web02.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:52:20 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Dia” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/dia Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -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 163: Tango Alpha Lima: "Nevermind, We'll Do it Ourselves" authors Alec Bierbauer and Mark Cooter https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/163 9b375929-29cd-483e-a687-46fde942a87a Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 163 Tango Alpha Lima: "Nevermind, We'll Do it Ourselves" authors Alec Bierbauer and Mark Cooter full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:01:06 no IN THE NEWS VASEC McDonough says VA hiring push has helped mitigate spike in VA disability claims GUESTS Co-authors Alec Bierbauer and Ret. Col. Mark Cooter tell the origin story of the Predator drone program and the dawn of unmanned warfare in their book, "Never Mind, We'll Do lt Ourselves. The inside Story of How a Team of Renegades Broke Rules, Shattered Barriers, and Launched a Drone Warfare Revolution." The pair talk about how their own military experiences led them to share this story, how unmanned warfare changed how wars are fought, and where the technology is heading. RAPID FIRE Staten Island students help homeless veterans with “Backpacks for Life” How stand-up comedy can heal the military-connected community. American Legion launches Be The One Day Special Guests: Alec Bierbauer and Mark Cooter. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, comedy, social media, VA, VA backlog, PACT Act, disability claims, toxic exposure, service officer, CIA, DIA, Predator Drone, intelligence, counter-intelligence, author, security clearance, redacted, classified, Hellfire, Afghanistan, Iraq, transition, AI, artificial intelligence, Be The One, backpacks, homeless veteran, standup, veteran suicide, mental wellness IN THE NEWS
VASEC McDonough says VA hiring push has helped mitigate spike in VA disability claims

GUESTS
Co-authors Alec Bierbauer and Ret. Col. Mark Cooter tell the origin story of the Predator drone program and the dawn of unmanned warfare in their book, "Never Mind, We'll Do lt Ourselves. The inside Story of How a Team of Renegades Broke Rules, Shattered Barriers, and Launched a Drone Warfare Revolution."

The pair talk about how their own military experiences led them to share this story, how unmanned warfare changed how wars are fought, and where the technology is heading.

RAPID FIRE
Staten Island students help homeless veterans with “Backpacks for Life”

How stand-up comedy can heal the military-connected community.

American Legion launches Be The One Day

Special Guests: Alec Bierbauer and Mark Cooter.

Links:

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VASEC McDonough says VA hiring push has helped mitigate spike in VA disability claims

GUESTS
Co-authors Alec Bierbauer and Ret. Col. Mark Cooter tell the origin story of the Predator drone program and the dawn of unmanned warfare in their book, "Never Mind, We'll Do lt Ourselves. The inside Story of How a Team of Renegades Broke Rules, Shattered Barriers, and Launched a Drone Warfare Revolution."

The pair talk about how their own military experiences led them to share this story, how unmanned warfare changed how wars are fought, and where the technology is heading.

RAPID FIRE
Staten Island students help homeless veterans with “Backpacks for Life”

How stand-up comedy can heal the military-connected community.

American Legion launches Be The One Day

Special Guests: Alec Bierbauer and Mark Cooter.

Links:

]]> Episode 139: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Navy Commander and counterterrorism expert Youssef Aboul-Enein https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/139 8608c0d0-035a-4a6f-b1f8-37b794347b99 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 139 Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Navy Commander and counterterrorism expert Youssef Aboul-Enein 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. 1:09:15 no IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley celebrate 75 years of Toys for Tots. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Retired U.S Navy Commander Youssef Aboul-Enein shares highlights of his 28-year military career, including his own 9/11 experience at the Pentagon, the pivot of his career from medical planner to Arabic linguist, which eventually led him to becoming the Defense Intelligence Agency subject matter expert on counter-terrorism and violent Jihadi groups in the middle-east. RAPID FIRE National Guard Helps Santa in Alaska, House passes Veterans Service Recognition Act, and the oil that fueled the Hanukkah Miracle. Special Guest: Youssef Aboul-Enein. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Christmas, holiday, A Christmas Carol, Toys for Tots, 9/11, North Africa, Egypt, Bosnia, medevac, Gulf War, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Arabic linguist, translator, DIA, Donald Rumsfeld, Libya, Qaddafi, Yemen, counter-terrorism, author, jihad, al-Quaeda, Muslim, Islam, Santa, Nuiqsut, Alaska, Inuipat, Alaska Air National Guard, immigration, citizenship, Hanukkah, SVA, NatCon IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley celebrate 75 years of Toys for Tots.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired U.S Navy Commander Youssef Aboul-Enein shares highlights of his 28-year military career, including his own 9/11 experience at the Pentagon, the pivot of his career from medical planner to Arabic linguist, which eventually led him to becoming the Defense Intelligence Agency subject matter expert on counter-terrorism and violent Jihadi groups in the middle-east.

RAPID FIRE
National Guard Helps Santa in Alaska, House passes Veterans Service Recognition Act, and the oil that fueled the Hanukkah Miracle.

Special Guest: Youssef Aboul-Enein.

Links:

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Jeff and Ashley celebrate 75 years of Toys for Tots.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired U.S Navy Commander Youssef Aboul-Enein shares highlights of his 28-year military career, including his own 9/11 experience at the Pentagon, the pivot of his career from medical planner to Arabic linguist, which eventually led him to becoming the Defense Intelligence Agency subject matter expert on counter-terrorism and violent Jihadi groups in the middle-east.

RAPID FIRE
National Guard Helps Santa in Alaska, House passes Veterans Service Recognition Act, and the oil that fueled the Hanukkah Miracle.

Special Guest: Youssef Aboul-Enein.

Links:

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