web02.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:11:35 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Champva” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/champva Tue, 27 Aug 2024 06:30:00 -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 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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]]> 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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]]> Episode 93: Tango Alpha Lima: Advocate Health Advisors talk Medicare and VA benefits https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/93 5912147d-4e56-4f35-8867-7943e4793e58 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 93 Tango Alpha Lima: Advocate Health Advisors talk Medicare and VA benefits 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. 55:45 no IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley highlight Rally Around the Flag and other Americanism programs in celebration of American Legion Americanism Month. THIS WEEK'S GUESTS Cullen Wright and Christina Lonigro from Advocate Health Advisors join the podcast to talk about how their veteran-owned company helps veterans make informed decisions as they navigate the Medicare system and combine those benefits with VA benefits. RAPID FIRE Girl Scout Cookies for troops, an icy Coast Guard Rescue and a Florida teen helps homeless veteran with a DIY camper renovation. Special Guests: Christina Lonigro and Cullen Wright. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Americanism, flag, scouts, flag code, constitution, insurance, FMO, Field Marketing Organization, Advocate Health Advisors, health care, VA, Medicare, military service, TriCare, ChampVA, Medicaid, hearing aids, dental care, service officer, disability benefits, Girl Scout Cookies, Exchange, Coast Guard, Ohio, Air Station Detroit, ice floe, superhero, homeless veteran, sweet IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley highlight Rally Around the Flag and other Americanism programs in celebration of American Legion Americanism Month.

THIS WEEK'S GUESTS
Cullen Wright and Christina Lonigro from Advocate Health Advisors join the podcast to talk about how their veteran-owned company helps veterans make informed decisions as they navigate the Medicare system and combine those benefits with VA benefits.

RAPID FIRE
Girl Scout Cookies for troops, an icy Coast Guard Rescue and a Florida teen helps homeless veteran with a DIY camper renovation.

Special Guests: Christina Lonigro and Cullen Wright.

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Jeff and Ashley highlight Rally Around the Flag and other Americanism programs in celebration of American Legion Americanism Month.

THIS WEEK'S GUESTS
Cullen Wright and Christina Lonigro from Advocate Health Advisors join the podcast to talk about how their veteran-owned company helps veterans make informed decisions as they navigate the Medicare system and combine those benefits with VA benefits.

RAPID FIRE
Girl Scout Cookies for troops, an icy Coast Guard Rescue and a Florida teen helps homeless veteran with a DIY camper renovation.

Special Guests: Christina Lonigro and Cullen Wright.

Links:

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