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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Homeless”</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 235: How to support Blue Star Families </title>
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  <itunes:title>How to support Blue Star Families </itunes: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 210: Tango Alpha Lima: Fort Meade Armed Forces Wellness Center Director Noelle Austin-Jones</title>
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  <itunes:episode>210</itunes:episode>
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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>57:33</itunes:duration>
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  <description>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 .
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    <![CDATA[<p>BRAVO ZULU<br>
Celebration of a service officer who helped a Army veteran recieve the funeral honors she deserved&#39;</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
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.   </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Celebrity veteran Shaggy&#39;s unique vocal style inspired by his Marine Corps drill instructor<br>
Woobies are forever<br>
Kansas Sons of The American Legion supporting homeless veterans</p><p>Special Guest: Noelle Austin-Jones .</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/c_vSCv-Lx-E">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="What to Do Before a Veteran Dies | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/publications/226617/what-do-veteran-dies">What to Do Before a Veteran Dies | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone/training">Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Armed Forces Wellness Center Operations - Defense Centers for Public Health - Aberdeen" rel="nofollow" href="https://ph.health.mil/organization/hpw/Pages/ArmyWellnessCenters.aspx">Armed Forces Wellness Center Operations - Defense Centers for Public Health - Aberdeen</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="Rapper Shaggy Got His Distinctive Voice from Making Fun of His Marine Corps Drill Instructors | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/off-duty/music/2024/03/12/rapper-shaggy-got-his-distinctive-voice-making-fun-of-his-marine-corps-drill-instructors.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb&amp;SToverlay=342f5a58-c37b-4142-b049-1f737335b507">Rapper Shaggy Got His Distinctive Voice from Making Fun of His Marine Corps Drill Instructors | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="The Woobie" rel="nofollow" href="https://veteran.com/woobie/">The Woobie</a></li><li><a title="Fundraiser will help over 30 homeless Wichita veterans as they move to permanent housing | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/sons/261360/fundraiser-will-help-over-30-homeless-wichita-veterans-they-move-permanent-housing">Fundraiser will help over 30 homeless Wichita veterans as they move to permanent housing | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>BRAVO ZULU<br>
Celebration of a service officer who helped a Army veteran recieve the funeral honors she deserved&#39;</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
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.   </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Celebrity veteran Shaggy&#39;s unique vocal style inspired by his Marine Corps drill instructor<br>
Woobies are forever<br>
Kansas Sons of The American Legion supporting homeless veterans</p><p>Special Guest: Noelle Austin-Jones .</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/c_vSCv-Lx-E">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="What to Do Before a Veteran Dies | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/publications/226617/what-do-veteran-dies">What to Do Before a Veteran Dies | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone/training">Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Armed Forces Wellness Center Operations - Defense Centers for Public Health - Aberdeen" rel="nofollow" href="https://ph.health.mil/organization/hpw/Pages/ArmyWellnessCenters.aspx">Armed Forces Wellness Center Operations - Defense Centers for Public Health - Aberdeen</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="Rapper Shaggy Got His Distinctive Voice from Making Fun of His Marine Corps Drill Instructors | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/off-duty/music/2024/03/12/rapper-shaggy-got-his-distinctive-voice-making-fun-of-his-marine-corps-drill-instructors.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb&amp;SToverlay=342f5a58-c37b-4142-b049-1f737335b507">Rapper Shaggy Got His Distinctive Voice from Making Fun of His Marine Corps Drill Instructors | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="The Woobie" rel="nofollow" href="https://veteran.com/woobie/">The Woobie</a></li><li><a title="Fundraiser will help over 30 homeless Wichita veterans as they move to permanent housing | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/sons/261360/fundraiser-will-help-over-30-homeless-wichita-veterans-they-move-permanent-housing">Fundraiser will help over 30 homeless Wichita veterans as they move to permanent housing | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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