Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Food Insecurity”

Episode 260: Supporting other veterans in crisis with Vic Martin

The American Legion — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400

American Legion Family Day

THE INTERVIEW
Navy veteran Vic Martin struggled after suffering a brain injury, receiving mental health diagnoses and being medically retired. After hitting bottom and attempting suicide, Martin now dedicates his life to helping others find their purpose and the mental health care they need.

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World Autism Awareness month: Neurodivergent Veterans

Florida American Legion Riders gearing up for massive Boots on the Ground Poker Run

Military nicknames - usually born of our less-than-heroic moments

Special Guest: Vic Martin.

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Episode 256: Gaps in veteran transition as seen by SVA

The American Legion — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400

National Medal of Honor Day

THE INTERVIEW
Access to food, childcare, transportation, mental health resources, social connection and more are key issues facing veterans in their first year transitioning out of the military. Air Force veteran Abby Kinch shares how Student Veterans of America is addressing these needs with its Basic Needs and Wellness Survey.

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The first Americans to earn the Distinguished Service Cross were two Army nurses

Remembering Marine Corps veteran and Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman

Special Guest: Abby Kinch.

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Episode 243: How to help military families thrive

The American Legion — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500

THE INTERVIEW
National Military Family Association CEO Besa Pinchotti talks about her family roots in Kosovo, and how her time as a journalist led to her advocacy for American military families. She also explains how NMFA helps meet the immediate needs for military spouses and children as well as advocate for legislation to make permanent changes to support military families.

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Next year’s Congress will feature the most women vet members ever

Bronze Statue of Tuskegee Airman Found After Theft from Detroit City Park

Special Guest: Besa Pinchotti.

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Episode 234: How military families can fight food insecurity

The American Legion — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:15:00 -0400

Monica Bassett, founder and CEO of Stronghold Food Pantry, is a Military Food Insecurity Expert and a dedicated advocate for military families facing this issue.

A military spouse and the daughter of a Vietnam War veteran, Monica knows first-hand the struggle some families face when it comes to food insecurity. She shares how her own experiences influenced her commitment to helping others, and why she continues to build trust and serve others with dignity.

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Bravo Zulu to an Arizona post who helped distribute 250,000 lbs of food

The U.S. Navy has run out of pants

Special Guest: Monica Bassett.

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Episode 207: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro

The American Legion — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:15:00 -0400

A BRAVO ZULU to Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 in San Antonio, Texas for support of youth in their community.

THE INTERVIEW
After being severly injured while serving in Afghanistan in 2005, doctors gave Israel Del Toro a 20% chance of survival. Israel not only survived, but endured years of skin grafts, surgeries and brutal physical therapy and in 2010 became the first 100% disabled veteran to re-enlist in the Air Force.

Israel shares his incredible story of survivial and resilience, his role in the emergence of Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, the his experiences through adaptive sports

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For veterans and servicemembers facing food insecurity, there are resources available to help.
We share some resources, as well as celebrate Legion posts who are actively combating food insecurity.

Special Guest: Israel Del Toro.

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Episode 204: Tango Alpha Lima: With Honor Founder and CEO Rye Barcott

The American Legion — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:45:00 -0400

ASK US ANYTHING
How to “choose your own adventure” as a member of The American Legion.

INTERVIEW
Marine Corps veteran Rye Barcott, co-founder and CEO of With Honor, talks about how the cross-partisan organization works with the For Country Caucus, how they seek to advance veteran leadership in elected public service and the need to support our Afghanistan allies. .

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Hamm gets the Slammer: Texas man sentenced in stolen valor case
Psychedelic Fast Track: MDMA approved for a fast-track review by the FDA
Celebrity Veteran: Serving in the Coast Guard a family tradition for a trio of Hollywood actors

Special Guest: Rye Barcott.

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Episode 186: Tango Alpha Lima: VA&R Chairman Autrey James and National Security Chairman Matthew Shuman

The American Legion — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400

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.

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‘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 181: Tango Alpha Lima: "Tier One" series coauthors Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson

The American Legion — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 06:45:00 -0400

IN THE NEWS
Food Insecurity In U.S. Military And Veterans Doubles National Average

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Navy veterans Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson have penned multiple covert ops and action-adventure thriller series including TIER ONE, SONS of VALOR, and THE SHEPHERDS. The duo joins the podcast to talk about how they got started, how they make the co-author process work, and how they are using their success to help fellow veteran authors and entrepreneurs.

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A corporal gave a speech in front of the top Marine — and got promoted
United States Is Growing A Robot Army
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Special Guests: Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson.

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Episode 145: Tango Alpha Lima: Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner

The American Legion — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500

IN THE NEWS
A “Stars & Stripes" story that calls food insecurity for military families a national security issue, leads Ashley to share her passion for this issue facing military families and what she and others are doing to help in their local communities.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner talks about the mission to support recovery and resilience among veterans, military families, and communities using mindful resilience.

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Legionnaire finally receives Navy Cross for 1952 heroics
Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ should win the Oscar for Best Picture

Special Guest: Brianna Renner.

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