web02.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:45:23 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Female Veteran” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/female%20veteran Tue, 10 Jun 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 267: How to heal through mind-body wellness with Dr. Aletha Williams - Tango Alpha Lima https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/267 8f840559-dff3-4317-885c-c60ce348ab57 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 267 How to heal through mind-body wellness with Dr. Aletha Williams - 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. 49:06 no Navy combat veteran, cancer survivor and mental wellness expert Aletha Williams shares how meditation and mind-body wellness has helped her learn how to let go of things that no longer serve her. As the founder of Inner Starr Compass Healing, she now helps individuals heal through inner wisdom, creativity and intuition. Learn more about how she helps others overcome PTSD and other mental health issues through a mind-body connection. SCUTTLEBUTT 90 years of Alcoholics Anonymous - founded by World War I veteran Bill Wilson Woman charged after pet raccoon found with meth pipe Special Guest: Dr. Aletha Williams. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, AA, Alcoholics Anonymous, alcoholism, therapy, addiction, substance abuse, meth, wildlife, Navy, social connection, tribe, mind-body medicine, military transition, coaching, mental wellness, cancer survivor, female veteran, art therapy, muralist, public art, vibration, forest bathing, post-traumatic growth, Jamaica, cultural, community Navy combat veteran, cancer survivor and mental wellness expert Aletha Williams shares how meditation and mind-body wellness has helped her learn how to let go of things that no longer serve her. As the founder of Inner Starr Compass Healing, she now helps individuals heal through inner wisdom, creativity and intuition. Learn more about how she helps others overcome PTSD and other mental health issues through a mind-body connection.

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90 years of Alcoholics Anonymous - founded by World War I veteran Bill Wilson

Woman charged after pet raccoon found with meth pipe

Special Guest: Dr. Aletha Williams.

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90 years of Alcoholics Anonymous - founded by World War I veteran Bill Wilson

Woman charged after pet raccoon found with meth pipe

Special Guest: Dr. Aletha Williams.

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]]> Episode 218: Tango Alpha Lima: Wrestle Like a Girl CEO and founder Sally Roberts https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/218 575d317e-4bf5-4ac3-a13b-48247fe27d9f Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 218 Tango Alpha Lima: Wrestle Like a Girl CEO and founder Sally Roberts full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:16:27 no Gators on the FOD walk An Olympic Challenge THE INTERVIEW Sally Roberts is an athlete, Army veteran and the founder of Wrestle Like A Girl, an organization that empower girls and women to become leaders – while participating in the sport of wrestling. On this episode, she delivers her message: “It’s OK to suffer, it’s OK to endure, it’s the lessons we learn from it.” SCUTTLEBUTT Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves Tracking Brain Baselines Celebrity Veteran: FedEx Founder Fred Smith Special Guest: Sally Roberts. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, FOD walk, Florida, gator, Paris Post 1, Olympics, women, female veteran, wrestling, athletics, resources, advocacy, bad-ass women, life lessons, non-profit, be the one, stigma, it's OK to not be OK, self-love, joy in suffering, alternative therapies, military spouses, pentagon, state department, federal employment, head trauma, baseline, brain health, cognitive testing, assessment, neurological activity, TBI, traumatic brain injury, biomarkers, hormones, dementia, personalized medicine, leadership, veteran of the year, Fred Smith, camaraderie, love is service, vulnerability, sharing Gators on the FOD walk
An Olympic Challenge

THE INTERVIEW
Sally Roberts is an athlete, Army veteran and the founder of Wrestle Like A Girl, an organization that empower girls and women to become leaders – while participating in the sport of wrestling. On this episode, she delivers her message: “It’s OK to suffer, it’s OK to endure, it’s the lessons we learn from it.”

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Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves
Tracking Brain Baselines
Celebrity Veteran: FedEx Founder Fred Smith

Special Guest: Sally Roberts.

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An Olympic Challenge

THE INTERVIEW
Sally Roberts is an athlete, Army veteran and the founder of Wrestle Like A Girl, an organization that empower girls and women to become leaders – while participating in the sport of wrestling. On this episode, she delivers her message: “It’s OK to suffer, it’s OK to endure, it’s the lessons we learn from it.”

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Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves
Tracking Brain Baselines
Celebrity Veteran: FedEx Founder Fred Smith

Special Guest: Sally Roberts.

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]]> Episode 209: Tango Alpha Lima: Afghanistan War Commission Executive Director Jaime Cheshire https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/209 4e0388ca-1f1d-414e-8647-135ce2dca798 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 209 Tango Alpha Lima: Afghanistan War Commission Executive Director Jaime Cheshire full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:06:26 no A Bravo Zulu for a hard-working young student, a proud mom, and a Legion post supporting youth in their community. THE INTERVIEW Afghanistan War Commission Executive Director Jaime Cheshire discusses the commission’s role, how veterans can help get answers to policy decisions made during the 20-year war and more.  THE SCUTTLEBUTT Adopt a Woman Veteran at the Military Women's Memorial The Ghost Army - Combat Con Artists of World War II Clarksville, Tenn., American Legion posts stepping up for neighbors in the aftermath of devastating tornadoes Special Guest: Jaime Cheshire . military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, ort-a-john, graffiti, children and youth, scholarship, community, youth programs, Boys State, Appalachian Trail, Afghanistan, Kabul, withdrawal, CIA, Afghan Allies, Tora Bora, UBL, Bin Laden, Afghanistan War Commission, diplomats, security forces, intelligence assessment, policy, testimony, interviews, resolution of support, veterans, boots on the ground, burn pits, mental health, moral injury, trust, military women, history, female veteran, Ghost Soldiers, deception, Congressional Gold Medal, natural disaster, National Emergency Fund, tornado, community A Bravo Zulu for a hard-working young student, a proud mom, and a Legion post supporting youth in their community.

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Afghanistan War Commission Executive Director Jaime Cheshire discusses the commission’s role, how veterans can help get answers to policy decisions made during the 20-year war and more. 

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Adopt a Woman Veteran at the Military Women's Memorial
The Ghost Army - Combat Con Artists of World War II
Clarksville, Tenn., American Legion posts stepping up for neighbors in the aftermath of devastating tornadoes

Special Guest: Jaime Cheshire .

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Afghanistan War Commission Executive Director Jaime Cheshire discusses the commission’s role, how veterans can help get answers to policy decisions made during the 20-year war and more. 

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Adopt a Woman Veteran at the Military Women's Memorial
The Ghost Army - Combat Con Artists of World War II
Clarksville, Tenn., American Legion posts stepping up for neighbors in the aftermath of devastating tornadoes

Special Guest: Jaime Cheshire .

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]]> Episode 14: Tango Alpha Lima: Airman to Mom ft. Amanda Huffman https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/14 9cd8c2cf-be79-42d4-9d17-eaddbe3ab6b7 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 14 Tango Alpha Lima: Airman to Mom ft. Amanda Huffman full 1 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. 35:34 no Women of the Military podcast host Amanda Huffman joins the Tango crew to talk about her transition from an active-duty Airman to stay-at-home mom and military spouse, her work sharing the stories of other women veterans and how she hopes to inspire young people to consider military service. Special Guest: Amanda Huffman. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Amanda Huffman, female veteran, women, women in the military, Wilma Vaught, Air Force, stay-at-home mom, military spouse, airman to mom Women of the Military podcast host Amanda Huffman joins the Tango crew to talk about her transition from an active-duty Airman to stay-at-home mom and military spouse, her work sharing the stories of other women veterans and how she hopes to inspire young people to consider military service.

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]]> Women of the Military podcast host Amanda Huffman joins the Tango crew to talk about her transition from an active-duty Airman to stay-at-home mom and military spouse, her work sharing the stories of other women veterans and how she hopes to inspire young people to consider military service.

Special Guest: Amanda Huffman.

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