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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Firefighter”</title>
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    <description>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
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    <itunes:summary>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
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  <title>Episode 95: Tango Alpha Lima: "Tough as Nails" champ Lia Mort</title>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
In this week's Women's History Month spotlight, Ashley celebrates the service Anna Mae Hays, who, in 1970, became the first woman promoted to Brigadier General in the U.S. Armed Forces. 
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer 3 Lia Mort, the winner of season 3 the CBS television competition series "Tough as Nails,"  joins Jeff and Ashley to talk about her military background, her reality show experience, her Pennsylvania farm and her plans for the future.
RAPID FIRE
Army veteran combines military skills and conspiracy to prep civilians for a 'pending' Civil War
Navy commander dresses up like pro wrestlers to present awards to sailors 
FDA lifts ban, allows more veterans to donate blood
 Special Guest: Lia Mort.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
In this week&#39;s Women&#39;s History Month spotlight, Ashley celebrates the service Anna Mae Hays, who, in 1970, became the first woman promoted to Brigadier General in the U.S. Armed Forces. </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer 3 Lia Mort, the winner of season 3 the CBS television competition series &quot;Tough as Nails,&quot;  joins Jeff and Ashley to talk about her military background, her reality show experience, her Pennsylvania farm and her plans for the future.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Army veteran combines military skills and conspiracy to prep civilians for a &#39;pending&#39; Civil War<br>
Navy commander dresses up like pro wrestlers to present awards to sailors <br>
FDA lifts ban, allows more veterans to donate blood</p><p>Special Guest: Lia Mort.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/2x1X9dy2HpA">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="From Patriot to Pioneer: Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays - Army Heritage Center Foundation" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.armyheritage.org/soldier-stories/from-patriot-to-pioneer-brigadier-general-anna-mae-hays/">From Patriot to Pioneer: Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays - Army Heritage Center Foundation</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Tough As Nails (Official Site) Watch on CBS" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cbs.com/shows/tough-as-nails/">Tough As Nails (Official Site) Watch on CBS</a></li><li><a title="U.S. Army civilian wins championship on ‘Tough as Nails’ television competition | Article | The United States Army" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.army.mil/article/253056/u_s_army_civilian_wins_championship_on_tough_as_nails_television_competition">U.S. Army civilian wins championship on ‘Tough as Nails’ television competition | Article | The United States Army</a></li><li><a title="Farm in da Woodz - Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://farmindawoodz.com/index.html">Farm in da Woodz - Home</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Victory Post 25 | Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/American-Legion-Victory-Post-25-989077561126181/">American Legion Victory Post 25 | Facebook</a></li><li><a title="Find a Service Officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer">Find a Service Officer</a></li><li><a title="Navy commander dresses up like pro wrestlers to present awards to sailors" rel="nofollow" href="https://taskandpurpose.com/mandatory-fun/navy-chung-hoon-david-hollon-wrestler/">Navy commander dresses up like pro wrestlers to present awards to sailors</a></li><li><a title="New eligibility requirements allow more veterans to donate blood | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/254961/new-eligibility-requirements-allow-more-veterans-donate-blood">New eligibility requirements allow more veterans to donate blood | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
In this week&#39;s Women&#39;s History Month spotlight, Ashley celebrates the service Anna Mae Hays, who, in 1970, became the first woman promoted to Brigadier General in the U.S. Armed Forces. </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer 3 Lia Mort, the winner of season 3 the CBS television competition series &quot;Tough as Nails,&quot;  joins Jeff and Ashley to talk about her military background, her reality show experience, her Pennsylvania farm and her plans for the future.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Army veteran combines military skills and conspiracy to prep civilians for a &#39;pending&#39; Civil War<br>
Navy commander dresses up like pro wrestlers to present awards to sailors <br>
FDA lifts ban, allows more veterans to donate blood</p><p>Special Guest: Lia Mort.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/2x1X9dy2HpA">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="From Patriot to Pioneer: Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays - Army Heritage Center Foundation" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.armyheritage.org/soldier-stories/from-patriot-to-pioneer-brigadier-general-anna-mae-hays/">From Patriot to Pioneer: Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays - Army Heritage Center Foundation</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Tough As Nails (Official Site) Watch on CBS" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cbs.com/shows/tough-as-nails/">Tough As Nails (Official Site) Watch on CBS</a></li><li><a title="U.S. Army civilian wins championship on ‘Tough as Nails’ television competition | Article | The United States Army" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.army.mil/article/253056/u_s_army_civilian_wins_championship_on_tough_as_nails_television_competition">U.S. Army civilian wins championship on ‘Tough as Nails’ television competition | Article | The United States Army</a></li><li><a title="Farm in da Woodz - Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://farmindawoodz.com/index.html">Farm in da Woodz - Home</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Victory Post 25 | Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/American-Legion-Victory-Post-25-989077561126181/">American Legion Victory Post 25 | Facebook</a></li><li><a title="Find a Service Officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer">Find a Service Officer</a></li><li><a title="Navy commander dresses up like pro wrestlers to present awards to sailors" rel="nofollow" href="https://taskandpurpose.com/mandatory-fun/navy-chung-hoon-david-hollon-wrestler/">Navy commander dresses up like pro wrestlers to present awards to sailors</a></li><li><a title="New eligibility requirements allow more veterans to donate blood | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/254961/new-eligibility-requirements-allow-more-veterans-donate-blood">New eligibility requirements allow more veterans to donate blood | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 55: Tango Alpha Lima: Patriotism and service as a naturalized citizen - with guest Marlon Smith</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:episode>55</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by three post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>51:40</itunes:duration>
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  <description>American Legion member Marlon Smith talks with Team Tango about how 9/11 led to his U.S. citizenship, military service and commitment to volunteering.  “I want to give back to a country that has given me so much,” he says. Special Guest: Marlon Smith.
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    <![CDATA[<p>American Legion member Marlon Smith talks with Team Tango about how 9/11 led to his U.S. citizenship, military service and commitment to volunteering.  “I want to give back to a country that has given me so much,” he says.</p><p>Special Guest: Marlon Smith.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/qoGHpxIYc7Y">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion 100 Miles For Hope" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/100miles">The American Legion 100 Miles For Hope</a></li><li><a title="Homes for Heroes | Save Money When You Buy, Sell or Refinance" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.homesforheroes.com/">Homes for Heroes | Save Money When You Buy, Sell or Refinance</a></li><li><a title="VA Home Loans Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/">VA Home Loans Home</a></li><li><a title=" Blame Canada! - South Park" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYB6ZSwdrvM"> Blame Canada! - South Park</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>American Legion member Marlon Smith talks with Team Tango about how 9/11 led to his U.S. citizenship, military service and commitment to volunteering.  “I want to give back to a country that has given me so much,” he says.</p><p>Special Guest: Marlon Smith.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/qoGHpxIYc7Y">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion 100 Miles For Hope" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/100miles">The American Legion 100 Miles For Hope</a></li><li><a title="Homes for Heroes | Save Money When You Buy, Sell or Refinance" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.homesforheroes.com/">Homes for Heroes | Save Money When You Buy, Sell or Refinance</a></li><li><a title="VA Home Loans Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/">VA Home Loans Home</a></li><li><a title=" Blame Canada! - South Park" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYB6ZSwdrvM"> Blame Canada! - South Park</a></li></ul>]]>
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