web01.fireside.fm Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:17:43 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Employment” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/employment Tue, 29 Jul 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 274: How to overcome the broken veteran narrative with Kevin Schmiegel - Tango Alpha Lima https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/274 bcac529e-0266-4fc7-98ed-1faab8b473e9 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 274 How to overcome the broken veteran narrative with Kevin Schmiegel - Tango Alpha Lima full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:22:24 no 250 years of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps THE INTERVIEW Retired Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Schmiegel is helping fellow veterans to thrive instead of falling to the broken veteran narrative. Schmiegel, who previously founded Hiring Our Heroes, is now leading ZeroMils. Schmiegel shares how ZeroMills is breaking the broken veteran narrative by creating a military thriving movement. SCUTTLEBUTT Coast Guardsman on his first mission helped save 165 Texas flash flood victims Not-so-hot pursuit! Charleston, S.C. police chase a burglary suspect going 3 mph on a tractor excavator Special Guest: Kevin Schmiegel. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, history, revolutionary war, chaplain, spirituality, comfort, America 250, USA 250, USA 250 Challenge, fitness, wellness, community service, employment, military spouse, Marine Corps, military transition, Camp Pendleton, volunteering, service, called to serve, job, enlisted, unemployment, stigma, TAP, transition assistance, resumes, retention, healing, tribe, depression, non-profit, military-friendly, thriving, caregivers, military family, recruitment, mental health, mental wellness, VA research, storytelling, buddy check, accountability, meaningful employment, purpose, health, kit bag, mentorship, self-improvement, hiring fair, resources, Coast Guard, hero, Texas Flooding, rescue, Guadalupe, Camp Mystic, police chase, excavator, natural disaster, be prepared 250 years of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Schmiegel is helping fellow veterans to thrive instead of falling to the broken veteran narrative. Schmiegel, who previously founded Hiring Our Heroes, is now leading ZeroMils. Schmiegel shares how ZeroMills is breaking the broken veteran narrative by creating a military thriving movement.

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Coast Guardsman on his first mission helped save 165 Texas flash flood victims

Not-so-hot pursuit! Charleston, S.C. police chase a burglary suspect going 3 mph on a tractor excavator

Special Guest: Kevin Schmiegel.

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THE INTERVIEW
Retired Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Schmiegel is helping fellow veterans to thrive instead of falling to the broken veteran narrative. Schmiegel, who previously founded Hiring Our Heroes, is now leading ZeroMils. Schmiegel shares how ZeroMills is breaking the broken veteran narrative by creating a military thriving movement.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Coast Guardsman on his first mission helped save 165 Texas flash flood victims

Not-so-hot pursuit! Charleston, S.C. police chase a burglary suspect going 3 mph on a tractor excavator

Special Guest: Kevin Schmiegel.

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]]> Episode 248: Former Congressman still serving veterans https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/248 84c3125b-127e-481b-a593-45d4384f6c19 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 248 Former Congressman still serving veterans full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 45:21 no California Legion members standing strong and supporting communities devastated by wildfires. THE INTERVIEW Patrick Murphy, who joined the Army at 19, worked his way up to become the 32nd Army Under Secretary and America’s first Iraq War veteran to serve in Congress. Today, he continues to serve his brothers and sisters. SCUTTLEBUTT Happy Birthday Coast Guard How Navy veteran Charles Sanna changed hot chocolate forever Remembering President Jimmy Carter Special Guest: Hon. Patrick J. Murphy. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Palisades Fire, California wildfire, natural disaster, disaster relief, Congress, Army. 82nd Airborne, red tape, transition, careers, entrepreneur, military spouses, employment, Be the One, veteran suicide, mental health, USAA Face the Fight, collaboration, buddy check, Coast Guard, birthday, Reddit Rabbit Hole, farts are funny, hot chocolate, Jimmy Carter, nuclear meltdown, Chalk River, nuclear Navy California Legion members standing strong and supporting communities devastated by wildfires.

THE INTERVIEW
Patrick Murphy, who joined the Army at 19, worked his way up to become the 32nd Army Under Secretary and America’s first Iraq War veteran to serve in Congress. Today, he continues to serve his brothers and sisters.

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Happy Birthday Coast Guard
How Navy veteran Charles Sanna changed hot chocolate forever
Remembering President Jimmy Carter

Special Guest: Hon. Patrick J. Murphy.

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THE INTERVIEW
Patrick Murphy, who joined the Army at 19, worked his way up to become the 32nd Army Under Secretary and America’s first Iraq War veteran to serve in Congress. Today, he continues to serve his brothers and sisters.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Happy Birthday Coast Guard
How Navy veteran Charles Sanna changed hot chocolate forever
Remembering President Jimmy Carter

Special Guest: Hon. Patrick J. Murphy.

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]]> Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP07: Healing Breakthrough with Juliana Mercer https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/talbto-07 bd979e23-b6cd-4945-96f4-26b0bced64f6 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 36:30 no Marine Corps veteran Juliana Mercer, Veteran Advocacy and Public Policy Director of Healing Breakthrough, discusses her work in advocating for the adoption of MDMA-Assisted Therapy in the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Juliana talks about removing the stigma of psychedelics use, the experience of MDMA-assisted therapy, and the work her organization is doing to fulfill their mission of making this treatment available to veterans in the United States. Special Guest: Juliana Mercer. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Be The One, mental health, mental wellness, PTSD, suicide prevention, Iraq, deployment, Anbar province, combat, hearts and minds, Fallujah, Ramadi, wwb, wounded warrior battalion, Afghanistan, Helmund province, thriving, employment, talk therapy, psychedelics, psilocybin, alternative therapy, MDMA-assisted therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, PTSD, Ibogaine, breakthrough therapy, FDA approval, D.A.R.E, stigma, empathy Marine Corps veteran Juliana Mercer, Veteran Advocacy and Public Policy Director of Healing Breakthrough, discusses her work in advocating for the adoption of MDMA-Assisted Therapy in the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.

Juliana talks about removing the stigma of psychedelics use, the experience of MDMA-assisted therapy, and the work her organization is doing to fulfill their mission of making this treatment available to veterans in the United States.

Special Guest: Juliana Mercer.

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Juliana talks about removing the stigma of psychedelics use, the experience of MDMA-assisted therapy, and the work her organization is doing to fulfill their mission of making this treatment available to veterans in the United States.

Special Guest: Juliana Mercer.

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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 167: Tango Alpha Lima: HireMilitary founder and CEO Michael Quinn https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/167 ff2f361c-f568-41e1-8674-5c0c6c779bca Tue, 11 Jul 2023 06:30:00 -0400 The American Legion 167 Tango Alpha Lima: HireMilitary founder and CEO Michael Quinn full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:15:47 no IN THE NEWS Deadline looms for vets to get retroactive toxic exposure benefits THIS WEEK'S GUEST At the end of a 24-year military career, Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Michael Quinn quickly realized the overwhelming challenges veterans face when entering the private sector workforce and resolved to make a difference. Quinn joins the podcast to talk about his own experience and passion to positively impact job-seekers in the military and veteran community led to the creation of HireMilitary. RAPID FIRE THRIVE: Helping Veterans and employees find happiness Legion post educates how to ‘Be the One’ with VA S.A.V.E. training Connecticut World War II veteran gets high school diploma 80 years later Special Guest: Mike Quinn. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Toxic exposure, PACT Act, VA claim, healthcare, career, military transition, c-suite, employment, leadership, job fair, humility, job search, networking, DoD Skillbridge, military spouse, internship, mentorship, military and veteran community, health, wellness, whole health, suicide prevention, mental health, Be The One, WWII, World War II, IN THE NEWS
Deadline looms for vets to get retroactive toxic exposure benefits

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
At the end of a 24-year military career, Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Michael Quinn quickly realized the overwhelming challenges veterans face when entering the private sector workforce and resolved to make a difference. Quinn joins the podcast to talk about his own experience and passion to positively impact job-seekers in the military and veteran community led to the creation of HireMilitary.

RAPID FIRE

THRIVE: Helping Veterans and employees find happiness
Legion post educates how to ‘Be the One’ with VA S.A.V.E. training
Connecticut World War II veteran gets high school diploma 80 years later

Special Guest: Mike Quinn.

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Deadline looms for vets to get retroactive toxic exposure benefits

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
At the end of a 24-year military career, Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Michael Quinn quickly realized the overwhelming challenges veterans face when entering the private sector workforce and resolved to make a difference. Quinn joins the podcast to talk about his own experience and passion to positively impact job-seekers in the military and veteran community led to the creation of HireMilitary.

RAPID FIRE

THRIVE: Helping Veterans and employees find happiness
Legion post educates how to ‘Be the One’ with VA S.A.V.E. training
Connecticut World War II veteran gets high school diploma 80 years later

Special Guest: Mike Quinn.

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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 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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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 119: Tango Alpha Lima: S-A-R Flag with Kevin Hertell https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/119 564d183e-a65a-4440-9e4f-fb8797bf5a7b Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 119 Tango Alpha Lima: S-A-R Flag with Kevin Hertell 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. 41:42 no IN THE NEWS Registration is open for the Hiring our Heroes career event taking place on Aug. 25 in conjunction with The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Our guest is Kevin W. Hertell, an Air Force veteran who served with the 309th Fighter Squadron and a member of Glenwood Landing Post 336 in Glen Head, N.Y. Kevin is the Founder and President of “The Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Flag Corporation,” as well as the creator of the S-A-R Flag. Jeff and Ashley learn about what inspired Kevin to create the S-A-R flag and launch his mission to remove the stigma of mental health and veteran suicide. RAPID FIRE Join the 9/11 National Day of Service SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets Special Guest: Kevin Hertell. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Hiring our Heroes, National Convention, Milwaukee, transition, career, jobs, SAR, suicide, awareness, prevention, remembrance, flag, honor, stigma, isolation, mental wellness, Gold Star, POW-MIA flag, mourning, honor, remembrance, resolution, Be The One, 9/11, never forget, national day of service, unity, SCOTUS, employment, National Guard, burn pit, Reserves, toxic exposure, discrimination, USERRA IN THE NEWS
Registration is open for the Hiring our Heroes career event taking place on Aug. 25 in conjunction with The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guest is Kevin W. Hertell, an Air Force veteran who served with the 309th Fighter Squadron and a member of Glenwood Landing Post 336 in Glen Head, N.Y.

Kevin is the Founder and President of “The Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Flag Corporation,” as well as the creator of the S-A-R Flag. Jeff and Ashley learn about what inspired Kevin to create the S-A-R flag and launch his mission to remove the stigma of mental health and veteran suicide.

RAPID FIRE
Join the 9/11 National Day of Service
SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets

Special Guest: Kevin Hertell.

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Registration is open for the Hiring our Heroes career event taking place on Aug. 25 in conjunction with The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guest is Kevin W. Hertell, an Air Force veteran who served with the 309th Fighter Squadron and a member of Glenwood Landing Post 336 in Glen Head, N.Y.

Kevin is the Founder and President of “The Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Flag Corporation,” as well as the creator of the S-A-R Flag. Jeff and Ashley learn about what inspired Kevin to create the S-A-R flag and launch his mission to remove the stigma of mental health and veteran suicide.

RAPID FIRE
Join the 9/11 National Day of Service
SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets

Special Guest: Kevin Hertell.

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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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