web02.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:06:26 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Civics” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/civics Tue, 01 Apr 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 257: Leadership lessons in the military https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/257 c33546aa-b124-4bc5-8675-5aee50bb34f4 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 257 Leadership lessons in the military full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:05:33 no April is American Legion Children & Youth Month THE INTERVIEW Retired Marine Corps veteran Robert Yarnall talks about leadership, preventing veteran suicide and more. Throughout his career, he has mentored veterans, athletes and others through leadership lessons he was taught in the military. As vice president of Development and Impact for the Robert Irvine Foundation, he focuses on preventing veteran suicide and encouraging safe storage of weapons. SCUTTLEBUTT Army veteran returns WWII ‘good luck’ flag to Japanese soldier’s family American Legion Baseball gearing up for Centennial celebration Special Guest: Robert Yarnall. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, veteran stories, Native American culture, western history, suicide, wellness, mental health, children & youth month, civics, Washington DC, Girls State, American Legion Baseball, centennial, MLB, WWII, Philippines, Japanese, generational healing, Legiontown, recruiting, mentorship, leadership, leading forward, suicide protection, suicide prevention, mental health, moral injury, gun lock April is American Legion Children & Youth Month

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Marine Corps veteran Robert Yarnall talks about leadership, preventing veteran suicide and more. Throughout his career, he has mentored veterans, athletes and others through leadership lessons he was taught in the military. As vice president of Development and Impact for the Robert Irvine Foundation, he focuses on preventing veteran suicide and encouraging safe storage of weapons.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Army veteran returns WWII ‘good luck’ flag to Japanese soldier’s family

American Legion Baseball gearing up for Centennial celebration

Special Guest: Robert Yarnall.

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THE INTERVIEW
Retired Marine Corps veteran Robert Yarnall talks about leadership, preventing veteran suicide and more. Throughout his career, he has mentored veterans, athletes and others through leadership lessons he was taught in the military. As vice president of Development and Impact for the Robert Irvine Foundation, he focuses on preventing veteran suicide and encouraging safe storage of weapons.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Army veteran returns WWII ‘good luck’ flag to Japanese soldier’s family

American Legion Baseball gearing up for Centennial celebration

Special Guest: Robert Yarnall.

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]]> Tango Alpha Lima: Retired U.S. Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/197b 3ad044d4-42a3-4acf-89f1-3c13dcad2482 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -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. 46:02 no TROLL PATROL Stacy and Ashley shoot down the myth that military service only counts during wartime. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Retired U.S. Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey talks about what's right with America, the need for civics education, the danger of disinformation, and the value of good leadership. THE SCUTTLEBUTT At age 95, holocaust survivor, trained sniper, and sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer is now addressing social isolation as the New York state Loneliness Ambassador. Emergency Alert System test...or zombie activation? From military function to fashion icon: history of Ray-Bans Special Guest: Gen. Barry McCaffrey. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, oller coaster, sinning, national security, geo-political, Ukraine, Israel, Central America, economic collapse, safe, economic, political division, misinformation, social media, AI, artificial intelligence, civics, divisiveness, democracy, journalism, Syracuse University, Putin, isolationism, leadership, Colin Powell, servant-leadership, character, plan, worry, party planner, Dr. Ruth, loneliness, sniper, conspiracy theory, UFO, Bigfoot, Radio Shack TROLL PATROL
Stacy and Ashley shoot down the myth that military service only counts during wartime.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired U.S. Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey talks about what's right with America, the need for civics education, the danger of disinformation, and the value of good leadership.

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
At age 95, holocaust survivor, trained sniper, and sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer is now addressing social isolation as the New York state Loneliness Ambassador.

Emergency Alert System test...or zombie activation?

From military function to fashion icon: history of Ray-Bans

Special Guest: Gen. Barry McCaffrey.

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Stacy and Ashley shoot down the myth that military service only counts during wartime.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired U.S. Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey talks about what's right with America, the need for civics education, the danger of disinformation, and the value of good leadership.

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
At age 95, holocaust survivor, trained sniper, and sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer is now addressing social isolation as the New York state Loneliness Ambassador.

Emergency Alert System test...or zombie activation?

From military function to fashion icon: history of Ray-Bans

Special Guest: Gen. Barry McCaffrey.

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.

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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:

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