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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Honor &amp; Remembrance”</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 122: Tango Alpha Lima: Sierra Club Military Outdoors campaign manager Aaron Leonard</title>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
Our hosts remember 1-year anniversary of the attack near Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul by honoring the 13 servicemembers killed in the bombing.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guest is U.S. Army retired Lt. Col. Aaron Leonard, a combat veteran who now serves as Campaign Manager at Sierra Club Military Outdoors and as co-chair of the Outdoor Rx Coalition with the New York State Division of Veterans Services. 
RAPID FIRE
Marine Corps promotes first Black officer to 4-star general in 246-year history
Anniversary of Afghanistan withdrawal could serve as a trigger for those suffering moral injury
Hiring Our Heroes and Wisconsin Career Event at American Legion National ConventionIN THE NEWS
 Special Guest: Aaron Leonard.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Our hosts remember 1-year anniversary of the attack near Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul by honoring the 13 servicemembers killed in the bombing.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Our guest is U.S. Army retired Lt. Col. Aaron Leonard, a combat veteran who now serves as Campaign Manager at Sierra Club Military Outdoors and as co-chair of the Outdoor Rx Coalition with the New York State Division of Veterans Services. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Marine Corps promotes first Black officer to 4-star general in 246-year history<br>
Anniversary of Afghanistan withdrawal could serve as a trigger for those suffering moral injury<br>
Hiring Our Heroes and Wisconsin Career Event at American Legion National ConventionIN THE NEWS</p><p>Special Guest: Aaron Leonard.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/q-OrRl_3eNg">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Names of 13 service members killed in Kabul attack" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/28/names-of-13-service-members-killed-in-kabul-attack.html">Names of 13 service members killed in Kabul attack</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="Outdoor Education Adventures &amp; Wilderness Programs | Outward Bound | Outward Bound" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.outwardbound.org/">Outdoor Education Adventures &amp; Wilderness Programs | Outward Bound | Outward Bound</a></li><li><a title="Balto - Wikipedia" rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balto">Balto - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a title="Military Outdoors | Sierra Club" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.sierraclub.org/military-outdoors">Military Outdoors | Sierra Club</a></li><li><a title="New York State Senate Passes Outdoor Rx Act in Unanimous Vote | Sierra Club" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.sierraclub.org/press-releases/2020/02/new-york-state-senate-passes-outdoor-rx-act-unanimous-vote">New York State Senate Passes Outdoor Rx Act in Unanimous Vote | Sierra Club</a></li><li><a title="Free Entrance to National Parks for Veterans and Gold Star Families (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/veterans-and-gold-star-families-free-access.htm">Free Entrance to National Parks for Veterans and Gold Star Families (U.S. National Park Service)</a></li><li><a title="Every Kid Outdoors" rel="nofollow" href="https://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm">Every Kid Outdoors</a></li><li><a title="Dogsledding &amp; Cross Country Skiing for Veterans | Outward Bound | Outward Bound" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.outwardbound.org/course/boundary-waters-dog-sledding-cross-country-skiing-for-veterans/448/">Dogsledding &amp; Cross Country Skiing for Veterans | Outward Bound | Outward Bound</a></li><li><a title="100 Miles for Hope | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/100miles">100 Miles for Hope | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Gen. Michael Langley is first Black Marine promoted to 4-star general" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/08/08/michael-langley-first-black-marine-4-star-general/10268839002/">Gen. Michael Langley is first Black Marine promoted to 4-star general</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion Transition &amp; Employment Career Workshops Tickets, Thu, Aug 25, 2022 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-american-legion-transition-employment-career-workshops-tickets-371265313547">The American Legion Transition &amp; Employment Career Workshops Tickets, Thu, Aug 25, 2022 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Our hosts remember 1-year anniversary of the attack near Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul by honoring the 13 servicemembers killed in the bombing.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Our guest is U.S. Army retired Lt. Col. Aaron Leonard, a combat veteran who now serves as Campaign Manager at Sierra Club Military Outdoors and as co-chair of the Outdoor Rx Coalition with the New York State Division of Veterans Services. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Marine Corps promotes first Black officer to 4-star general in 246-year history<br>
Anniversary of Afghanistan withdrawal could serve as a trigger for those suffering moral injury<br>
Hiring Our Heroes and Wisconsin Career Event at American Legion National ConventionIN THE NEWS</p><p>Special Guest: Aaron Leonard.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/q-OrRl_3eNg">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Names of 13 service members killed in Kabul attack" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/28/names-of-13-service-members-killed-in-kabul-attack.html">Names of 13 service members killed in Kabul attack</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="Outdoor Education Adventures &amp; Wilderness Programs | Outward Bound | Outward Bound" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.outwardbound.org/">Outdoor Education Adventures &amp; Wilderness Programs | Outward Bound | Outward Bound</a></li><li><a title="Balto - Wikipedia" rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balto">Balto - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a title="Military Outdoors | Sierra Club" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.sierraclub.org/military-outdoors">Military Outdoors | Sierra Club</a></li><li><a title="New York State Senate Passes Outdoor Rx Act in Unanimous Vote | Sierra Club" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.sierraclub.org/press-releases/2020/02/new-york-state-senate-passes-outdoor-rx-act-unanimous-vote">New York State Senate Passes Outdoor Rx Act in Unanimous Vote | Sierra Club</a></li><li><a title="Free Entrance to National Parks for Veterans and Gold Star Families (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/veterans-and-gold-star-families-free-access.htm">Free Entrance to National Parks for Veterans and Gold Star Families (U.S. National Park Service)</a></li><li><a title="Every Kid Outdoors" rel="nofollow" href="https://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm">Every Kid Outdoors</a></li><li><a title="Dogsledding &amp; Cross Country Skiing for Veterans | Outward Bound | Outward Bound" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.outwardbound.org/course/boundary-waters-dog-sledding-cross-country-skiing-for-veterans/448/">Dogsledding &amp; Cross Country Skiing for Veterans | Outward Bound | Outward Bound</a></li><li><a title="100 Miles for Hope | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/100miles">100 Miles for Hope | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Gen. Michael Langley is first Black Marine promoted to 4-star general" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/08/08/michael-langley-first-black-marine-4-star-general/10268839002/">Gen. Michael Langley is first Black Marine promoted to 4-star general</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion Transition &amp; Employment Career Workshops Tickets, Thu, Aug 25, 2022 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-american-legion-transition-employment-career-workshops-tickets-371265313547">The American Legion Transition &amp; Employment Career Workshops Tickets, Thu, Aug 25, 2022 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 54: Tango Alpha Lima: No Parking at the Pentagon, shift in DoD debate over combating sexual assault and more trouble over Taiwan</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:episode>54</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: No Parking at the Pentagon, shift in DoD debate over combating sexual assault and more trouble over Taiwan</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:duration>35:34</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Jeff Daly laments the loss of parking privledges at the Pentagon for the Annual Memorial Day 'Rolling to Remember' motorcycle event in Washington D.C.
Ashley shares news that Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley has indicated he is open to considering  proposed changes to military rules that dictate who oversees the prosecution of military sexual assaults. 
CV sounds the alert as China and the United States face a growing likelihood of conflict over the status of Taiwan, which current and former officials fear could lead to upheaval unseen since World War II.
Rapid Fire
Marine Corp charging troops leave for COVID-19 quarantine
U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz is ready to be an Olympian
Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle
Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’ 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jeff Daly laments the loss of parking privledges at the Pentagon for the Annual Memorial Day &#39;Rolling to Remember&#39; motorcycle event in Washington D.C.</p>

<p>Ashley shares news that Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley has indicated he is open to considering  proposed changes to military rules that dictate who oversees the prosecution of military sexual assaults. </p>

<p>CV sounds the alert as China and the United States face a growing likelihood of conflict over the status of Taiwan, which current and former officials fear could lead to upheaval unseen since World War II.</p>

<p>Rapid Fire<br>
Marine Corp charging troops leave for COVID-19 quarantine<br>
U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz is ready to be an Olympian<br>
Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle<br>
Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/9GfefOqjpCM">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="2021 TALMA Winners" rel="nofollow" href="https://legion.org/documents/pdf/talma_award_winners_2021.pdf">2021 TALMA Winners</a></li><li><a title="Rolling Thunder Washington, DC" rel="nofollow" href="https://rollingthunderrun.com/">Rolling Thunder Washington, DC</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Top US general drops opposition to change in military’s sex assault policy" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2021/05/03/top-us-general-drops-opposition-to-change-in-militarys-sex-assault-policy/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.04.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">Top US general drops opposition to change in military’s sex assault policy</a> &mdash; shift in the debate over combating sexual assault</li><li><a title="American Legion fights against sexual assault and harassment ‘epidemic’ | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/legislative/252486/american-legion-fights-against-sexual-assault-and-harassment-%E2%80%98epidemic%E2%80%99">American Legion fights against sexual assault and harassment ‘epidemic’ | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="White House: US-China war over Taiwan &#39;would broaden quickly&#39; | Washington Examiner" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/white-house-us-china-war-taiwan-broaden-quickly?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.06.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">White House: US-China war over Taiwan 'would broaden quickly' | Washington Examiner</a> &mdash; China and the United States face a growing likelihood of conflict over the status of Taiwan, a contest that current and former officials fear could lead to upheaval unseen since World War II.</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="Marines threatened to be charged leave for quarantine stays" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2021/05/05/marines-threatened-to-be-charged-leave-for-quarantine/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.06.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">Marines threatened to be charged leave for quarantine stays</a></li><li><a title="First US Marine to wrestle at Olympics since 1992 is ready: &#39;Super humbled and grateful&#39; | Fox News" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.foxnews.com/us/us-marine-first-wrestler-olympics-since-1992?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.06.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">First US Marine to wrestle at Olympics since 1992 is ready: 'Super humbled and grateful' | Fox News</a> &mdash; Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz is ready to be an Olympian. </li><li><a title="Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2021/05/03/retired-ranger-col-ralph-puckett-94-to-receive-medal-of-honor-for-korean-war-battle/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.04.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle</a></li><li><a title="Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2021/05/03/air-force-flight-in-mideast-uses-call-sign-pickle-rick-in-apparent-nod-to-rick-and-morty/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.04.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’</a></li><li><a title="Resolution No. 6: Raising Awareness of the Presumptive Service-Connected Condition Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Also Known as &quot;Lou Gehrig&#39;s Disease&quot;" rel="nofollow" href="https://archive.legion.org/handle/20.500.12203/14666">Resolution No. 6: Raising Awareness of the Presumptive Service-Connected Condition Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Also Known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease"</a></li><li><a title="Indiana Legion post helps disabled veteran get new mobile home | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/252341/indiana-legion-post-helps-disabled-veteran-get-new-mobile-home">Indiana Legion post helps disabled veteran get new mobile home | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jeff Daly laments the loss of parking privledges at the Pentagon for the Annual Memorial Day &#39;Rolling to Remember&#39; motorcycle event in Washington D.C.</p>

<p>Ashley shares news that Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley has indicated he is open to considering  proposed changes to military rules that dictate who oversees the prosecution of military sexual assaults. </p>

<p>CV sounds the alert as China and the United States face a growing likelihood of conflict over the status of Taiwan, which current and former officials fear could lead to upheaval unseen since World War II.</p>

<p>Rapid Fire<br>
Marine Corp charging troops leave for COVID-19 quarantine<br>
U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz is ready to be an Olympian<br>
Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle<br>
Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/9GfefOqjpCM">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="2021 TALMA Winners" rel="nofollow" href="https://legion.org/documents/pdf/talma_award_winners_2021.pdf">2021 TALMA Winners</a></li><li><a title="Rolling Thunder Washington, DC" rel="nofollow" href="https://rollingthunderrun.com/">Rolling Thunder Washington, DC</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Top US general drops opposition to change in military’s sex assault policy" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2021/05/03/top-us-general-drops-opposition-to-change-in-militarys-sex-assault-policy/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.04.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">Top US general drops opposition to change in military’s sex assault policy</a> &mdash; shift in the debate over combating sexual assault</li><li><a title="American Legion fights against sexual assault and harassment ‘epidemic’ | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/legislative/252486/american-legion-fights-against-sexual-assault-and-harassment-%E2%80%98epidemic%E2%80%99">American Legion fights against sexual assault and harassment ‘epidemic’ | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="White House: US-China war over Taiwan &#39;would broaden quickly&#39; | Washington Examiner" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/white-house-us-china-war-taiwan-broaden-quickly?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.06.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">White House: US-China war over Taiwan 'would broaden quickly' | Washington Examiner</a> &mdash; China and the United States face a growing likelihood of conflict over the status of Taiwan, a contest that current and former officials fear could lead to upheaval unseen since World War II.</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="Marines threatened to be charged leave for quarantine stays" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2021/05/05/marines-threatened-to-be-charged-leave-for-quarantine/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.06.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">Marines threatened to be charged leave for quarantine stays</a></li><li><a title="First US Marine to wrestle at Olympics since 1992 is ready: &#39;Super humbled and grateful&#39; | Fox News" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.foxnews.com/us/us-marine-first-wrestler-olympics-since-1992?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.06.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">First US Marine to wrestle at Olympics since 1992 is ready: 'Super humbled and grateful' | Fox News</a> &mdash; Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz is ready to be an Olympian. </li><li><a title="Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2021/05/03/retired-ranger-col-ralph-puckett-94-to-receive-medal-of-honor-for-korean-war-battle/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.04.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle</a></li><li><a title="Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2021/05/03/air-force-flight-in-mideast-uses-call-sign-pickle-rick-in-apparent-nod-to-rick-and-morty/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.04.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’</a></li><li><a title="Resolution No. 6: Raising Awareness of the Presumptive Service-Connected Condition Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Also Known as &quot;Lou Gehrig&#39;s Disease&quot;" rel="nofollow" href="https://archive.legion.org/handle/20.500.12203/14666">Resolution No. 6: Raising Awareness of the Presumptive Service-Connected Condition Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Also Known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease"</a></li><li><a title="Indiana Legion post helps disabled veteran get new mobile home | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/252341/indiana-legion-post-helps-disabled-veteran-get-new-mobile-home">Indiana Legion post helps disabled veteran get new mobile home | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 48: Tango Alpha Lima: A bit of bragging, GWOT Memorial and tension over Taiwan</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: A bit of bragging, GWOT Memorial and tension over Taiwan</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by three post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>57:32</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Jeff pops a few buttons with pride over two new American Legion initiatives: the newly unveiled MyLegion.org membership platform and 100 Miles of Hope fundraising and fitness challenge.
Ashley shares updates on the progress of a Global War on Terror Memorial on the National Mall in Washington D.C. after a bipartisan panel of 25 veterans in Congress penned a letter asking President Biden to publicly support the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act.
CV bring troubling news of tension rising after a Chinese fighter pilot cruised into Taiwanese air space.
Rapid Fire
Marines selling stolen ammo caught up in sting operation, former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel calls May 1st Afghan pullout strategy "unachievable," Biden lagging on nominees for many VA top leadership posts, and Coasties leading the way on COVID vaccines  
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  <itunes:keywords>military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, 100 Miles for Hope, MyLegion.org, Global War on Terror Memorial, GWOT, Rep. Jard Golden, D-Maine, Rep. Van Taylor, R-Texas, honor &amp; remembrance, China, Taiwan, ammo, saftey briefing, Pentagon, Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, troop withdraw, political appointments, VA, vaccine, COVID-19, Coronavirus, vaccine passport, Smithfield, Rhode Island, South Dakota Post 207, G. Gordon LIddy, Watergate, Dr. Timothy Leary, unity </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jeff pops a few buttons with pride over two new American Legion initiatives: the newly unveiled MyLegion.org membership platform and 100 Miles of Hope fundraising and fitness challenge.</p>

<p>Ashley shares updates on the progress of a Global War on Terror Memorial on the National Mall in Washington D.C. after a bipartisan panel of 25 veterans in Congress penned a letter asking President Biden to publicly support the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act.</p>

<p>CV bring troubling news of tension rising after a Chinese fighter pilot cruised into Taiwanese air space.</p>

<p>Rapid Fire<br>
Marines selling stolen ammo caught up in sting operation, former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel calls May 1st Afghan pullout strategy &quot;unachievable,&quot; Biden lagging on nominees for many VA top leadership posts, and Coasties leading the way on COVID vaccines </p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/_lmf75ZceVc">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="MyLegion.org" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Home">MyLegion.org</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion 100 Miles For Hope" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/100miles">The American Legion 100 Miles For Hope</a></li><li><a title="Global War On Terrorism Memorial Foundation - Advocating for a memorial on the mall for GWOT servicemembers." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gwotmemorialfoundation.org/">Global War On Terrorism Memorial Foundation - Advocating for a memorial on the mall for GWOT servicemembers.</a></li><li><a title="Global War on Terrorism Memorial proposed sites" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gwotmemorialfoundation.org/News/global-war-on-terrorism-memorial-is-planned-for-the-national-mall/">Global War on Terrorism Memorial proposed sites</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Resolution No. 16: National Global War on Terrorism Memorial" rel="nofollow" href="https://archive.legion.org/handle/20.500.12203/6483">American Legion Resolution No. 16: National Global War on Terrorism Memorial</a></li><li><a title="Chinese Fighter Pilot Says Taiwan &#39;All Ours&#39; After Being Asked to Leave Airspace" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.newsweek.com/chinese-fighter-pilot-says-taiwan-all-ours-after-being-asked-leave-airspace-1579730">Chinese Fighter Pilot Says Taiwan 'All Ours' After Being Asked to Leave Airspace</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Post 64 Smithfield, RI | Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/balfourcole64">American Legion Post 64 Smithfield, RI | Facebook</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Voice: American Legion post seeks new members" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2021/03/28/veterans-voice-american-legion-post-seeks-new-members/7006982002/">Veterans Voice: American Legion post seeks new members</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jeff pops a few buttons with pride over two new American Legion initiatives: the newly unveiled MyLegion.org membership platform and 100 Miles of Hope fundraising and fitness challenge.</p>

<p>Ashley shares updates on the progress of a Global War on Terror Memorial on the National Mall in Washington D.C. after a bipartisan panel of 25 veterans in Congress penned a letter asking President Biden to publicly support the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act.</p>

<p>CV bring troubling news of tension rising after a Chinese fighter pilot cruised into Taiwanese air space.</p>

<p>Rapid Fire<br>
Marines selling stolen ammo caught up in sting operation, former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel calls May 1st Afghan pullout strategy &quot;unachievable,&quot; Biden lagging on nominees for many VA top leadership posts, and Coasties leading the way on COVID vaccines </p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/_lmf75ZceVc">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="MyLegion.org" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Home">MyLegion.org</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion 100 Miles For Hope" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/100miles">The American Legion 100 Miles For Hope</a></li><li><a title="Global War On Terrorism Memorial Foundation - Advocating for a memorial on the mall for GWOT servicemembers." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gwotmemorialfoundation.org/">Global War On Terrorism Memorial Foundation - Advocating for a memorial on the mall for GWOT servicemembers.</a></li><li><a title="Global War on Terrorism Memorial proposed sites" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gwotmemorialfoundation.org/News/global-war-on-terrorism-memorial-is-planned-for-the-national-mall/">Global War on Terrorism Memorial proposed sites</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Resolution No. 16: National Global War on Terrorism Memorial" rel="nofollow" href="https://archive.legion.org/handle/20.500.12203/6483">American Legion Resolution No. 16: National Global War on Terrorism Memorial</a></li><li><a title="Chinese Fighter Pilot Says Taiwan &#39;All Ours&#39; After Being Asked to Leave Airspace" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.newsweek.com/chinese-fighter-pilot-says-taiwan-all-ours-after-being-asked-leave-airspace-1579730">Chinese Fighter Pilot Says Taiwan 'All Ours' After Being Asked to Leave Airspace</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Post 64 Smithfield, RI | Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/balfourcole64">American Legion Post 64 Smithfield, RI | Facebook</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Voice: American Legion post seeks new members" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2021/03/28/veterans-voice-american-legion-post-seeks-new-members/7006982002/">Veterans Voice: American Legion post seeks new members</a></li></ul>]]>
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