web01.fireside.fm Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:04:04 -0600 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Confidentiality” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/confidentiality Tue, 12 Aug 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 276: Call of duty: A veteran-led peer support network with retired Maj. Gen. Mark Graham https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/276 e53d04a0-bb00-4448-9814-ab896fb8633b Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 276 Call of duty: A veteran-led peer support network with retired Maj. Gen. Mark Graham full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:14:14 no 2025 American Legion World Series begins THE INTERVIEW Retired Army Maj. Gen. Mark Graham, the executive director of Vets4Warriors, lost both of his sons, including one to suicide. In response, Graham has dedicated his life to mental health awareness and suicide prevention, aligned with the Rutgers UBHC National Call Center. Vets4Warriors hires and trains veterans to be peer support specialists who answer calls within 30 seconds, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Graham discusses his time in the military, his work to reduce mental health stigma and the suicide rate, and more. SCUTTLEBUTT American Legion Family rallies to help Texas communities in the aftermath of devastating floods in Kerr County The amazing escape of a WWII pilot who crash-landed into a field hosting a Nazi soccer match. OTDIH 1981: IBM enters the personal computer market with the introduction of the IBM 5150. Special Guest: Mark A. Graham. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, American Legion Baseball, American Legion World Series, youth program, gold star father, mental health, veteran suicide, be the one, military career, National Guard, stigma, confidentiality, ask for help, loss, grief, peer-to-peer, connection, mlb, bookazine, centennial, legiontown, Kerr County, texas flooding, relief supplies, NEF, disaster relief, WWII, Nazi, pilot, crash-landing, escape, personal computer, IBM, WWII, Manhattan project, Korean War 2025 American Legion World Series begins

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Army Maj. Gen. Mark Graham, the executive director of Vets4Warriors, lost both of his sons, including one to suicide. In response, Graham has dedicated his life to mental health awareness and suicide prevention, aligned with the Rutgers UBHC National Call Center. Vets4Warriors hires and trains veterans to be peer support specialists who answer calls within 30 seconds, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Graham discusses his time in the military, his work to reduce mental health stigma and the suicide rate, and more.

SCUTTLEBUTT
American Legion Family rallies to help Texas communities in the aftermath of devastating floods in Kerr County

The amazing escape of a WWII pilot who crash-landed into a field hosting a Nazi soccer match.

OTDIH 1981: IBM enters the personal computer market with the introduction of the IBM 5150.

Special Guest: Mark A. Graham.

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THE INTERVIEW
Retired Army Maj. Gen. Mark Graham, the executive director of Vets4Warriors, lost both of his sons, including one to suicide. In response, Graham has dedicated his life to mental health awareness and suicide prevention, aligned with the Rutgers UBHC National Call Center. Vets4Warriors hires and trains veterans to be peer support specialists who answer calls within 30 seconds, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Graham discusses his time in the military, his work to reduce mental health stigma and the suicide rate, and more.

SCUTTLEBUTT
American Legion Family rallies to help Texas communities in the aftermath of devastating floods in Kerr County

The amazing escape of a WWII pilot who crash-landed into a field hosting a Nazi soccer match.

OTDIH 1981: IBM enters the personal computer market with the introduction of the IBM 5150.

Special Guest: Mark A. Graham.

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]]> Episode 179: Tango Alpha Lima: MST Series - DoD SAPRO response with Dr. Nate Galbreath and Dr. Andra Tharp https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/179 64e2aee4-e494-459b-882c-4a42edfc442b Wed, 13 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 179 Tango Alpha Lima: MST Series - DoD SAPRO response with Dr. Nate Galbreath and Dr. Andra Tharp full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 30:22 no In the penultimate episode in our special series on Military Sexual Trauma, our guests from the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) – Acting Director Dr. Nathan W. Galbreath and Senior Prevention Adviser Dr. Andra Tharp – discuss how DoD is addressing the issue of MST and highlight specific actions being taken to prevent and respond to sexual assaults. In this series, be aware we will be discussing topics that are sensitive and potentially triggering, so pause and take a break as needed, and remember you can always reach out to the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1. Special Guests: Dr. Andra Tharp and Dr. Nate Galbreath. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, DoD, MST, military sexual trauma, prevention, sexual assault, Department of Veterans Affairs, SAPRO, sexual harassment, assessment, legal representation, military justice, special victims counsel, CATCH, serial offender, confidentiality, restricted report, In the penultimate episode in our special series on Military Sexual Trauma, our guests from the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) – Acting Director Dr. Nathan W. Galbreath and Senior Prevention Adviser Dr. Andra Tharp – discuss how DoD is addressing the issue of MST and highlight specific actions being taken to prevent and respond to sexual assaults.

In this series, be aware we will be discussing topics that are sensitive and potentially triggering, so pause and take a break as needed, and remember you can always reach out to the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1.

Special Guests: Dr. Andra Tharp and Dr. Nate Galbreath.

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]]> In the penultimate episode in our special series on Military Sexual Trauma, our guests from the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) – Acting Director Dr. Nathan W. Galbreath and Senior Prevention Adviser Dr. Andra Tharp – discuss how DoD is addressing the issue of MST and highlight specific actions being taken to prevent and respond to sexual assaults.

In this series, be aware we will be discussing topics that are sensitive and potentially triggering, so pause and take a break as needed, and remember you can always reach out to the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1.

Special Guests: Dr. Andra Tharp and Dr. Nate Galbreath.

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]]> Episode 176: Tango Alpha Lima: MST Series - Changing culture with Andrea Goldstein and Dr. Athena Ives https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/176 72db4ca0-e79e-45a9-8b97-9a14df43c0bf Wed, 06 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 176 Tango Alpha Lima: MST Series - Changing culture with Andrea Goldstein and Dr. Athena Ives full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 53:04 no In this episode, two survivors discuss how they are transforming their personal experiences into a mission to create culture change and prevent and support individuals affected by Military Sexual Trauma. U.S. Navy Reserve Lt. Cmdr. Andrea Goldstein, a member of American Legion Post 84 in Hudson, N.Y., formerly served as the principal adviser to the Secretary of the Navy on integrated prevention efforts. In that capacity she led the Navy’s sexual assault, sexual harassment, and suicide prevention and response efforts. Dr. Athena Ives, a Marine Corps sexual assault prevention specialist and forensic criminologist, did her doctoral dissertation on how military culture affects MST. These women share their inspiring journeys as well as the strategies, resources, and support systems they have developed to help survivors and prevent future incidents. In this series, be aware we will be discussing topics that are sensitive and potentially triggering, so pause and take a break as needed, and remember you can always reach out to the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1. Special Guests: Andrea N. Goldstein and Athena Ives, PhD. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, MST, military sexual trauma, sexual violence, sexual harassment, assault, hazing, bullying, gender discrimination, prevention, culture change,  don’t ask don’t tell, DADT, closed system, forensics, abuse, suicide, survivors, stigma, post-traumatic growth, self-demobilization, resilience, prevention, advocate, ally, false reports, confidentiality In this episode, two survivors discuss how they are transforming their personal experiences into a mission to create culture change and prevent and support individuals affected by Military Sexual Trauma.

U.S. Navy Reserve Lt. Cmdr. Andrea Goldstein, a member of American Legion Post 84 in Hudson, N.Y., formerly served as the principal adviser to the Secretary of the Navy on integrated prevention efforts. In that capacity she led the Navy’s sexual assault, sexual harassment, and suicide prevention and response efforts.

Dr. Athena Ives, a Marine Corps sexual assault prevention specialist and forensic criminologist, did her doctoral dissertation on how military culture affects MST.

These women share their inspiring journeys as well as the strategies, resources, and support systems they have developed to help survivors and prevent future incidents.

In this series, be aware we will be discussing topics that are sensitive and potentially triggering, so pause and take a break as needed, and remember you can always reach out to the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1.

Special Guests: Andrea N. Goldstein and Athena Ives, PhD.

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]]> In this episode, two survivors discuss how they are transforming their personal experiences into a mission to create culture change and prevent and support individuals affected by Military Sexual Trauma.

U.S. Navy Reserve Lt. Cmdr. Andrea Goldstein, a member of American Legion Post 84 in Hudson, N.Y., formerly served as the principal adviser to the Secretary of the Navy on integrated prevention efforts. In that capacity she led the Navy’s sexual assault, sexual harassment, and suicide prevention and response efforts.

Dr. Athena Ives, a Marine Corps sexual assault prevention specialist and forensic criminologist, did her doctoral dissertation on how military culture affects MST.

These women share their inspiring journeys as well as the strategies, resources, and support systems they have developed to help survivors and prevent future incidents.

In this series, be aware we will be discussing topics that are sensitive and potentially triggering, so pause and take a break as needed, and remember you can always reach out to the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1.

Special Guests: Andrea N. Goldstein and Athena Ives, PhD.

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]]> Episode 103: Tango Alpha Lima: Buffalo Soldier Iron Riders with Bobby McDonald https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/103 1df1d145-fe7c-402c-a19c-204b5b6b8d16 Tue, 03 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 103 Tango Alpha Lima: Buffalo Soldier Iron Riders with Bobby McDonald 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. 43:45 no IN THE NEWS Our hosts discuss the dilemma caused by the Navy deputizing doctors to enforce drug rules - even for those seeking mental health assistance. THIS WEEK'S GUEST American Legion member Bobby McDonald visits to talk about his passion for military history, his work with the Buffalo Soldiers re-enactors and the upcoming Quasquicentennial of the Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders. RAPID FIRE Bean bags, pod chairs and iPads for Air Force new recruit training Back Packs for Hope Special Guest: Bobby McDonald. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, rug use, confidentiality, mental health, stigma, Buffalo Soldiers, Iron Riders, bicycle, cycling, HBC, reenactor, Orange County, Montana, Missoula, Ft. Wallace, history, Teddy Roosevelt, Flag Day, Juneteenth, mobile technology, family outreach, community, children IN THE NEWS
Our hosts discuss the dilemma caused by the Navy deputizing doctors to enforce drug rules - even for those seeking mental health assistance.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
American Legion member Bobby McDonald visits to talk about his passion for military history, his work with the Buffalo Soldiers re-enactors and the upcoming Quasquicentennial of the Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders.

RAPID FIRE
Bean bags, pod chairs and iPads for Air Force new recruit training
Back Packs for Hope

Special Guest: Bobby McDonald.

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Our hosts discuss the dilemma caused by the Navy deputizing doctors to enforce drug rules - even for those seeking mental health assistance.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
American Legion member Bobby McDonald visits to talk about his passion for military history, his work with the Buffalo Soldiers re-enactors and the upcoming Quasquicentennial of the Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders.

RAPID FIRE
Bean bags, pod chairs and iPads for Air Force new recruit training
Back Packs for Hope

Special Guest: Bobby McDonald.

Links:

]]> Episode 85: Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 3 - NYPD POPPA program with Sean Powers https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/85 77de1a80-94b7-4628-a8d8-15055b0f6c7c Thu, 06 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 85 Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 3 - NYPD POPPA program with Sean Powers 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. 32:36 no Sean Powers is a former NYPD Officer, a member of American Legion 9-11 Memorial Post 2001 in New York City, and Tango Alpha Lima's first return guest. He's come back to talk about the New York Police Department’s POPPA (Police Organization Providing Peer Assistance) program, a volunteer police support network committed to providing a confidential, safe and supportive environment for police officers and retirees. While POPPA is geared toward officers, the approach can be scaled to assist veterans who are struggling, and Powers says he has used his POPPA training to help fellow veterans. Special Guest: Sean Powers. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, NYPD, POPPA, peer counseling, peer support, police officer, first responders, Bill Curtis, A&E, Hacksaw Ridge, PTSD, mental health, survivors' guilt, MST, EMT, confidentiality, stigma Sean Powers is a former NYPD Officer, a member of American Legion 9-11 Memorial Post 2001 in New York City, and Tango Alpha Lima's first return guest.

He's come back to talk about the New York Police Department’s POPPA (Police Organization Providing Peer Assistance) program, a volunteer police support network committed to providing a confidential, safe and supportive environment for police officers and retirees.

While POPPA is geared toward officers, the approach can be scaled to assist veterans who are struggling, and Powers says he has used his POPPA training to help fellow veterans.

Special Guest: Sean Powers.

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He's come back to talk about the New York Police Department’s POPPA (Police Organization Providing Peer Assistance) program, a volunteer police support network committed to providing a confidential, safe and supportive environment for police officers and retirees.

While POPPA is geared toward officers, the approach can be scaled to assist veterans who are struggling, and Powers says he has used his POPPA training to help fellow veterans.

Special Guest: Sean Powers.

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