web02.fireside.fm Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:39:06 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Girls State” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/girls%20state Tue, 01 Apr 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 257: Leadership lessons in the military https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/257 c33546aa-b124-4bc5-8675-5aee50bb34f4 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 257 Leadership lessons in the military full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:05:33 no April is American Legion Children & Youth Month THE INTERVIEW Retired Marine Corps veteran Robert Yarnall talks about leadership, preventing veteran suicide and more. Throughout his career, he has mentored veterans, athletes and others through leadership lessons he was taught in the military. As vice president of Development and Impact for the Robert Irvine Foundation, he focuses on preventing veteran suicide and encouraging safe storage of weapons. SCUTTLEBUTT Army veteran returns WWII ‘good luck’ flag to Japanese soldier’s family American Legion Baseball gearing up for Centennial celebration Special Guest: Robert Yarnall. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, veteran stories, Native American culture, western history, suicide, wellness, mental health, children & youth month, civics, Washington DC, Girls State, American Legion Baseball, centennial, MLB, WWII, Philippines, Japanese, generational healing, Legiontown, recruiting, mentorship, leadership, leading forward, suicide protection, suicide prevention, mental health, moral injury, gun lock April is American Legion Children & Youth Month

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Marine Corps veteran Robert Yarnall talks about leadership, preventing veteran suicide and more. Throughout his career, he has mentored veterans, athletes and others through leadership lessons he was taught in the military. As vice president of Development and Impact for the Robert Irvine Foundation, he focuses on preventing veteran suicide and encouraging safe storage of weapons.

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Army veteran returns WWII ‘good luck’ flag to Japanese soldier’s family

American Legion Baseball gearing up for Centennial celebration

Special Guest: Robert Yarnall.

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THE INTERVIEW
Retired Marine Corps veteran Robert Yarnall talks about leadership, preventing veteran suicide and more. Throughout his career, he has mentored veterans, athletes and others through leadership lessons he was taught in the military. As vice president of Development and Impact for the Robert Irvine Foundation, he focuses on preventing veteran suicide and encouraging safe storage of weapons.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Army veteran returns WWII ‘good luck’ flag to Japanese soldier’s family

American Legion Baseball gearing up for Centennial celebration

Special Guest: Robert Yarnall.

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]]> Episode 154: Tango Alpha Lima: VA Vet Center Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/154 66e7392d-e642-43bd-aee7-a796b1f62224 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 154 Tango Alpha Lima: VA Vet Center Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 47:19 no IN THE NEWS Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, according to a study published in the May issue of Psychiatry Research. THIS WEEK'S GUEST VA Vet Centers Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher joins us to talk about the services provided by Vet Centers, scholarship opportunities available through the Vet Center Scholarship program, and future growth and expansion of Vet Centers across the nation. RAPID FIRE American Legion Removes Confederate Flag After Vet’s Query Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app  Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day Special Guest: Mike Fisher. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Children & Youth month, Oratorical Contest, Constitution, Boys State, Boys Nation, Girls State, Girls Nation, American Legion Baseball, suicide, veteran suicide, Be The One, mental wellness, mental health, combat trauma, VetCenter, VA, VHA, readjustment counseling, community-based, combat, trauma, MST, counseling, mental health, mental wellness, support, Iraq, National Guard, stigma, Vietnam veterans, peer to peer counseling, scholarship, military spouse, telehealth, access to care, trust score, Fort Hood, bereavement counseling, mobile app, Vietnam Veterans Day, honor, remembrance, welcome home IN THE NEWS
Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, according to a study published in the May issue of Psychiatry Research.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
VA Vet Centers Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher joins us to talk about the services provided by Vet Centers, scholarship opportunities available through the Vet Center Scholarship program, and future growth and expansion of Vet Centers across the nation.

RAPID FIRE
American Legion Removes Confederate Flag After Vet’s Query
Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app
 Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Special Guest: Mike Fisher.

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Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, according to a study published in the May issue of Psychiatry Research.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
VA Vet Centers Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher joins us to talk about the services provided by Vet Centers, scholarship opportunities available through the Vet Center Scholarship program, and future growth and expansion of Vet Centers across the nation.

RAPID FIRE
American Legion Removes Confederate Flag After Vet’s Query
Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app
 Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Special Guest: Mike Fisher.

Links:

]]> Episode 99: Tango Alpha Lima: “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare” with Jamie Gray Hyder https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/99 dc06cc81-5f9b-419c-ace4-129843326775 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 99 Tango Alpha Lima: “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare” with Jamie Gray Hyder 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. 51:01 no IN THE NEWS CV and Ashley kick off Children & Youth Month with a discussion of the programs and services that support The American Legion's advocacy for young people. THE INTERVIEW Ashley and Jeff visit with actress Jamie Gray Hyder, best know in the military community as Lt. Nora Salter in the video game "Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare." RAPID FIRE Posting POW footage on social media SD VA Medical Center renamed after fallen US Army nurse Rabid animal found at Marine Corps base in North Carolina Special Guest: Jamie Gray Hyder. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, 100 Miles for Hope, Children & Youth, scholarships, Child Welfare Foundation, TFA, Military Child Month, Oratorical Competition, Boys State, Girls State, SVA, Washington DC, advocates, Call of Duty, PAO, video game, F-16, Thunderbird, Law & Order: SVU, SAG-AFTA, infinite warfare, modern warfare, Ice-T, Firefly, The Last Ship, Medal of Honor, Kyle White, Akron State University, POW, Ukraine, Russia, Geneva Convention, social media, women veteran, nurse, Camp Lejeune, rabies ] IN THE NEWS
CV and Ashley kick off Children & Youth Month with a discussion of the programs and services that support The American Legion's advocacy for young people.

THE INTERVIEW
Ashley and Jeff visit with actress Jamie Gray Hyder, best know in the military community as Lt. Nora Salter in the video game "Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare."

RAPID FIRE
Posting POW footage on social media
SD VA Medical Center renamed after fallen US Army nurse
Rabid animal found at Marine Corps base in North Carolina

Special Guest: Jamie Gray Hyder.

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CV and Ashley kick off Children & Youth Month with a discussion of the programs and services that support The American Legion's advocacy for young people.

THE INTERVIEW
Ashley and Jeff visit with actress Jamie Gray Hyder, best know in the military community as Lt. Nora Salter in the video game "Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare."

RAPID FIRE
Posting POW footage on social media
SD VA Medical Center renamed after fallen US Army nurse
Rabid animal found at Marine Corps base in North Carolina

Special Guest: Jamie Gray Hyder.

Links:

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