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This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima
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  <title>Episode 271: Guiding veterans to healing and mentoring the next generation with Bart Womack – Tango Alpha Lima</title>
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  <description>OTDIH: The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence
THE INTERVIEW
Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bart Womack discusses creating an equine therapy facility for veterans with PTSD; mentoring ROTC cadets; his book, “Embedded Enemy,” which is about an insider terrorist attack; and more
SCUTTLEBUTT
Mapping US troops and military bases in the Middle East
Navy destroyer, air defense systems help intercept Iranian missiles Special Guest: Bart Womack.
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    <![CDATA[<p>OTDIH: The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bart Womack discusses creating an equine therapy facility for veterans with PTSD; mentoring ROTC cadets; his book, “Embedded Enemy,” which is about an insider terrorist attack; and more</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Mapping US troops and military bases in the Middle East</p>

<p>Navy destroyer, air defense systems help intercept Iranian missiles</p><p>Special Guest: Bart Womack.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/MISvxNp9BSY">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Family USA250 | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/get-involved/community-programs/usa250">American Legion Family USA250 | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="John Nixon" rel="nofollow" href="https://archives.upenn.edu/exhibits/penn-people/biography/john-nixon/">John Nixon</a></li><li><a title="Equine therapy – RideAFEC" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rideafec.org/">Equine therapy – RideAFEC</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Media Corporation – Uniting Veterans Globally" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veteransmedia.com/">Veterans Media Corporation – Uniting Veterans Globally</a></li><li><a title="Home | VET Tv" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veterantv.com/">Home | VET Tv</a></li><li><a title="Welcome to The Veterans Channel - The Veterans Channel" rel="nofollow" href="https://theveteranschannel.com/">Welcome to The Veterans Channel - The Veterans Channel</a></li><li><a title="Bart Womack – Embedded Enemy – The true story of the unprecedented, deadly attack against the men and women of Headquarters and Headquarters Company First Brigade, 101st Airborne Division" rel="nofollow" href="https://bartwomack.com/">Bart Womack – Embedded Enemy – The true story of the unprecedented, deadly attack against the men and women of Headquarters and Headquarters Company First Brigade, 101st Airborne Division</a></li><li><a title="Embedded Enemy: The Insider Threat: Womack, Bart E.: 9781948903394: Amazon.com: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Embedded-Enemy-Insider-Bart-Womack/dp/1948903393/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8">Embedded Enemy: The Insider Threat: Womack, Bart E.: 9781948903394: Amazon.com: Books</a></li><li><a title="Be The One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/advocacy/be-the-one">Be The One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Mapping US troops and military bases in the Middle East | Military News | Al Jazeera" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/12/mapping-us-troops-and-military-bases-in-the-middle-east">Mapping US troops and military bases in the Middle East | Military News | Al Jazeera</a> &mdash; Mapping US troops and military bases in the Middle East</li><li><a title="Navy destroyer, air defense systems help intercept Iranian missiles" rel="nofollow" href="https://taskandpurpose.com/news/navy-air-defense-israel-iran/">Navy destroyer, air defense systems help intercept Iranian missiles</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>OTDIH: The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bart Womack discusses creating an equine therapy facility for veterans with PTSD; mentoring ROTC cadets; his book, “Embedded Enemy,” which is about an insider terrorist attack; and more</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Mapping US troops and military bases in the Middle East</p>

<p>Navy destroyer, air defense systems help intercept Iranian missiles</p><p>Special Guest: Bart Womack.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/MISvxNp9BSY">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Family USA250 | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/get-involved/community-programs/usa250">American Legion Family USA250 | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="John Nixon" rel="nofollow" href="https://archives.upenn.edu/exhibits/penn-people/biography/john-nixon/">John Nixon</a></li><li><a title="Equine therapy – RideAFEC" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rideafec.org/">Equine therapy – RideAFEC</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Media Corporation – Uniting Veterans Globally" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veteransmedia.com/">Veterans Media Corporation – Uniting Veterans Globally</a></li><li><a title="Home | VET Tv" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veterantv.com/">Home | VET Tv</a></li><li><a title="Welcome to The Veterans Channel - The Veterans Channel" rel="nofollow" href="https://theveteranschannel.com/">Welcome to The Veterans Channel - The Veterans Channel</a></li><li><a title="Bart Womack – Embedded Enemy – The true story of the unprecedented, deadly attack against the men and women of Headquarters and Headquarters Company First Brigade, 101st Airborne Division" rel="nofollow" href="https://bartwomack.com/">Bart Womack – Embedded Enemy – The true story of the unprecedented, deadly attack against the men and women of Headquarters and Headquarters Company First Brigade, 101st Airborne Division</a></li><li><a title="Embedded Enemy: The Insider Threat: Womack, Bart E.: 9781948903394: Amazon.com: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Embedded-Enemy-Insider-Bart-Womack/dp/1948903393/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8">Embedded Enemy: The Insider Threat: Womack, Bart E.: 9781948903394: Amazon.com: Books</a></li><li><a title="Be The One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/advocacy/be-the-one">Be The One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Mapping US troops and military bases in the Middle East | Military News | Al Jazeera" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/12/mapping-us-troops-and-military-bases-in-the-middle-east">Mapping US troops and military bases in the Middle East | Military News | Al Jazeera</a> &mdash; Mapping US troops and military bases in the Middle East</li><li><a title="Navy destroyer, air defense systems help intercept Iranian missiles" rel="nofollow" href="https://taskandpurpose.com/news/navy-air-defense-israel-iran/">Navy destroyer, air defense systems help intercept Iranian missiles</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 153: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with author Herb Thompson</title>
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  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with author Herb Thompson</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:duration>53:26</itunes:duration>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
Coca-Cola was the result of a wounded soldier trying to ease his pain
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Herb Thompson, award-winning author who served 20 years in the U.S. Army, was named U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year in 2008 and retired in March 2019 as a Special Forces (Green Beret) Team Sergeant, in the 5th Special Forces Group, talks about his military experience, military transition, and his best-selling book, “The Transition Mission: A Green Beret’s Approach to Transition From Military Service” 
RAPID FIRE
A Marine Corps cook spread the gospel of tacos throughout America
Michiganders had a ball at the Deerfield American Legion Testicle Festival
A primer on intermittent fasting Special Guest: Herb Thompson.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Coca-Cola was the result of a wounded soldier trying to ease his pain</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Herb Thompson, award-winning author who served 20 years in the U.S. Army, was named U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year in 2008 and retired in March 2019 as a Special Forces (Green Beret) Team Sergeant, in the 5th Special Forces Group, talks about his military experience, military transition, and his best-selling book, “The Transition Mission: A Green Beret’s Approach to Transition From Military Service” </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
A Marine Corps cook spread the gospel of tacos throughout America<br>
Michiganders had a ball at the Deerfield American Legion Testicle Festival<br>
A primer on intermittent fasting</p><p>Special Guest: Herb Thompson.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/YetbZzH_ais">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="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Coca-Cola Was the Result of a Wounded Soldier Trying to Ease His Own Pain | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/coca-cola-was-result-of-wounded-soldier-trying-ease-his-own-pain.html">Coca-Cola Was the Result of a Wounded Soldier Trying to Ease His Own Pain | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Grassroots Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">American Legion Grassroots Action Center</a></li><li><a title="Herb Thompson" rel="nofollow" href="https://herb-thompson.com/">Herb Thompson</a></li><li><a title="The Transition Mission: A Green Beret’s approach to transition from military service: Thompson, Herb: 9781734301502: Amazon.com: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Transition-Mission-approach-transition-military/dp/1734301503">The Transition Mission: A Green Beret’s approach to transition from military service: Thompson, Herb: 9781734301502: Amazon.com: Books</a></li><li><a title="DOD SkillBridge" rel="nofollow" href="https://skillbridge.osd.mil/">DOD SkillBridge</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="A Marine Corps Cook Spread the Gospel of Tacos Throughout America | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/marine-corps-cook-spread-gospel-of-tacos-throughout-america.html">A Marine Corps Cook Spread the Gospel of Tacos Throughout America | Military.com</a> &mdash; A Marine Corps Cook Spread the Gospel of Tacos Throughout America</li><li><a title="Deerfield American Legion 2023 Testicle Festival is March 18" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.lenconnect.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/03/18/deerfield-american-legion-2023-testicle-festival-march-18/70020165007/">Deerfield American Legion 2023 Testicle Festival is March 18</a></li><li><a title="(18) American Legion Deerfield, Michigan Post 392 | Deerfield MI | Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/Deerfieldamericanlegion/">(18) American Legion Deerfield, Michigan Post 392 | Deerfield MI | Facebook</a></li><li><a title="A primer on intermittent fasting | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/magazine/256368/primer-intermittent-fasting">A primer on intermittent fasting | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Coca-Cola was the result of a wounded soldier trying to ease his pain</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Herb Thompson, award-winning author who served 20 years in the U.S. Army, was named U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year in 2008 and retired in March 2019 as a Special Forces (Green Beret) Team Sergeant, in the 5th Special Forces Group, talks about his military experience, military transition, and his best-selling book, “The Transition Mission: A Green Beret’s Approach to Transition From Military Service” </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
A Marine Corps cook spread the gospel of tacos throughout America<br>
Michiganders had a ball at the Deerfield American Legion Testicle Festival<br>
A primer on intermittent fasting</p><p>Special Guest: Herb Thompson.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/YetbZzH_ais">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="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Coca-Cola Was the Result of a Wounded Soldier Trying to Ease His Own Pain | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/coca-cola-was-result-of-wounded-soldier-trying-ease-his-own-pain.html">Coca-Cola Was the Result of a Wounded Soldier Trying to Ease His Own Pain | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Grassroots Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">American Legion Grassroots Action Center</a></li><li><a title="Herb Thompson" rel="nofollow" href="https://herb-thompson.com/">Herb Thompson</a></li><li><a title="The Transition Mission: A Green Beret’s approach to transition from military service: Thompson, Herb: 9781734301502: Amazon.com: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Transition-Mission-approach-transition-military/dp/1734301503">The Transition Mission: A Green Beret’s approach to transition from military service: Thompson, Herb: 9781734301502: Amazon.com: Books</a></li><li><a title="DOD SkillBridge" rel="nofollow" href="https://skillbridge.osd.mil/">DOD SkillBridge</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="A Marine Corps Cook Spread the Gospel of Tacos Throughout America | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/marine-corps-cook-spread-gospel-of-tacos-throughout-america.html">A Marine Corps Cook Spread the Gospel of Tacos Throughout America | Military.com</a> &mdash; A Marine Corps Cook Spread the Gospel of Tacos Throughout America</li><li><a title="Deerfield American Legion 2023 Testicle Festival is March 18" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.lenconnect.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/03/18/deerfield-american-legion-2023-testicle-festival-march-18/70020165007/">Deerfield American Legion 2023 Testicle Festival is March 18</a></li><li><a title="(18) American Legion Deerfield, Michigan Post 392 | Deerfield MI | Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/Deerfieldamericanlegion/">(18) American Legion Deerfield, Michigan Post 392 | Deerfield MI | Facebook</a></li><li><a title="A primer on intermittent fasting | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/magazine/256368/primer-intermittent-fasting">A primer on intermittent fasting | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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