web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:28:14 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “First Responder” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/first%20responder Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -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 MandatoryFunDay, GWOT memorial and community service https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/279b 7d5033f1-221e-4c97-b72e-bec1f79db631 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 The American Legion full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:12:50 no Austin von Letkemann, better known by his MandatoryFunDay Instagram handle, leads off this episode by talking about his new podcast, the Army-Navy Game and more. Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation CEO Rod Rodriguez shares an update on plans for the memorial and a new podcast that launches with a pilot episode September 11. Representatives of The American Legion’s community service project, Heroes United to Heal and Protecting Vets Foundation also chatted with the hosts of Tango Alpha Lima about the role of service, overcoming PTSD and military sexual trauma. All this and more in Part 2 of our episode recorded during the Legion’s National Convention in Tampa, Fla. Special Guests: Alyse Duffy, Austin Von Letkemann, Bridget Lake, Donna A. Michaels, Jennifer Ballou, and Michael "Rod" Rodriguez. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, alcohol, american legion, be the one, buddy check, camaraderie, cemetery, claim shark, comedy, community, community service, first responder, gwot, healing, honor, humor, memorial, mental health, military, national mall, podcast, post-9/11, remembrance, service, service officer, sobriety, suicide prevention, therapy, transition, va claim, veteran Austin von Letkemann, better known by his MandatoryFunDay Instagram handle, leads off this episode by talking about his new podcast, the Army-Navy Game and more.

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation CEO Rod Rodriguez shares an update on plans for the memorial and a new podcast that launches with a pilot episode September 11.

Representatives of The American Legion’s community service project, Heroes United to Heal and Protecting Vets Foundation also chatted with the hosts of Tango Alpha Lima about the role of service, overcoming PTSD and military sexual trauma. All this and more in Part 2 of our episode recorded during the Legion’s National Convention in Tampa, Fla.

Special Guests: Alyse Duffy, Austin Von Letkemann, Bridget Lake, Donna A. Michaels, Jennifer Ballou, and Michael "Rod" Rodriguez.

]]> Austin von Letkemann, better known by his MandatoryFunDay Instagram handle, leads off this episode by talking about his new podcast, the Army-Navy Game and more.

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation CEO Rod Rodriguez shares an update on plans for the memorial and a new podcast that launches with a pilot episode September 11.

Representatives of The American Legion’s community service project, Heroes United to Heal and Protecting Vets Foundation also chatted with the hosts of Tango Alpha Lima about the role of service, overcoming PTSD and military sexual trauma. All this and more in Part 2 of our episode recorded during the Legion’s National Convention in Tampa, Fla.

Special Guests: Alyse Duffy, Austin Von Letkemann, Bridget Lake, Donna A. Michaels, Jennifer Ballou, and Michael "Rod" Rodriguez.

]]> Tango Alpha Lima Be The One 11: "Operator Syndrome" author, Dr. Chris Frueh https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/talbto11 f9d82571-e6cd-4340-a120-a87df4da9be9 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 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. 34:32 no Dr. Chis Frueh is a professor of psychology at the University of Hawaii who has over thirty years of professional experience working with military veterans, servicemembers, special operators, private defense contractors, and firefighters; and has conducted clinical trials, epidemiology, historical, and neuroscience research. Dr. Frueh’s discusses his book, "Operator Syndrome" and describes the profound impact that years of extreme sacrifice have had on our military special operators and their loved ones. Special Guest: Chris Frueh. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Be The One, mental health, mental wellness, PTSD, suicide prevention, author, special forces, military, first responder, PTSD, military family, VA psychologist, Vietnam War, TBI, sleep impairments, chronic pain, therapy, anxiety, ganglion block, first responders, mission, tribe, connection Dr. Chis Frueh is a professor of psychology at the University of Hawaii who has over thirty years of professional experience working with military veterans, servicemembers, special operators, private defense contractors, and firefighters; and has conducted clinical trials, epidemiology, historical, and neuroscience research.

Dr. Frueh’s discusses his book, "Operator Syndrome" and describes the profound impact that years of extreme sacrifice have had on our military special operators and their loved ones.

Special Guest: Chris Frueh.

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]]> Dr. Chis Frueh is a professor of psychology at the University of Hawaii who has over thirty years of professional experience working with military veterans, servicemembers, special operators, private defense contractors, and firefighters; and has conducted clinical trials, epidemiology, historical, and neuroscience research.

Dr. Frueh’s discusses his book, "Operator Syndrome" and describes the profound impact that years of extreme sacrifice have had on our military special operators and their loved ones.

Special Guest: Chris Frueh.

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]]> Episode 101: Tango Alpha Lima: Live from Tough Ruck 26.2 Boston https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/101 b5f87b39-59d1-44b6-ab14-387de3093c66 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 101 Tango Alpha Lima: Live from Tough Ruck 26.2 Boston 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. 25:49 no Jeff and Ashley are reunited in Boston with former podcast co-host, National Judge Advocate Mark Seavey, and three other Legion members for Tough Ruck 26.2 Boston. Seavey, along with Media & Communications Chairman David F. Wallace of Virginia, South Dakota Department Service Officer Courtney VanZanten and Ashley’s husband, National Guard Sgt. Robert Maldonado, a member from Post 180 in Vienna, Va. traveled the 26.2 mile course. The podcast team followed the progress of the ruck crew, as well as catching up with other members of the Legion Family who participated and volunteered in the event. Check the show notes for a link to YouTube for the best experience for this episode. (Hint, you don't want to miss the glow of Seavey's VERY pale gams in his Old Glory silkies) military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Boston Marathon, Tough Ruck Nation, Honor, Remembrance, First Responder, volunteer, fundraiser, 100 Miles for Hope, fitness, ruck march, community, Massachusetts, National Guard, Army Band, Jeff and Ashley are reunited in Boston with former podcast co-host, National Judge Advocate Mark Seavey, and three other Legion members for Tough Ruck 26.2 Boston.

Seavey, along with Media & Communications Chairman David F. Wallace of Virginia, South Dakota Department Service Officer Courtney VanZanten and Ashley’s husband, National Guard Sgt. Robert Maldonado, a member from Post 180 in Vienna, Va. traveled the 26.2 mile course.

The podcast team followed the progress of the ruck crew, as well as catching up with other members of the Legion Family who participated and volunteered in the event.

Check the show notes for a link to YouTube for the best experience for this episode.
(Hint, you don't want to miss the glow of Seavey's VERY pale gams in his Old Glory silkies)

Links:

]]> Jeff and Ashley are reunited in Boston with former podcast co-host, National Judge Advocate Mark Seavey, and three other Legion members for Tough Ruck 26.2 Boston.

Seavey, along with Media & Communications Chairman David F. Wallace of Virginia, South Dakota Department Service Officer Courtney VanZanten and Ashley’s husband, National Guard Sgt. Robert Maldonado, a member from Post 180 in Vienna, Va. traveled the 26.2 mile course.

The podcast team followed the progress of the ruck crew, as well as catching up with other members of the Legion Family who participated and volunteered in the event.

Check the show notes for a link to YouTube for the best experience for this episode.
(Hint, you don't want to miss the glow of Seavey's VERY pale gams in his Old Glory silkies)

Links:

]]> Episode 91105: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with FDNY EMT Linda Beecher https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/91105 d9bd8520-71da-4244-933c-0937c9a0e883 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 91105 Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with FDNY EMT Linda Beecher full 911 The American Legion Bonus Tango Alpha Lima podcast episodes from The American Legion in honor of the 20th Anniversary of 9/11. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 20:52 no In this episode, we share the 9/11 story of Linda Beecher, American Legion Auxiliary Babylon Unit 94 member, who, on Sept. 11, 2001, was an EMT for FDNY. On the morning of the attack, Linda and two of her children, a son who was a fellow EMT and a daughter, who was a paramedic, rushed to the WTC site to see how they could help. That morning, Linda served as a liaison between chiefs in the field and dispatchers. On Sept. 14 she began working in the morgue and continued doing so until May of 2002. Special Guest: Linda Beecher. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, 9/11, WTC, world trade center, EMT, first responder, paramedic, NYC, morgue, NYFD, prayer, American Legion Auxiliary, family support, chaplain, forensic examiners In this episode, we share the 9/11 story of Linda Beecher, American Legion Auxiliary Babylon Unit 94 member, who, on Sept. 11, 2001, was an EMT for FDNY.

On the morning of the attack, Linda and two of her children, a son who was a fellow EMT and a daughter, who was a paramedic, rushed to the WTC site to see how they could help. That morning, Linda served as a liaison between chiefs in the field and dispatchers. On Sept. 14 she began working in the morgue and continued doing so until May of 2002.

Special Guest: Linda Beecher.

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]]> In this episode, we share the 9/11 story of Linda Beecher, American Legion Auxiliary Babylon Unit 94 member, who, on Sept. 11, 2001, was an EMT for FDNY.

On the morning of the attack, Linda and two of her children, a son who was a fellow EMT and a daughter, who was a paramedic, rushed to the WTC site to see how they could help. That morning, Linda served as a liaison between chiefs in the field and dispatchers. On Sept. 14 she began working in the morgue and continued doing so until May of 2002.

Special Guest: Linda Beecher.

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