web01.fireside.fm Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:50:25 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Inclusion” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/inclusion Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -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 164: Tango Alpha Lima: Task Force Movement Vice-Chairman Dan Kunze https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/164 38a5ce3b-a2ae-4b9d-8742-012b65f936c3 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 164 Tango Alpha Lima: Task Force Movement Vice-Chairman Dan Kunze full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:04:34 no IN THE NEWS Air Force official says he's worried about military families being forced to move over anti-LGBTQ bullying THIS WEEK'S GUEST Task Force Movement Vice Chairman Dan Kunze joins the show to talk about how the program is not only helping people find jobs, but also addressing infrastructure and national security concerns. Task Force Movement is a White House program that connects industry, academia, government and veterans' groups to fast-track the military community into jobs in cyber-security and trucking. RAPID FIRE  Marine Corps' brand: 'I'm not sure you're good enough to be a Marine' Army Pre-Boot Camp Course Expanded as Recruiting Challenge Looms Facing Shortages, US Military Recruiters Trade Citizenship for Service Special Guest: Dan Kunze. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, LGBTQ, diversity, inclusion, military family, bullying, mission readiness, Task Force Movement, White House, armored division, humvee, tank, OTR, trucking, supply chain, logistic, pandemic, trades, jobs, labor, blue-collar, economy, infrastructure, invest in the future, national security, employment, IT, cyber-security, business, career, education, network, dystopia, reverse psychology, boot-camp, recruiting, fitness, physical education, citizenship, aim high IN THE NEWS
Air Force official says he's worried about military families being forced to move over anti-LGBTQ bullying

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Task Force Movement Vice Chairman Dan Kunze joins the show to talk about how the program is not only helping people find jobs, but also addressing infrastructure and national security concerns. Task Force Movement is a White House program that connects industry, academia, government and veterans' groups to fast-track the military community into jobs in cyber-security and trucking.

RAPID FIRE
 Marine Corps' brand: 'I'm not sure you're good enough to be a Marine'
Army Pre-Boot Camp Course Expanded as Recruiting Challenge Looms
Facing Shortages, US Military Recruiters Trade Citizenship for Service

Special Guest: Dan Kunze.

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Air Force official says he's worried about military families being forced to move over anti-LGBTQ bullying

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Task Force Movement Vice Chairman Dan Kunze joins the show to talk about how the program is not only helping people find jobs, but also addressing infrastructure and national security concerns. Task Force Movement is a White House program that connects industry, academia, government and veterans' groups to fast-track the military community into jobs in cyber-security and trucking.

RAPID FIRE
 Marine Corps' brand: 'I'm not sure you're good enough to be a Marine'
Army Pre-Boot Camp Course Expanded as Recruiting Challenge Looms
Facing Shortages, US Military Recruiters Trade Citizenship for Service

Special Guest: Dan Kunze.

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]]> Episode 152: Tango Alpha Lima: Best Medicine Brigade with Robin Phoenix Johnson and Doug Bennett https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/152 c4675fc3-d38a-474d-8512-e4d3eb00fd12 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 152 Tango Alpha Lima: Best Medicine Brigade with Robin Phoenix Johnson and Doug Bennett full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:19:34 no 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. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, military spouse, San Antonio, river walk, running, caregivers, VA, mission statement, healthcare, military family, inclusion, comedy, therapy, laughter is the best medicine, David Sedaris, Johnny Carson, military experience, observational comedy, feats of strength, Oscars, academy awards, Paul Sorvino, Goodfellas, candle, car donation, homeless veterans 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.

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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 117: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Navy SEAL Kristin Beck https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/117 584979fd-5f14-40dd-8352-ff66cf876067 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 117 Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Navy SEAL Kristin Beck 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. 59:17 no IN THE NEWS Celebrating Disability Pride Month THIS WEEK'S GUEST Kristen "Chief" Beck is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL who gained public attention in 2013 when she came out as a trans woman. Her story has been told in her 2013 memoir, “Warrior Princess: A U.S. Navy SEAL's Journey to Coming out Transgender,” and in the 2014 CNN Documentary, “Lady Valor: The Kristin Beck Story.” Beck covers a lot of ground, including snippets on wearing dresses while growing up, being part of a team, fitting in and what it means to be an American at this time in our nation’s history. RAPID FIRE Ohio Guard soldier charged with terroristic threats, making and selling ‘ghost guns’ National convention app enhanced for 2022 SHOW NOTES Special Guest: Kristin “Chief” Beck. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Disability Pride, ADA, AMVETS Rose Dinner, national anthem, salute, women veteran, Navy SEAL, human, compassion, freedom, liberty, queer, gay, LGBTQ, bullying, respect, transgender, inclusion, Joe Rogan, hate, ghost gun, National Convention, Milwaukee, mobile app IN THE NEWS
Celebrating Disability Pride Month

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Kristen "Chief" Beck is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL who gained public attention in 2013 when she came out as a trans woman. Her story has been told in her 2013 memoir, “Warrior Princess: A U.S. Navy SEAL's Journey to Coming out Transgender,” and in the 2014 CNN Documentary, “Lady Valor: The Kristin Beck Story.”

Beck covers a lot of ground, including snippets on wearing dresses while growing up, being part of a team, fitting in and what it means to be an American at this time in our nation’s history.

RAPID FIRE
Ohio Guard soldier charged with terroristic threats, making and selling ‘ghost guns’
National convention app enhanced for 2022

SHOW NOTES

Special Guest: Kristin “Chief” Beck.

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Celebrating Disability Pride Month

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Kristen "Chief" Beck is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL who gained public attention in 2013 when she came out as a trans woman. Her story has been told in her 2013 memoir, “Warrior Princess: A U.S. Navy SEAL's Journey to Coming out Transgender,” and in the 2014 CNN Documentary, “Lady Valor: The Kristin Beck Story.”

Beck covers a lot of ground, including snippets on wearing dresses while growing up, being part of a team, fitting in and what it means to be an American at this time in our nation’s history.

RAPID FIRE
Ohio Guard soldier charged with terroristic threats, making and selling ‘ghost guns’
National convention app enhanced for 2022

SHOW NOTES

Special Guest: Kristin “Chief” Beck.

Links:

]]> Episode 91: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Navy SEAL Steve Giblin https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/91 178cd0ae-f7a3-4465-89b3-2857fbfa5406 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 91 Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Navy SEAL Steve Giblin 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. 29:47 no IN THE NEWS Ashley and Jeff discuss the new White House executive order to make sexual harassment an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Retired Navy SEAL Steve Giblin joins the podcast to talk about his new memoir, "Walking in Mud: A Navy SEAL’s 10 Rules for Surviving the New Normal." He draws on his military experiences to offer wisdom and counsel others on how to cope in the post-pandemic world. RAPID FIRE Abandoned Air Force radar station for sale VA tasks Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs to innovate approach to serving Native American Veterans Special Guest: Steve Giblin. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, sexual harassment, SEAL Team, BUDS, Assault Team, pandemic, new normal, PTSD, Americanism, Nationalism, wholesome virtues, book club, native american, inclusion, South Dakota, Facebook IN THE NEWS
Ashley and Jeff discuss the new White House executive order to make sexual harassment an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired Navy SEAL Steve Giblin joins the podcast to talk about his new memoir, "Walking in Mud: A Navy SEAL’s 10 Rules for Surviving the New Normal." He draws on his military experiences to offer wisdom and counsel others on how to cope in the post-pandemic world.

RAPID FIRE
Abandoned Air Force radar station for sale
VA tasks Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs to innovate approach to serving Native American Veterans

Special Guest: Steve Giblin.

Links:

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Ashley and Jeff discuss the new White House executive order to make sexual harassment an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired Navy SEAL Steve Giblin joins the podcast to talk about his new memoir, "Walking in Mud: A Navy SEAL’s 10 Rules for Surviving the New Normal." He draws on his military experiences to offer wisdom and counsel others on how to cope in the post-pandemic world.

RAPID FIRE
Abandoned Air Force radar station for sale
VA tasks Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs to innovate approach to serving Native American Veterans

Special Guest: Steve Giblin.

Links:

]]> Episode 61: Tango Alpha Lima: Interview with USAA Chief Brand Officer Tony Wells https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/61 afc4b961-a0de-4da3-a4f0-a87a141cf5f3 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 61 Tango Alpha Lima: Interview with USAA Chief Brand Officer Tony Wells 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. 34:05 no Tony Wells joins Team Tango to talk about what led him to become a basketball player at the US Naval Academy and a then a Marine Corps officer. The group discusses marketing during a pandemic, promoting diversity and inclusion at a corporate level and the technological innovations USAA has introduced over the years to better serve their members. Special Guest: Tony Wells. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Marketing, pandemic, insurance, messaging, remote-work, digital-first, empathy, banking, Navy Academy, Montford Point Marine, David Robinson, Midshipmen, diversity, George Floyd, inclusion, good corporate citizen, POC, women-owned, LGBTQ, innovations, corporate responsibility, Division I NCAA, mobile check deposit, eligibility, customer service Tony Wells joins Team Tango to talk about what led him to become a basketball player at the US Naval Academy and a then a Marine Corps officer.

The group discusses marketing during a pandemic, promoting diversity and inclusion at a corporate level and the technological innovations USAA has introduced over the years to better serve their members.

Special Guest: Tony Wells.

Links:

]]> Tony Wells joins Team Tango to talk about what led him to become a basketball player at the US Naval Academy and a then a Marine Corps officer.

The group discusses marketing during a pandemic, promoting diversity and inclusion at a corporate level and the technological innovations USAA has introduced over the years to better serve their members.

Special Guest: Tony Wells.

Links:

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