web02.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:57:31 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/don%E2%80%99t%20ask%20don%E2%80%99t%20tell Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500 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 239: The Power of Lifestyle Medicine for veterans https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/239 f540501f-8665-494f-aac1-f9cfcd0db404 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 239 The Power of Lifestyle Medicine for veterans full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:02:04 no Retired Air Force physician, Dr. Mary Anne Kiel, is a Pediatrician and a Food for Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Her work with Lifestyle and Performance medicine has helped servicemembers and their families learn how to make sustainable behavioral changes that improve health and wellness over the course of their lifetime. Dr. Kiel discusses how being actively social, embracing a healthy, whole food plant-based diet, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep can increase a patients' healthspan - or the amount of time that an individual can be healthy and active during their lifespan. SCUTTLEBUTT Go Army! Go Navy! American Legion gearing up to be first veterans service organization to sponsor the Army Navy Game. More than 800 US veterans given honourable discharges after 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' review The Best World War II Movies, According to Service Members and Veterans Special Guest: Mary Anne Kiel. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, mystery meat, PTSD, TBI, treatment, lifestyle medicine, performance medicine, whole-food, plant-based, health-care, public health, obesity, Army/Navy game, football, rivalry, LGBTQ, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, DADT, presidential pardon, movie, film, WWII, World War II Retired Air Force physician, Dr. Mary Anne Kiel, is a Pediatrician and a Food for Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Her work with Lifestyle and Performance medicine has helped servicemembers and their families learn how to make sustainable behavioral changes that improve health and wellness over the course of their lifetime.

Dr. Kiel discusses how being actively social, embracing a healthy, whole food plant-based diet, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep can increase a patients' healthspan - or the amount of time that an individual can be healthy and active during their lifespan.

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Go Army! Go Navy! American Legion gearing up to be first veterans service organization to sponsor the Army Navy Game.

More than 800 US veterans given honourable discharges after 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' review

The Best World War II Movies, According to Service Members and Veterans

Special Guest: Mary Anne Kiel.

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]]> Retired Air Force physician, Dr. Mary Anne Kiel, is a Pediatrician and a Food for Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Her work with Lifestyle and Performance medicine has helped servicemembers and their families learn how to make sustainable behavioral changes that improve health and wellness over the course of their lifetime.

Dr. Kiel discusses how being actively social, embracing a healthy, whole food plant-based diet, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep can increase a patients' healthspan - or the amount of time that an individual can be healthy and active during their lifespan.

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Go Army! Go Navy! American Legion gearing up to be first veterans service organization to sponsor the Army Navy Game.

More than 800 US veterans given honourable discharges after 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' review

The Best World War II Movies, According to Service Members and Veterans

Special Guest: Mary Anne Kiel.

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]]> Episode 219: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Army Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith - Living under the confines of DADT https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/219 ffbe0bf7-0449-4096-835e-26f37702ae92 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 219 Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Army Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith - Living under the confines of DADT full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:17:51 no HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE 74th Anniversary of the start of the Korean War THE INTERVIEW Retired Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith served for 25 of her 35 years in the Army while hiding her true self. On this week's episode, she shares her military journey before, during and after the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" era, and how she became an advocate for LGBTQ+ and military veterans. She also addresses the struggles faced by servicemembers who were kicked out of the military during DADT, and how they can formally request an upgraded discharge. SCUTTLEBUTT The deadly, unintended consequence of a documentary about Afghanistan British teen's charity shop purchase connects Wisconsin family the brother killed in Vietnam The Marines are taking down PowerPoint Special Guest: Gen. Tammy Smith . military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, George Washington, Major General Baron Friedrich von Steuben, Korean War, Korean War Memorial, Purple Heart, lgbtq+, diversity, dadt, don’t ask don’t tell, rotc, flag officer, Afghanistan, authenticity, military family, states' rights, humanizing, transition, tribe, military spouse, pride, moral injury, Vietnam Veteran, support system, military discharge, service officers, ally, inclusivity, Retrograde, documentary, Afghanistan, Green Beret, Afghan Allies, military memorabilia, PowerPoint, outcomes based learning HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE
74th Anniversary of the start of the Korean War

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith served for 25 of her 35 years in the Army while hiding her true self. On this week's episode, she shares her military journey before, during and after the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" era, and how she became an advocate for LGBTQ+ and military veterans. She also addresses the struggles faced by servicemembers who were kicked out of the military during DADT, and how they can formally request an upgraded discharge.

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The deadly, unintended consequence of a documentary about Afghanistan
British teen's charity shop purchase connects Wisconsin family the brother killed in Vietnam
The Marines are taking down PowerPoint

Special Guest: Gen. Tammy Smith .

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74th Anniversary of the start of the Korean War

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith served for 25 of her 35 years in the Army while hiding her true self. On this week's episode, she shares her military journey before, during and after the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" era, and how she became an advocate for LGBTQ+ and military veterans. She also addresses the struggles faced by servicemembers who were kicked out of the military during DADT, and how they can formally request an upgraded discharge.

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The deadly, unintended consequence of a documentary about Afghanistan
British teen's charity shop purchase connects Wisconsin family the brother killed in Vietnam
The Marines are taking down PowerPoint

Special Guest: Gen. Tammy Smith .

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]]> Episode 70: Tango Alpha Lima: Transgender American Veterans Association with guest Avalisa Ellicott https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/70 907f64a7-9493-44c4-a931-a7d34913bf72 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 70 Tango Alpha Lima: Transgender American Veterans Association with guest Avalisa Ellicott full 2 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. 42:37 no Transgender American Veterans Association Communications Director Avalisa Ellicott shares the story of her military service in the U.S. Air Force and the subsequent transition to reflect her true self, which led her to become an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, specifically an advocate for Trans Rights.  Special Guest: Avalisa Ellicott. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, YouTube Influencer, Trans Youth, LGBTQIA+, accidental advocacy, activism, black trans woman, empathy, trans fear, don’t ask don’t tell, trans veterans Transgender American Veterans Association Communications Director Avalisa Ellicott shares the story of her military service in the U.S. Air Force and the subsequent transition to reflect her true self, which led her to become an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, specifically an advocate for Trans Rights. 

Special Guest: Avalisa Ellicott.

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]]> Transgender American Veterans Association Communications Director Avalisa Ellicott shares the story of her military service in the U.S. Air Force and the subsequent transition to reflect her true self, which led her to become an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, specifically an advocate for Trans Rights. 

Special Guest: Avalisa Ellicott.

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]]> Episode 57: Tango Alpha Lima: Modern Military Association of America with guest Jennifer Dane https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/57 f98847f5-9734-4450-880d-2369f0055e24 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 57 Tango Alpha Lima: Modern Military Association of America with guest Jennifer Dane full 2 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. 36:16 no 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. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, LBGTQ, HBO, VA, Uber, advocacy, employment, education, military spouse, don’t ask don’t tell, DATA, MST, American Military Partner Association, SLDN, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, Outserve, Military Partners and Families Coalition, MPFC, Allies, minority community 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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]]> 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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