web01.fireside.fm Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:19:18 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Hero” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/hero 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 256: Gaps in veteran transition as seen by SVA https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/256 327323ed-7777-4035-8571-75a3faf26c7a Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 256 Gaps in veteran transition as seen by SVA full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:15:00 no National Medal of Honor Day THE INTERVIEW Access to food, childcare, transportation, mental health resources, social connection and more are key issues facing veterans in their first year transitioning out of the military. Air Force veteran Abby Kinch shares how Student Veterans of America is addressing these needs with its Basic Needs and Wellness Survey. SCUTTLEBUTT The first Americans to earn the Distinguished Service Cross were two Army nurses Remembering Marine Corps veteran and Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman Special Guest: Abby Kinch. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, VA, Medal of Honor, MoH, Distinguished Service Cross, WWI, valor, actor, Gene Hackman, Marines, Academy Award, Oscar, student veterans, linguist, transition, government shutdown, GI bill, hero, academic, military-connected, wellness, social transition wealth index, connection, community, belonging, food insecurity, isolation, research, data, survey, diverse experiences National Medal of Honor Day

THE INTERVIEW
Access to food, childcare, transportation, mental health resources, social connection and more are key issues facing veterans in their first year transitioning out of the military. Air Force veteran Abby Kinch shares how Student Veterans of America is addressing these needs with its Basic Needs and Wellness Survey.

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The first Americans to earn the Distinguished Service Cross were two Army nurses

Remembering Marine Corps veteran and Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman

Special Guest: Abby Kinch.

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THE INTERVIEW
Access to food, childcare, transportation, mental health resources, social connection and more are key issues facing veterans in their first year transitioning out of the military. Air Force veteran Abby Kinch shares how Student Veterans of America is addressing these needs with its Basic Needs and Wellness Survey.

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The first Americans to earn the Distinguished Service Cross were two Army nurses

Remembering Marine Corps veteran and Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman

Special Guest: Abby Kinch.

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]]> Episode 60: Tango Alpha Lima: Time running out for Afghan translators. missing military weapons and 75 years of Boys Nation https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/60 40d53277-d689-4515-b40c-da59e0e3a2ea Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 60 Tango Alpha Lima: Time running out for Afghan translators. missing military weapons and 75 years of Boys Nation full 2 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a twice-monthly podcast from The American Legion hosted by three post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 31:34 no CV revisits the continuing issue of evacuating Afghan interpreters after Sen. Angus King urged the Biden administration to take action. Ashley wonders how over 1,900 military weapons have gone missing in the past decade. Jeff gets geared up to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of American Legion Boys Nation. Rapid Fire Navy channels Tony Stark with reasearch on transmedium flying submersible, Airforce Combat Controller a hero on deployment and at home, and Army returns to job-specific scoring for Army Combat Fitness Test Shoutout to American Legion Post 4 in Mount Clemens, Mich. and our friends at Backpacks For Life and their Thank Your for your Service, Ma'am Lipstick Challenge military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Afghan interpreters, Guam, fyre festival cheese sandwich, military firearms, Boys Nation, Donal Logue, Tony Stark, Air Force Cross, Airman’s Medal for Heroism Back Home, hero, fitness test, PT, Backpacks for Life, Lip Stick Challenge, American Legion Riders, #puremichigan, CV revisits the continuing issue of evacuating Afghan interpreters after Sen. Angus King urged the Biden administration to take action.

Ashley wonders how over 1,900 military weapons have gone missing in the past decade.

Jeff gets geared up to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of American Legion Boys Nation.

Rapid Fire
Navy channels Tony Stark with reasearch on transmedium flying submersible, Airforce Combat Controller a hero on deployment and at home, and Army returns to job-specific scoring for Army Combat Fitness Test

Shoutout to American Legion Post 4 in Mount Clemens, Mich. and our friends at Backpacks For Life and their Thank Your for your Service, Ma'am Lipstick Challenge

Links:

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Ashley wonders how over 1,900 military weapons have gone missing in the past decade.

Jeff gets geared up to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of American Legion Boys Nation.

Rapid Fire
Navy channels Tony Stark with reasearch on transmedium flying submersible, Airforce Combat Controller a hero on deployment and at home, and Army returns to job-specific scoring for Army Combat Fitness Test

Shoutout to American Legion Post 4 in Mount Clemens, Mich. and our friends at Backpacks For Life and their Thank Your for your Service, Ma'am Lipstick Challenge

Links:

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