web01.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:18:31 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “College” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/college Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 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 142: Tango Alpha Lima: Vietnam War Silver Star recipient and author Dennis Hoy https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/142 ec58f599-3e09-4155-91f8-37f62d1dd213 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 142 Tango Alpha Lima: Vietnam War Silver Star recipient and author Dennis Hoy 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. 1:00:13 no IN THE NEWS We welcome former guest, comedian and military spouse Ashley Gutermuth, as the new co-host of the podcast, and get to know her a little better. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Silver Star recipient Dennis Hoy, who served in the U.S. Army infantry during the Vietnam War, is our guest. His memoir, “Letters from Vietnam” is based on the letters he wrote home to his new bride and his parents in 1966 and 67. He shares stories from his book and tells us how he was inspired to write his memoir. RAPID FIRE Singing the praises of the Skilcraft pen Big year for American Legion blood donations Special Guest: Dennis Hoy. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, influencer, comedian, draft, American Legion Auxiliary, military spouse, baseball, college, GI Bill, Vietnam, Vietnam War, author, memoir, soldier, infantry, silver star, transition, professional bass fishing, transition, deployment, Eastern New Mexico University, Medal of Honor, Bob Hope, LBJ, 1st Air Cavalry, letters home, SkillCraft pen, NIB, blood drive, blood donation, Red Cross IN THE NEWS
We welcome former guest, comedian and military spouse Ashley Gutermuth, as the new co-host of the podcast, and get to know her a little better.

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Silver Star recipient Dennis Hoy, who served in the U.S. Army infantry during the Vietnam War, is our guest. His memoir, “Letters from Vietnam” is based on the letters he wrote home to his new bride and his parents in 1966 and 67. He shares stories from his book and tells us how he was inspired to write his memoir.

RAPID FIRE
Singing the praises of the Skilcraft pen
Big year for American Legion blood donations

Special Guest: Dennis Hoy.

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We welcome former guest, comedian and military spouse Ashley Gutermuth, as the new co-host of the podcast, and get to know her a little better.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Silver Star recipient Dennis Hoy, who served in the U.S. Army infantry during the Vietnam War, is our guest. His memoir, “Letters from Vietnam” is based on the letters he wrote home to his new bride and his parents in 1966 and 67. He shares stories from his book and tells us how he was inspired to write his memoir.

RAPID FIRE
Singing the praises of the Skilcraft pen
Big year for American Legion blood donations

Special Guest: Dennis Hoy.

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]]> Episode 141: Tango Alpha Lima: SVA NatCon 2023 Recap https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/141 06c64865-a5ab-411e-9503-bdff33c1fe5f Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 141 Tango Alpha Lima: SVA NatCon 2023 Recap 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. 18:09 no We're coming at you fresh from our weekend at the 15th Annual Student Veterans of America NatCon in Orlando. Student Veterans of America President and CEO Jared Lyon gets nostalgic looking back on15 years of national gatherings with his organization and American Legion National Vice Commander Patricia Harris talks about her first NatCon experience and the importance of the connection between The American Legion and SVA SVA 2021 National Student Veteran of the Year Katherine Martinez gets sworn in as an Alpha, and former guest and comedian Ashley Gutermuth, who joined us in our booth at the SVA Campus, shares a special announcement. Special Guests: Ashley Gutermuth and Jared Lyon. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, education, gi bill, employment, military transition, conference, student veteran, college, SVA, We're coming at you fresh from our weekend at the 15th Annual Student Veterans of America NatCon in Orlando.

Student Veterans of America President and CEO Jared Lyon gets nostalgic looking back on15 years of national gatherings with his organization and American Legion National Vice Commander Patricia Harris talks about her first NatCon experience and the importance of the connection between The American Legion and SVA

SVA 2021 National Student Veteran of the Year Katherine Martinez gets sworn in as an Alpha, and former guest and comedian Ashley Gutermuth, who joined us in our booth at the SVA Campus, shares a special announcement.

Special Guests: Ashley Gutermuth and Jared Lyon.

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Student Veterans of America President and CEO Jared Lyon gets nostalgic looking back on15 years of national gatherings with his organization and American Legion National Vice Commander Patricia Harris talks about her first NatCon experience and the importance of the connection between The American Legion and SVA

SVA 2021 National Student Veteran of the Year Katherine Martinez gets sworn in as an Alpha, and former guest and comedian Ashley Gutermuth, who joined us in our booth at the SVA Campus, shares a special announcement.

Special Guests: Ashley Gutermuth and Jared Lyon.

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]]> Episode 133: Tango Alpha Lima: 49-year-old NDSCS Wildcats Defensive Lineman and ND-ANG Sgt. Ray Ruschel https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/133 961d6d96-17b8-40c9-96e7-3962e3418e3b Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 133 Tango Alpha Lima: 49-year-old NDSCS Wildcats Defensive Lineman and ND-ANG Sgt. Ray Ruschel 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. 1:13:47 no IN THE NEWS Caring for your chompers can benefit your overall health. Jeff and Ashley extoll the virtues of good dental hygiene and explore dental insurance options offered by VA THIS WEEK’S GUEST We visit with the inspiring Ray Ruschel, who served 20 years in the U.S. Army, is still serving in the North Dakota National Guard, and a is a 49-year-old freshman at North Dakota State College of Science where he is taking business classes and is a defensive lineman on the NDSCS Wildcats Division III football team. Tom Brady, eat your heart out. RAPID FIRE Amityville American Legion Pipe Band will take lead role in 2023 D-Day commemoration ceremonies in Normandy New Army social media policy pushes stricter rules Texting paying off for national vice commander Special Guest: Ray Ruschel. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, boot-camp photo, Arlington, POTUS, Tomb of the Unknown, Parks & Rec, NYC, Veterans Day Parade, dental health, Avenger, national guard, North Dakota, NDSCS, college, football, Tom Brady, ACFT, fitness, Division 3, Wildcat, Fergus Falls, Chicago Pizza, finals, bagpipes, Amityville NY, Normandy, D-Day, social media, tiktok, texting, renewal, membership IN THE NEWS
Caring for your chompers can benefit your overall health. Jeff and Ashley extoll the virtues of good dental hygiene and explore dental insurance options offered by VA

THIS WEEK’S GUEST
We visit with the inspiring Ray Ruschel, who served 20 years in the U.S. Army, is still serving in the North Dakota National Guard, and a is a 49-year-old freshman at North Dakota State College of Science where he is taking business classes and is a defensive lineman on the NDSCS Wildcats Division III football team. Tom Brady, eat your heart out.

RAPID FIRE
Amityville American Legion Pipe Band will take lead role in 2023 D-Day commemoration ceremonies in Normandy
New Army social media policy pushes stricter rules

Texting paying off for national vice commander

Special Guest: Ray Ruschel.

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Caring for your chompers can benefit your overall health. Jeff and Ashley extoll the virtues of good dental hygiene and explore dental insurance options offered by VA

THIS WEEK’S GUEST
We visit with the inspiring Ray Ruschel, who served 20 years in the U.S. Army, is still serving in the North Dakota National Guard, and a is a 49-year-old freshman at North Dakota State College of Science where he is taking business classes and is a defensive lineman on the NDSCS Wildcats Division III football team. Tom Brady, eat your heart out.

RAPID FIRE
Amityville American Legion Pipe Band will take lead role in 2023 D-Day commemoration ceremonies in Normandy
New Army social media policy pushes stricter rules

Texting paying off for national vice commander

Special Guest: Ray Ruschel.

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]]> Episode 112: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with veteran, author and entrepreneur Graciela Tiscareño-Sato https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/112 fc10c4a7-7c44-48bb-b738-c144de59bf84 Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 112 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with veteran, author and entrepreneur Graciela Tiscareño-Sato 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. 44:43 no Part Three of our transition series features guest Graciela Tiscareño-Sato, an Air Force veteran, award-winning author, marketer, bilingual public speaker, and business owner Graciela talks about her book, "B.R.A.N.D. Before Your Resume," and sheds light on how she helps servicemembers, veterans and spouses create powerful, targeted AUTHENTIC Personal Brands that help them become better job candidates or aspiring entrepreneurs. Special Guest: Graciela Tiscareño-Sato. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, transition, Captain Mama, college, mentorship, aviation, coaching, TAP, personal marketing, resume, branding, Become Relevant Authentic Noticeable Differentiate Part Three of our transition series features guest Graciela Tiscareño-Sato, an Air Force veteran, award-winning author, marketer, bilingual public speaker, and business owner

Graciela talks about her book, "B.R.A.N.D. Before Your Resume," and sheds light on how she helps servicemembers, veterans and spouses create powerful, targeted AUTHENTIC Personal Brands that help them become better job candidates or aspiring entrepreneurs.

Special Guest: Graciela Tiscareño-Sato.

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Graciela talks about her book, "B.R.A.N.D. Before Your Resume," and sheds light on how she helps servicemembers, veterans and spouses create powerful, targeted AUTHENTIC Personal Brands that help them become better job candidates or aspiring entrepreneurs.

Special Guest: Graciela Tiscareño-Sato.

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]]> Episode 62: Tango Alpha Lima: SkillMil with Michael Hinkle and Serena Moyer https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/62 510bc73f-f7dd-412e-825c-ab46bba6faaa Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 62 Tango Alpha Lima: SkillMil with Michael Hinkle and Serena Moyer 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. 47:15 no Team Tango visits with Michael Hinkle and Serena Moyer of SkillMil Precision Hiring. CV, Jeff and Ashley learn about how SkillMil uses decades of military experience and an automated approach to precisely match unique veteran and spouse skills set with employer. Their company actively supports military families and transitioning veterans. Michael is a Navy veteran and President of SkillMil and Serena is a Navy spouse who oversees veteran spouse outreach. The pair co-host SkillMil’s podcast, Diapers & Deployments Special Guests: Michael HInkle and Serena Moyer. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, SkillMil, USS Cheyenne, military transition, job search, resume, skill-matching, family liaison, ombudsman, military spouse, Diapers & Deployment podcast, credentialing, inferred skills, American Legion Auxiliary, career center, resource center, college, certification, TAP class Team Tango visits with Michael Hinkle and Serena Moyer of SkillMil Precision Hiring.

CV, Jeff and Ashley learn about how SkillMil uses decades of military experience and an automated approach to precisely match unique veteran and spouse skills set with employer. Their company actively supports military families and transitioning veterans.

Michael is a Navy veteran and President of SkillMil and Serena is a Navy spouse who oversees veteran spouse outreach. The pair co-host SkillMil’s podcast, Diapers & Deployments

Special Guests: Michael HInkle and Serena Moyer.

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CV, Jeff and Ashley learn about how SkillMil uses decades of military experience and an automated approach to precisely match unique veteran and spouse skills set with employer. Their company actively supports military families and transitioning veterans.

Michael is a Navy veteran and President of SkillMil and Serena is a Navy spouse who oversees veteran spouse outreach. The pair co-host SkillMil’s podcast, Diapers & Deployments

Special Guests: Michael HInkle and Serena Moyer.

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