web02.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:51:40 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Exercise” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/exercise Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Three Global War on Terrorism veterans interview military veterans and other influencers in the military community who share stories related to transitioning, valor and heroism, mental wellness and overcoming PTSD, accessing VA benefits and much more. Join us each week for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community. This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima en-us episodic A podcast for and by military veterans and service members, brought to you by The American Legion The American Legion Three Global War on Terrorism veterans interview military veterans and other influencers in the military community who share stories related to transitioning, valor and heroism, mental wellness and overcoming PTSD, accessing VA benefits and much more. Join us each week for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community. This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima no veterans, military service, The American Legion, community, transition, PTSD, service members, careers, military life, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force National Guard, Reserves, DoD, defense, national security, veterans service organizations, VA benefits The American Legion hsoria@legion.org Episode 253: Transitioning tips for service members https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/253 7357bded-6666-44f0-a5fa-850bc283d529 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 253 Transitioning tips for service members full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:12:08 no Retired Col. Sam Whitehurst found his purpose during his nearly 30 years in the Army. Whitehurst developed a passion for uplifting and developing the soldiers around him. That experience smoothed his civilian transition to his role at the Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services where he helps veterans and their families. Whitehurst discusses all this and more as the special guest on this week’s Tango Alpha Lima podcast. SCUTTLEBUTT FDA Finally Bans Red Dye No.3 from Food, Drinks and Medicines in US–Following Cancer Link A trailblazing woman veteran: Linda A McDonald DuMoulin Horan Use Your Leadership Skills: Become a Mentor for a Veteran Special Guest: Sam Whitehurst. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, veteran authors, illustrators, military career, GI Bill, OCS, military transition, leadership, citizenship through service, naturalization, immigration, Fallujah, Navy Corpsman, Silver Star, mental health, PT, exercise, wellness, homelessness, housing insecurity, support system, Red Dye #3, Women’s History Month, aviation, women veterans, helicopter pilot, test pilot, Medevac pilot, mentorship, leadership, transition, military spouse, protege, career, Retired Col. Sam Whitehurst found his purpose during his nearly 30 years in the Army. Whitehurst developed a passion for uplifting and developing the soldiers around him. That experience smoothed his civilian transition to his role at the Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services where he helps veterans and their families. Whitehurst discusses all this and more as the special guest on this week’s Tango Alpha Lima podcast.

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FDA Finally Bans Red Dye No.3 from Food, Drinks and Medicines in US–Following Cancer Link

A trailblazing woman veteran: Linda A McDonald DuMoulin Horan

Use Your Leadership Skills: Become a Mentor for a Veteran

Special Guest: Sam Whitehurst.

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]]> Retired Col. Sam Whitehurst found his purpose during his nearly 30 years in the Army. Whitehurst developed a passion for uplifting and developing the soldiers around him. That experience smoothed his civilian transition to his role at the Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services where he helps veterans and their families. Whitehurst discusses all this and more as the special guest on this week’s Tango Alpha Lima podcast.

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FDA Finally Bans Red Dye No.3 from Food, Drinks and Medicines in US–Following Cancer Link

A trailblazing woman veteran: Linda A McDonald DuMoulin Horan

Use Your Leadership Skills: Become a Mentor for a Veteran

Special Guest: Sam Whitehurst.

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]]> Episode 136: Tango Alpha Lima: The physical inactivity epidemic with Dr. Dan Bornstein https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/136 5cfb35c4-1299-4daf-a282-a268624a38ea Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 136 Tango Alpha Lima: The physical inactivity epidemic with Dr. Dan Bornstein 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. 1:22:06 no IN THE NEWS A lawmaker frustrated by a the unsolved case of a soldier decapitated in 2020 is pushing the Pentagon to overhaul how it handles cold cases. THIS WEEK'S GUEST The second guest in our fitness and wellness series, Dr. Dan Bornstein talks about the America's Physical Inactivity Epidemic and the impact on military recruiting and readiness. Dr. Bornstein shares simple changes veterans make and resources avialable help them get moving and encourage others to increase physical activity. RAPID FIRE Veterans, Gold Star Families get free lifetime pass to national parks, wildlife refuges, other public lands We salute this Army tank crew that named their tank ‘Come On Bro’ ‘Top Gun’ reimagined with a cat is purrrrfection Special Guest: Dr. Dan Bornstein. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, holiday, FedEx, Frederick W. Smith, gift shopping, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, decapitation, Military.com, cold case, Rep. Torres, true-crime, fitness, wellness, obesity epidemic, physical inactivity, exercise, mental wellness, PTSD, diabetes, CDC, movement, BMI, mission readiness, national security, recruiting, MSKI, active lifestyle, VA Whole Health, DoD Total Force Fitness, food desert, food labels, University of Health and Performance, Be The One, VA, NPS, National Park Pass, Military Pass, outdoors, Fort Riley, tank, M1 Abrams, Letterkenny, cat, Top Gun IN THE NEWS
A lawmaker frustrated by a the unsolved case of a soldier decapitated in 2020 is pushing the Pentagon to overhaul how it handles cold cases.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
The second guest in our fitness and wellness series, Dr. Dan Bornstein talks about the America's Physical Inactivity Epidemic and the impact on military recruiting and readiness.

Dr. Bornstein shares simple changes veterans make and resources avialable help them get moving and encourage others to increase physical activity.

RAPID FIRE
Veterans, Gold Star Families get free lifetime pass to national parks, wildlife refuges, other public lands
We salute this Army tank crew that named their tank ‘Come On Bro’
‘Top Gun’ reimagined with a cat is purrrrfection

Special Guest: Dr. Dan Bornstein.

Links:

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A lawmaker frustrated by a the unsolved case of a soldier decapitated in 2020 is pushing the Pentagon to overhaul how it handles cold cases.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
The second guest in our fitness and wellness series, Dr. Dan Bornstein talks about the America's Physical Inactivity Epidemic and the impact on military recruiting and readiness.

Dr. Bornstein shares simple changes veterans make and resources avialable help them get moving and encourage others to increase physical activity.

RAPID FIRE
Veterans, Gold Star Families get free lifetime pass to national parks, wildlife refuges, other public lands
We salute this Army tank crew that named their tank ‘Come On Bro’
‘Top Gun’ reimagined with a cat is purrrrfection

Special Guest: Dr. Dan Bornstein.

Links:

]]> Episode 135: Tango Alpha Lima: President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition with Rob Wilkins https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/135 176d0757-2153-4a1f-affd-382541ed8936 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 135 Tango Alpha Lima: President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition with Rob Wilkins 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. 1:11:57 no IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley get ready to reconnect with Ralphie, and discuss the midterm election, which yielded the largest increase of veterans heading for Capitol Hill since the Vietnam War. THIS WEEK'S GUEST The Honorable Rob Wilkins joins the podcast to kick off our health and wellness series and help motivate everyone to finish out the year strong. Wilkins talks about his role on the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, and stresses the importance of veterans leading the way in advocating for health and wellness in their communities. RAPID FIRE Chief select gives birth and Chiefs mess pins her at hospital High school artists create cards to thank veterans Online Exchange expands access for veterans Special Guest: Rob Wilkins. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, A Christmas Story, fragile, leg lamp, sequel, congress, election, veterans in congress, non-partisan, voting, fitness, wellness, Rolling Thunder, physical activity, screening saves lives, discipline, competitive, exercise, National Military Physical fitness month, commit to fit, stress, accountability, community, recruiting, be fit to fight, Chiefs mess, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Veterans Day, cards, exchange AAFES, Military Star Card IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley get ready to reconnect with Ralphie, and discuss the midterm election, which yielded the largest increase of veterans heading for Capitol Hill since the Vietnam War.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
The Honorable Rob Wilkins joins the podcast to kick off our health and wellness series and help motivate everyone to finish out the year strong.

Wilkins talks about his role on the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, and stresses the importance of veterans leading the way in advocating for health and wellness in their communities.

RAPID FIRE
Chief select gives birth and Chiefs mess pins her at hospital
High school artists create cards to thank veterans
Online Exchange expands access for veterans

Special Guest: Rob Wilkins.

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Jeff and Ashley get ready to reconnect with Ralphie, and discuss the midterm election, which yielded the largest increase of veterans heading for Capitol Hill since the Vietnam War.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
The Honorable Rob Wilkins joins the podcast to kick off our health and wellness series and help motivate everyone to finish out the year strong.

Wilkins talks about his role on the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, and stresses the importance of veterans leading the way in advocating for health and wellness in their communities.

RAPID FIRE
Chief select gives birth and Chiefs mess pins her at hospital
High school artists create cards to thank veterans
Online Exchange expands access for veterans

Special Guest: Rob Wilkins.

Links:

]]> Episode 104: Tango Alpha Lima: 100 Miles for Hope Ambassadors Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/104 83203a3f-5eca-4ea5-a62b-6f098870dfbc Tue, 10 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 104 Tango Alpha Lima: 100 Miles for Hope Ambassadors Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon 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. 55:12 no IN THE NEWS 100 Miles for Hope is in full swing, and Jeff and Ashley are pumped up! The hosts ponder the various benefits of physical activity. THIS WEEK'S GUESTS We're doubling the fun with two professional bodybuilders and 100 Miles for Hope Ambassadors, Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon. Both of these International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Figure Professional Athletes share stories of their military academy experiences, their military service and how their current status as elite athletes. RAPID FIRE Bootcamp breakdown Make-a-Wish allows young teen to attend a special Boot Camp and become a Marine for a day. Special Guests: Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, 100 Miles for Hope, fitness, exercise, wellness, athlete, West Point, Iraq, Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Coast Guard, body positivity, bodybuilding, health, find your why, cardio, cycling, treadmill, swimming, boot camp, Make-A-Wish IN THE NEWS
100 Miles for Hope is in full swing, and Jeff and Ashley are pumped up! The hosts ponder the various benefits of physical activity.

THIS WEEK'S GUESTS
We're doubling the fun with two professional bodybuilders and 100 Miles for Hope Ambassadors, Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon.
Both of these International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Figure Professional Athletes share stories of their military academy experiences, their military service and how their current status as elite athletes.

RAPID FIRE
Bootcamp breakdown
Make-a-Wish allows young teen to attend a special Boot Camp and become a Marine for a day.

Special Guests: Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon.

Links:

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100 Miles for Hope is in full swing, and Jeff and Ashley are pumped up! The hosts ponder the various benefits of physical activity.

THIS WEEK'S GUESTS
We're doubling the fun with two professional bodybuilders and 100 Miles for Hope Ambassadors, Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon.
Both of these International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Figure Professional Athletes share stories of their military academy experiences, their military service and how their current status as elite athletes.

RAPID FIRE
Bootcamp breakdown
Make-a-Wish allows young teen to attend a special Boot Camp and become a Marine for a day.

Special Guests: Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon.

Links:

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