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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Communication”</title>
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    <description>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
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    <itunes:summary>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
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  <title>United in support of veterans </title>
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  <itunes:duration>52:46</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Representatives of USAA, Mutual of Omaha, Sony and MilTrac share how they are supporting veterans through The American Legion. Veterans and servicemembers in transition can receive financial guidance, mental health support, hearing aids and more resources from these partners. They all stopped by the Tango Alpha Lima podcast booth during The American Legion National Convention in Tampa, Fla., for this special episode. Special Guests: Kylie Reynolds, L.J. Pocsi, Matt Scherer, Melissa Bennett, and Thaddeus "Chris" Figueroa.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Representatives of USAA, Mutual of Omaha, Sony and MilTrac share how they are supporting veterans through The American Legion. Veterans and servicemembers in transition can receive financial guidance, mental health support, hearing aids and more resources from these partners. They all stopped by the Tango Alpha Lima podcast booth during The American Legion National Convention in Tampa, Fla., for this special episode.</p><p>Special Guests: Kylie Reynolds, L.J. Pocsi, Matt Scherer, Melissa Bennett, and Thaddeus &quot;Chris&quot; Figueroa.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_QlDMxS6lw&amp;t=1s">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Insurance, Banking, Retirement &amp; Investment Services | USAA | USAA" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.usaa.com/?akredirect=true">Insurance, Banking, Retirement &amp; Investment Services | USAA | USAA</a></li><li><a title="Life Insurance, Finance, Medicare from Mutual of Omaha" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/">Life Insurance, Finance, Medicare from Mutual of Omaha</a></li><li><a title="Mutual of Omaha&#39;s Wild Kingdom" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/">Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom</a></li><li><a title="Visit Amazing Animals Inc. in St. Cloud, Florida" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazinganimalsinc.org/">Visit Amazing Animals Inc. in St. Cloud, Florida</a></li><li><a title="MilTRAC – Military Transition Resources and Calendar" rel="nofollow" href="https://miltrac.org/">MilTRAC – Military Transition Resources and Calendar</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Representatives of USAA, Mutual of Omaha, Sony and MilTrac share how they are supporting veterans through The American Legion. Veterans and servicemembers in transition can receive financial guidance, mental health support, hearing aids and more resources from these partners. They all stopped by the Tango Alpha Lima podcast booth during The American Legion National Convention in Tampa, Fla., for this special episode.</p><p>Special Guests: Kylie Reynolds, L.J. Pocsi, Matt Scherer, Melissa Bennett, and Thaddeus &quot;Chris&quot; Figueroa.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_QlDMxS6lw&amp;t=1s">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Insurance, Banking, Retirement &amp; Investment Services | USAA | USAA" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.usaa.com/?akredirect=true">Insurance, Banking, Retirement &amp; Investment Services | USAA | USAA</a></li><li><a title="Life Insurance, Finance, Medicare from Mutual of Omaha" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/">Life Insurance, Finance, Medicare from Mutual of Omaha</a></li><li><a title="Mutual of Omaha&#39;s Wild Kingdom" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/">Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom</a></li><li><a title="Visit Amazing Animals Inc. in St. Cloud, Florida" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazinganimalsinc.org/">Visit Amazing Animals Inc. in St. Cloud, Florida</a></li><li><a title="MilTRAC – Military Transition Resources and Calendar" rel="nofollow" href="https://miltrac.org/">MilTRAC – Military Transition Resources and Calendar</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 207: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro</title>
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  <itunes:duration>1:01:28</itunes:duration>
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  <description>A BRAVO ZULU to Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 in San Antonio, Texas for support of youth in their community.
THE INTERVIEW
After being severly injured while serving in Afghanistan in 2005, doctors gave Israel Del Toro a 20% chance of survival. Israel not only survived, but endured years of skin grafts, surgeries and brutal physical therapy and in 2010 became the first 100% disabled veteran to re-enlist in the Air Force. 
Israel shares his incredible story of survivial and resilience, his role in the emergence of Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, the his experiences through adaptive sports 
SCUTTLEBUTT
For veterans and servicemembers facing food insecurity, there are resources available to help. 
We share some resources, as well as celebrate Legion posts who are actively combating food insecurity. Special Guest: Israel Del Toro.
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    <![CDATA[<p>A BRAVO ZULU to Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 in San Antonio, Texas for support of youth in their community.</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
After being severly injured while serving in Afghanistan in 2005, doctors gave Israel Del Toro a 20% chance of survival. Israel not only survived, but endured years of skin grafts, surgeries and brutal physical therapy and in 2010 became the first 100% disabled veteran to re-enlist in the Air Force. </p>

<p>Israel shares his incredible story of survivial and resilience, his role in the emergence of Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, the his experiences through adaptive sports </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
For veterans and servicemembers facing food insecurity, there are resources available to help. <br>
We share some resources, as well as celebrate Legion posts who are actively combating food insecurity.</p><p>Special Guest: Israel Del Toro.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/2m-zEuJbids">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Fred Brock Post 828, H-E-B place New Shoes on Students during MLK Weekend | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legiontown.org/volunteering/11967/fred-brock-post-828-h-e-b-place-new-shoes-students-during-mlk-weekend">Fred Brock Post 828, H-E-B place New Shoes on Students during MLK Weekend | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wellcarenow.com/veterans/?cid=CMT84543">The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare</a></li><li><a title="Israel Del Toro, Jr. | &quot;Stay Strong Finish Strong&quot;" rel="nofollow" href="https://deltorostrong.com/">Israel Del Toro, Jr. | "Stay Strong Finish Strong"</a></li><li><a title="Center for the Intrepid" rel="nofollow" href="https://bamc.tricare.mil/Clinics/Center-for-the-Intrepid">Center for the Intrepid</a></li><li><a title="Operation Comfort" rel="nofollow" href="https://operationcomfort.org/">Operation Comfort</a></li><li><a title="USO Warrior and Family Centers · United Service Organizations" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.uso.org/programs/uso-warrior-and-family-centers">USO Warrior and Family Centers · United Service Organizations</a></li><li><a title="Amazon.com: A Patriot&#39;s Promise: Protecting My Brothers, Fighting for My Life, and Keeping My Word: 9781250283740: Del Toro Jr., Senior Master Sergeant (Ret.) Israel &quot;DT&quot;, Heyer, T. L.: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Patriots-Promise-Protecting-Brothers-Fighting/dp/1250283744/ref=asc_df_1250283744/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=642135968839&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=57026760203644060&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9010515&amp;hvtargid=pla-1946723900313&amp;psc=1&amp;mcid=adb3555380693436a8cdd4e04223c689">Amazon.com: A Patriot's Promise: Protecting My Brothers, Fighting for My Life, and Keeping My Word: 9781250283740: Del Toro Jr., Senior Master Sergeant (Ret.) Israel "DT", Heyer, T. L.: Books</a></li><li><a title="A Patriot&#39;s Promise by Senior Master Sergeant (Ret.) Israel &quot;DT&quot; Del Toro Jr., T. L. Heyer - Audiobook - Audible.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.audible.com/pd/A-Patriots-Promise-Audiobook/B0BK2YYGGG?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&amp;share_location=pdp">A Patriot's Promise by Senior Master Sergeant (Ret.) Israel "DT" Del Toro Jr., T. L. Heyer - Audiobook - Audible.com</a></li><li><a title="Find a Service Officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer">Find a Service Officer</a></li><li><a title="Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | Food and Nutrition Service" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program">Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | Food and Nutrition Service</a></li><li><a title="Stronghold Food Pantry | Military Families" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.strongholdfoodpantry.org/">Stronghold Food Pantry | Military Families</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>A BRAVO ZULU to Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 in San Antonio, Texas for support of youth in their community.</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
After being severly injured while serving in Afghanistan in 2005, doctors gave Israel Del Toro a 20% chance of survival. Israel not only survived, but endured years of skin grafts, surgeries and brutal physical therapy and in 2010 became the first 100% disabled veteran to re-enlist in the Air Force. </p>

<p>Israel shares his incredible story of survivial and resilience, his role in the emergence of Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, the his experiences through adaptive sports </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
For veterans and servicemembers facing food insecurity, there are resources available to help. <br>
We share some resources, as well as celebrate Legion posts who are actively combating food insecurity.</p><p>Special Guest: Israel Del Toro.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/2m-zEuJbids">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Fred Brock Post 828, H-E-B place New Shoes on Students during MLK Weekend | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legiontown.org/volunteering/11967/fred-brock-post-828-h-e-b-place-new-shoes-students-during-mlk-weekend">Fred Brock Post 828, H-E-B place New Shoes on Students during MLK Weekend | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wellcarenow.com/veterans/?cid=CMT84543">The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare</a></li><li><a title="Israel Del Toro, Jr. | &quot;Stay Strong Finish Strong&quot;" rel="nofollow" href="https://deltorostrong.com/">Israel Del Toro, Jr. | "Stay Strong Finish Strong"</a></li><li><a title="Center for the Intrepid" rel="nofollow" href="https://bamc.tricare.mil/Clinics/Center-for-the-Intrepid">Center for the Intrepid</a></li><li><a title="Operation Comfort" rel="nofollow" href="https://operationcomfort.org/">Operation Comfort</a></li><li><a title="USO Warrior and Family Centers · United Service Organizations" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.uso.org/programs/uso-warrior-and-family-centers">USO Warrior and Family Centers · United Service Organizations</a></li><li><a title="Amazon.com: A Patriot&#39;s Promise: Protecting My Brothers, Fighting for My Life, and Keeping My Word: 9781250283740: Del Toro Jr., Senior Master Sergeant (Ret.) Israel &quot;DT&quot;, Heyer, T. L.: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Patriots-Promise-Protecting-Brothers-Fighting/dp/1250283744/ref=asc_df_1250283744/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=642135968839&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=57026760203644060&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9010515&amp;hvtargid=pla-1946723900313&amp;psc=1&amp;mcid=adb3555380693436a8cdd4e04223c689">Amazon.com: A Patriot's Promise: Protecting My Brothers, Fighting for My Life, and Keeping My Word: 9781250283740: Del Toro Jr., Senior Master Sergeant (Ret.) Israel "DT", Heyer, T. L.: Books</a></li><li><a title="A Patriot&#39;s Promise by Senior Master Sergeant (Ret.) Israel &quot;DT&quot; Del Toro Jr., T. L. Heyer - Audiobook - Audible.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.audible.com/pd/A-Patriots-Promise-Audiobook/B0BK2YYGGG?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&amp;share_location=pdp">A Patriot's Promise by Senior Master Sergeant (Ret.) Israel "DT" Del Toro Jr., T. L. Heyer - Audiobook - Audible.com</a></li><li><a title="Find a Service Officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer">Find a Service Officer</a></li><li><a title="Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | Food and Nutrition Service" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program">Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | Food and Nutrition Service</a></li><li><a title="Stronghold Food Pantry | Military Families" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.strongholdfoodpantry.org/">Stronghold Food Pantry | Military Families</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 147: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Air Force Combat Photographer Stacy Pearsall</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:duration>58:54</itunes:duration>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
Law enforcement is investigating after an intruder breached Andrews Air Force Base, the home  of Air Force One. 
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Stacy served in the Air Force as a combat photojournalist, where she earned numerous medals and commendations during her deployments. She is one of only three women to win National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Military Photographer of the Year competition and is the first woman to earn it twice.  
Today, Stacy continues to work worldwide as an independent photographer, author, educator and founder of the Veterans Portrait Project.  
She talks with us about her history as well as her current project, the PBS series "After Action," which reveals the experiences of veterans before, during and after their service.
RAPID FIRE
One of the First Black Marines, 101, Honored for His Service 
Veteran Who Started Neo-Nazi Group Arrested Again, This Time for Targeting a Power Station
Black History Month: a time to honor and share Special Guest: Stacy Pearsall.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Law enforcement is investigating after an intruder breached Andrews Air Force Base, the home  of Air Force One. </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Stacy served in the Air Force as a combat photojournalist, where she earned numerous medals and commendations during her deployments. She is one of only three women to win National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Military Photographer of the Year competition and is the first woman to earn it twice.  </p>

<p>Today, Stacy continues to work worldwide as an independent photographer, author, educator and founder of the Veterans Portrait Project.  </p>

<p>She talks with us about her history as well as her current project, the PBS series &quot;After Action,&quot; which reveals the experiences of veterans before, during and after their service.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
One of the First Black Marines, 101, Honored for His Service <br>
Veteran Who Started Neo-Nazi Group Arrested Again, This Time for Targeting a Power Station<br>
Black History Month: a time to honor and share</p><p>Special Guest: Stacy Pearsall.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/xWccUxvUEQY">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Breach at Air Force One base under investigation | The Hill" rel="nofollow" href="https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/3846917-breach-at-air-force-one-base-under-investigation/">Breach at Air Force One base under investigation | The Hill</a> &mdash; Law enforcement is investigating after an intruder breached the home base of Air Force One on Monday before being apprehended. </li><li><a title="American Legion Grassroots Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">American Legion Grassroots Action Center</a></li><li><a title="Stacy Pearsall - Wikipedia" rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stacy_Pearsall">Stacy Pearsall - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Portrait Project " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.veteransportraitproject.com/">Veterans Portrait Project </a></li><li><a title="Homepage | www.afteractionshow.org" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.afteractionshow.org/">Homepage | www.afteractionshow.org</a></li><li><a title="After Action | PBS" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pbs.org/show/after-action/">After Action | PBS</a></li><li><a title="Parrots For Patriots – Pairing veterans with companion parrots." rel="nofollow" href="https://parrotsforpatriots.org/">Parrots For Patriots – Pairing veterans with companion parrots.</a></li><li><a title="Shooter: Combat From Behind The Camera: Pearsall, Stacy: 9780762780181: Amazon.com: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Shooter-Combat-Behind-Stacy-Pearsall/dp/0762780185/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1E51EEVF880GM&amp;keywords=stacy+pearsall&amp;qid=1675876596&amp;sprefix=stacy+pearsall%2Caps%2C111&amp;sr=8-1">Shooter: Combat From Behind The Camera: Pearsall, Stacy: 9780762780181: Amazon.com: Books</a></li><li><a title="A Photojournalist&#39;s Field Guide: In the Trenches With Combat Photographer Stacy Pearsall: Pearsall, Stacy: 9780321896612: Amazon.com: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Photojournalists-Field-Guide-trenches-photographer/dp/0321896610/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1E51EEVF880GM&amp;keywords=stacy+pearsall&amp;qid=1675876645&amp;sprefix=stacy+pearsall%2Caps%2C111&amp;sr=8-2">A Photojournalist's Field Guide: In the Trenches With Combat Photographer Stacy Pearsall: Pearsall, Stacy: 9780321896612: Amazon.com: Books</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="One of the First Black Marines, 101, Honored for His Service | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/02/07/one-of-first-black-marines-101-honored-his-service.html">One of the First Black Marines, 101, Honored for His Service | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="Veteran Who Started Neo-Nazi Group Arrested Again, This Time for Targeting a Power Station | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/02/06/veteran-who-started-neo-nazi-group-arrested-again-time-targeting-power-station.html">Veteran Who Started Neo-Nazi Group Arrested Again, This Time for Targeting a Power Station | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="Black History Month: a time to honor and share  | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/commander/258060/black-history-month-time-honor-and-share%C2%A0">Black History Month: a time to honor and share  | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Law enforcement is investigating after an intruder breached Andrews Air Force Base, the home  of Air Force One. </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Stacy served in the Air Force as a combat photojournalist, where she earned numerous medals and commendations during her deployments. She is one of only three women to win National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Military Photographer of the Year competition and is the first woman to earn it twice.  </p>

<p>Today, Stacy continues to work worldwide as an independent photographer, author, educator and founder of the Veterans Portrait Project.  </p>

<p>She talks with us about her history as well as her current project, the PBS series &quot;After Action,&quot; which reveals the experiences of veterans before, during and after their service.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
One of the First Black Marines, 101, Honored for His Service <br>
Veteran Who Started Neo-Nazi Group Arrested Again, This Time for Targeting a Power Station<br>
Black History Month: a time to honor and share</p><p>Special Guest: Stacy Pearsall.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/xWccUxvUEQY">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Breach at Air Force One base under investigation | The Hill" rel="nofollow" href="https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/3846917-breach-at-air-force-one-base-under-investigation/">Breach at Air Force One base under investigation | The Hill</a> &mdash; Law enforcement is investigating after an intruder breached the home base of Air Force One on Monday before being apprehended. </li><li><a title="American Legion Grassroots Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">American Legion Grassroots Action Center</a></li><li><a title="Stacy Pearsall - Wikipedia" rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stacy_Pearsall">Stacy Pearsall - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Portrait Project " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.veteransportraitproject.com/">Veterans Portrait Project </a></li><li><a title="Homepage | www.afteractionshow.org" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.afteractionshow.org/">Homepage | www.afteractionshow.org</a></li><li><a title="After Action | PBS" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pbs.org/show/after-action/">After Action | PBS</a></li><li><a title="Parrots For Patriots – Pairing veterans with companion parrots." rel="nofollow" href="https://parrotsforpatriots.org/">Parrots For Patriots – Pairing veterans with companion parrots.</a></li><li><a title="Shooter: Combat From Behind The Camera: Pearsall, Stacy: 9780762780181: Amazon.com: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Shooter-Combat-Behind-Stacy-Pearsall/dp/0762780185/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1E51EEVF880GM&amp;keywords=stacy+pearsall&amp;qid=1675876596&amp;sprefix=stacy+pearsall%2Caps%2C111&amp;sr=8-1">Shooter: Combat From Behind The Camera: Pearsall, Stacy: 9780762780181: Amazon.com: Books</a></li><li><a title="A Photojournalist&#39;s Field Guide: In the Trenches With Combat Photographer Stacy Pearsall: Pearsall, Stacy: 9780321896612: Amazon.com: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Photojournalists-Field-Guide-trenches-photographer/dp/0321896610/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1E51EEVF880GM&amp;keywords=stacy+pearsall&amp;qid=1675876645&amp;sprefix=stacy+pearsall%2Caps%2C111&amp;sr=8-2">A Photojournalist's Field Guide: In the Trenches With Combat Photographer Stacy Pearsall: Pearsall, Stacy: 9780321896612: Amazon.com: Books</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="One of the First Black Marines, 101, Honored for His Service | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/02/07/one-of-first-black-marines-101-honored-his-service.html">One of the First Black Marines, 101, Honored for His Service | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="Veteran Who Started Neo-Nazi Group Arrested Again, This Time for Targeting a Power Station | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/02/06/veteran-who-started-neo-nazi-group-arrested-again-time-targeting-power-station.html">Veteran Who Started Neo-Nazi Group Arrested Again, This Time for Targeting a Power Station | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="Black History Month: a time to honor and share  | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/commander/258060/black-history-month-time-honor-and-share%C2%A0">Black History Month: a time to honor and share  | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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