web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:08:52 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Gold Star” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/gold%20star Fri, 12 Sep 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 BONUS: Introducing the Global War on Terrorism Memorial podcast series https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/welcome-home-intro 3dfd7ae6-5437-4687-9aaf-39d0dd869e3d Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion bonus 6 The American Legion The American Legion welcomes the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Podcast: Welcome Home to the Tango Alpha Lima podcast family. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 16:33 no The American Legion is proud to introduce “Welcome Home,” a new podcast series from the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation. GWOT Memorial Foundation CEO and former Army Green Beret Michael “Rod” Rodriguez chats with Chief of Staff and Army veteran Jennifer Ballou, who will host the upcoming series. The memorial will honor and remember military members who served since 9/11. Rodriguez and Ballou talk about their personal connections to the Global War on Terrorism, the memorial foundation and more in advance of the first episode of Season 1 of "Welcome Home," which will be released on Oct. 2. Special Guest: Michael "Rod" Rodriguez. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, GWOT, Gold Star, husband, wife, spouse, grief, spouse loss, military spouse, mil spouse, military family, families, motherhood, Memorial, new podcast, fellowship, loss, advocacy, leadership, resiliency, foundation, memorial, war, terrorism, DC, Washington, national mall, design, capitol, stories, veteran, veterans, post 9/11, kids, children, son, daughter, kid, child, perspective, connection, strength, pride, honor, remembrance, courage The American Legion is proud to introduce “Welcome Home,” a new podcast series from the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation.

GWOT Memorial Foundation CEO and former Army Green Beret Michael “Rod” Rodriguez chats with Chief of Staff and Army veteran Jennifer Ballou, who will host the upcoming series. The memorial will honor and remember military members who served since 9/11.

Rodriguez and Ballou talk about their personal connections to the Global War on Terrorism, the memorial foundation and more in advance of the first episode of Season 1 of "Welcome Home," which will be released on Oct. 2.

Special Guest: Michael "Rod" Rodriguez.

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GWOT Memorial Foundation CEO and former Army Green Beret Michael “Rod” Rodriguez chats with Chief of Staff and Army veteran Jennifer Ballou, who will host the upcoming series. The memorial will honor and remember military members who served since 9/11.

Rodriguez and Ballou talk about their personal connections to the Global War on Terrorism, the memorial foundation and more in advance of the first episode of Season 1 of "Welcome Home," which will be released on Oct. 2.

Special Guest: Michael "Rod" Rodriguez.

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]]> Episode 119: Tango Alpha Lima: S-A-R Flag with Kevin Hertell https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/119 564d183e-a65a-4440-9e4f-fb8797bf5a7b Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 119 Tango Alpha Lima: S-A-R Flag with Kevin Hertell 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. 41:42 no IN THE NEWS Registration is open for the Hiring our Heroes career event taking place on Aug. 25 in conjunction with The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Our guest is Kevin W. Hertell, an Air Force veteran who served with the 309th Fighter Squadron and a member of Glenwood Landing Post 336 in Glen Head, N.Y. Kevin is the Founder and President of “The Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Flag Corporation,” as well as the creator of the S-A-R Flag. Jeff and Ashley learn about what inspired Kevin to create the S-A-R flag and launch his mission to remove the stigma of mental health and veteran suicide. RAPID FIRE Join the 9/11 National Day of Service SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets Special Guest: Kevin Hertell. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Hiring our Heroes, National Convention, Milwaukee, transition, career, jobs, SAR, suicide, awareness, prevention, remembrance, flag, honor, stigma, isolation, mental wellness, Gold Star, POW-MIA flag, mourning, honor, remembrance, resolution, Be The One, 9/11, never forget, national day of service, unity, SCOTUS, employment, National Guard, burn pit, Reserves, toxic exposure, discrimination, USERRA IN THE NEWS
Registration is open for the Hiring our Heroes career event taking place on Aug. 25 in conjunction with The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guest is Kevin W. Hertell, an Air Force veteran who served with the 309th Fighter Squadron and a member of Glenwood Landing Post 336 in Glen Head, N.Y.

Kevin is the Founder and President of “The Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Flag Corporation,” as well as the creator of the S-A-R Flag. Jeff and Ashley learn about what inspired Kevin to create the S-A-R flag and launch his mission to remove the stigma of mental health and veteran suicide.

RAPID FIRE
Join the 9/11 National Day of Service
SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets

Special Guest: Kevin Hertell.

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Registration is open for the Hiring our Heroes career event taking place on Aug. 25 in conjunction with The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guest is Kevin W. Hertell, an Air Force veteran who served with the 309th Fighter Squadron and a member of Glenwood Landing Post 336 in Glen Head, N.Y.

Kevin is the Founder and President of “The Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Flag Corporation,” as well as the creator of the S-A-R Flag. Jeff and Ashley learn about what inspired Kevin to create the S-A-R flag and launch his mission to remove the stigma of mental health and veteran suicide.

RAPID FIRE
Join the 9/11 National Day of Service
SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets

Special Guest: Kevin Hertell.

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]]> Episode 31: Tango Alpha Lima: Gold Star Families ft. guest Joanne Steen https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/31 04a5429f-3d40-40d9-b9c1-37b15b4ec2bf Wed, 02 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 31 Tango Alpha Lima: Gold Star Families ft. guest Joanne Steen full 1 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is podcast from The American Legion hosted by three post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 44:18 no Team Tango welcomes Joanne Steen, Gold Star widow and founder of Grief Solutions, a company that provides practical training and resources on grief to professional assistance providers who work with the bereaved. Special Guest: Joanne Steen. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Joanne Steen, Grief Solutions, Gold Star Team Tango welcomes Joanne Steen, Gold Star widow and founder of Grief Solutions, a company that provides practical training and resources on grief to professional assistance providers who work with the bereaved.

Special Guest: Joanne Steen.

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Special Guest: Joanne Steen.

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