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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Halloween”</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:subtitle>A podcast for and by military veterans and service members, brought to you by The American Legion</itunes:subtitle>
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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 235: How to support Blue Star Families </title>
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  <description>Blue Star Families founder and CEO, Kathy Roth-Douquet, is dedicated to her organization's mission to reshape the way America supports its military. Kathy shares how her own family's military journey led her to help military families by connecting them with their neighbors to create communities of mutual support.
She discusses how Blue Star Families works to tackle issues faced by military families, such as military spouse unemployment, financial insecurity, and the challenges more than 600,000 families face each year when they relocate to new communities. 
SCUTTLEBUTT
Military costumes for Halloween
Amid setbacks in Ukraine, Russia is stepping up its recruiting efforts.
Dive down the Reddit Rabbit-hole with Tango Alpha Lima  Special Guest: Kathy Roth-Douquet.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Blue Star Families founder and CEO, Kathy Roth-Douquet, is dedicated to her organization&#39;s mission to reshape the way America supports its military. Kathy shares how her own family&#39;s military journey led her to help military families by connecting them with their neighbors to create communities of mutual support.</p>

<p>She discusses how Blue Star Families works to tackle issues faced by military families, such as military spouse unemployment, financial insecurity, and the challenges more than 600,000 families face each year when they relocate to new communities. </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Military costumes for Halloween</p>

<p>Amid setbacks in Ukraine, Russia is stepping up its recruiting efforts.</p>

<p>Dive down the Reddit Rabbit-hole with Tango Alpha Lima </p><p>Special Guest: Kathy Roth-Douquet.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/xVqH1EldhYs">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Dental - Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bcbsfepdental.com/">Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Dental - Home</a></li><li><a title="Welcome to Blue Star Families" rel="nofollow" href="https://bluestarfam.org/?campaignid=16372443259&amp;adgroupid=133457231453&amp;keyword=blue%20star%20families&amp;device=c&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwgrO4BhC2ARIsAKQ7zUkAbl6LwJEpqCE3bYqBjruF-Ai77iUrdakfXIJ3-6oYIYSfmI4gUs0aAvc8EALw_wcB">Welcome to Blue Star Families</a></li><li><a title="Do Your Part" rel="nofollow" href="https://doyourpart.com/">Do Your Part</a></li><li><a title="More on Do Your Part" rel="nofollow" href="https://doyourpart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BSF_DYP_GI_Bill_Childcare_Apr2024.pdf">More on Do Your Part</a></li><li><a title="Blue Star Welcome Week 2024: Fostering Community and Belonging for Military Families" rel="nofollow" href="https://welcomeweek.bluestarfam.org/">Blue Star Welcome Week 2024: Fostering Community and Belonging for Military Families</a> &mdash; 600,000 military families who recently moved to a new community.

</li><li><a title="The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wellcarenow.com/veterans/?cid=CMT84543">The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare</a></li><li><a title="Coast Guard meets Russian naval vessels in US waters off Alaska coast | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2024-09-17/us-alaska-russian-navy-15204057.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Coast Guard meets Russian naval vessels in US waters off Alaska coast | Stars and Stripes</a></li></ul>]]>
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<p>She discusses how Blue Star Families works to tackle issues faced by military families, such as military spouse unemployment, financial insecurity, and the challenges more than 600,000 families face each year when they relocate to new communities. </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Military costumes for Halloween</p>

<p>Amid setbacks in Ukraine, Russia is stepping up its recruiting efforts.</p>

<p>Dive down the Reddit Rabbit-hole with Tango Alpha Lima </p><p>Special Guest: Kathy Roth-Douquet.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/xVqH1EldhYs">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Dental - Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bcbsfepdental.com/">Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Dental - Home</a></li><li><a title="Welcome to Blue Star Families" rel="nofollow" href="https://bluestarfam.org/?campaignid=16372443259&amp;adgroupid=133457231453&amp;keyword=blue%20star%20families&amp;device=c&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwgrO4BhC2ARIsAKQ7zUkAbl6LwJEpqCE3bYqBjruF-Ai77iUrdakfXIJ3-6oYIYSfmI4gUs0aAvc8EALw_wcB">Welcome to Blue Star Families</a></li><li><a title="Do Your Part" rel="nofollow" href="https://doyourpart.com/">Do Your Part</a></li><li><a title="More on Do Your Part" rel="nofollow" href="https://doyourpart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BSF_DYP_GI_Bill_Childcare_Apr2024.pdf">More on Do Your Part</a></li><li><a title="Blue Star Welcome Week 2024: Fostering Community and Belonging for Military Families" rel="nofollow" href="https://welcomeweek.bluestarfam.org/">Blue Star Welcome Week 2024: Fostering Community and Belonging for Military Families</a> &mdash; 600,000 military families who recently moved to a new community.

</li><li><a title="The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wellcarenow.com/veterans/?cid=CMT84543">The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare</a></li><li><a title="Coast Guard meets Russian naval vessels in US waters off Alaska coast | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2024-09-17/us-alaska-russian-navy-15204057.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Coast Guard meets Russian naval vessels in US waters off Alaska coast | Stars and Stripes</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 131: Tango Alpha Lima: Former MLB pitcher and American Legion Baseball Alumni Steve Woodard</title>
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  <itunes:episode>131</itunes:episode>
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  <itunes:duration>53:24</itunes:duration>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley get into the 'spirit' of Halloween with a run-down of some American Legion post hauntings.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Former MLB Pitcher Steve Woodard, an American Legion Baseball Alumni who played for Post 52 in Hartselle, Ala., talks about his own baseball career, how American Legion Baseball influenced his path to the majors, and his experience as a color commentator during the broadcasts of The American Legion World Series on ESPN3 and ESPNU. 
RAPID FIRE
Coast Guard seizes $29M of narcotics in Gulf of Oman
Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say
Share your ‘Be the One’ story
SHOUT-OUT
To Veterans in Media &amp;amp; Entertainment for the upcoming Amazon Prime documentary "Wildcat."
 Special Guest: Steve Woodard.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff and Ashley get into the &#39;spirit&#39; of Halloween with a run-down of some American Legion post hauntings.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Former MLB Pitcher Steve Woodard, an American Legion Baseball Alumni who played for Post 52 in Hartselle, Ala., talks about his own baseball career, how American Legion Baseball influenced his path to the majors, and his experience as a color commentator during the broadcasts of The American Legion World Series on ESPN3 and ESPNU. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Coast Guard seizes $29M of narcotics in Gulf of Oman<br>
Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say<br>
Share your ‘Be the One’ story</p>

<p>SHOUT-OUT<br>
To Veterans in Media &amp; Entertainment for the upcoming Amazon Prime documentary &quot;Wildcat.&quot;</p><p>Special Guest: Steve Woodard.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/v7PyfrIgOdY">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="Brockton paranormal: 16 haunted places you can visit this Halloween" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.enterprisenews.com/story/lifestyle/things-to-do/2021/09/30/haunted-ghosts-brockton-halloween-taunton-whitman-east-bridgewater-stonehill-easton-middleboro/8371538002/">Brockton paranormal: 16 haunted places you can visit this Halloween</a></li><li><a title="Home" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion22.org/">Home</a></li><li><a title="A moment in time - Halloween Safety" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/moment-in-time/217736/what-american-legion%E2%80%99s-focus-around-halloween">A moment in time - Halloween Safety</a></li><li><a title="TAL | Trulaw" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.justicecamplejeune.com/TAL/">TAL | Trulaw</a></li><li><a title="Find a Service Officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer">Find a Service Officer</a></li><li><a title="See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.terrilynn.com/al">See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising</a></li><li><a title="Bob Uecker named American Legion &quot;Good Guy&quot; - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_WzgwzzxBg">Bob Uecker named American Legion "Good Guy" - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="(20+) American Legion Post 52 - Hartselle, Alabama | Hartselle AL | Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/Hartselle52/">(20+) American Legion Post 52 - Hartselle, Alabama | Hartselle AL | Facebook</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/vsa">Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Coast Guard seizes $29M of narcotics in Gulf of Oman" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-navy/2022/10/14/coast-guard-seizes-29m-of-narcotics-in-gulf-of-oman/">Coast Guard seizes $29M of narcotics in Gulf of Oman</a></li><li><a title="(174) Coast Guard boards suspected drug-smuggling vessel - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp7NGn4rvOs">(174) Coast Guard boards suspected drug-smuggling vessel - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/burn-pits/2022/10/14/burn-pit-registry-is-failing-to-help-track-vet-illnesses-experts-say/">Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say</a></li><li><a title="Share your ‘Be the One’ story | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/suicideprevention/257128/share-your-%E2%80%98be-one%E2%80%99-story">Share your ‘Be the One’ story | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="(174) Wildcat | First Look Clip | Prime Video - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqbPEI3yfbo">(174) Wildcat | First Look Clip | Prime Video - YouTube</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff and Ashley get into the &#39;spirit&#39; of Halloween with a run-down of some American Legion post hauntings.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Former MLB Pitcher Steve Woodard, an American Legion Baseball Alumni who played for Post 52 in Hartselle, Ala., talks about his own baseball career, how American Legion Baseball influenced his path to the majors, and his experience as a color commentator during the broadcasts of The American Legion World Series on ESPN3 and ESPNU. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Coast Guard seizes $29M of narcotics in Gulf of Oman<br>
Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say<br>
Share your ‘Be the One’ story</p>

<p>SHOUT-OUT<br>
To Veterans in Media &amp; Entertainment for the upcoming Amazon Prime documentary &quot;Wildcat.&quot;</p><p>Special Guest: Steve Woodard.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/v7PyfrIgOdY">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="Brockton paranormal: 16 haunted places you can visit this Halloween" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.enterprisenews.com/story/lifestyle/things-to-do/2021/09/30/haunted-ghosts-brockton-halloween-taunton-whitman-east-bridgewater-stonehill-easton-middleboro/8371538002/">Brockton paranormal: 16 haunted places you can visit this Halloween</a></li><li><a title="Home" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion22.org/">Home</a></li><li><a title="A moment in time - Halloween Safety" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/moment-in-time/217736/what-american-legion%E2%80%99s-focus-around-halloween">A moment in time - Halloween Safety</a></li><li><a title="TAL | Trulaw" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.justicecamplejeune.com/TAL/">TAL | Trulaw</a></li><li><a title="Find a Service Officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer">Find a Service Officer</a></li><li><a title="See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.terrilynn.com/al">See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising</a></li><li><a title="Bob Uecker named American Legion &quot;Good Guy&quot; - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_WzgwzzxBg">Bob Uecker named American Legion "Good Guy" - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="(20+) American Legion Post 52 - Hartselle, Alabama | Hartselle AL | Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/Hartselle52/">(20+) American Legion Post 52 - Hartselle, Alabama | Hartselle AL | Facebook</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/vsa">Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Coast Guard seizes $29M of narcotics in Gulf of Oman" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-navy/2022/10/14/coast-guard-seizes-29m-of-narcotics-in-gulf-of-oman/">Coast Guard seizes $29M of narcotics in Gulf of Oman</a></li><li><a title="(174) Coast Guard boards suspected drug-smuggling vessel - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp7NGn4rvOs">(174) Coast Guard boards suspected drug-smuggling vessel - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/burn-pits/2022/10/14/burn-pit-registry-is-failing-to-help-track-vet-illnesses-experts-say/">Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say</a></li><li><a title="Share your ‘Be the One’ story | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/suicideprevention/257128/share-your-%E2%80%98be-one%E2%80%99-story">Share your ‘Be the One’ story | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="(174) Wildcat | First Look Clip | Prime Video - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqbPEI3yfbo">(174) Wildcat | First Look Clip | Prime Video - YouTube</a></li></ul>]]>
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