web02.fireside.fm Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:06:51 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Congressional Gold Medal” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/congressional%20gold%20medal Tue, 29 Oct 2024 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 237: Be Unstoppable with former Navy SEAL Alden Mills https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/237 8b7b3693-e4b0-47c9-896c-32a1d9f30619 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 237 Be Unstoppable with former Navy SEAL Alden Mills full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:02:31 no Scary Bad Halloween Dad Jokes THE INTERVIEW Former Navy SEAL Alden Mills finds joy in helping people do more than they originally thought possible. So he’s on a mission to help 100 million people be unstoppable and go after their goals. He talks about staying connected to your military identity, embracing discomfort as a stepping stone toward growth and overcoming self-doubt to accomplish goals. SCUTTLEBUTT Vietnam's lifesaving 'Dustoff' Medevac Crews to get Congressional Gold Medal Duke linemen go extra mile to restore power to Asheville VA Hospital after Helene Reddit Rabbit-hole: Base hotel horror stories. Special Guest: Alden Mills. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, dad Jokes, Navy SEAL, Naval Academy, military transition, unlock your potential, force multiplier, entrepreneur, fitness, sacrifice, leadership, goal-setting, hurricane helene, hurricane milton, congressional gold medal, dustoff pilot, vietnam, Scary Bad Halloween Dad Jokes

THE INTERVIEW
Former Navy SEAL Alden Mills finds joy in helping people do more than they originally thought possible. So he’s on a mission to help 100 million people be unstoppable and go after their goals.

He talks about staying connected to your military identity, embracing discomfort as a stepping stone toward growth and overcoming self-doubt to accomplish goals.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Vietnam's lifesaving 'Dustoff' Medevac Crews to get Congressional Gold Medal

Duke linemen go extra mile to restore power to Asheville VA Hospital after Helene

Reddit Rabbit-hole: Base hotel horror stories.

Special Guest: Alden Mills.

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THE INTERVIEW
Former Navy SEAL Alden Mills finds joy in helping people do more than they originally thought possible. So he’s on a mission to help 100 million people be unstoppable and go after their goals.

He talks about staying connected to your military identity, embracing discomfort as a stepping stone toward growth and overcoming self-doubt to accomplish goals.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Vietnam's lifesaving 'Dustoff' Medevac Crews to get Congressional Gold Medal

Duke linemen go extra mile to restore power to Asheville VA Hospital after Helene

Reddit Rabbit-hole: Base hotel horror stories.

Special Guest: Alden Mills.

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]]> Episode 209: Tango Alpha Lima: Afghanistan War Commission Executive Director Jaime Cheshire https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/209 4e0388ca-1f1d-414e-8647-135ce2dca798 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 209 Tango Alpha Lima: Afghanistan War Commission Executive Director Jaime Cheshire full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:06:26 no A Bravo Zulu for a hard-working young student, a proud mom, and a Legion post supporting youth in their community. THE INTERVIEW Afghanistan War Commission Executive Director Jaime Cheshire discusses the commission’s role, how veterans can help get answers to policy decisions made during the 20-year war and more.  THE SCUTTLEBUTT Adopt a Woman Veteran at the Military Women's Memorial The Ghost Army - Combat Con Artists of World War II Clarksville, Tenn., American Legion posts stepping up for neighbors in the aftermath of devastating tornadoes Special Guest: Jaime Cheshire . military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, ort-a-john, graffiti, children and youth, scholarship, community, youth programs, Boys State, Appalachian Trail, Afghanistan, Kabul, withdrawal, CIA, Afghan Allies, Tora Bora, UBL, Bin Laden, Afghanistan War Commission, diplomats, security forces, intelligence assessment, policy, testimony, interviews, resolution of support, veterans, boots on the ground, burn pits, mental health, moral injury, trust, military women, history, female veteran, Ghost Soldiers, deception, Congressional Gold Medal, natural disaster, National Emergency Fund, tornado, community A Bravo Zulu for a hard-working young student, a proud mom, and a Legion post supporting youth in their community.

THE INTERVIEW
Afghanistan War Commission Executive Director Jaime Cheshire discusses the commission’s role, how veterans can help get answers to policy decisions made during the 20-year war and more. 

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Adopt a Woman Veteran at the Military Women's Memorial
The Ghost Army - Combat Con Artists of World War II
Clarksville, Tenn., American Legion posts stepping up for neighbors in the aftermath of devastating tornadoes

Special Guest: Jaime Cheshire .

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THE INTERVIEW
Afghanistan War Commission Executive Director Jaime Cheshire discusses the commission’s role, how veterans can help get answers to policy decisions made during the 20-year war and more. 

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Adopt a Woman Veteran at the Military Women's Memorial
The Ghost Army - Combat Con Artists of World War II
Clarksville, Tenn., American Legion posts stepping up for neighbors in the aftermath of devastating tornadoes

Special Guest: Jaime Cheshire .

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]]> Episode 147: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Air Force Combat Photographer Stacy Pearsall https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/147 081cc3bf-d616-49a3-9dd5-00a788aaddc8 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 147 Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Air Force Combat Photographer Stacy Pearsall full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 58:54 no 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. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, president’s day, Air Force One, Andrews AFB, portrait, photography, combat photography, photographer, military experience, communication, transition, military spouse, military family, pledge of allegiance, citizenship through service, service animals, suicide, be the one, mental health, mental wellness, black history month, Montford Point Marine, Congressional Gold Medal, electrical grid, neo-Nazi, hate group, domestic terrorism, minority veterans, Medal of Honor 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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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.

Links:

]]> Episode 90: Tango Alpha LIma: Honoring Black History https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/90 0e516770-1f6d-4857-8ec1-2617bba6249c Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 90 Tango Alpha LIma: Honoring Black History 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. 42:29 no IN THE NEWS Jeff kicks off the episode by sharing the 2021 National American Legion College Resolution urging the United States to award the Congressional Gold Medal to all members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. FEATURED GUESTS We feature two of the stories from the February issue of The American Legion Magazine: NASCAR rising star Jessie Iwuji, a Navy Rerservist and Legion member who is poised to bring change and diversity to racing. A group of California Legion members who are commemorating the unique experience of the Iron Riders - a group of Buffalo Soldiers in an experimental Bicycle Corps who made a 1,900-mile trek from Fort Missoula to St. Louis in 1897. RAPID FIRE  Newly introduced GI Bill Restoration Act would provide benefits to descendants of Black World War II veterans Colin Powell remembered as a model for future generations military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, resolution, 6888th, WWII, Congressional Gold Medal, NASCAR, Jessie Iwuji, Buffalo Soldiers, Iron Riders, bicycle, Bicycle Corps, GI Bill, generational wealth, Colin Powell, character IN THE NEWS
Jeff kicks off the episode by sharing the 2021 National American Legion College Resolution urging the United States to award the Congressional Gold Medal to all members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

FEATURED GUESTS
We feature two of the stories from the February issue of The American Legion Magazine:
NASCAR rising star Jessie Iwuji, a Navy Rerservist and Legion member who is poised to bring change and diversity to racing.
A group of California Legion members who are commemorating the unique experience of the Iron Riders - a group of Buffalo Soldiers in an experimental Bicycle Corps who made a 1,900-mile trek from Fort Missoula to St. Louis in 1897.

RAPID FIRE
 Newly introduced GI Bill Restoration Act would provide benefits to descendants of Black World War II veterans
Colin Powell remembered as a model for future generations

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Jeff kicks off the episode by sharing the 2021 National American Legion College Resolution urging the United States to award the Congressional Gold Medal to all members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

FEATURED GUESTS
We feature two of the stories from the February issue of The American Legion Magazine:
NASCAR rising star Jessie Iwuji, a Navy Rerservist and Legion member who is poised to bring change and diversity to racing.
A group of California Legion members who are commemorating the unique experience of the Iron Riders - a group of Buffalo Soldiers in an experimental Bicycle Corps who made a 1,900-mile trek from Fort Missoula to St. Louis in 1897.

RAPID FIRE
 Newly introduced GI Bill Restoration Act would provide benefits to descendants of Black World War II veterans
Colin Powell remembered as a model for future generations

Links:

]]> Episode 26: Tango Alpha Lima: GIBill.com, “The Pledge” unveiled in Arlington and Suicide Prevention news https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/26 29674dba-3d8a-49d2-bccf-7818e6e7ebb6 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:30:00 -0400 The American Legion 26 Tango Alpha Lima: GIBill.com, “The Pledge” unveiled in Arlington and Suicide Prevention news full 1 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. 37:26 no CV is befuddled by VA losing rights to the GIBill.com website. Ashley celebrates the unveiling of "The Pledge,” a new statue dedicated to women in the military and service dogs at The Women In Military Service For America Memorial. Jeff shares the news of progress addressing Veteran Suicide: * The 988 National Crisis Hotline will go live in Fall 2021 * The Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 includes mental health elements * More measures could be coming with agreements to fast track a package of 9 House bills related to veteran suicide (COMPACT Act) which includes VA mental health care services to ALL veterans, regardless of their discharge status Rapid Fire Vanessa Guillen death ruled "in the line of duty" 46 books on the 2020 Marine Commandant’s Reading List World War II all-volunteer jungle fighters known as Merrill's Marauders will recieve Congressional Gold Medal Army says viral video showing a soldier drinking Ocean Spray and lip-syncing Fleetwood Mac during parachute jump may be a safety violation. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profitm, GI Bill, VA, Arlington National Cemetery, The Women In Military Service For America Memorial, veterans crisis line, Commander John Scott Hannon, COMPACT Act, Vanessa Guillen, reading list, Commandant, Merrill's Marauders, Congressional Gold Medal, Ocean Spray, Fleetwood Mac, Siamese fighting fish, Matthew Tattersall, oral history, American Legion Post 370, Highlands N.C., Congress CV is befuddled by VA losing rights to the GIBill.com website.

Ashley celebrates the unveiling of "The Pledge,” a new statue dedicated to women in the military and service dogs at The Women In Military Service For America Memorial.

Jeff shares the news of progress addressing Veteran Suicide:

  • The 988 National Crisis Hotline will go live in Fall 2021
  • The Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 includes mental health elements
  • More measures could be coming with agreements to fast track a package of 9 House bills related to veteran suicide (COMPACT Act) which includes VA mental health care services to ALL veterans, regardless of their discharge status

Rapid Fire
Vanessa Guillen death ruled "in the line of duty"
46 books on the 2020 Marine Commandant’s Reading List
World War II all-volunteer jungle fighters known as Merrill's Marauders will recieve Congressional Gold Medal
Army says viral video showing a soldier drinking Ocean Spray and lip-syncing Fleetwood Mac during parachute jump may be a safety violation.

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Ashley celebrates the unveiling of "The Pledge,” a new statue dedicated to women in the military and service dogs at The Women In Military Service For America Memorial.

Jeff shares the news of progress addressing Veteran Suicide:

  • The 988 National Crisis Hotline will go live in Fall 2021
  • The Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 includes mental health elements
  • More measures could be coming with agreements to fast track a package of 9 House bills related to veteran suicide (COMPACT Act) which includes VA mental health care services to ALL veterans, regardless of their discharge status

Rapid Fire
Vanessa Guillen death ruled "in the line of duty"
46 books on the 2020 Marine Commandant’s Reading List
World War II all-volunteer jungle fighters known as Merrill's Marauders will recieve Congressional Gold Medal
Army says viral video showing a soldier drinking Ocean Spray and lip-syncing Fleetwood Mac during parachute jump may be a safety violation.

Links:

]]> Episode 15: Tango Alpha Lima: Tango on Troubled waters https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/15 899f4971-f984-47e8-bfd6-1d246abc9673 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 15 Tango Alpha Lima: Tango on Troubled waters full 1 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. 40:41 no CV shares the story of a Navy air traffic controller who assisted a fellow sailor who was found wandering San Diego after enjoying a few too many libations, only to be relentlessly harrassed when the Navy news printed a story about her recieving a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for her good deed with fake, place-holder quotes about the incident. DVIDs corrected the article, but the damage was done and the trolls were out in full force. Ashley shares news of the Congressional Gold Medal presented to the crew USS Indianapolis and The American Legion resolution that helped make this recognition possible. Jeff laments the use of refurbished Vietnam-era equipment in Marine Corps training, the likes of which may have caused a AAV training accident off the coast of Southern California. Rapid Fire Edible crayons for Marines and the reveal of Jeff's Bumble name: CrayonEater#5, Green Beret Nate Boyer blasts Navy SEAL museum for hosting a demonstration that featured dogs biting a human target wearing a Colin Kaepernick jersey during a 2019 fundraiser, and troops arriving for duty in Japan rile commanders by arranging hookups on dating apps while in quarantine for coronavirus. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Navy, Marine Corps, Navy News, Congressional Gold Medal, USS Indianapolis, Indiana War Memorial, AAV, 15th MEU, Bumble, dating app, Nate Boyer, Colin Kaepernick, Rear Admiral James Kirk, Top Dog Military Working Dog Competition, #IAmVanessaGuillen CV shares the story of a Navy air traffic controller who assisted a fellow sailor who was found wandering San Diego after enjoying a few too many libations, only to be relentlessly harrassed when the Navy news printed a story about her recieving a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for her good deed with fake, place-holder quotes about the incident. DVIDs corrected the article, but the damage was done and the trolls were out in full force.

Ashley shares news of the Congressional Gold Medal presented to the crew USS Indianapolis and The American Legion resolution that helped make this recognition possible.

Jeff laments the use of refurbished Vietnam-era equipment in Marine Corps training, the likes of which may have caused a AAV training accident off the coast of Southern California.

Rapid Fire
Edible crayons for Marines and the reveal of Jeff's Bumble name: CrayonEater#5, Green Beret Nate Boyer blasts Navy SEAL museum for hosting a demonstration that featured dogs biting a human target wearing a Colin Kaepernick jersey during a 2019 fundraiser, and troops arriving for duty in Japan rile commanders by arranging hookups on dating apps while in quarantine for coronavirus.

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Ashley shares news of the Congressional Gold Medal presented to the crew USS Indianapolis and The American Legion resolution that helped make this recognition possible.

Jeff laments the use of refurbished Vietnam-era equipment in Marine Corps training, the likes of which may have caused a AAV training accident off the coast of Southern California.

Rapid Fire
Edible crayons for Marines and the reveal of Jeff's Bumble name: CrayonEater#5, Green Beret Nate Boyer blasts Navy SEAL museum for hosting a demonstration that featured dogs biting a human target wearing a Colin Kaepernick jersey during a 2019 fundraiser, and troops arriving for duty in Japan rile commanders by arranging hookups on dating apps while in quarantine for coronavirus.

Links:

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