web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:38:56 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Grassroots” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/grassroots Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500 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 192: Tango Alpha Lima: America’s Resilience Coach Kristen Christy https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/192 8d49d66b-3b25-426d-87c0-78b8c455b0a5 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 192 Tango Alpha Lima: America’s Resilience Coach Kristen Christy full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:05:35 no IN THE NEWS National Membership & Post Activities Committee Chairman Matt Jabaut of Maine guest hosts the first of two episodes. He'll talk about membership, the 21st Century Committe and the origins of the podcast and other ways The American Legion is connecting with new generations of veterans and their communities. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Leaning on her own lived experiences, Air Force spouse and co-creator of 988 Crisis Line is dedicated to being an “emotional support human” for those facing tragedy. Kristen discusses the importance of getting embedded in your community to provide a safety net that will support you in times of tragedy, as well as the knowing your resources and developing the skills to help those who may be in crisis. RAPID FIRE Jobs for spouses and childcare will be goals of new Army app Army, Navy Unveil Incredible New Uniforms for 2023 Clash What was the military doing at the Anime NYC convention? Special Guest: Kristen Christy . military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, membership, post activities, podcast, gwot, video game, grassroots, programs, membership recruitment, mission, training, best practices, emotional support human, lived experience, military family, military child, rotc, suicide, be the one, survivor, grief, showing up, support, tragedy, relationships, self-awareness, veteran crisis line, 988, buddy check, S.A.V.E training, A.C.E., Be The One, stand down, gun safety, prevention, purpose, resilience, listening, accountability, mentorship, resources, army navy game, dogface, silent service, submariners, 3rd ID, Iraq invasion, anime, pop culture, convention, battle dome, Marine recruiters IN THE NEWS
National Membership & Post Activities Committee Chairman Matt Jabaut of Maine guest hosts the first of two episodes. He'll talk about membership, the 21st Century Committe and the origins of the podcast and other ways The American Legion is connecting with new generations of veterans and their communities.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Leaning on her own lived experiences, Air Force spouse and co-creator of 988 Crisis Line is dedicated to being an “emotional support human” for those facing tragedy.

Kristen discusses the importance of getting embedded in your community to provide a safety net that will support you in times of tragedy, as well as the knowing your resources and developing the skills to help those who may be in crisis.

RAPID FIRE
Jobs for spouses and childcare will be goals of new Army app

Army, Navy Unveil Incredible New Uniforms for 2023 Clash

What was the military doing at the Anime NYC convention?

Special Guest: Kristen Christy .

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National Membership & Post Activities Committee Chairman Matt Jabaut of Maine guest hosts the first of two episodes. He'll talk about membership, the 21st Century Committe and the origins of the podcast and other ways The American Legion is connecting with new generations of veterans and their communities.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Leaning on her own lived experiences, Air Force spouse and co-creator of 988 Crisis Line is dedicated to being an “emotional support human” for those facing tragedy.

Kristen discusses the importance of getting embedded in your community to provide a safety net that will support you in times of tragedy, as well as the knowing your resources and developing the skills to help those who may be in crisis.

RAPID FIRE
Jobs for spouses and childcare will be goals of new Army app

Army, Navy Unveil Incredible New Uniforms for 2023 Clash

What was the military doing at the Anime NYC convention?

Special Guest: Kristen Christy .

Links:

]]> Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP04: Veterans Mental Health Leadership Coalition Director Adam Marr https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/talbto-04 3cf204a9-1d5f-49c5-b3ee-8c467ec54a9e Fri, 01 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 51:01 no As a U.S. Army Apache helicopter pilot, Adam Marr deployed to Iraq where he flew more than 400 combat hours and was awarded the combat action badge. In 2017, Marr co-authored the best-selling book, "Tales from the Blast Factory” where he shared the challenges his brother, a Green Beret, faced transitioning out of the Army because of his TBI and PTSD injuries sustained in combat. This book was the inspiration for the Academy Award-qualified documentary film Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain (2020). In this episode, Marr discusses the challenges his brother faced, his own struggles, and his current work as Director of Operations for the Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition, a group of more than 45 organizations that advocates for increased research and safe, affordable access to psychedelic medicine and assisted therapies for Veterans and their family members. Special Guest: Adam Marr. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Be The One, mental health, mental wellness, TBI, PTSD, suicide prevention, psychedelic therapy, ROTC, 9/11, Apache helicopter, MedEvac, Iraq, servant leader, transition, Green Beret, veteran suicide, alternative medicine, neuro-endocrinology, asking for help, psycho-actives, neuro-pathways, faith, spirituality, ibogaine, ayahuasca, legislation, opioid addiction, controlled substance, history, GI Bill, grassroots, Charlotte, convention, National Executive Committee As a U.S. Army Apache helicopter pilot, Adam Marr deployed to Iraq where he flew more than 400 combat hours and was awarded the combat action badge. In 2017, Marr co-authored the best-selling book, "Tales from the Blast Factory” where he shared the challenges his brother, a Green Beret, faced transitioning out of the Army because of his TBI and PTSD injuries sustained in combat. This book was the inspiration for the Academy Award-qualified documentary film Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain (2020).

In this episode, Marr discusses the challenges his brother faced, his own struggles, and his current work as Director of Operations for the Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition, a group of more than 45 organizations that advocates for increased research and safe, affordable access to psychedelic medicine and assisted therapies for Veterans and their family members.

Special Guest: Adam Marr.

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In this episode, Marr discusses the challenges his brother faced, his own struggles, and his current work as Director of Operations for the Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition, a group of more than 45 organizations that advocates for increased research and safe, affordable access to psychedelic medicine and assisted therapies for Veterans and their family members.

Special Guest: Adam Marr.

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]]> Episode 156: Tango Alpha Lima: "Interpreters Wanted" director Robert Ham https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/156 ee996225-0e05-408e-9584-d0c7d86dc96b Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 156 Tango Alpha Lima: "Interpreters Wanted" director Robert Ham full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 57:23 no IN THE NEWS VA and NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Award-winning director and writer, Army combat veteran USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA program alumni and American Legion Post 43 member, Robert Ham joins us to talk about his feature documentary about Afghan Interpreters, "Interpreters Wanted," that will be released this spring on Vet TV. RAPID FIRE Mark Wahlberg is Not a Fan Of Tom Cruise Comparing His Work in Movie to Military Service Air National Guardsman arrested after applying to be a hitman online to make some extra cash Eagle Scout creates "Flags of Gratitude" memorial Special Guest: Robert Ham. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, NIH, Gulf War, Gulf War Illness, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, USC, film school, 9/11, Flags of our Fathers, Hollywood, film industry, combat camera, public affairs, storyteller, Los Angeles, documentary, combat outpost, Afghanistan, DINFOS, interpreters, allies, deployment, Afghan allies, COVID, Afghan withdraw, Afghan history, brotherhood, camraderie, Afghan Adjustment Act, legislation, Congress, grassroots, EMMY award, Tom Cruise, Mark Wahlberg, Air National Guard, hitman, flag, honor, SAL, Sons of The American Legion, Flags of Gratitude, Boy Scout, Eagle Scout IN THE NEWS
VA and NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Award-winning director and writer, Army combat veteran USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA program alumni and American Legion Post 43 member, Robert Ham joins us to talk about his feature documentary about Afghan Interpreters, "Interpreters Wanted," that will be released this spring on Vet TV.

RAPID FIRE
Mark Wahlberg is Not a Fan Of Tom Cruise Comparing His Work in Movie to Military Service
Air National Guardsman arrested after applying to be a hitman online to make some extra cash
Eagle Scout creates "Flags of Gratitude" memorial

Special Guest: Robert Ham.

Links:

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VA and NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Award-winning director and writer, Army combat veteran USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA program alumni and American Legion Post 43 member, Robert Ham joins us to talk about his feature documentary about Afghan Interpreters, "Interpreters Wanted," that will be released this spring on Vet TV.

RAPID FIRE
Mark Wahlberg is Not a Fan Of Tom Cruise Comparing His Work in Movie to Military Service
Air National Guardsman arrested after applying to be a hitman online to make some extra cash
Eagle Scout creates "Flags of Gratitude" memorial

Special Guest: Robert Ham.

Links:

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