web02.fireside.fm Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:45:58 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Eagle Scout” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/eagle%20scout Tue, 25 Apr 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 156: Tango Alpha Lima: "Interpreters Wanted" director Robert Ham https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/156 ee996225-0e05-408e-9584-d0c7d86dc96b Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 156 Tango Alpha Lima: "Interpreters Wanted" director Robert Ham full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 57:23 no IN THE NEWS VA and NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Award-winning director and writer, Army combat veteran USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA program alumni and American Legion Post 43 member, Robert Ham joins us to talk about his feature documentary about Afghan Interpreters, "Interpreters Wanted," that will be released this spring on Vet TV. RAPID FIRE Mark Wahlberg is Not a Fan Of Tom Cruise Comparing His Work in Movie to Military Service Air National Guardsman arrested after applying to be a hitman online to make some extra cash Eagle Scout creates "Flags of Gratitude" memorial Special Guest: Robert Ham. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, NIH, Gulf War, Gulf War Illness, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, USC, film school, 9/11, Flags of our Fathers, Hollywood, film industry, combat camera, public affairs, storyteller, Los Angeles, documentary, combat outpost, Afghanistan, DINFOS, interpreters, allies, deployment, Afghan allies, COVID, Afghan withdraw, Afghan history, brotherhood, camraderie, Afghan Adjustment Act, legislation, Congress, grassroots, EMMY award, Tom Cruise, Mark Wahlberg, Air National Guard, hitman, flag, honor, SAL, Sons of The American Legion, Flags of Gratitude, Boy Scout, Eagle Scout IN THE NEWS
VA and NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Award-winning director and writer, Army combat veteran USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA program alumni and American Legion Post 43 member, Robert Ham joins us to talk about his feature documentary about Afghan Interpreters, "Interpreters Wanted," that will be released this spring on Vet TV.

RAPID FIRE
Mark Wahlberg is Not a Fan Of Tom Cruise Comparing His Work in Movie to Military Service
Air National Guardsman arrested after applying to be a hitman online to make some extra cash
Eagle Scout creates "Flags of Gratitude" memorial

Special Guest: Robert Ham.

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VA and NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Award-winning director and writer, Army combat veteran USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA program alumni and American Legion Post 43 member, Robert Ham joins us to talk about his feature documentary about Afghan Interpreters, "Interpreters Wanted," that will be released this spring on Vet TV.

RAPID FIRE
Mark Wahlberg is Not a Fan Of Tom Cruise Comparing His Work in Movie to Military Service
Air National Guardsman arrested after applying to be a hitman online to make some extra cash
Eagle Scout creates "Flags of Gratitude" memorial

Special Guest: Robert Ham.

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]]> Episode 102: Tango Alpha Lima: U.S. Space Force Guardian, Lt. Col. Erika Teichert https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/102 1e3d9efd-ba77-475b-84e3-ef049e8a740e Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 102 Tango Alpha Lima: U.S. Space Force Guardian, Lt. Col. Erika Teichert 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. 45:01 no National Judge Advocate couldn't stay away, so makes a special appearance in honor of this week's guest. IN THE NEWS Emma Noble of Birmingham, Ala., has been crowned as the 2022 National Oratorical Contest Champion, and in celebration, Ashley throws down some Oratorical Contest facts and history. THE INTERVIEW 120 episodes into the Tango Alpha Lima experience, and we’ve finally scored an interview with a member of Space Force! Lt. Col. Erika Teichert started her military career as a U.S. Marine, but transferred to Space Force in January 2022. She shares the story about how she launched her new career as well as explains what Space Force does. RAPID FIRE Tennessee Legionnaires name first female Eagle Scout of the Year. U.S. Army is experimenting with drone swarms that behave like a wolf pack. Military considers three states for permanent Space Force training HQ Special Guest: Erika Teichert. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Oratorical, Space Force, satellite, missile defense, joint mission, China, Russia, space program, Thule, Greenland, communications, Pentagon, SpaceX, Virgin Atlantic, Blue Origin, Eagle Scout, Tenn., Scouting, drone, National Judge Advocate couldn't stay away, so makes a special appearance in honor of this week's guest.

IN THE NEWS
Emma Noble of Birmingham, Ala., has been crowned as the 2022 National Oratorical Contest Champion, and in celebration, Ashley throws down some Oratorical Contest facts and history.

THE INTERVIEW
120 episodes into the Tango Alpha Lima experience, and we’ve finally scored an interview with a member of Space Force!

Lt. Col. Erika Teichert started her military career as a U.S. Marine, but transferred to Space Force in January 2022. She shares the story about how she launched her new career as well as explains what Space Force does.

RAPID FIRE
Tennessee Legionnaires name first female Eagle Scout of the Year.
U.S. Army is experimenting with drone swarms that behave like a wolf pack.
Military considers three states for permanent Space Force training HQ

Special Guest: Erika Teichert.

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]]> National Judge Advocate couldn't stay away, so makes a special appearance in honor of this week's guest.

IN THE NEWS
Emma Noble of Birmingham, Ala., has been crowned as the 2022 National Oratorical Contest Champion, and in celebration, Ashley throws down some Oratorical Contest facts and history.

THE INTERVIEW
120 episodes into the Tango Alpha Lima experience, and we’ve finally scored an interview with a member of Space Force!

Lt. Col. Erika Teichert started her military career as a U.S. Marine, but transferred to Space Force in January 2022. She shares the story about how she launched her new career as well as explains what Space Force does.

RAPID FIRE
Tennessee Legionnaires name first female Eagle Scout of the Year.
U.S. Army is experimenting with drone swarms that behave like a wolf pack.
Military considers three states for permanent Space Force training HQ

Special Guest: Erika Teichert.

Links:

]]> Episode 52: Tango Alpha Lima: Officer Shenanigans, Podcast Love and honor for a WWII Sailor https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/52 1d5f9b48-0803-4b6a-9fc0-093a8f63c362 Tue, 04 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 52 Tango Alpha Lima: Officer Shenanigans, Podcast Love and honor for a WWII Sailor 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. 51:57 no Jeff shares a story of 101st Airborne officers gone wild at a strip club in Poland, sending CV into fits of glee. Ashley gets excited about some reader feedback and love for Team Tango. CV talks about a movement to gaining steam to honor Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Jackson French of Foreman, Ark., with the Medal of Honor. French became a national hero after he towed wounded shipmates through shark-infested waters after the destroyer Gregory was sunk Sept. 5, 1942, by Japanese warships near Guadalcanal. Rapid Fire: The American Legion World Series is on, Afghan translator scammers indicted, rethinking medals from Wounded Knee and 53 women complete the Crucible for the first time at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Rainman, SPF, 100 Miles For Hope, enlisted, NCO, 101st Airborne, Serial podcast, Tanner Iskra, Borne the Battle, Clearance Jobs, Rachel Ray Balsamic Drizzle, American Legion World Series, Shelby, S.C., Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, The Crucible, Afghanistan, Wounded Knee, Medal of Honor, Missouri, Boy Scout, Eagle Scout, funeral urns, Girl Scouts Jeff shares a story of 101st Airborne officers gone wild at a strip club in Poland, sending CV into fits of glee.

Ashley gets excited about some reader feedback and love for Team Tango.

CV talks about a movement to gaining steam to honor Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Jackson French of Foreman, Ark., with the Medal of Honor. French became a national hero after he towed wounded shipmates through shark-infested waters after the destroyer Gregory was sunk Sept. 5, 1942, by Japanese warships near Guadalcanal.

Rapid Fire:
The American Legion World Series is on, Afghan translator scammers indicted, rethinking medals from Wounded Knee and 53 women complete the Crucible for the first time at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.

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]]> Jeff shares a story of 101st Airborne officers gone wild at a strip club in Poland, sending CV into fits of glee.

Ashley gets excited about some reader feedback and love for Team Tango.

CV talks about a movement to gaining steam to honor Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Jackson French of Foreman, Ark., with the Medal of Honor. French became a national hero after he towed wounded shipmates through shark-infested waters after the destroyer Gregory was sunk Sept. 5, 1942, by Japanese warships near Guadalcanal.

Rapid Fire:
The American Legion World Series is on, Afghan translator scammers indicted, rethinking medals from Wounded Knee and 53 women complete the Crucible for the first time at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.

Links:

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