web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:59:58 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Health” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/health Tue, 29 Jul 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 274: How to overcome the broken veteran narrative with Kevin Schmiegel - Tango Alpha Lima https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/274 bcac529e-0266-4fc7-98ed-1faab8b473e9 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 274 How to overcome the broken veteran narrative with Kevin Schmiegel - Tango Alpha Lima full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:22:24 no 250 years of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps THE INTERVIEW Retired Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Schmiegel is helping fellow veterans to thrive instead of falling to the broken veteran narrative. Schmiegel, who previously founded Hiring Our Heroes, is now leading ZeroMils. Schmiegel shares how ZeroMills is breaking the broken veteran narrative by creating a military thriving movement. SCUTTLEBUTT Coast Guardsman on his first mission helped save 165 Texas flash flood victims Not-so-hot pursuit! Charleston, S.C. police chase a burglary suspect going 3 mph on a tractor excavator Special Guest: Kevin Schmiegel. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, history, revolutionary war, chaplain, spirituality, comfort, America 250, USA 250, USA 250 Challenge, fitness, wellness, community service, employment, military spouse, Marine Corps, military transition, Camp Pendleton, volunteering, service, called to serve, job, enlisted, unemployment, stigma, TAP, transition assistance, resumes, retention, healing, tribe, depression, non-profit, military-friendly, thriving, caregivers, military family, recruitment, mental health, mental wellness, VA research, storytelling, buddy check, accountability, meaningful employment, purpose, health, kit bag, mentorship, self-improvement, hiring fair, resources, Coast Guard, hero, Texas Flooding, rescue, Guadalupe, Camp Mystic, police chase, excavator, natural disaster, be prepared 250 years of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Schmiegel is helping fellow veterans to thrive instead of falling to the broken veteran narrative. Schmiegel, who previously founded Hiring Our Heroes, is now leading ZeroMils. Schmiegel shares how ZeroMills is breaking the broken veteran narrative by creating a military thriving movement.

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Coast Guardsman on his first mission helped save 165 Texas flash flood victims

Not-so-hot pursuit! Charleston, S.C. police chase a burglary suspect going 3 mph on a tractor excavator

Special Guest: Kevin Schmiegel.

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THE INTERVIEW
Retired Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Schmiegel is helping fellow veterans to thrive instead of falling to the broken veteran narrative. Schmiegel, who previously founded Hiring Our Heroes, is now leading ZeroMils. Schmiegel shares how ZeroMills is breaking the broken veteran narrative by creating a military thriving movement.

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Coast Guardsman on his first mission helped save 165 Texas flash flood victims

Not-so-hot pursuit! Charleston, S.C. police chase a burglary suspect going 3 mph on a tractor excavator

Special Guest: Kevin Schmiegel.

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]]> Episode 273: How to leverage military service into a rewarding civilian career with Natalie Schibell – Tango Alpha Lima https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/273 06d22401-23f8-47d5-932b-d8f39c3aad38 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 273 How to leverage military service into a rewarding civilian career with Natalie Schibell – Tango Alpha Lima full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:21:51 no Native Americans in the Revolutionary War. THE INTERVIEW Former Navy Lt. Cmdr. Natalie Schibell found success in the military but struggled to find work in the civilian sector. She rallied and rebounded to become vice president of Market Strategy at Aetion and create Mission to Commission, a nonprofit dedicated to helping military veterans navigate career transitions. The former American Ninja Warrior contestant shares tips for veterans and servicemembers looking for civilian jobs SCUTTLEBUTT Air Force installing Lumena MindGyms to facilitate relaxation for stressed-out troops Task & Purpose asked for the dumbest moments in uniform - and the responses did not disappoint Army Aviators who helped kick off the air campaign of Operation Desert Storm in January 1991 awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses Special Guest: Natalie Schibell. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, revolutionary war, history, Native American, Iroquois, Battle of Minisink, USA 250, America 250, semiquincentennial, biofeedback, Mind gym, therapy, mental health, therapy, mindfulness, star trek, 10 Forward, samurai sword, spork, forklift, safety brief, liberty brief, Operation Desert Storm, honor, aviators, Distinguished Flying Cross, valor, Apache helicopters, Iraq, Gen. Richard Cody, pilots, Battle of Baqubah, Health Services Medical Corps, USS Virginia, health, wellness, military quality of life, transition, recruiting, CDC, career discovery, career coaching Native Americans in the Revolutionary War.

THE INTERVIEW
Former Navy Lt. Cmdr. Natalie Schibell found success in the military but struggled to find work in the civilian sector. She rallied and rebounded to become vice president of Market Strategy at Aetion and create Mission to Commission, a nonprofit dedicated to helping military veterans navigate career transitions. The former American Ninja Warrior contestant shares tips for veterans and servicemembers looking for civilian jobs

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Air Force installing Lumena MindGyms to facilitate relaxation for stressed-out troops

Task & Purpose asked for the dumbest moments in uniform - and the responses did not disappoint

Army Aviators who helped kick off the air campaign of Operation Desert Storm in January 1991 awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses

Special Guest: Natalie Schibell.

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THE INTERVIEW
Former Navy Lt. Cmdr. Natalie Schibell found success in the military but struggled to find work in the civilian sector. She rallied and rebounded to become vice president of Market Strategy at Aetion and create Mission to Commission, a nonprofit dedicated to helping military veterans navigate career transitions. The former American Ninja Warrior contestant shares tips for veterans and servicemembers looking for civilian jobs

SCUTTLEBUTT
Air Force installing Lumena MindGyms to facilitate relaxation for stressed-out troops

Task & Purpose asked for the dumbest moments in uniform - and the responses did not disappoint

Army Aviators who helped kick off the air campaign of Operation Desert Storm in January 1991 awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses

Special Guest: Natalie Schibell.

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]]> Episode 270: Top three things disruptive to your health with Jennifer Campbell – Tango Alpha Lima https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/270 bfbad01e-fde1-4a2e-a67b-a458a4dd3c69 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 270 Top three things disruptive to your health with Jennifer Campbell – Tango Alpha Lima full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:06:41 no National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day THE INTERVIEW Nutrition can be complicated. Army veteran and health and wellness expert Jennifer Campbell helps bring clarity and provides answers on how adults can fix the most disruptive things affecting their health. Among the topics she tackles are the best exercise for your health and longevity, lessons from the Blue Zones and understanding the role of the microbiome and gut health. SCUTTLEBUTT Reddit Rabbit Hole: Unfortunate Fourth of July fireworks fizzles Legacies of historic units face uncertain future as Army plans to close more than 20 base museums in major reduction Special Guest: Jennifer Campbell. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, ice cream, bertie botts every flavor beans, military family, basic training memories, military culture, sexual harassment, health, fitness, nutrition, lifestyle, health span, HRT, menopause, gut health, evidence-based medicine, bio-identical hormones, functional medicine practitioners, healthy habits, Blue Zones, Mediterranean, longevity, supplements, Alzheimer’s, cognition, journaling, 4th of July, July 4th, fireworks, Darwin Awards, Reddit Rabbit Hole, military museum, history, DOGE, budget cuts National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day

THE INTERVIEW
Nutrition can be complicated. Army veteran and health and wellness expert Jennifer Campbell helps bring clarity and provides answers on how adults can fix the most disruptive things affecting their health. Among the topics she tackles are the best exercise for your health and longevity, lessons from the Blue Zones and understanding the role of the microbiome and gut health.

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Reddit Rabbit Hole: Unfortunate Fourth of July fireworks fizzles

Legacies of historic units face uncertain future as Army plans to close more than 20 base museums in major reduction

Special Guest: Jennifer Campbell.

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THE INTERVIEW
Nutrition can be complicated. Army veteran and health and wellness expert Jennifer Campbell helps bring clarity and provides answers on how adults can fix the most disruptive things affecting their health. Among the topics she tackles are the best exercise for your health and longevity, lessons from the Blue Zones and understanding the role of the microbiome and gut health.

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Reddit Rabbit Hole: Unfortunate Fourth of July fireworks fizzles

Legacies of historic units face uncertain future as Army plans to close more than 20 base museums in major reduction

Special Guest: Jennifer Campbell.

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]]> Episode 240: A military analyst's view of national security https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/240 6d02e3fa-5146-4510-9c5d-7d1c6d9cdefa Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 240 A military analyst's view of national security full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:01:17 no Happy Birthday to the Kindle. THE INTERVIEW Air Force veteran and author Ethan Brown is a Senior Fellow for Defense Studies at the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress (CSPS), a bipartisan think-tank in Washington D.C. He is also the author of the “Visual Friendlies, Tally Target” trilogy (Casemate Publishers), chronicling the role of forward air controllers and Close Air Support in the Global War on Terror. Ethan shares how his background as a TACP with multiple combat deployments led him to his writing career, and discusses the work he does with CSPS work to address the military recruiting crisis and toxic exposure issues among military veterans. SCUTTLEBUTT Follow Stacy down the Reddit Rabbit-hole as she explores "Random ways people got out of deployment" Bravo Zulu to South Carolina post who did Buddy Checks in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene Special Guest: Ethan Brown. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Kindle, books, reading, Reddit, deployment, author, military family, TACP, JTAC, conspiracy theory, close air support, Call of Duty, think-tank, cancer, bi-partisan, toxic exposure, recruitment, legislative, national security, obesity epidemic, health, wellness, mental health, be the one, special ops, combat, future soldier, veteran healthcare, buddy check, hurricane, natural disaster, Happy Birthday to the Kindle.

THE INTERVIEW
Air Force veteran and author Ethan Brown is a Senior Fellow for Defense Studies at the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress (CSPS), a bipartisan think-tank in Washington D.C. He is also the author of the “Visual Friendlies, Tally Target” trilogy (Casemate Publishers), chronicling the role of forward air controllers and Close Air Support in the Global War on Terror.

Ethan shares how his background as a TACP with multiple combat deployments led him to his writing career, and discusses the work he does with CSPS work to address the military recruiting crisis and toxic exposure issues among military veterans.

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Follow Stacy down the Reddit Rabbit-hole as she explores "Random ways people got out of deployment"
Bravo Zulu to South Carolina post who did Buddy Checks in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Special Guest: Ethan Brown.

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THE INTERVIEW
Air Force veteran and author Ethan Brown is a Senior Fellow for Defense Studies at the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress (CSPS), a bipartisan think-tank in Washington D.C. He is also the author of the “Visual Friendlies, Tally Target” trilogy (Casemate Publishers), chronicling the role of forward air controllers and Close Air Support in the Global War on Terror.

Ethan shares how his background as a TACP with multiple combat deployments led him to his writing career, and discusses the work he does with CSPS work to address the military recruiting crisis and toxic exposure issues among military veterans.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Follow Stacy down the Reddit Rabbit-hole as she explores "Random ways people got out of deployment"
Bravo Zulu to South Carolina post who did Buddy Checks in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Special Guest: Ethan Brown.

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]]> Episode 227: Tango Alpha Lima: Wellbeing Think Tank founder Chase Sterling https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/227 b9120e76-3135-4294-92a9-cce4169597e5 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 227 Tango Alpha Lima: Wellbeing Think Tank founder Chase Sterling full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:25:26 no NAVSEA enters "Survey Era" - director urges employees to participate in annual survey in e-mail laced with Taylor Swift lyrics. THE INTERVIEW Our guest is Chase Sterling, founder of Wellbeing ThinkTank. She’s an Army veteran who has built a career working with organizations and individuals to create a culture of health and wellbeing in the workplace. SCUTTLEBUTT Ret. Gen. Mark Milley: One-third of US military could be robotic by 2039 Marines reunite with their beloved service dogs Bravo Zulu: Graham D Luhn American Legion Post 39 in Taylor, Texas helps their community keep cool Special Guest: Chase Sterling. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Taylor Swift, swifties, pentagon, NAVSEA, role model, wellbeing consultant, fitness, health, weightlifting, exercise science, workplace wellbeing, toxic workplace, inclusivity, military transition, training, entrepreneur, marines, dogs, K9, military dog, working dog, robot, AI, supersoldier, Halo, Spaceballs, Red Sky Morning NAVSEA enters "Survey Era" - director urges employees to participate in annual survey in e-mail laced with Taylor Swift lyrics.

THE INTERVIEW
Our guest is Chase Sterling, founder of Wellbeing ThinkTank. She’s an Army veteran who has built a career working with organizations and individuals to create a culture of health and wellbeing in the workplace.

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Ret. Gen. Mark Milley: One-third of US military could be robotic by 2039

Marines reunite with their beloved service dogs

Bravo Zulu: Graham D Luhn American Legion Post 39 in Taylor, Texas helps their community keep cool

Special Guest: Chase Sterling.

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THE INTERVIEW
Our guest is Chase Sterling, founder of Wellbeing ThinkTank. She’s an Army veteran who has built a career working with organizations and individuals to create a culture of health and wellbeing in the workplace.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Ret. Gen. Mark Milley: One-third of US military could be robotic by 2039

Marines reunite with their beloved service dogs

Bravo Zulu: Graham D Luhn American Legion Post 39 in Taylor, Texas helps their community keep cool

Special Guest: Chase Sterling.

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]]> Episode 210: Tango Alpha Lima: Fort Meade Armed Forces Wellness Center Director Noelle Austin-Jones https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/210 f8144497-35de-4824-9b69-479dcf8a727e Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:30:00 -0400 The American Legion 210 Tango Alpha Lima: Fort Meade Armed Forces Wellness Center Director Noelle Austin-Jones full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 57:33 no BRAVO ZULU Celebration of a service officer who helped a Army veteran recieve the funeral honors she deserved' THE INTERVIEW Noelle Austin-Jones, Director of the Armed Forces Wellness Center Director at Fort Meade in Maryland discusses the AFWC global mission to improve and sustain health, performance, and readiness of the Total Fighting Force. SCUTTLEBUTT Celebrity veteran Shaggy's unique vocal style inspired by his Marine Corps drill instructor Woobies are forever Kansas Sons of The American Legion supporting homeless veterans Special Guest: Noelle Austin-Jones . military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, funeral services, funeral benefits, Armed Forces Wellness Center, total force fitness, human performance, health readiness, holistic, military spouse, health, wellness injury prevention, mind body spirit, stress-management, weight-tape, PTSD, coping skill, meditation, change, motivation, fitness testing, metabolic testing, heart health, cadence, woobie, danger-sleep, homeless, Sons of the American Legion BRAVO ZULU
Celebration of a service officer who helped a Army veteran recieve the funeral honors she deserved'

THE INTERVIEW
Noelle Austin-Jones, Director of the Armed Forces Wellness Center Director at Fort Meade in Maryland discusses the AFWC global mission to improve and sustain health, performance, and readiness of the Total Fighting Force.

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Celebrity veteran Shaggy's unique vocal style inspired by his Marine Corps drill instructor
Woobies are forever
Kansas Sons of The American Legion supporting homeless veterans

Special Guest: Noelle Austin-Jones .

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Celebration of a service officer who helped a Army veteran recieve the funeral honors she deserved'

THE INTERVIEW
Noelle Austin-Jones, Director of the Armed Forces Wellness Center Director at Fort Meade in Maryland discusses the AFWC global mission to improve and sustain health, performance, and readiness of the Total Fighting Force.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Celebrity veteran Shaggy's unique vocal style inspired by his Marine Corps drill instructor
Woobies are forever
Kansas Sons of The American Legion supporting homeless veterans

Special Guest: Noelle Austin-Jones .

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]]> Episode 168: Tango Alpha Lima: West Point Master of the Sword Col. Nick Gist https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/168 5c56526d-21f4-4123-87a6-0cc7dff9b498 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 168 Tango Alpha Lima: West Point Master of the Sword Col. Nick Gist full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 53:50 no IN THE NEWS Legion now sponsoring veteran gaming community THIS WEEK'S GUEST Col. Nicholas Gist, Head of the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy talks about his role as Master of the Sword at West Point and how his team helps develop mentally tough leaders through a robust program of formal physical education, fitness testing, and competitive sport. RAPID FIRE Fort Bliss orders its soldiers to take leave. Yes, really. Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910 Anchorage American Legion post celebrates 100 years of service Special Guest: Col. Nicholas Gist. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, gaming, video game, regiment gaming, paradox customs, gamers, camaraderie, Be The One, mental wellness, west point, cadet, education, military academy, master of the sword, physical education, PT, fitness, wellness, health, teacher, mentor, leadership, military service, cognitive fitness, resilience, mental toughness, boxing, motivation, Army Holistic Health and Fitness, total force fitness, culture, ACFT, competitive sports, Gen. MacArthur, D1, intramural sports, mandatory leave, marine commandant, top brass, Senate, Anchorage, moose IN THE NEWS
Legion now sponsoring veteran gaming community

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Col. Nicholas Gist, Head of the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy talks about his role as Master of the Sword at West Point and how his team helps develop mentally tough leaders through a robust program of formal physical education, fitness testing, and competitive sport.

RAPID FIRE
Fort Bliss orders its soldiers to take leave. Yes, really.
Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910
Anchorage American Legion post celebrates 100 years of service

Special Guest: Col. Nicholas Gist.

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Legion now sponsoring veteran gaming community

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Col. Nicholas Gist, Head of the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy talks about his role as Master of the Sword at West Point and how his team helps develop mentally tough leaders through a robust program of formal physical education, fitness testing, and competitive sport.

RAPID FIRE
Fort Bliss orders its soldiers to take leave. Yes, really.
Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910
Anchorage American Legion post celebrates 100 years of service

Special Guest: Col. Nicholas Gist.

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]]> Episode 167: Tango Alpha Lima: HireMilitary founder and CEO Michael Quinn https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/167 ff2f361c-f568-41e1-8674-5c0c6c779bca Tue, 11 Jul 2023 06:30:00 -0400 The American Legion 167 Tango Alpha Lima: HireMilitary founder and CEO Michael Quinn full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:15:47 no IN THE NEWS Deadline looms for vets to get retroactive toxic exposure benefits THIS WEEK'S GUEST At the end of a 24-year military career, Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Michael Quinn quickly realized the overwhelming challenges veterans face when entering the private sector workforce and resolved to make a difference. Quinn joins the podcast to talk about his own experience and passion to positively impact job-seekers in the military and veteran community led to the creation of HireMilitary. RAPID FIRE THRIVE: Helping Veterans and employees find happiness Legion post educates how to ‘Be the One’ with VA S.A.V.E. training Connecticut World War II veteran gets high school diploma 80 years later Special Guest: Mike Quinn. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Toxic exposure, PACT Act, VA claim, healthcare, career, military transition, c-suite, employment, leadership, job fair, humility, job search, networking, DoD Skillbridge, military spouse, internship, mentorship, military and veteran community, health, wellness, whole health, suicide prevention, mental health, Be The One, WWII, World War II, IN THE NEWS
Deadline looms for vets to get retroactive toxic exposure benefits

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
At the end of a 24-year military career, Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Michael Quinn quickly realized the overwhelming challenges veterans face when entering the private sector workforce and resolved to make a difference. Quinn joins the podcast to talk about his own experience and passion to positively impact job-seekers in the military and veteran community led to the creation of HireMilitary.

RAPID FIRE

THRIVE: Helping Veterans and employees find happiness
Legion post educates how to ‘Be the One’ with VA S.A.V.E. training
Connecticut World War II veteran gets high school diploma 80 years later

Special Guest: Mike Quinn.

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Deadline looms for vets to get retroactive toxic exposure benefits

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
At the end of a 24-year military career, Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Michael Quinn quickly realized the overwhelming challenges veterans face when entering the private sector workforce and resolved to make a difference. Quinn joins the podcast to talk about his own experience and passion to positively impact job-seekers in the military and veteran community led to the creation of HireMilitary.

RAPID FIRE

THRIVE: Helping Veterans and employees find happiness
Legion post educates how to ‘Be the One’ with VA S.A.V.E. training
Connecticut World War II veteran gets high school diploma 80 years later

Special Guest: Mike Quinn.

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]]> Episode 158: Tango Alpha Lima: "War Journal" author Jim Sisco https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/158 6040d9ed-b3b3-4463-9201-bf1bc3240b7d Tue, 09 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 158 Tango Alpha Lima: "War Journal" author Jim Sisco full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 51:44 no IN THE NEWS Amazon lands rights to J.J. Abrams and Glen Powell Imax documentary 'Blue Angels' THIS WEEK'S GUEST Combat-tested leader and seasoned executive James Sisco had a distinguished, 23-year military career as a reconnaissance Marine and Naval Intelligence Officer. He shares some of the military experiences that led him to penning his best-selling book, “The War Journal: A Young Marine’s Discovery of Critical Life Lessons from Desert Storm.” RAPID FIRE Legionnaires "Walk Across Texas" Registration now live for 2023 American Legion Legacy Run Biden to send 1,500 troops to border ahead of expected migrant surge Special Guest: Jim Sisco. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Blue Angels, documentary, Amazon Prime, Imax, Thunderbirds, EGA, Desert Storm, author, Saddam Hussein, Kuwait, mini-series, veteran suicide, walking, fitness, health, Texas A&M, Be The One, veteran suicide, Legion College, Legacy Run, motorcycle, immigration, migrants, border patrol, troop deployment, IN THE NEWS
Amazon lands rights to J.J. Abrams and Glen Powell Imax documentary 'Blue Angels'

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Combat-tested leader and seasoned executive James Sisco had a distinguished, 23-year military career as a reconnaissance Marine and Naval Intelligence Officer. He shares some of the military experiences that led him to penning his best-selling book, “The War Journal: A Young Marine’s Discovery of Critical Life Lessons from Desert Storm.”

RAPID FIRE
Legionnaires "Walk Across Texas"
Registration now live for 2023 American Legion Legacy Run
Biden to send 1,500 troops to border ahead of expected migrant surge

Special Guest: Jim Sisco.

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Amazon lands rights to J.J. Abrams and Glen Powell Imax documentary 'Blue Angels'

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Combat-tested leader and seasoned executive James Sisco had a distinguished, 23-year military career as a reconnaissance Marine and Naval Intelligence Officer. He shares some of the military experiences that led him to penning his best-selling book, “The War Journal: A Young Marine’s Discovery of Critical Life Lessons from Desert Storm.”

RAPID FIRE
Legionnaires "Walk Across Texas"
Registration now live for 2023 American Legion Legacy Run
Biden to send 1,500 troops to border ahead of expected migrant surge

Special Guest: Jim Sisco.

Links:

]]> Episode 145: Tango Alpha Lima: Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/145 3cc20e88-f1d1-4d10-87a9-1064b00181bf Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 145 Tango Alpha Lima: Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 47:48 no IN THE NEWS A “Stars & Stripes" story that calls food insecurity for military families a national security issue, leads Ashley to share her passion for this issue facing military families and what she and others are doing to help in their local communities. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner talks about the mission to support recovery and resilience among veterans, military families, and communities using mindful resilience. RAPID FIRE Legionnaire finally receives Navy Cross for 1952 heroics Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ should win the Oscar for Best Picture Special Guest: Brianna Renner. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Valentine, food insecurity, military families, national security, American Legion Auxiliary, food pantry, BAH, food stamps, WIC, yoga, veteran, wellness, health, mindful resilience, breathwork, mindfulness, balance, yoga studio, vet center, gratitude, merch, Korean War, Silver Star, Navy Cross, San Diego, fighter pilot, Oscar, Top Gun Maverick, Academy Award IN THE NEWS
A “Stars & Stripes" story that calls food insecurity for military families a national security issue, leads Ashley to share her passion for this issue facing military families and what she and others are doing to help in their local communities.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner talks about the mission to support recovery and resilience among veterans, military families, and communities using mindful resilience.

RAPID FIRE
Legionnaire finally receives Navy Cross for 1952 heroics
Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ should win the Oscar for Best Picture

Special Guest: Brianna Renner.

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A “Stars & Stripes" story that calls food insecurity for military families a national security issue, leads Ashley to share her passion for this issue facing military families and what she and others are doing to help in their local communities.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner talks about the mission to support recovery and resilience among veterans, military families, and communities using mindful resilience.

RAPID FIRE
Legionnaire finally receives Navy Cross for 1952 heroics
Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ should win the Oscar for Best Picture

Special Guest: Brianna Renner.

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]]> Episode 137: Tango Alpha Lima: Fitness and Wellness with certified personal trainer Jennifer Campbell https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/137 c6b57cd0-ef21-4675-a2c4-21c9df020ce5 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 137 Tango Alpha Lima: Fitness and Wellness with certified personal trainer Jennifer Campbell 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. 1:09:22 no IN THE NEWS To get ready for the Army/Navy game, Jeff and Ashley review the team uniforms. Ashley introduces the Army uniform, inspired by "Old Ironsides." THIS WEEK'S GUEST Jennifer Campell shares tips on healthy ways to enjoy the holiday season, and how to stay motivated to focus on fitness goals. RAPID FIRE Jeff introduces the NASA-inspired Navy uniform that honors Naval Academy alum Bruce McCandless who performed the first untethered spacewalk. We salute the Marine Corps vet who chugged beer from her prosthetic leg Special Guest: Jennifer Campbell. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, Army/Navy football, uniform, Old Ironsides, tank division, rivalry, health, fitness, wellness, signs of a stroke, hospital, VA, triathlete, U of Iowa, collegiate athlete, personal training, nutrition, holiday, celebrations, physical activity, healthy swaps, fitness tracker, hydration, ope, mindfulness, meditation, lifestyle changes, consistency, leaderboard, NASA, space, prosthetic leg non-profit IN THE NEWS
To get ready for the Army/Navy game, Jeff and Ashley review the team uniforms.
Ashley introduces the Army uniform, inspired by "Old Ironsides."

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Jennifer Campell shares tips on healthy ways to enjoy the holiday season, and how to stay motivated to focus on fitness goals.

RAPID FIRE
Jeff introduces the NASA-inspired Navy uniform that honors Naval Academy alum Bruce McCandless who performed the first untethered spacewalk.
We salute the Marine Corps vet who chugged beer from her prosthetic leg

Special Guest: Jennifer Campbell.

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To get ready for the Army/Navy game, Jeff and Ashley review the team uniforms.
Ashley introduces the Army uniform, inspired by "Old Ironsides."

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Jennifer Campell shares tips on healthy ways to enjoy the holiday season, and how to stay motivated to focus on fitness goals.

RAPID FIRE
Jeff introduces the NASA-inspired Navy uniform that honors Naval Academy alum Bruce McCandless who performed the first untethered spacewalk.
We salute the Marine Corps vet who chugged beer from her prosthetic leg

Special Guest: Jennifer Campbell.

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]]> Episode 127: Tango Alpha Lima: Health and Wellness with U.S. Army Veteran Jonathan Wechter https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/127 5fb04960-86eb-453c-b414-78072c5092b1 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 127 Tango Alpha Lima: Health and Wellness with U.S. Army Veteran Jonathan Wechter 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. 1:05:40 no IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley discuss the threats China and Russia pose to U.S. dominance in space and Jeff tries to figure out the Space Force "battle zone". THIS WEEK'S GUEST Our guest Jonathan talks about his work as a personal trainer and nutritionist, competing as an elite athlete, and his advocacy for mental wellness and therapeutic use of psychedelics to recover from trauma. RAPID FIRE  WWII veteran joins Legion post before 100th birthday Big Navy investigating SEAL basic training Special Guest: Jonathan Wechter. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Nancy Sinatra, space force, star wars, space warfare, satellite, guardians, Hiring our Heroes, National Convention, Milwaukee, transition, Rangers, health, fitness, wellness, mental health, leadership, personal trainer, PTSD, elite athlete, psychedelic therapeutics, trauma, GWOT, meditation, therapy, self-reflection, LSD, mushrooms, nature, shaman, self-care, individualized treatment, Philly Cheesesteak, legiontown, SEAL, BUDS IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley discuss the threats China and Russia pose to U.S. dominance in space and Jeff tries to figure out the Space Force "battle zone".

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guest Jonathan talks about his work as a personal trainer and nutritionist, competing as an elite athlete, and his advocacy for mental wellness and therapeutic use of psychedelics to recover from trauma.

RAPID FIRE
 WWII veteran joins Legion post before 100th birthday
Big Navy investigating SEAL basic training

Special Guest: Jonathan Wechter.

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Jeff and Ashley discuss the threats China and Russia pose to U.S. dominance in space and Jeff tries to figure out the Space Force "battle zone".

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guest Jonathan talks about his work as a personal trainer and nutritionist, competing as an elite athlete, and his advocacy for mental wellness and therapeutic use of psychedelics to recover from trauma.

RAPID FIRE
 WWII veteran joins Legion post before 100th birthday
Big Navy investigating SEAL basic training

Special Guest: Jonathan Wechter.

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]]> Episode 104: Tango Alpha Lima: 100 Miles for Hope Ambassadors Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/104 83203a3f-5eca-4ea5-a62b-6f098870dfbc Tue, 10 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 104 Tango Alpha Lima: 100 Miles for Hope Ambassadors Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon 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. 55:12 no IN THE NEWS 100 Miles for Hope is in full swing, and Jeff and Ashley are pumped up! The hosts ponder the various benefits of physical activity. THIS WEEK'S GUESTS We're doubling the fun with two professional bodybuilders and 100 Miles for Hope Ambassadors, Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon. Both of these International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Figure Professional Athletes share stories of their military academy experiences, their military service and how their current status as elite athletes. RAPID FIRE Bootcamp breakdown Make-a-Wish allows young teen to attend a special Boot Camp and become a Marine for a day. Special Guests: Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, 100 Miles for Hope, fitness, exercise, wellness, athlete, West Point, Iraq, Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Coast Guard, body positivity, bodybuilding, health, find your why, cardio, cycling, treadmill, swimming, boot camp, Make-A-Wish IN THE NEWS
100 Miles for Hope is in full swing, and Jeff and Ashley are pumped up! The hosts ponder the various benefits of physical activity.

THIS WEEK'S GUESTS
We're doubling the fun with two professional bodybuilders and 100 Miles for Hope Ambassadors, Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon.
Both of these International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Figure Professional Athletes share stories of their military academy experiences, their military service and how their current status as elite athletes.

RAPID FIRE
Bootcamp breakdown
Make-a-Wish allows young teen to attend a special Boot Camp and become a Marine for a day.

Special Guests: Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon.

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100 Miles for Hope is in full swing, and Jeff and Ashley are pumped up! The hosts ponder the various benefits of physical activity.

THIS WEEK'S GUESTS
We're doubling the fun with two professional bodybuilders and 100 Miles for Hope Ambassadors, Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon.
Both of these International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Figure Professional Athletes share stories of their military academy experiences, their military service and how their current status as elite athletes.

RAPID FIRE
Bootcamp breakdown
Make-a-Wish allows young teen to attend a special Boot Camp and become a Marine for a day.

Special Guests: Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon.

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]]> Episode 51: Tango Alpha Lima: Team RWB with guest Mike Erwin https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/51 1808ef73-61e7-445b-ade7-6c1c4188bbd0 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 51 Tango Alpha Lima: Team RWB with guest Mike Erwin full 2 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by three post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 43:33 no Mike Erwin, founder and executive director of Team Red, White and Blue, joins Team Tango to share the origin story for Team RWB, and the many ways in which the organization helps enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. Erwin touches on the importance of being part of a team, partnerships with IVMF and the George W. Bush Center, the link between physical activity, social interactions and mental wellness. Special Guest: Mike Erwin. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Boys State, Legion baseball, 100milesforhope, marching orders, team RWB, University of Michigan, ruck march, ultramarathon, patriot highlander games, Cobleskill NY, Syracuse University, Eagle Research, health, wellness, fitness, Oura Ring, IVMF, George W. Bush Center, CrossFit, yoga, walking, Mike Erwin, founder and executive director of Team Red, White and Blue, joins Team Tango to share the origin story for Team RWB, and the many ways in which the organization helps enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.

Erwin touches on the importance of being part of a team, partnerships with IVMF and the George W. Bush Center, the link between physical activity, social interactions and mental wellness.

Special Guest: Mike Erwin.

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]]> Mike Erwin, founder and executive director of Team Red, White and Blue, joins Team Tango to share the origin story for Team RWB, and the many ways in which the organization helps enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.

Erwin touches on the importance of being part of a team, partnerships with IVMF and the George W. Bush Center, the link between physical activity, social interactions and mental wellness.

Special Guest: Mike Erwin.

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