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  <description>National Medal of Honor Day
THE INTERVIEW
Access to food, childcare, transportation, mental health resources, social connection and more are key issues facing veterans in their first year transitioning out of the military. Air Force veteran Abby Kinch shares how Student Veterans of America is addressing these needs with its Basic Needs and Wellness Survey.
SCUTTLEBUTT
The first Americans to earn the Distinguished Service Cross were two Army nurses
Remembering Marine Corps veteran and Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman Special Guest: Abby Kinch.
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    <![CDATA[<p>National Medal of Honor Day</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Access to food, childcare, transportation, mental health resources, social connection and more are key issues facing veterans in their first year transitioning out of the military. Air Force veteran Abby Kinch shares how Student Veterans of America is addressing these needs with its Basic Needs and Wellness Survey.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
The first Americans to earn the Distinguished Service Cross were two Army nurses</p>

<p>Remembering Marine Corps veteran and Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman</p><p>Special Guest: Abby Kinch.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/jjimzolqI_g">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Take the SVA Basic Needs and Wellness Survey " rel="nofollow" href="https://studentveterans.org/research/student-veterans-basic-needs-and-wellness-survey/">Take the SVA Basic Needs and Wellness Survey </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="National Medal of Honor Museum hosts Grand Opening" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/mrccbgFtAlA">National Medal of Honor Museum hosts Grand Opening</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 151: Tango Alpha Lima: National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation CEO Chris Cassidy" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/151">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 151: Tango Alpha Lima: National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation CEO Chris Cassidy</a></li><li><a title="National Medal of Honor Museum" rel="nofollow" href="https://mohmuseum.org/">National Medal of Honor Museum</a></li><li><a title="Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss" rel="nofollow" href="https://heroeswithhearingloss.org/">Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss</a></li><li><a title="Homepage - Student Veterans of America®" rel="nofollow" href="https://studentveterans.org/">Homepage - Student Veterans of America®</a></li><li><a title="Student Veterans Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://veterans.fsu.edu/">Student Veterans Center</a></li><li><a title="The Consequences of Being Called A Hero | Duke&#39;s Fuqua School of Business" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/duke-fuqua-insights/consequences-being-called-hero">The Consequences of Being Called A Hero | Duke's Fuqua School of Business</a></li><li><a title="Veteran Non-profit | America’s Warrior Partnership" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.americaswarriorpartnership.org/">Veteran Non-profit | America’s Warrior Partnership</a></li><li><a title="Peering Through the Fog: A Proposal for Veteran Critical Theory" rel="nofollow" href="https://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/items/ffba0e9f-0149-4f22-baaf-e141f2884fc2">Peering Through the Fog: A Proposal for Veteran Critical Theory</a></li><li><a title="SXSW EDU 2025 Schedule | The Catalytic Power of Veterans on Campus" rel="nofollow" href="https://schedule.sxswedu.com/2025/events/PP146455">SXSW EDU 2025 Schedule | The Catalytic Power of Veterans on Campus</a></li><li><a title="Find A Chapter - Student Veterans of America®" rel="nofollow" href="https://studentveterans.org/chapters/find-a-chapter/">Find A Chapter - Student Veterans of America®</a></li><li><a title="Find a Post" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Post">Find a Post</a></li><li><a title="Research - Student Veterans of America®" rel="nofollow" href="https://studentveterans.org/research/">Research - Student Veterans of America®</a></li><li><a title="Two women were the first to earn this Army combat award" rel="nofollow" href="https://taskandpurpose.com/history/distinguished-service-cross-over-100-years/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Two women were the first to earn this Army combat award</a></li><li><a title="Famous Veteran: Gene Hackman | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/career-advice/military-transition/famous-veteran-gene-hackman.html">Famous Veteran: Gene Hackman | Military.com</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>National Medal of Honor Day</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Access to food, childcare, transportation, mental health resources, social connection and more are key issues facing veterans in their first year transitioning out of the military. Air Force veteran Abby Kinch shares how Student Veterans of America is addressing these needs with its Basic Needs and Wellness Survey.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
The first Americans to earn the Distinguished Service Cross were two Army nurses</p>

<p>Remembering Marine Corps veteran and Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman</p><p>Special Guest: Abby Kinch.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/jjimzolqI_g">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Take the SVA Basic Needs and Wellness Survey " rel="nofollow" href="https://studentveterans.org/research/student-veterans-basic-needs-and-wellness-survey/">Take the SVA Basic Needs and Wellness Survey </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="National Medal of Honor Museum hosts Grand Opening" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/mrccbgFtAlA">National Medal of Honor Museum hosts Grand Opening</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 151: Tango Alpha Lima: National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation CEO Chris Cassidy" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/151">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 151: Tango Alpha Lima: National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation CEO Chris Cassidy</a></li><li><a title="National Medal of Honor Museum" rel="nofollow" href="https://mohmuseum.org/">National Medal of Honor Museum</a></li><li><a title="Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss" rel="nofollow" href="https://heroeswithhearingloss.org/">Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss</a></li><li><a title="Homepage - Student Veterans of America®" rel="nofollow" href="https://studentveterans.org/">Homepage - Student Veterans of America®</a></li><li><a title="Student Veterans Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://veterans.fsu.edu/">Student Veterans Center</a></li><li><a title="The Consequences of Being Called A Hero | Duke&#39;s Fuqua School of Business" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/duke-fuqua-insights/consequences-being-called-hero">The Consequences of Being Called A Hero | Duke's Fuqua School of Business</a></li><li><a title="Veteran Non-profit | America’s Warrior Partnership" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.americaswarriorpartnership.org/">Veteran Non-profit | America’s Warrior Partnership</a></li><li><a title="Peering Through the Fog: A Proposal for Veteran Critical Theory" rel="nofollow" href="https://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/items/ffba0e9f-0149-4f22-baaf-e141f2884fc2">Peering Through the Fog: A Proposal for Veteran Critical Theory</a></li><li><a title="SXSW EDU 2025 Schedule | The Catalytic Power of Veterans on Campus" rel="nofollow" href="https://schedule.sxswedu.com/2025/events/PP146455">SXSW EDU 2025 Schedule | The Catalytic Power of Veterans on Campus</a></li><li><a title="Find A Chapter - Student Veterans of America®" rel="nofollow" href="https://studentveterans.org/chapters/find-a-chapter/">Find A Chapter - Student Veterans of America®</a></li><li><a title="Find a Post" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Post">Find a Post</a></li><li><a title="Research - Student Veterans of America®" rel="nofollow" href="https://studentveterans.org/research/">Research - Student Veterans of America®</a></li><li><a title="Two women were the first to earn this Army combat award" rel="nofollow" href="https://taskandpurpose.com/history/distinguished-service-cross-over-100-years/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Two women were the first to earn this Army combat award</a></li><li><a title="Famous Veteran: Gene Hackman | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/career-advice/military-transition/famous-veteran-gene-hackman.html">Famous Veteran: Gene Hackman | Military.com</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 57: Tango Alpha Lima: Modern Military Association of America with guest Jennifer Dane</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: Modern Military Association of America with guest Jennifer Dane</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:duration>36:16</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Team Tango chats with Air Force Veteran and Modern Military Association of America Executive Director Jennifer Dane. Jennifer shares how MMAA works to make a real difference in the lives of modern military families through education, advocacy and support. 
Jennifer shares her personal story of serving in the Air Force during "Don't Ask, Don't Tell” and how she became what she calls "an accidental advocate." 
Jennifer talks about different ways to be an ally to LGBTQ veterans and their families, and some of the services and events offered by MMAA.  Special Guest: Jennifer Dane.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Team Tango chats with Air Force Veteran and Modern Military Association of America Executive Director Jennifer Dane. Jennifer shares how MMAA works to make a real difference in the lives of modern military families through education, advocacy and support. </p>

<p>Jennifer shares her personal story of serving in the Air Force during &quot;Don&#39;t Ask, Don&#39;t Tell” and how she became what she calls &quot;an accidental advocate.&quot; </p>

<p>Jennifer talks about different ways to be an ally to LGBTQ veterans and their families, and some of the services and events offered by MMAA. </p><p>Special Guest: Jennifer Dane.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/SW4t-4LG1D0">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Modern Military Association of America – The voice of the LGBTQ military and veteran community" rel="nofollow" href="https://modernmilitary.org/">Modern Military Association of America – The voice of the LGBTQ military and veteran community</a></li><li><a title="Programs – Modern Military Association of America" rel="nofollow" href="https://modernmilitary.org/programs/">Programs – Modern Military Association of America</a></li><li><a title="OpenSecrets" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.opensecrets.org/">OpenSecrets</a></li><li><a title="Rainbow Shield Certification – Modern Military Association of America" rel="nofollow" href="https://modernmilitary.org/portfolio-items/rainbow-shield/">Rainbow Shield Certification – Modern Military Association of America</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Team Tango chats with Air Force Veteran and Modern Military Association of America Executive Director Jennifer Dane. Jennifer shares how MMAA works to make a real difference in the lives of modern military families through education, advocacy and support. </p>

<p>Jennifer shares her personal story of serving in the Air Force during &quot;Don&#39;t Ask, Don&#39;t Tell” and how she became what she calls &quot;an accidental advocate.&quot; </p>

<p>Jennifer talks about different ways to be an ally to LGBTQ veterans and their families, and some of the services and events offered by MMAA. </p><p>Special Guest: Jennifer Dane.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/SW4t-4LG1D0">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Modern Military Association of America – The voice of the LGBTQ military and veteran community" rel="nofollow" href="https://modernmilitary.org/">Modern Military Association of America – The voice of the LGBTQ military and veteran community</a></li><li><a title="Programs – Modern Military Association of America" rel="nofollow" href="https://modernmilitary.org/programs/">Programs – Modern Military Association of America</a></li><li><a title="OpenSecrets" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.opensecrets.org/">OpenSecrets</a></li><li><a title="Rainbow Shield Certification – Modern Military Association of America" rel="nofollow" href="https://modernmilitary.org/portfolio-items/rainbow-shield/">Rainbow Shield Certification – Modern Military Association of America</a></li></ul>]]>
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