web02.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:18:49 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Cemetery” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/cemetery Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -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 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 228: Tango Alpha Lima: American Legion 105th National Convention https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/228 852e2c24-960d-476d-8bba-5e9e83730833 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 06:30:00 -0400 The American Legion 228 Tango Alpha Lima: American Legion 105th National Convention full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:18:39 no In a special episode recorded live at the Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Outpost at The American Legion National Convention in New Orleans, hosts Stacy Pearsall and Adam Marr catch up with former guests and meet new friends who discuss the exciting things they are sharing with convention attendees. Steve Burke, an Army veteran, West Point grad and Business Leader of Associations with Grouper talks about the critical need for social connection. Kristie McNally, deputy director of the U.S. Mint shares news of the 2024 Greatest Generation commemorative coin set. Kathryn Walker, chief executive director of Revitalist Lifestyle and Wellness Ltd., discusses ketamine treatments and the integration of psychedelic medicine into mainstream mental health practices. Marine Corps veteran Waco Hoover, the chairman of Be the One and a member of The American Legion talks about the second annual Be the One symposium and the future of the Be the One mission. Norka Rojas, chief of Internment Services at Arlington National Cemetery talks about the process of requesting burial at Arlington. Lexie Millikan, executive director of Quilts of Valor talks about the community built through the act of making quilts to comfort and honor servicemembers, veterans and first responders. Navy veteran Andre Andrews, a member of American Legion Post 283 in Los Angeles and chairman of the Department of California’s Video Game Committee talks about the future of online gaming in the American Legion. Cullen Wright and Christina Lonigro of Advocate Healthcare give an update on their new product, Vetecare Special thanks to Wellcare for support of our Podcast Outpost on site in New Orleans. Special Guests: Andre Andrews, Christina Lonigro, Cullen Wright, Kathryn Walker, Kristie McNally, Lexie Millikan, Norka Rojas, Steve Burke, and Waco Hoover. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, fitness, wellness, social isolation, medicare, medicare advantage, mint, coin collection, wwii, wwii memorial, ketamine, psychedelics, supplements, neuro plasticity, PTSD, suicidality, mental health, be the one, public health, stigma, cemetery, gravesite, burial benefits, honor, quilting, crafting, healing, comfort, gaming, rpg, military spouse, dental care, TriCare, WellCare, ChampVA In a special episode recorded live at the Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Outpost at The American Legion National Convention in New Orleans, hosts Stacy Pearsall and Adam Marr catch up with former guests and meet new friends who discuss the exciting things they are sharing with convention attendees.

Steve Burke, an Army veteran, West Point grad and Business Leader of Associations with Grouper talks about the critical need for social connection.

Kristie McNally, deputy director of the U.S. Mint shares news of the 2024 Greatest Generation commemorative coin set.

Kathryn Walker, chief executive director of Revitalist Lifestyle and Wellness Ltd., discusses ketamine treatments and the integration of psychedelic medicine into mainstream mental health practices.

Marine Corps veteran Waco Hoover, the chairman of Be the One and a member of The American Legion talks about the second annual Be the One symposium and the future of the Be the One mission.

Norka Rojas, chief of Internment Services at Arlington National Cemetery talks about the process of requesting burial at Arlington.

Lexie Millikan, executive director of Quilts of Valor talks about the community built through the act of making quilts to comfort and honor servicemembers, veterans and first responders.

Navy veteran Andre Andrews, a member of American Legion Post 283 in Los Angeles and chairman of the Department of California’s Video Game Committee talks about the future of online gaming in the American Legion.

Cullen Wright and Christina Lonigro of Advocate Healthcare give an update on their new product, Vetecare

Special thanks to Wellcare for support of our Podcast Outpost on site in New Orleans.

Special Guests: Andre Andrews, Christina Lonigro, Cullen Wright, Kathryn Walker, Kristie McNally, Lexie Millikan, Norka Rojas, Steve Burke, and Waco Hoover.

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Steve Burke, an Army veteran, West Point grad and Business Leader of Associations with Grouper talks about the critical need for social connection.

Kristie McNally, deputy director of the U.S. Mint shares news of the 2024 Greatest Generation commemorative coin set.

Kathryn Walker, chief executive director of Revitalist Lifestyle and Wellness Ltd., discusses ketamine treatments and the integration of psychedelic medicine into mainstream mental health practices.

Marine Corps veteran Waco Hoover, the chairman of Be the One and a member of The American Legion talks about the second annual Be the One symposium and the future of the Be the One mission.

Norka Rojas, chief of Internment Services at Arlington National Cemetery talks about the process of requesting burial at Arlington.

Lexie Millikan, executive director of Quilts of Valor talks about the community built through the act of making quilts to comfort and honor servicemembers, veterans and first responders.

Navy veteran Andre Andrews, a member of American Legion Post 283 in Los Angeles and chairman of the Department of California’s Video Game Committee talks about the future of online gaming in the American Legion.

Cullen Wright and Christina Lonigro of Advocate Healthcare give an update on their new product, Vetecare

Special thanks to Wellcare for support of our Podcast Outpost on site in New Orleans.

Special Guests: Andre Andrews, Christina Lonigro, Cullen Wright, Kathryn Walker, Kristie McNally, Lexie Millikan, Norka Rojas, Steve Burke, and Waco Hoover.

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]]> Episode 217: Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Socials to Combat Loneliness Epidemic with Dr. Jay Gorman https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/217 78a7aa0a-643d-4ad9-b194-016e3bc8cb66 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 217 Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Socials to Combat Loneliness Epidemic with Dr. Jay Gorman full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:08:58 no BRAVO ZULU Georgia American Legion Post enlists local resources to help homeless veteran THE INTERVIEW Dr. Jay Gorman, VA clinical psychologist and Education Director of the VISN 1 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center at the VA Bedford Healthcare System, joins the podcast to discuss how VOICES Veteran Socials enhance communication and foster bonds among veterans and others in the community. Veteran socials are veteran-led weekly community-based social events with a purpose – getting veterans of all ages and service branches in one place to support and build connection with each other. Dr. Gorman stresses the importance of social connection to combat loneliness and isolation and improve overall health. SCUTTLEBUTT Bill would allow retroactive Purple Heart vets to transfer GI benefits How the Gaza humanitarian aid pier traces its origins to discarded cigar boxes before World War II What’s to become of the keepsakes left at Arlington Cemetery? Special Guest: Dr. Jay Gorman. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, social circles, social media, community, veterans socials, VA, social interactions, connection, be the one, mental health stigma, peer-to-peer connection, transition, loneliness, resilience, post-traumatic growth, mental health care, tbi, buddy check, service dog, veteran gaming, digital relationships, suicidal ideation, substance use, service, GI Bill, Purple Heart, WWII, Gaza Pier, humanitarian aid, history, Arlington, cemetery, mementos BRAVO ZULU
Georgia American Legion Post enlists local resources to help homeless veteran

THE INTERVIEW
Dr. Jay Gorman, VA clinical psychologist and Education Director of the VISN 1 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center at the VA Bedford Healthcare System, joins the podcast to discuss how VOICES Veteran Socials enhance communication and foster bonds among veterans and others in the community.

Veteran socials are veteran-led weekly community-based social events with a purpose – getting veterans of all ages and service branches in one place to support and build connection with each other. Dr. Gorman stresses the importance of social connection to combat loneliness and isolation and improve overall health.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Bill would allow retroactive Purple Heart vets to transfer GI benefits

How the Gaza humanitarian aid pier traces its origins to discarded cigar boxes before World War II

What’s to become of the keepsakes left at Arlington Cemetery?

Special Guest: Dr. Jay Gorman.

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Georgia American Legion Post enlists local resources to help homeless veteran

THE INTERVIEW
Dr. Jay Gorman, VA clinical psychologist and Education Director of the VISN 1 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center at the VA Bedford Healthcare System, joins the podcast to discuss how VOICES Veteran Socials enhance communication and foster bonds among veterans and others in the community.

Veteran socials are veteran-led weekly community-based social events with a purpose – getting veterans of all ages and service branches in one place to support and build connection with each other. Dr. Gorman stresses the importance of social connection to combat loneliness and isolation and improve overall health.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Bill would allow retroactive Purple Heart vets to transfer GI benefits

How the Gaza humanitarian aid pier traces its origins to discarded cigar boxes before World War II

What’s to become of the keepsakes left at Arlington Cemetery?

Special Guest: Dr. Jay Gorman.

Links:

]]> Episode 208: Tango Alpha Lima: Chief Strategy Officer of Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and America’s VetDogs, Brad Hibbard https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/208 4fa43a09-3c58-4f0c-8724-e04364123ce4 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 208 Tango Alpha Lima: Chief Strategy Officer of Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and America’s VetDogs, Brad Hibbard full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:14:33 no ASK US ANYTHING We answer questions about eligibilty for membership THE INTERVIEW Our guest is Brad Hibbard, Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and America’s VetDogs Chief Strategy Officer. Brad works with a dedicated group of Assistance Dog Instructors who provide Guide Dogs and Service dogs for civilians, first responders and U.S. Military veterans throughout the United States and Canada. Brad talks about what goes into selecting and training a service dog, discusses the difference between service dogs and emotional support dogs, ADA rules and more. SCUTTLEBUTT Legionnaires, veterans, receive Royal Caribbean treatment during on-board salute. Making Arrangements: planning ahead for your funeral Celebrity Veteran: Pop art icon Roy Lichtenstein Special Guest: Brad Hibbard. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, guide dogs, service dogs, mobility, PTSD, anxiety, seizure-response, hearing dogs, MST, legal blindness, dog trainers, emotional support animal, ADA rules, etiquette, military working dog, membership eligibility, cruise, anthem of the seas, cupcakes, burial, cemetery, funeral planning, national cemetery, GI Bill, Chuck Norris, Roy Lichtenstein, pop art, WWII ASK US ANYTHING
We answer questions about eligibilty for membership

THE INTERVIEW
Our guest is Brad Hibbard, Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and America’s VetDogs Chief Strategy Officer. Brad works with a dedicated group of Assistance Dog Instructors who provide Guide Dogs and Service dogs for civilians, first responders and U.S. Military veterans throughout the United States and Canada.

Brad talks about what goes into selecting and training a service dog, discusses the difference between service dogs and emotional support dogs, ADA rules and more.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Legionnaires, veterans, receive Royal Caribbean treatment during on-board salute.
Making Arrangements: planning ahead for your funeral
Celebrity Veteran: Pop art icon Roy Lichtenstein

Special Guest: Brad Hibbard.

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We answer questions about eligibilty for membership

THE INTERVIEW
Our guest is Brad Hibbard, Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and America’s VetDogs Chief Strategy Officer. Brad works with a dedicated group of Assistance Dog Instructors who provide Guide Dogs and Service dogs for civilians, first responders and U.S. Military veterans throughout the United States and Canada.

Brad talks about what goes into selecting and training a service dog, discusses the difference between service dogs and emotional support dogs, ADA rules and more.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Legionnaires, veterans, receive Royal Caribbean treatment during on-board salute.
Making Arrangements: planning ahead for your funeral
Celebrity Veteran: Pop art icon Roy Lichtenstein

Special Guest: Brad Hibbard.

Links:

]]> Episode 193: Tango Alpha Lima: Bestselling Author Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/193 5a1ae617-e8df-44b5-920e-f7f3f5f2f922 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 193 Tango Alpha Lima: Bestselling Author Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 49:45 no IN THE NEWS Volunteer and honor those who served during Wreaths Across America Day THIS WEEK'S GUEST Dr. Michael Greger is a New York Times bestselling author and internationally recognized expert on public health issues. Three of his latest books, Three of his recent books — How Not to Die, the How Not to Die Cookbook, and How Not to Diet have helped millions adopt healthier habits, and his newest book, How Not to Age, will be out in January – just in time to help us stick to those New Year’s resolutions! Dr. Greger talks about what sparked his passion for lifestyle medicine, the small changes that can make big differences, and how he hopes to inspire others to live longer, better lives. RAPID FIRE Air Force to issue protective eyewear as laser pointer incidents surge Navy stands up sailor quality-of-life reforms in Newport News shipyard Special Guest: Dr. Michael Greger. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, wreaths, honor, remembrance, cemetery, lifestyle medicine, nutrition, healthy behaivor, diet and exercise, diet miracle drugs, obesity, bariatric surgery, vegan lifestyle, food allergies, micro-biomes, gut-bugs, probiotics, prebiotics, antibiotics, mental health, immunity, whole grains, legumes, IBS, fibromyalgia, metabolic health, lasing, pilot, military quality of life, wifi access, suicide prevention, be the one, veterans crisis line, military housing, shipyard, ship maintenance, B.A.S.E program, buddy checks, IN THE NEWS
Volunteer and honor those who served during Wreaths Across America Day

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Dr. Michael Greger is a New York Times bestselling author and internationally recognized expert on public health issues. Three of his latest books, Three of his recent books — How Not to Die, the How Not to Die Cookbook, and How Not to Diet have helped millions adopt healthier habits, and his newest book, How Not to Age, will be out in January – just in time to help us stick to those New Year’s resolutions!

Dr. Greger talks about what sparked his passion for lifestyle medicine, the small changes that can make big differences, and how he hopes to inspire others to live longer, better lives.

RAPID FIRE
Air Force to issue protective eyewear as laser pointer incidents surge

Navy stands up sailor quality-of-life reforms in Newport News shipyard

Special Guest: Dr. Michael Greger.

Links:

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Volunteer and honor those who served during Wreaths Across America Day

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Dr. Michael Greger is a New York Times bestselling author and internationally recognized expert on public health issues. Three of his latest books, Three of his recent books — How Not to Die, the How Not to Die Cookbook, and How Not to Diet have helped millions adopt healthier habits, and his newest book, How Not to Age, will be out in January – just in time to help us stick to those New Year’s resolutions!

Dr. Greger talks about what sparked his passion for lifestyle medicine, the small changes that can make big differences, and how he hopes to inspire others to live longer, better lives.

RAPID FIRE
Air Force to issue protective eyewear as laser pointer incidents surge

Navy stands up sailor quality-of-life reforms in Newport News shipyard

Special Guest: Dr. Michael Greger.

Links:

]]> Episode 149: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/149 679975da-9085-4df9-89e9-bdd46cc9ff53 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 149 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson full 4 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. 47:56 no IN THE NEWS A nuclear reactor was melting down, and naval officer Jimmy Carter came to the rescue. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson talks about the continuing nationwide push to collect and document the stories of women who served. RAPID FIRE Army spouse recruited to lead Second Service Foundation War in Ukraine accelerates global drive toward killer robots National Cemetery Administration nets prestigious honor Special Guest: Phyllis Wilson. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Jimmy Carter, nuclear reactor, desegregation, women’s history month, women veterans, registry, education, HERstory, military history, research, storytelling, GWOT, revolutionary war, WWII, WWI, Vietnam War, Korean war, Arlington national cemetery, Lee Mansion, RBG, Gen. Vaught, exhibit, military spouse, second service, Panera, top chef, Ukraine, AI, killer robots, Battlestar Galactica, NCA, cemetery IN THE NEWS
A nuclear reactor was melting down, and naval officer Jimmy Carter came to the rescue.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson talks about the continuing nationwide push to collect and document the stories of women who served.

RAPID FIRE
Army spouse recruited to lead Second Service Foundation
War in Ukraine accelerates global drive toward killer robots
National Cemetery Administration nets prestigious honor

Special Guest: Phyllis Wilson.

Links:

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A nuclear reactor was melting down, and naval officer Jimmy Carter came to the rescue.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson talks about the continuing nationwide push to collect and document the stories of women who served.

RAPID FIRE
Army spouse recruited to lead Second Service Foundation
War in Ukraine accelerates global drive toward killer robots
National Cemetery Administration nets prestigious honor

Special Guest: Phyllis Wilson.

Links:

]]> Episode 94: Tango Alpha Lima: Honoring WWII WASPs with author and activist Erin Miller https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/94 4683a888-96bc-4db8-a8e5-cf4d3ed4b017 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 94 Tango Alpha Lima: Honoring WWII WASPs with author and activist Erin Miller 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. 49:54 no IN THE NEWS While they're geared up to reflect on the more celebratory side of Military Women's History Month, Jeff and Ashley begin by addressing a challenge to women in the military. Ashley shares a report about a concerning increase in reports of sexual assault at U.S. service academies during the 2020-21 academic year, to the highest number ever since DoD began closely tracking in the problem 2006. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Author and activist Erin Miller shares the story of her grandmother, Elaine Danforth Harmon, who served with the Women Airforce Service Pilots - or WASPs - during WWII. When her grandmother's final wish to be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery was denied by the U.S. Army in 2015, Erin began a grassroots, social media and lobbying campaign to fight the decision and have a law passed to recognize the service of the WASP for inurnment eligibility at Arlington National Cemetery. RAPID FIRE Marine and nurse charged with fake vaccine card scam VA propses changing disability ratings for mental health 'Call of Duty' can make you a better sailor or Marine Special Guest: Erin Miller. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, MST, sexual assault, service academies, WASP, women air force service pilot, WWII, women, Arlington, legislation, cemetery, burial, airplane, Congress, Martha McSally, constitution, civics, educational, democracy, vaccine, mental health, VA disability rating, Call of Duty IN THE NEWS
While they're geared up to reflect on the more celebratory side of Military Women's History Month, Jeff and Ashley begin by addressing a challenge to women in the military. Ashley shares a report about a concerning increase in reports of sexual assault at U.S. service academies during the 2020-21 academic year, to the highest number ever since DoD began closely tracking in the problem 2006.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Author and activist Erin Miller shares the story of her grandmother, Elaine Danforth Harmon, who served with the Women Airforce Service Pilots - or WASPs - during WWII.

When her grandmother's final wish to be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery was denied by the U.S. Army in 2015, Erin began a grassroots, social media and lobbying campaign to fight the decision and have a law passed to recognize the service of the WASP for inurnment eligibility at Arlington National Cemetery.

RAPID FIRE
Marine and nurse charged with fake vaccine card scam
VA propses changing disability ratings for mental health
'Call of Duty' can make you a better sailor or Marine

Special Guest: Erin Miller.

Links:

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While they're geared up to reflect on the more celebratory side of Military Women's History Month, Jeff and Ashley begin by addressing a challenge to women in the military. Ashley shares a report about a concerning increase in reports of sexual assault at U.S. service academies during the 2020-21 academic year, to the highest number ever since DoD began closely tracking in the problem 2006.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Author and activist Erin Miller shares the story of her grandmother, Elaine Danforth Harmon, who served with the Women Airforce Service Pilots - or WASPs - during WWII.

When her grandmother's final wish to be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery was denied by the U.S. Army in 2015, Erin began a grassroots, social media and lobbying campaign to fight the decision and have a law passed to recognize the service of the WASP for inurnment eligibility at Arlington National Cemetery.

RAPID FIRE
Marine and nurse charged with fake vaccine card scam
VA propses changing disability ratings for mental health
'Call of Duty' can make you a better sailor or Marine

Special Guest: Erin Miller.

Links:

]]> Episode 30: Tango Alpha Lima: Wreaths, Troop Reductions and Terrible Thieves https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/30 7faef06a-4bd7-4326-985d-6a5f45abf9c2 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 30 Tango Alpha Lima: Wreaths, Troop Reductions and Terrible Thieves full 1 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by three post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 47:30 no Ashley shares the news that 2020 Wreaths Across America is back on the calendar. CV talks about troop reductions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jeff gets fired up over Texas thieves who targeted trucks with disabled veteran license at a Marine Corps ball in Houston. Rapid Fire Nerf grenades, a chaplain in cuffs, outsourcing Comp and Pen exams and Space Marines military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Wreaths Across America, Arlington, cemetery, honor, troop reductions, Iraq, Afghanistan, Marine Corps Ball, disabled veteran, crime, bookazine, flag, nerf, chaplain, VA, C&P, Comp and Pen exam, Space Force, Space Marine Ashley shares the news that 2020 Wreaths Across America is back on the calendar.
CV talks about troop reductions in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jeff gets fired up over Texas thieves who targeted trucks with disabled veteran license at a Marine Corps ball in Houston.

Rapid Fire
Nerf grenades, a chaplain in cuffs, outsourcing Comp and Pen exams and Space Marines

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CV talks about troop reductions in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jeff gets fired up over Texas thieves who targeted trucks with disabled veteran license at a Marine Corps ball in Houston.

Rapid Fire
Nerf grenades, a chaplain in cuffs, outsourcing Comp and Pen exams and Space Marines

Links:

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