Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Covid 19”

Episode 105: Tango Alpha Lima: Marine Corps Combat Correspondent and Journalist Amy Forsythe

The American Legion — Tue, 17 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400

IN THE NEWS
A discussion of the military's history of toxic exposure and The American Legion's push for a Senate vote for the Honoring our PACT Act to address these issues for generations of military veterans.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Award-winning multimedia journalist, former U.S. Marine Corps Combat Correspondent and current U.S. Navy Reserve PAO Amy Forsythe stops by to talk about her new book, "Heroes Live Here: A Tribute to Camp Pendleton Marines Since 9/11"

Amy shares stories about her career as a military and civilian journalist, her inspiration for her new book, and a case of stolen valor she helped uncover.

RAPID FIRE
Parris Island Marine Corps Band nominated for an Emmy
VA Confirms Vital EHR Computer System Has Gone Down More Than 50 Times Since Launching in Spokane
Airman slays ‘tedious repetitive tasks’ for comrades stuck in paperwork hell

SHOUTOUTS
Post 176 in Springfield, Va.
Post 539 in New Bern, N.C.

Special Guest: Amy Forsythe.

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Episode 78: Tango Alpha Lima: A day in NYC, unions and the Guard, and how troop pay affects readiness

The American Legion — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Jeff and Ashley recap their whirlwind visit to New York City for the Veterans Day Parade.
Ashley shares a story about unions seeking collective bargaining rights for Connecticut National Guard members.
Jeff gets wound up by experts who claim troop pay and benefits could hurt military readiness.

RAPID FIRE
AGAIN with Fort Hood, return of the Tiger King, American Legion Mental Health Survey and moments of gratitude.

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Episode 69: Tango Alpha Lima: Convention AAR, Army Vaccine Mandate and Suicide Prevention

The American Legion — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400

The hiatus is over and Team Tango is back to tackle the news of the week.

CV kicks things off with a reminiscence of the podcast team's experience at National Convention in Phoenix.

Jeff revisits the subject of COVID-19 vaccines for the military, now that the Army has issued mandates.

Ashley discusses how purpose plays a role in the in reducing the rate of veterans suicide.

RAPID FIRE
U.S. Flag sewn by POW during Vietnam War heading for Smithsonian
WWII veteran meets grade-school pen pal, now National Guard member.
Food inflation hits commissaries.

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Episode 67: Tango Alpha Lima: Face-to-Face with VA Secretary Denis McDonough

The American Legion — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400

You thought we were done with Bonus Episodes, but we have one more in the tank!

During The American Legion 102nd National Convention in Phoenix, the Tango Team had the unique opportunity to get together for a face to face interview with VA Secretary Denis McDonough.

During the interview we touch on development of new technology for patient access, VA COVID protocols and resources for veterans struggling with the situation in Afghanistan or other mental health needs.

Special Guest: VA Secretary Denis McDonough.

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Episode 65: Tango Alpha Lima: First steps for Afghan Interpreters, Pay the Guard, and GOMORs Galore

The American Legion — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400

CV gets a surprise, then shares a story of positive first steps for Afghan Interpreters as Fort Lee prepares temporary housing for evacuees.

Ashley talks about the National Guard facing shutdown as Congress debates payment of the $520 million tab to reimburse the force for protecting lawmakers during its months-long Capitol Hill mission.

Jeff learns about GOMORs (General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand) and debates Fort Knox official issuing them as punishments for unvaccinated troops caught unmasked.

Rapid Fire: Battle Taxis, Ft. Hood looks for lost NVGs, Immigrant turned U.S. Army soldier competes in Olympics, and drones fired fro grenade launchers.

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Episode 50: Tango Alpha Lima: Devil Dogs Decline Vaccine, a Legion Founder and Navy 'Deviants'

The American Legion — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Ashley shares some stats that show 40% of U.S. Marines have declined the COVID-19 vaccine.

Jeff drops some history knowledge with a story the life of Legion founder Maj. G. Edward “Ned” Buxton Jr. of Rhode Island.

Hilarity ensues when CV shares a story of a Navy officer who penned a strongly worded message to complain about his noisy enlisted neighbors, who he called 'perverts' and 'deviants.'

Rapid Fire
Withdrawal from Afghanistan, VA staffer stalks female vet, and Space Force Command lands in LA

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Episode 48: Tango Alpha Lima: A bit of bragging, GWOT Memorial and tension over Taiwan

The American Legion — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Jeff pops a few buttons with pride over two new American Legion initiatives: the newly unveiled MyLegion.org membership platform and 100 Miles of Hope fundraising and fitness challenge.

Ashley shares updates on the progress of a Global War on Terror Memorial on the National Mall in Washington D.C. after a bipartisan panel of 25 veterans in Congress penned a letter asking President Biden to publicly support the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act.

CV bring troubling news of tension rising after a Chinese fighter pilot cruised into Taiwanese air space.

Rapid Fire
Marines selling stolen ammo caught up in sting operation, former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel calls May 1st Afghan pullout strategy "unachievable," Biden lagging on nominees for many VA top leadership posts, and Coasties leading the way on COVID vaccines

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Episode 29: Tango Alpha Lima: COVID-19 conversation ft. guest Dr. Kermit Jones

The American Legion — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Navy veteran Kermit Jones joins Team Tango to talk about beating the coronavirus and an inspiring Medal of Honor recipient from his hometown.

Special Guest: Dr. Kermit Jones.

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Episode 23: Tango Alpha Lima: COVID indictments, Blue Water Navy logs, Unicorns and MORE COWBELL!

The American Legion — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0400

CV celebrates as the U.S. Coast Guard unicorn float made famous by the USCGC Kimball shark-infested swim call makes it's debut at the U.S. Coast Guard Museum in New London, Connecticut.

Jeff shares stories of criminal indictments for leaders at two veterans homes over COVID-19 deaths of residents.

Ashley brings the scoop on how the National Archives Navy deck log digitization project will help speed the disability claims process for Blue Water Vietnam veterans.

Rapid Fire
Space Force: Why use a human when you have a robot?
Ninja Hellfire Missile
Marines rob Catholic church at gunpoint
Shulkin urges VA to do more for veterans exposed to Burn Pits.

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