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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Gulf War Illness”</title>
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    <description>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
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    <itunes:summary>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
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  <title>Episode 160: Tango Alpha Lima: Special Assistant to the President for Veterans Affairs Terri Tanielian</title>
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  <itunes:episode>160</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:duration>44:14</itunes:duration>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
Long-troubled Fort Hood has been redesignated Fort Cavazos, in honor of Gen. Richard Edward Cavazos, a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars and the first Hispanic four-star general.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Terri Tanielian, Special Assistant to the President for Veterans Affairs, is a nationally recognized expert in veteran and mental health policy. She discusses how the White House is tackling veterans issues such as suicide and homelessness, as well as how they are supporting military families and caregivers. 
RAPID FIRE
 A very good girl deploys on carrier Ford: Sage the service dog
Marines to deactivate historically female recruit training battalion
The Story of Poppy Day  Special Guest: Terri Tanelian.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Long-troubled Fort Hood has been redesignated Fort Cavazos, in honor of Gen. Richard Edward Cavazos, a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars and the first Hispanic four-star general.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Terri Tanielian, Special Assistant to the President for Veterans Affairs, is a nationally recognized expert in veteran and mental health policy. She discusses how the White House is tackling veterans issues such as suicide and homelessness, as well as how they are supporting military families and caregivers. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
 A very good girl deploys on carrier Ford: Sage the service dog<br>
Marines to deactivate historically female recruit training battalion<br>
The Story of Poppy Day </p><p>Special Guest: Terri Tanelian.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/YTlXweIfcSM">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Texas&#39; long troubled Fort Hood is renamed after first Hispanic four-star general | CNN" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/09/us/fort-hood-texas-renamed-cavazos/index.html">Texas' long troubled Fort Hood is renamed after first Hispanic four-star general | CNN</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast: Episode 9: Tango Alpha Lima: Race and Law Enforcement - Part I" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/9a">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast: Episode 9: Tango Alpha Lima: Race and Law Enforcement - Part I</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast: Episode 9: Tango Alpha Lima: Race and Law Enforcement - Part II" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/9b">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast: Episode 9: Tango Alpha Lima: Race and Law Enforcement - Part II</a></li><li><a title="Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers | The White House" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/04/18/executive-order-on-increasing-access-to-high-quality-care-and-supporting-caregivers/">Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers | The White House</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="A very good girl deploys on carrier Ford: Sage the service dog" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2023/05/03/a-very-good-girl-deploys-on-carrier-ford-sage-the-therapy-dog/">A very good girl deploys on carrier Ford: Sage the service dog</a></li><li><a title="Marines to deactivate historically female recruit training battalion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2023/05/05/marines-to-deactivate-historically-female-recruit-training-battalion/">Marines to deactivate historically female recruit training battalion</a></li><li><a title="The Poppy Story | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/poppyday/history">The Poppy Story | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Long-troubled Fort Hood has been redesignated Fort Cavazos, in honor of Gen. Richard Edward Cavazos, a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars and the first Hispanic four-star general.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Terri Tanielian, Special Assistant to the President for Veterans Affairs, is a nationally recognized expert in veteran and mental health policy. She discusses how the White House is tackling veterans issues such as suicide and homelessness, as well as how they are supporting military families and caregivers. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
 A very good girl deploys on carrier Ford: Sage the service dog<br>
Marines to deactivate historically female recruit training battalion<br>
The Story of Poppy Day </p><p>Special Guest: Terri Tanelian.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/YTlXweIfcSM">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Texas&#39; long troubled Fort Hood is renamed after first Hispanic four-star general | CNN" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/09/us/fort-hood-texas-renamed-cavazos/index.html">Texas' long troubled Fort Hood is renamed after first Hispanic four-star general | CNN</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast: Episode 9: Tango Alpha Lima: Race and Law Enforcement - Part I" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/9a">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast: Episode 9: Tango Alpha Lima: Race and Law Enforcement - Part I</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast: Episode 9: Tango Alpha Lima: Race and Law Enforcement - Part II" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/9b">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast: Episode 9: Tango Alpha Lima: Race and Law Enforcement - Part II</a></li><li><a title="Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers | The White House" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/04/18/executive-order-on-increasing-access-to-high-quality-care-and-supporting-caregivers/">Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers | The White House</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="A very good girl deploys on carrier Ford: Sage the service dog" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2023/05/03/a-very-good-girl-deploys-on-carrier-ford-sage-the-therapy-dog/">A very good girl deploys on carrier Ford: Sage the service dog</a></li><li><a title="Marines to deactivate historically female recruit training battalion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2023/05/05/marines-to-deactivate-historically-female-recruit-training-battalion/">Marines to deactivate historically female recruit training battalion</a></li><li><a title="The Poppy Story | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/poppyday/history">The Poppy Story | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 156: Tango Alpha Lima: "Interpreters Wanted" director Robert Ham</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:episode>156</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:season>4</itunes:season>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>57:23</itunes:duration>
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  <description>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.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
VA and NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
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, &quot;Interpreters Wanted,&quot; that will be released this spring on Vet TV. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Mark Wahlberg is Not a Fan Of Tom Cruise Comparing His Work in Movie to Military Service<br>
Air National Guardsman arrested after applying to be a hitman online to make some extra cash<br>
Eagle Scout creates &quot;Flags of Gratitude&quot; memorial</p><p>Special Guest: Robert Ham.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/D0ITVApOVv8">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="VA, NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/veteranshealthcare/258624/va-nih-launch-study-gulf-war-illness">VA, NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">Action Center</a></li><li><a title="INTERPRETERS WANTED — HAMMR Productions" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hammrproductions.com/interpreters-wanted">INTERPRETERS WANTED — HAMMR Productions</a></li><li><a title="Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/Campaigns/97345/Respond">Action Center</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="&quot;I don&#39;t give a f**k what you did, How dare you&quot;: Mark Wahlberg is Not a Fan Of Tom Cruise Comparing His Work in Movie to Military Service - FandomWire" rel="nofollow" href="https://fandomwire.com/i-dont-give-a-fk-what-you-did-how-dare-you-mark-wahlberg-is-not-a-fan-of-tom-cruise-comparing-his-work-in-movie-to-military-service/">"I don't give a f**k what you did, How dare you": Mark Wahlberg is Not a Fan Of Tom Cruise Comparing His Work in Movie to Military Service - FandomWire</a></li><li><a title="Air National Guardsman arrested after applying to be a hitman online to make some extra cash" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.msn.com/en-US/news/us/air-national-guardsman-arrested-after-applying-to-be-a-hitman-online-to-make-some-extra-cash/ar-AA19ULpp?ocid=sapphireappshare">Air National Guardsman arrested after applying to be a hitman online to make some extra cash</a></li><li><a title="Eagle Scout creates &quot;Flags of Gratitude&quot; memorial | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/myflag/10515/eagle-scout-creates-flags-gratitude-memorial">Eagle Scout creates "Flags of Gratitude" memorial | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
VA and NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
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, &quot;Interpreters Wanted,&quot; that will be released this spring on Vet TV. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Mark Wahlberg is Not a Fan Of Tom Cruise Comparing His Work in Movie to Military Service<br>
Air National Guardsman arrested after applying to be a hitman online to make some extra cash<br>
Eagle Scout creates &quot;Flags of Gratitude&quot; memorial</p><p>Special Guest: Robert Ham.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/D0ITVApOVv8">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="VA, NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/veteranshealthcare/258624/va-nih-launch-study-gulf-war-illness">VA, NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">Action Center</a></li><li><a title="INTERPRETERS WANTED — HAMMR Productions" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hammrproductions.com/interpreters-wanted">INTERPRETERS WANTED — HAMMR Productions</a></li><li><a title="Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/Campaigns/97345/Respond">Action Center</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="&quot;I don&#39;t give a f**k what you did, How dare you&quot;: Mark Wahlberg is Not a Fan Of Tom Cruise Comparing His Work in Movie to Military Service - FandomWire" rel="nofollow" href="https://fandomwire.com/i-dont-give-a-fk-what-you-did-how-dare-you-mark-wahlberg-is-not-a-fan-of-tom-cruise-comparing-his-work-in-movie-to-military-service/">"I don't give a f**k what you did, How dare you": Mark Wahlberg is Not a Fan Of Tom Cruise Comparing His Work in Movie to Military Service - FandomWire</a></li><li><a title="Air National Guardsman arrested after applying to be a hitman online to make some extra cash" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.msn.com/en-US/news/us/air-national-guardsman-arrested-after-applying-to-be-a-hitman-online-to-make-some-extra-cash/ar-AA19ULpp?ocid=sapphireappshare">Air National Guardsman arrested after applying to be a hitman online to make some extra cash</a></li><li><a title="Eagle Scout creates &quot;Flags of Gratitude&quot; memorial | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/myflag/10515/eagle-scout-creates-flags-gratitude-memorial">Eagle Scout creates "Flags of Gratitude" memorial | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li></ul>]]>
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