Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Homeless Veterans”

Episode 233: How veterans can find their passion in dance

The American Legion — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400

THE INTERVIEW
Román Baca, Artistic Director of Exit12 Dance Company is a classically trained ballet dancer and choreographer who, in 2001, took a hiatus from dance and enlisted in the Marine Corps, where he served as a machine-gunner and fire-team leader in Fallujah, Iraq.

Baca shares how he founded Exit 12 Dance Company to give veterans a storytelling platform through dance, theater and movement.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Reviewing Raygun - the breakout Olympic break dance competitor
How Navy chiefs conspired to get themselves illegal warship Wi-Fi
Bravo Zulu to Legion members in Canton, Ga.

Special Guest: Román Baca.

Links:

Episode 159: Tango Alpha Lima: SteerBridge Founder Robert Schroder

The American Legion — Tue, 16 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400

IN THE NEWS
Unhoused Veterans Will Get New Apartments in West LA, Though VA Is Years Behind Its Promises

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
SteerBridge founder Robert Schroder shares how his military career, a job at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and even two weeks spent at Mississippi American Legion Boys State helped lead him to create a company that pairs the talents of veterans and military spouses with cutting-edge technology and connects them to federal government and corporate clients.

RAPID FIRE
American Legion Service Officer saves homeless honorably discharged Army disabled veteran's life
Army Guard sniper team wins International Sniper Competition

Special Guest: Robert Schroder .

Links:

Episode 152: Tango Alpha Lima: Best Medicine Brigade with Robin Phoenix Johnson and Doug Bennett

The American Legion — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400

IN THE NEWS
New VA mission statement recognizes sacred commitment to all Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors

THIS WEEK'S GUESTS
Robin Phoenix Johnson is an Army veteran, comedian and CEO of the Best Medicine Brigade, where she gives veteran and military spouse comedians performance opportunities. She is also president of her non-profit organization, HEALARIOUS, a humor therapy program for veterans. Robin and Marine Corp veteran and Best Medicine Brigade comedian Doug Bennett talk about comedy as therapy and the Operation HEALARIOUS Comedy Competition sponsored by The American Legion.

RAPID FIRE
A call for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to make amends for omission of actor, Army veteran and American Legion member Paul Sorvino from the "In Memoriam" program during the Oscars

Woman complains about military-themed candles to shop attendant, who is a veteran.

American Legion Post in Georgia donates 50th vehicle to veterans in need.

Special Guests: Doug Bennett and Robin Phoenix Johnson.

Links:

Episode 76: Tango Alpha Lima Veterans Day Special: Tomb Centennial, Buddy Checks and Veterans Day Deals

The American Legion — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500

This Veterans Day, Team Tango honors the Centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

CV kicks things off with some of history of the WWI Unknown Soldier and the Tomb, and highlights some of centennial commemorations happening across Europe.

Ashley shares her excitement about a ceremony during Veterans Day week that will allow rare public access to lay flowers at the Tomb in Arlington National Cemetery.

Jeff reminds everyone about the importance of doing Buddy Checks, supporting the Buddy Check Legislation currently working its way through Congress.

RAPID FIRE
White House observes Veterans and Military Families Month in November
Legion GI Bill exhibit at Syracuse University
Veterans Day Deals
Tango Alpha Lima hosts hit NYC for Veterans Day Parade

Links: