web01.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:59:35 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Education” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/education Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -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 284: Ken Burns previews American Revolution documentary https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/284 44356f70-9c83-4784-a91b-98d1d21914eb Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 284 Ken Burns previews American Revolution documentary full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:12:21 no Finding your Revolutionary War Roots THE INTERVIEW Renowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns talks about his new documentary film on the American Revolution, his Vietnam War documentary series, his path to a career in movies and more. He has created a legendary catalog of documentary movies including “The Vietnam War,” “The Civil War,” “Baseball,” “The War,” “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea;” and more. His films have been honored with dozens of major awards, including 17 Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards and two Oscar nominations. Other topics include the impact of funding cuts on PBS and NPR, what Reddit is saying about watching documentaries by Burns and more. SCUTTLEBUTT Ken Burns support for PBS, CPB and the National Endowment for the Humanities Reddit Rabbit Hole: Bingeing Burns documentaries Special Guest: Ken Burns. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, documentary film, history, video production, revolutionary war, American Revolution, genealogy, George Washington, photography, filmmaker, American history, war, combat, Benedict Arnold, re-enactors, maps, storytelling, British Empire, slavery, native American, loyalist, patriot, rebel, Nathaniel Greene, buffalo, Lexington, Concord, Bunker Hill, American 250, education, PBS Passport, funding, reddit rabbit hole, Civil War Finding your Revolutionary War Roots

THE INTERVIEW
Renowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns talks about his new documentary film on the American Revolution, his Vietnam War documentary series, his path to a career in movies and more. He has created a legendary catalog of documentary movies including “The Vietnam War,” “The Civil War,” “Baseball,” “The War,” “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea;” and more. His films have been honored with dozens of major awards, including 17 Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards and two Oscar nominations. Other topics include the impact of funding cuts on PBS and NPR, what Reddit is saying about watching documentaries by Burns and more.

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Ken Burns support for PBS, CPB and the National Endowment for the Humanities
Reddit Rabbit Hole: Bingeing Burns documentaries

Special Guest: Ken Burns.

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THE INTERVIEW
Renowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns talks about his new documentary film on the American Revolution, his Vietnam War documentary series, his path to a career in movies and more. He has created a legendary catalog of documentary movies including “The Vietnam War,” “The Civil War,” “Baseball,” “The War,” “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea;” and more. His films have been honored with dozens of major awards, including 17 Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards and two Oscar nominations. Other topics include the impact of funding cuts on PBS and NPR, what Reddit is saying about watching documentaries by Burns and more.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Ken Burns support for PBS, CPB and the National Endowment for the Humanities
Reddit Rabbit Hole: Bingeing Burns documentaries

Special Guest: Ken Burns.

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]]> Episode 255: How military veterans can find their tribe https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/255 5bf237e2-5068-4853-b0c9-080548bff359 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 255 How military veterans can find their tribe full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:13:32 no When veterans return to the civilian world, they often encounter challenges related to employment and mental health. That’s where having a tribe can be a game changer. Retired Army Col. Adam Rocke and retired Army Gen. Paul Funk II share how finding a tribe can help with improving mental health, finding a job and more on this week’s episode of Tango Alpha Lima. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE We Can Do It! Roll up your sleeves and show us your best Rosie Pose for Rosie the Riveter Day Special Guests: Adam Rocke and Gen. Paul Funk. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Be the One, mental health, Rosie the Riveter Day, We Can Do it, women veterans, women’s history month, Katie’s Way, military spouse, military mom, 6888th, Eliza Barker Johnson, WWII, military family, Airborne, Ranger, JROTC, Funk’s Fundamentals, Warrior Games, Soldier for Life, Homelessness, transition, Hiring our Heroes, career, organizational structure, Big Red 1, education, workforce development, DoD Skillbridge, PUFL, camaraderie, Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, TMS, PTSD, individualized treatment, tribe, pride, service dog When veterans return to the civilian world, they often encounter challenges related to employment and mental health. That’s where having a tribe can be a game changer. Retired Army Col. Adam Rocke and retired Army Gen. Paul Funk II share how finding a tribe can help with improving mental health, finding a job and more on this week’s episode of Tango Alpha Lima.

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE
We Can Do It! Roll up your sleeves and show us your best Rosie Pose for Rosie the Riveter Day

Special Guests: Adam Rocke and Gen. Paul Funk.

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]]> When veterans return to the civilian world, they often encounter challenges related to employment and mental health. That’s where having a tribe can be a game changer. Retired Army Col. Adam Rocke and retired Army Gen. Paul Funk II share how finding a tribe can help with improving mental health, finding a job and more on this week’s episode of Tango Alpha Lima.

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE
We Can Do It! Roll up your sleeves and show us your best Rosie Pose for Rosie the Riveter Day

Special Guests: Adam Rocke and Gen. Paul Funk.

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]]> Episode 186: Tango Alpha Lima: VA&R Chairman Autrey James and National Security Chairman Matthew Shuman https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/186 2509a0fe-ff47-42aa-aeea-07e085e3ec2e Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 186 Tango Alpha Lima: VA&R Chairman Autrey James and National Security Chairman Matthew Shuman full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 54:31 no IN THE NEWS 40th Anniversary of Operation Urgent Fury, when America Took a Stand Against Soviet and Cuban Influence in the Caribbean THIS WEEK'S GUEST Two members of the American Legion National Leadership team discuss the looming threat of a government shutdown, and the potential National Security concerns and impacts that could ripple through VA. Coast Guard veteran and National Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commission Chairman Autrey James and Army veteran and Chairman of the National Security Commission Matthew Shuman discuss how veterans and servicemembers should prepare themselves, and discuss how The American Legion can help. RAPID FIRE ‘Home again’: Marine’s WWII diary returns to his daughter 81 years after final entry Property company ordered to repay troops charged illegal rental fees Farewell to JSTARS: End of an era in military intelligence Special Guests: Autrey James and Matthew Shuman. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, renada, Joint Task Force, Soviet, communist, Operation Urgent Fury, WWII, diary, Guadalcanal, Pacific Theatre, Pearl Harbor, pcs, JSTARS, surveillance, satellite, be the one, VA, benefits, healthcare, government shutdown, education, employment, service officers, benefits claims, food insecurity, food pantry, VetCenter, 988, veteran crisis line, resiliency, camaraderie, buddy check, pay out coast guard act, military quality of life, national security, IN THE NEWS
40th Anniversary of Operation Urgent Fury, when America Took a Stand Against Soviet and Cuban Influence in the Caribbean

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Two members of the American Legion National Leadership team discuss the looming threat of a government shutdown, and the potential National Security concerns and impacts that could ripple through VA.

Coast Guard veteran and National Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commission Chairman Autrey James and Army veteran and Chairman of the National Security Commission Matthew Shuman discuss how veterans and servicemembers should prepare themselves, and discuss how The American Legion can help.

RAPID FIRE
‘Home again’: Marine’s WWII diary returns to his daughter 81 years after final entry

Property company ordered to repay troops charged illegal rental fees

Farewell to JSTARS: End of an era in military intelligence

Special Guests: Autrey James and Matthew Shuman.

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40th Anniversary of Operation Urgent Fury, when America Took a Stand Against Soviet and Cuban Influence in the Caribbean

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Two members of the American Legion National Leadership team discuss the looming threat of a government shutdown, and the potential National Security concerns and impacts that could ripple through VA.

Coast Guard veteran and National Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commission Chairman Autrey James and Army veteran and Chairman of the National Security Commission Matthew Shuman discuss how veterans and servicemembers should prepare themselves, and discuss how The American Legion can help.

RAPID FIRE
‘Home again’: Marine’s WWII diary returns to his daughter 81 years after final entry

Property company ordered to repay troops charged illegal rental fees

Farewell to JSTARS: End of an era in military intelligence

Special Guests: Autrey James and Matthew Shuman.

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]]> Episode 168: Tango Alpha Lima: West Point Master of the Sword Col. Nick Gist https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/168 5c56526d-21f4-4123-87a6-0cc7dff9b498 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 168 Tango Alpha Lima: West Point Master of the Sword Col. Nick Gist full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 53:50 no IN THE NEWS Legion now sponsoring veteran gaming community THIS WEEK'S GUEST Col. Nicholas Gist, Head of the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy talks about his role as Master of the Sword at West Point and how his team helps develop mentally tough leaders through a robust program of formal physical education, fitness testing, and competitive sport. RAPID FIRE Fort Bliss orders its soldiers to take leave. Yes, really. Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910 Anchorage American Legion post celebrates 100 years of service Special Guest: Col. Nicholas Gist. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, gaming, video game, regiment gaming, paradox customs, gamers, camaraderie, Be The One, mental wellness, west point, cadet, education, military academy, master of the sword, physical education, PT, fitness, wellness, health, teacher, mentor, leadership, military service, cognitive fitness, resilience, mental toughness, boxing, motivation, Army Holistic Health and Fitness, total force fitness, culture, ACFT, competitive sports, Gen. MacArthur, D1, intramural sports, mandatory leave, marine commandant, top brass, Senate, Anchorage, moose IN THE NEWS
Legion now sponsoring veteran gaming community

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Col. Nicholas Gist, Head of the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy talks about his role as Master of the Sword at West Point and how his team helps develop mentally tough leaders through a robust program of formal physical education, fitness testing, and competitive sport.

RAPID FIRE
Fort Bliss orders its soldiers to take leave. Yes, really.
Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910
Anchorage American Legion post celebrates 100 years of service

Special Guest: Col. Nicholas Gist.

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Legion now sponsoring veteran gaming community

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Col. Nicholas Gist, Head of the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy talks about his role as Master of the Sword at West Point and how his team helps develop mentally tough leaders through a robust program of formal physical education, fitness testing, and competitive sport.

RAPID FIRE
Fort Bliss orders its soldiers to take leave. Yes, really.
Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910
Anchorage American Legion post celebrates 100 years of service

Special Guest: Col. Nicholas Gist.

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]]> Episode 164: Tango Alpha Lima: Task Force Movement Vice-Chairman Dan Kunze https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/164 38a5ce3b-a2ae-4b9d-8742-012b65f936c3 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 164 Tango Alpha Lima: Task Force Movement Vice-Chairman Dan Kunze full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:04:34 no IN THE NEWS Air Force official says he's worried about military families being forced to move over anti-LGBTQ bullying THIS WEEK'S GUEST Task Force Movement Vice Chairman Dan Kunze joins the show to talk about how the program is not only helping people find jobs, but also addressing infrastructure and national security concerns. Task Force Movement is a White House program that connects industry, academia, government and veterans' groups to fast-track the military community into jobs in cyber-security and trucking. RAPID FIRE  Marine Corps' brand: 'I'm not sure you're good enough to be a Marine' Army Pre-Boot Camp Course Expanded as Recruiting Challenge Looms Facing Shortages, US Military Recruiters Trade Citizenship for Service Special Guest: Dan Kunze. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, LGBTQ, diversity, inclusion, military family, bullying, mission readiness, Task Force Movement, White House, armored division, humvee, tank, OTR, trucking, supply chain, logistic, pandemic, trades, jobs, labor, blue-collar, economy, infrastructure, invest in the future, national security, employment, IT, cyber-security, business, career, education, network, dystopia, reverse psychology, boot-camp, recruiting, fitness, physical education, citizenship, aim high IN THE NEWS
Air Force official says he's worried about military families being forced to move over anti-LGBTQ bullying

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Task Force Movement Vice Chairman Dan Kunze joins the show to talk about how the program is not only helping people find jobs, but also addressing infrastructure and national security concerns. Task Force Movement is a White House program that connects industry, academia, government and veterans' groups to fast-track the military community into jobs in cyber-security and trucking.

RAPID FIRE
 Marine Corps' brand: 'I'm not sure you're good enough to be a Marine'
Army Pre-Boot Camp Course Expanded as Recruiting Challenge Looms
Facing Shortages, US Military Recruiters Trade Citizenship for Service

Special Guest: Dan Kunze.

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Air Force official says he's worried about military families being forced to move over anti-LGBTQ bullying

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Task Force Movement Vice Chairman Dan Kunze joins the show to talk about how the program is not only helping people find jobs, but also addressing infrastructure and national security concerns. Task Force Movement is a White House program that connects industry, academia, government and veterans' groups to fast-track the military community into jobs in cyber-security and trucking.

RAPID FIRE
 Marine Corps' brand: 'I'm not sure you're good enough to be a Marine'
Army Pre-Boot Camp Course Expanded as Recruiting Challenge Looms
Facing Shortages, US Military Recruiters Trade Citizenship for Service

Special Guest: Dan Kunze.

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]]> Episode 149: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/149 679975da-9085-4df9-89e9-bdd46cc9ff53 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 149 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson full 4 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. 47:56 no IN THE NEWS A nuclear reactor was melting down, and naval officer Jimmy Carter came to the rescue. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson talks about the continuing nationwide push to collect and document the stories of women who served. RAPID FIRE Army spouse recruited to lead Second Service Foundation War in Ukraine accelerates global drive toward killer robots National Cemetery Administration nets prestigious honor Special Guest: Phyllis Wilson. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Jimmy Carter, nuclear reactor, desegregation, women’s history month, women veterans, registry, education, HERstory, military history, research, storytelling, GWOT, revolutionary war, WWII, WWI, Vietnam War, Korean war, Arlington national cemetery, Lee Mansion, RBG, Gen. Vaught, exhibit, military spouse, second service, Panera, top chef, Ukraine, AI, killer robots, Battlestar Galactica, NCA, cemetery IN THE NEWS
A nuclear reactor was melting down, and naval officer Jimmy Carter came to the rescue.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson talks about the continuing nationwide push to collect and document the stories of women who served.

RAPID FIRE
Army spouse recruited to lead Second Service Foundation
War in Ukraine accelerates global drive toward killer robots
National Cemetery Administration nets prestigious honor

Special Guest: Phyllis Wilson.

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A nuclear reactor was melting down, and naval officer Jimmy Carter came to the rescue.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson talks about the continuing nationwide push to collect and document the stories of women who served.

RAPID FIRE
Army spouse recruited to lead Second Service Foundation
War in Ukraine accelerates global drive toward killer robots
National Cemetery Administration nets prestigious honor

Special Guest: Phyllis Wilson.

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]]> Episode 141: Tango Alpha Lima: SVA NatCon 2023 Recap https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/141 06c64865-a5ab-411e-9503-bdff33c1fe5f Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 141 Tango Alpha Lima: SVA NatCon 2023 Recap full 4 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. 18:09 no We're coming at you fresh from our weekend at the 15th Annual Student Veterans of America NatCon in Orlando. Student Veterans of America President and CEO Jared Lyon gets nostalgic looking back on15 years of national gatherings with his organization and American Legion National Vice Commander Patricia Harris talks about her first NatCon experience and the importance of the connection between The American Legion and SVA SVA 2021 National Student Veteran of the Year Katherine Martinez gets sworn in as an Alpha, and former guest and comedian Ashley Gutermuth, who joined us in our booth at the SVA Campus, shares a special announcement. Special Guests: Ashley Gutermuth and Jared Lyon. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, education, gi bill, employment, military transition, conference, student veteran, college, SVA, We're coming at you fresh from our weekend at the 15th Annual Student Veterans of America NatCon in Orlando.

Student Veterans of America President and CEO Jared Lyon gets nostalgic looking back on15 years of national gatherings with his organization and American Legion National Vice Commander Patricia Harris talks about her first NatCon experience and the importance of the connection between The American Legion and SVA

SVA 2021 National Student Veteran of the Year Katherine Martinez gets sworn in as an Alpha, and former guest and comedian Ashley Gutermuth, who joined us in our booth at the SVA Campus, shares a special announcement.

Special Guests: Ashley Gutermuth and Jared Lyon.

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]]> We're coming at you fresh from our weekend at the 15th Annual Student Veterans of America NatCon in Orlando.

Student Veterans of America President and CEO Jared Lyon gets nostalgic looking back on15 years of national gatherings with his organization and American Legion National Vice Commander Patricia Harris talks about her first NatCon experience and the importance of the connection between The American Legion and SVA

SVA 2021 National Student Veteran of the Year Katherine Martinez gets sworn in as an Alpha, and former guest and comedian Ashley Gutermuth, who joined us in our booth at the SVA Campus, shares a special announcement.

Special Guests: Ashley Gutermuth and Jared Lyon.

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]]> Episode 125: Tango Alpha Lima: March for the 22 co-founders Liz Hartman and Adin Colón https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/125 a2430f07-36c2-49b7-acb1-25866d36b64b Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 125 Tango Alpha Lima: March for the 22 co-founders Liz Hartman and Adin Colón 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. 43:40 no IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley kick things off discussing the Task & Purpose article that breaks down why Florida's plan to recruit uncertified veterans to become teachers is a stupid idea. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Our guests this week are New Bern, N.C. Post 539 commander and Marine Corps veteran Liz Hartman, and fellow Post 539 member, retired U.S. Army Sergeant and Bronze Star recipient Adin Colón. Liz and Adin are co-founders of March for the 22, an event that helps raise awareness and help end veteran suicide. The pair talk about how they started the event, as well as how their small post does big things within their community. RAPID FIRE Legion member inspired by 100 Miles for Hope walks more than 2,200 miles Navy promises ‘life-altering $115,000’ in bonuses to lure veterans back to active duty Special Guests: Adin Colón and Liz Hartman. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, education, Florida, teachers, teaching certificate, service, community, leadership, Akron Zips, March for 22, suicide awareness walk, ruck march, 100 Miles for Hope, Be The One, mental wellness, stigma, veterans helping veterans, community helping veterans, OIF, OEF, Vietnam, Sebastian Junger, veteran town hall, recruiting, legiontown, walking, fitness IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley kick things off discussing the Task & Purpose article that breaks down why Florida's plan to recruit uncertified veterans to become teachers is a stupid idea.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guests this week are New Bern, N.C. Post 539 commander and Marine Corps veteran Liz Hartman, and fellow Post 539 member, retired U.S. Army Sergeant and Bronze Star recipient Adin Colón.

Liz and Adin are co-founders of March for the 22, an event that helps raise awareness and help end veteran suicide. The pair talk about how they started the event, as well as how their small post does big things within their community.

RAPID FIRE
Legion member inspired by 100 Miles for Hope walks more than 2,200 miles
Navy promises ‘life-altering $115,000’ in bonuses to lure veterans back to active duty

Special Guests: Adin Colón and Liz Hartman.

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Jeff and Ashley kick things off discussing the Task & Purpose article that breaks down why Florida's plan to recruit uncertified veterans to become teachers is a stupid idea.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guests this week are New Bern, N.C. Post 539 commander and Marine Corps veteran Liz Hartman, and fellow Post 539 member, retired U.S. Army Sergeant and Bronze Star recipient Adin Colón.

Liz and Adin are co-founders of March for the 22, an event that helps raise awareness and help end veteran suicide. The pair talk about how they started the event, as well as how their small post does big things within their community.

RAPID FIRE
Legion member inspired by 100 Miles for Hope walks more than 2,200 miles
Navy promises ‘life-altering $115,000’ in bonuses to lure veterans back to active duty

Special Guests: Adin Colón and Liz Hartman.

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]]> Episode 111: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with Coeus Umbrella founder Jeffrey Powell https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/111 dfad616c-2d81-46a8-8e67-671597ed9101 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 111 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with Coeus Umbrella founder Jeffrey Powell 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. 43:21 no The second episode in our special military transition series features retired Col. Jeffrey Powell. After an amazing military career, Powell retired in September of 2019. Like so many others, 2020 and the COVID pandemic shattered his plans and he struggled to find his place as a civilian. Powell shares the story of his struggles, lessons learned, and how he emerged determined to strike out on a path to help other veterans and change perceptions of what “Transition Assistance Programs” should be. Special Guest: Jeffrey Powell. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, transition, military retirement, pandemic, TAP, Hiring our Heroes, SkillBridge, volunteer, mentorship, transition assistance, DoD, education, trades, career, corporate, lobbyist, unification, active-duty The second episode in our special military transition series features retired Col. Jeffrey Powell.

After an amazing military career, Powell retired in September of 2019. Like so many others, 2020 and the COVID pandemic shattered his plans and he struggled to find his place as a civilian.

Powell shares the story of his struggles, lessons learned, and how he emerged determined to strike out on a path to help other veterans and change perceptions of what “Transition Assistance Programs” should be.

Special Guest: Jeffrey Powell.

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]]> The second episode in our special military transition series features retired Col. Jeffrey Powell.

After an amazing military career, Powell retired in September of 2019. Like so many others, 2020 and the COVID pandemic shattered his plans and he struggled to find his place as a civilian.

Powell shares the story of his struggles, lessons learned, and how he emerged determined to strike out on a path to help other veterans and change perceptions of what “Transition Assistance Programs” should be.

Special Guest: Jeffrey Powell.

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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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]]> Episode 53: Tango Alpha Lima: Veterans in Media & Entertainment with guest Barbara Autin https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/53 943eb2cf-a980-4f50-8259-7cdc8b5fbb15 Tue, 11 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 53 Tango Alpha Lima: Veterans in Media & Entertainment with guest Barbara Autin 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. 35:09 no Veterans in Military & Entertainment Director of Career Placement Barbara Autin talks about the many resources VME provides to help veterans transition from the military into jobs in media and entertainment fields. Special Guest: Barbara Autin. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, classes, programs, education, workshop, mentorship, entertainment, jobs, career, internship, actors, producers, directors, VME, Veterans in Media & Entertainment, T.J. Brady, Talent agent, David Bellavia, Hunger games Veterans in Military & Entertainment Director of Career Placement Barbara Autin talks about the many resources VME provides to help veterans transition from the military into jobs in media and entertainment fields.

Special Guest: Barbara Autin.

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]]> Veterans in Military & Entertainment Director of Career Placement Barbara Autin talks about the many resources VME provides to help veterans transition from the military into jobs in media and entertainment fields.

Special Guest: Barbara Autin.

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]]> Episode 35: Tango Alpha Lima: Student Veterans with guest Jared Lyon https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/35 b7c43e73-c9f6-4a49-b372-6ebe8b27581c Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 35 Tango Alpha Lima: Student Veterans with guest Jared Lyon 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. 1:06:49 no President and CEO of Student Veterans of America Jared Lyon joins Team Tango and paints a portrait of the contemporary student veteran, the challenges they face, the changes they are experiencing due to the Coronavirus pandemic, how they use GI Bill, and ways in which organizations like The American Legion and Student Veterans of America can support them. Special Guest: Jared Lyon. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, education, SVA, student veterans, GI Bill, higher education, President and CEO of Student Veterans of America Jared Lyon joins Team Tango and paints a portrait of the contemporary student veteran, the challenges they face, the changes they are experiencing due to the Coronavirus pandemic, how they use GI Bill, and ways in which organizations like The American Legion and Student Veterans of America can support them.

Special Guest: Jared Lyon.

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]]> President and CEO of Student Veterans of America Jared Lyon joins Team Tango and paints a portrait of the contemporary student veteran, the challenges they face, the changes they are experiencing due to the Coronavirus pandemic, how they use GI Bill, and ways in which organizations like The American Legion and Student Veterans of America can support them.

Special Guest: Jared Lyon.

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