers should prepare themselves, and discuss how The American Legion can help. RAPID FIRE ‘Home again’: Marine’s WWII diary returns to his daughter 81 years after final entry Property company ordered to repay troops charged illegal rental fees Farewell to JSTARS: End of an era in military intelligence Special Guests: Autrey James and Matthew Shuman. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, renada, Joint Task Force, Soviet, communist, Operation Urgent Fury, WWII, diary, Guadalcanal, Pacific Theatre, Pearl Harbor, pcs, JSTARS, surveillance, satellite, be the one, VA, benefits, healthcare, government shutdown, education, employment, service officers, benefits claims, food insecurity, food pantry, VetCenter, 988, veteran crisis line, resiliency, camaraderie, buddy check, pay out coast guard act, military quality of life, national security, IN THE NEWS
40th Anniversary of Operation Urgent Fury, when America Took a Stand Against Soviet and Cuban Influence in the Caribbean

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Two members of the American Legion National Leadership team discuss the looming threat of a government shutdown, and the potential National Security concerns and impacts that could ripple through VA.

Coast Guard veteran and National Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commission Chairman Autrey James and Army veteran and Chairman of the National Security Commission Matthew Shuman discuss how veterans and servicemembers should prepare themselves, and discuss how The American Legion can help.

RAPID FIRE
‘Home again’: Marine’s WWII diary returns to his daughter 81 years after final entry

Property company ordered to repay troops charged illegal rental fees

Farewell to JSTARS: End of an era in military intelligence

Special Guests: Autrey James and Matthew Shuman.

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40th Anniversary of Operation Urgent Fury, when America Took a Stand Against Soviet and Cuban Influence in the Caribbean

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Two members of the American Legion National Leadership team discuss the looming threat of a government shutdown, and the potential National Security concerns and impacts that could ripple through VA.

Coast Guard veteran and National Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commission Chairman Autrey James and Army veteran and Chairman of the National Security Commission Matthew Shuman discuss how veterans and servicemembers should prepare themselves, and discuss how The American Legion can help.

RAPID FIRE
‘Home again’: Marine’s WWII diary returns to his daughter 81 years after final entry

Property company ordered to repay troops charged illegal rental fees

Farewell to JSTARS: End of an era in military intelligence

Special Guests: Autrey James and Matthew Shuman.

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]]> Episode 183: Tango Alpha Lima: “Small Town Strong” Executive Producers Chase Millsap and Dale King https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/183 fedc24eb-b4b4-4e6a-869c-a8ecc6008abf Tue, 03 Oct 2023 06:15:00 -0400 The American Legion 183 Tango Alpha Lima: “Small Town Strong” Executive Producers Chase Millsap and Dale King full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 56:53 no IN THE NEWS How the US Army made the world’s toughest sandwich THIS WEEK'S GUEST Executive Producer and Director Chase Millsap and Executive Producer Dale King, join us to talk about their documentary, “Small Town Strong.” Filmed over four years in Portsmouth, Ohio, the one-time pill mill capital of America, “Small Town Strong” follows Dale, a former Army Intelligence Officer, who returns to his hometown after two tours in Iraq, to find it in shambles amid the growing opioid epidemic. With no one coming to save them, King starts PSKC Crossfit gym and offers job opportunities to those in recovery. Their unorthodox strategy takes on fentanyl with fitness – resulting in one of the biggest comebacks in small-town America history. RAPID FIRE Women in Army SOF resorted to buying their own armor, study finds Share your Buddy Check Week plans with us How rucking can give your walking routine a boost Special Guests: Chase Millsap and Dale King. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, MRE, shelf-stable sandwich, storytelling, documentary film, movie, filmmaker, opioid, fentanyl, addiction, overdose, CrossFit, therapy, physical fitness, mental wellness, endorphins, pain clinic, pill mill, Portsmouth, Ohio, community, camaraderie, peer-to-peer, counseling, COVID-19 pandemic, resiliency, kettle bell, special operations, military women, buddy check, S.A.V.E., Be The One, rucking IN THE NEWS
How the US Army made the world’s toughest sandwich

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Executive Producer and Director Chase Millsap and Executive Producer Dale King, join us to talk about their documentary, “Small Town Strong.”

Filmed over four years in Portsmouth, Ohio, the one-time pill mill capital of America, “Small Town Strong” follows Dale, a former Army Intelligence Officer, who returns to his hometown after two tours in Iraq, to find it in shambles amid the growing opioid epidemic. With no one coming to save them, King starts PSKC Crossfit gym and offers job opportunities to those in recovery. Their unorthodox strategy takes on fentanyl with fitness – resulting in one of the biggest comebacks in small-town America history.

RAPID FIRE
Women in Army SOF resorted to buying their own armor, study finds

Share your Buddy Check Week plans with us

How rucking can give your walking routine a boost

Special Guests: Chase Millsap and Dale King.

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How the US Army made the world’s toughest sandwich

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Executive Producer and Director Chase Millsap and Executive Producer Dale King, join us to talk about their documentary, “Small Town Strong.”

Filmed over four years in Portsmouth, Ohio, the one-time pill mill capital of America, “Small Town Strong” follows Dale, a former Army Intelligence Officer, who returns to his hometown after two tours in Iraq, to find it in shambles amid the growing opioid epidemic. With no one coming to save them, King starts PSKC Crossfit gym and offers job opportunities to those in recovery. Their unorthodox strategy takes on fentanyl with fitness – resulting in one of the biggest comebacks in small-town America history.

RAPID FIRE
Women in Army SOF resorted to buying their own armor, study finds

Share your Buddy Check Week plans with us

How rucking can give your walking routine a boost

Special Guests: Chase Millsap and Dale King.

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]]> Episode 181: Tango Alpha Lima: "Tier One" series coauthors Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/181 53f66f7b-9690-46fc-b427-1fd4d028852d Tue, 19 Sep 2023 06:45:00 -0400 The American Legion 181 Tango Alpha Lima: "Tier One" series coauthors Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:24:48 no IN THE NEWS Food Insecurity In U.S. Military And Veterans Doubles National Average THIS WEEK'S GUEST Navy veterans Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson have penned multiple covert ops and action-adventure thriller series including TIER ONE, SONS of VALOR, and THE SHEPHERDS. The duo joins the podcast to talk about how they got started, how they make the co-author process work, and how they are using their success to help fellow veteran authors and entrepreneurs. RAPID FIRE A corporal gave a speech in front of the top Marine — and got promoted United States Is Growing A Robot Army 988 +1 challenge coins Special Guests: Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Military family, food insecurity, DoD, national security, SEALs, submarine, author, writer, entrepreneur, transition, networking, camaraderie, 9/11, writing process, fiction, thriller, action-adventure, AI, artificial intelligence, SEAL, JSOC, Tier One, promotion, gunny, robot, drones, 988+1, Montana, Be The One, Veteran Suicide, MSU, INDYCAR IN THE NEWS
Food Insecurity In U.S. Military And Veterans Doubles National Average

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Navy veterans Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson have penned multiple covert ops and action-adventure thriller series including TIER ONE, SONS of VALOR, and THE SHEPHERDS. The duo joins the podcast to talk about how they got started, how they make the co-author process work, and how they are using their success to help fellow veteran authors and entrepreneurs.

RAPID FIRE
A corporal gave a speech in front of the top Marine — and got promoted
United States Is Growing A Robot Army
988 +1 challenge coins

Special Guests: Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson.

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Food Insecurity In U.S. Military And Veterans Doubles National Average

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Navy veterans Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson have penned multiple covert ops and action-adventure thriller series including TIER ONE, SONS of VALOR, and THE SHEPHERDS. The duo joins the podcast to talk about how they got started, how they make the co-author process work, and how they are using their success to help fellow veteran authors and entrepreneurs.

RAPID FIRE
A corporal gave a speech in front of the top Marine — and got promoted
United States Is Growing A Robot Army
988 +1 challenge coins

Special Guests: Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson.

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]]> Episode 174: Tango Alpha Lima: Typhoon Coast Author Mark R. Clifford https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/174 3bddbb4f-4951-4aee-a525-4134e751d82a Tue, 29 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 174 Tango Alpha Lima: Typhoon Coast Author Mark R. Clifford full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 55:42 no IN THE NEWS A Veteran Combat Photographer Is on a Mission to Capture Portraits of Every Living Medal of Honor Recipient THIS WEEK'S GUEST Mark R. Clifford served in the Marine Corps infantry for ten years and as a police officer for over a quarter-century. On the podcast this week, Mark talks about his military and law enforcement career, his debut novel, Typhoon Coast, and his work mentoring veterans at Zac Brown's Camp Southern Ground. RAPID FIRE Maryland's Howard County Veterans Foundation celebrates ‘Valiant Women’ If properly flown, an Attack Helicopter would defeat most fighter airplanes in 1 on 1 air combat. Attack Helicopter Crews explain why. Air Force Pilots Have One Month to Extend Contracts for Up to $50,000 Per Year in Bonuses Special Guest: Mark R. Clifford. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, photographer, combat photographer, medal of honor, moh, military photographer of the year, storytelling, advocacy, author, novelist, post-traumatic growth, PTSD, writing therapy, San Francisco, Desert Storm, Mt. Pinatubo, volcano, eruption, Operation Fiery Vigil, law enforcement, journalism, natural disaster, humanitarian aid, suicide prevention, transition, post 9/11, yoga, mindful meditation, camaraderie, mentorship, podcast, roast, comedy, levity, planes, helicopters IN THE NEWS
A Veteran Combat Photographer Is on a Mission to Capture Portraits of Every Living Medal of Honor Recipient

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Mark R. Clifford served in the Marine Corps infantry for ten years and as a police officer for over a quarter-century. On the podcast this week, Mark talks about his military and law enforcement career, his debut novel, Typhoon Coast, and his work mentoring veterans at Zac Brown's Camp Southern Ground.

RAPID FIRE
Maryland's Howard County Veterans Foundation celebrates ‘Valiant Women’

If properly flown, an Attack Helicopter would defeat most fighter airplanes in 1 on 1 air combat. Attack Helicopter Crews explain why.

Air Force Pilots Have One Month to Extend Contracts for Up to $50,000 Per Year in Bonuses

Special Guest: Mark R. Clifford.

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A Veteran Combat Photographer Is on a Mission to Capture Portraits of Every Living Medal of Honor Recipient

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Mark R. Clifford served in the Marine Corps infantry for ten years and as a police officer for over a quarter-century. On the podcast this week, Mark talks about his military and law enforcement career, his debut novel, Typhoon Coast, and his work mentoring veterans at Zac Brown's Camp Southern Ground.

RAPID FIRE
Maryland's Howard County Veterans Foundation celebrates ‘Valiant Women’

If properly flown, an Attack Helicopter would defeat most fighter airplanes in 1 on 1 air combat. Attack Helicopter Crews explain why.

Air Force Pilots Have One Month to Extend Contracts for Up to $50,000 Per Year in Bonuses

Special Guest: Mark R. Clifford.

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]]> Episode 168: Tango Alpha Lima: West Point Master of the Sword Col. Nick Gist https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/168 5c56526d-21f4-4123-87a6-0cc7dff9b498 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 168 Tango Alpha Lima: West Point Master of the Sword Col. Nick Gist full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 53:50 no IN THE NEWS Legion now sponsoring veteran gaming community THIS WEEK'S GUEST Col. Nicholas Gist, Head of the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy talks about his role as Master of the Sword at West Point and how his team helps develop mentally tough leaders through a robust program of formal physical education, fitness testing, and competitive sport. RAPID FIRE Fort Bliss orders its soldiers to take leave. Yes, really. Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910 Anchorage American Legion post celebrates 100 years of service Special Guest: Col. Nicholas Gist. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, gaming, video game, regiment gaming, paradox customs, gamers, camaraderie, Be The One, mental wellness, west point, cadet, education, military academy, master of the sword, physical education, PT, fitness, wellness, health, teacher, mentor, leadership, military service, cognitive fitness, resilience, mental toughness, boxing, motivation, Army Holistic Health and Fitness, total force fitness, culture, ACFT, competitive sports, Gen. MacArthur, D1, intramural sports, mandatory leave, marine commandant, top brass, Senate, Anchorage, moose IN THE NEWS
Legion now sponsoring veteran gaming community

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Col. Nicholas Gist, Head of the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy talks about his role as Master of the Sword at West Point and how his team helps develop mentally tough leaders through a robust program of formal physical education, fitness testing, and competitive sport.

RAPID FIRE
Fort Bliss orders its soldiers to take leave. Yes, really.
Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910
Anchorage American Legion post celebrates 100 years of service

Special Guest: Col. Nicholas Gist.

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Legion now sponsoring veteran gaming community

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Col. Nicholas Gist, Head of the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy talks about his role as Master of the Sword at West Point and how his team helps develop mentally tough leaders through a robust program of formal physical education, fitness testing, and competitive sport.

RAPID FIRE
Fort Bliss orders its soldiers to take leave. Yes, really.
Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910
Anchorage American Legion post celebrates 100 years of service

Special Guest: Col. Nicholas Gist.

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]]> Episode 114: Tango Alpha Lima: "Kilroy Was Here" author Brett Allen https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/114 d9683bed-a904-465c-ab28-7f9bebd3fdfa Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 114 Tango Alpha Lima: "Kilroy Was Here" author Brett Allen 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. 44:22 no IN THE NEWS Security cam video reveals VA employee body-slamming and beating 73-year-old veteran at Georgia VA Clinic. _NOTE: The incident took place on April 28, and while Lawrence F. Galliard Jr. was arrested and charged, at the time of our recording, he still had his job. WSB-TV reporters posted the video on June 20, and on June 23, VA Secretary Denis McDonough issued an apology to the patient, Phillip Web, and Galliard was indefinitely suspended without pay. _ THIS WEEK'S GUEST We're joined by Brett Allen is a U.S. Army veteran who shares how his military experience influenced his novel, “Kilroy Was Here.” He talks about his purposeful effort to steer away from the action-hero or broken soldier stories and focus on shenanigans and dark humor. RAPID FIRE Air Force makes the world’s saddest PB&J sandwich Michigan teen raises more than $140,000 to send Vietnam Veterans on Honor Flight The Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders Gathering begins in Montana Special Guest: Brett Allen. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, VA, assault, patient advocate, 9/11, Michigan State, ROTC, Fort Drum, Afghanistan, Logar Province, novel, author, fiction, shenanigans, Kilroy Was Here, PB&J, weird food, honor flight, Vietnam veteran, Vietnam veteran memorial, Buffalo Soldiers. Quasquicentennial, Fort Missoula, Iron Riders, re-enactors, camaraderie, support, buddy check, Vienna Post 180 IN THE NEWS
Security cam video reveals VA employee body-slamming and beating 73-year-old veteran at Georgia VA Clinic. _NOTE: The incident took place on April 28, and while Lawrence F. Galliard Jr. was arrested and charged, at the time of our recording, he still had his job. WSB-TV reporters posted the video on June 20, and on June 23, VA Secretary Denis McDonough issued an apology to the patient, Phillip Web, and Galliard was indefinitely suspended without pay. _

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
We're joined by Brett Allen is a U.S. Army veteran who shares how his military experience influenced his novel, “Kilroy Was Here.” He talks about his purposeful effort to steer away from the action-hero or broken soldier stories and focus on shenanigans and dark humor.

RAPID FIRE
Air Force makes the world’s saddest PB&J sandwich
Michigan teen raises more than $140,000 to send Vietnam Veterans on Honor Flight
The Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders Gathering begins in Montana

Special Guest: Brett Allen.

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Security cam video reveals VA employee body-slamming and beating 73-year-old veteran at Georgia VA Clinic. _NOTE: The incident took place on April 28, and while Lawrence F. Galliard Jr. was arrested and charged, at the time of our recording, he still had his job. WSB-TV reporters posted the video on June 20, and on June 23, VA Secretary Denis McDonough issued an apology to the patient, Phillip Web, and Galliard was indefinitely suspended without pay. _

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
We're joined by Brett Allen is a U.S. Army veteran who shares how his military experience influenced his novel, “Kilroy Was Here.” He talks about his purposeful effort to steer away from the action-hero or broken soldier stories and focus on shenanigans and dark humor.

RAPID FIRE
Air Force makes the world’s saddest PB&J sandwich
Michigan teen raises more than $140,000 to send Vietnam Veterans on Honor Flight
The Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders Gathering begins in Montana

Special Guest: Brett Allen.

Links:

]]> Episode 100: Tango Alpha Lima: Mighty Oaks founder and author Chad Robichaux https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/100 9d045f2b-f057-425f-8fc2-7d6ce804582f Tue, 12 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 100 Tango Alpha Lima: Mighty Oaks founder and author Chad Robichaux 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. 1:05:50 no IN THE NEWS Jeff Daly makes a triumphant return to the show and shares his heartfelt thanks for the care and support he recieved from his Legion family. Ashley shares a story of 4 airmen awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for evacuating more than 150 civilians from Kabul. THE INTERVIEW Our guest this week is Chad Robichaux, a former Force Recon Marine and DoD contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command task force. Chad very nearly became a veteran suicide statistic, but he overcame personal battles with PTSD and went on to start the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a nonprofit that serves active duty and veteran communities with faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs. RAPID FIRE Chad Robichaux Update Marine Corps body composition standards may be leading to eating disorders Powdered hot sauce coming soon to MREs Special Guest: Chad Robichaux. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, West LA VA, stroke, camaraderie, PTSD, Afghanistan, divorce, anxiety, depression, suicide, mental wellness, faith-based therapy, active-duty, resiliency, spirituality, spouse, first responders, advocacy, biblical principles, intention, marriage, relationship, Save our Allies, Mighty Oaks, eating disorders, body positivity, combat readiness, hot sauce, MRE, speech therapist, VA Loma Linda, women veterans, Boston, Tough Ruck IN THE NEWS
Jeff Daly makes a triumphant return to the show and shares his heartfelt thanks for the care and support he recieved from his Legion family.

Ashley shares a story of 4 airmen awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for evacuating more than 150 civilians from Kabul.

THE INTERVIEW
Our guest this week is Chad Robichaux, a former Force Recon Marine and DoD contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command task force.

Chad very nearly became a veteran suicide statistic, but he overcame personal battles with PTSD and went on to start the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a nonprofit that serves active duty and veteran communities with faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs.

RAPID FIRE
Chad Robichaux Update
Marine Corps body composition standards may be leading to eating disorders
Powdered hot sauce coming soon to MREs

Special Guest: Chad Robichaux.

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Jeff Daly makes a triumphant return to the show and shares his heartfelt thanks for the care and support he recieved from his Legion family.

Ashley shares a story of 4 airmen awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for evacuating more than 150 civilians from Kabul.

THE INTERVIEW
Our guest this week is Chad Robichaux, a former Force Recon Marine and DoD contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command task force.

Chad very nearly became a veteran suicide statistic, but he overcame personal battles with PTSD and went on to start the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a nonprofit that serves active duty and veteran communities with faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs.

RAPID FIRE
Chad Robichaux Update
Marine Corps body composition standards may be leading to eating disorders
Powdered hot sauce coming soon to MREs

Special Guest: Chad Robichaux.

Links:

]]> Episode 92: Tango Alpha Lima: Merging Vets and Players with Former Green Beret Nate Boyer https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/92 8f07b5e8-b6d3-41f2-a39f-8b88dc2f7b49 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 92 Tango Alpha Lima: Merging Vets and Players with Former Green Beret Nate Boyer 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. 51:48 no IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley discuss the unacceptable living conditions for the junior enlisted barracks at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Jeff and Ashley sit down with former Green Beret and Seattle Seahawk Nate Boyer to talk about Merging Vets and Players, a nonprofit organization that brings together combat veterans and professional athletes for workouts and therapy RAPID FIRE DARPA tests Autonomous Black Hawk Helicopter Honoring the military service of Harry Belafonte Air Force ordered to pay restitution for Sutherland Spring shooting Special Guest: Nate Boyer. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, snowboarding, Walter Reed barracks, Post 43, Merging Vets & Players, MVP, Hollywood, combat vets, professional athletes, NFL, Seattle Seahawk, Green Beret, transition, Jay Glazier, FOX, NFL, UFS, Michael Strahan, Tony Gonzalez, camaraderie, Unbreakable performance, therapy, mental wellness, Howie Long, SVA, student veteran, deployment, Afghanistan, DARPA, Black Hawk Helicopter, Pentagon, Harry Belafonte, Banana Boat Song, NICS, court-martial IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley discuss the unacceptable living conditions for the junior enlisted barracks at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Jeff and Ashley sit down with former Green Beret and Seattle Seahawk Nate Boyer to talk about Merging Vets and Players, a nonprofit organization that brings together combat veterans and professional athletes for workouts and therapy

RAPID FIRE
DARPA tests Autonomous Black Hawk Helicopter
Honoring the military service of Harry Belafonte
Air Force ordered to pay restitution for Sutherland Spring shooting

Special Guest: Nate Boyer.

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Jeff and Ashley discuss the unacceptable living conditions for the junior enlisted barracks at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Jeff and Ashley sit down with former Green Beret and Seattle Seahawk Nate Boyer to talk about Merging Vets and Players, a nonprofit organization that brings together combat veterans and professional athletes for workouts and therapy

RAPID FIRE
DARPA tests Autonomous Black Hawk Helicopter
Honoring the military service of Harry Belafonte
Air Force ordered to pay restitution for Sutherland Spring shooting

Special Guest: Nate Boyer.

Links:

]]> Episode 78: Tango Alpha Lima: A day in NYC, unions and the Guard, and how troop pay affects readiness https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/78 e14d832e-afa6-48ca-8356-f2bb416b87dc Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 78 Tango Alpha Lima: A day in NYC, unions and the Guard, and how troop pay affects readiness 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. 36:07 no Jeff and Ashley recap their whirlwind visit to New York City for the Veterans Day Parade. Ashley shares a story about unions seeking collective bargaining rights for Connecticut National Guard members. Jeff gets wound up by experts who claim troop pay and benefits could hurt military readiness. RAPID FIRE AGAIN with Fort Hood, return of the Tiger King, American Legion Mental Health Survey and moments of gratitude. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, NYC, veterans day, parade, Chinatown, New York, New Jersey, honor, 9/11, Kimlau Post, union, USERRA, National Guard, Connecticut, COVID-19, safety, military pay, CSIS, Ft. Hood, Tiger King, Netflix, survey, mental health, suicide, thankful, thanksgiving, camaraderie Jeff and Ashley recap their whirlwind visit to New York City for the Veterans Day Parade.
Ashley shares a story about unions seeking collective bargaining rights for Connecticut National Guard members.
Jeff gets wound up by experts who claim troop pay and benefits could hurt military readiness.

RAPID FIRE
AGAIN with Fort Hood, return of the Tiger King, American Legion Mental Health Survey and moments of gratitude.

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]]> Jeff and Ashley recap their whirlwind visit to New York City for the Veterans Day Parade.
Ashley shares a story about unions seeking collective bargaining rights for Connecticut National Guard members.
Jeff gets wound up by experts who claim troop pay and benefits could hurt military readiness.

RAPID FIRE
AGAIN with Fort Hood, return of the Tiger King, American Legion Mental Health Survey and moments of gratitude.

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]]> Episode 77: Tango Alpha LIma: Air Force Gaming with Sgt. Erin Rich https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/77 4b61e153-e1df-4426-867d-a0b2c0aeb21f Tue, 16 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 77 Tango Alpha LIma: Air Force Gaming with Sgt. Erin Rich 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. 32:37 no Air Force Gaming Community Esports Operations Manager Erin Rich joins the podcast to talk about the gaming community initiative that brings Airmen and Guardians of all ages, ranks and backgrounds together for camaraderie and competition. Erin shares a little bit about the background of the community, how it works, and how the Air Force intends to grow the scope of the program. She also schools Jeff just a little bit about the nerd factor. Special Guest: Erin Rich. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, gaming, Call of Duty, Discord, esports, fitness, AlphaWarrior, Air Force Gaming, camaraderie, community, Apex, Super Smash, Rocket League, Guardians, Space Force, retention, MMRP, First Person Shooter, USAA, Esports Business Summit, Twitch, YouTube, Discord, INDYCAR, Long Beach, awareness, elympics Air Force Gaming Community Esports Operations Manager Erin Rich joins the podcast to talk about the gaming community initiative that brings Airmen and Guardians of all ages, ranks and backgrounds together for camaraderie and competition.

Erin shares a little bit about the background of the community, how it works, and how the Air Force intends to grow the scope of the program. She also schools Jeff just a little bit about the nerd factor.

Special Guest: Erin Rich.

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]]> Air Force Gaming Community Esports Operations Manager Erin Rich joins the podcast to talk about the gaming community initiative that brings Airmen and Guardians of all ages, ranks and backgrounds together for camaraderie and competition.

Erin shares a little bit about the background of the community, how it works, and how the Air Force intends to grow the scope of the program. She also schools Jeff just a little bit about the nerd factor.

Special Guest: Erin Rich.

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