THE INTERVIEW
After being severly injured while serving in Afghanistan in 2005, doctors gave Israel Del Toro a 20% chance of survival. Israel not only survived, but endured years of skin grafts, surgeries and brutal physical therapy and in 2010 became the first 100% disabled veteran to re-enlist in the Air Force.

Israel shares his incredible story of survivial and resilience, his role in the emergence of Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, the his experiences through adaptive sports

SCUTTLEBUTT
For veterans and servicemembers facing food insecurity, there are resources available to help.
We share some resources, as well as celebrate Legion posts who are actively combating food insecurity.

Special Guest: Israel Del Toro.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Join The American Legion
• Fred Brock Post 828, H-E-B place New Shoes on Students during MLK Weekend | Legiontown U.S.A.
• The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare
• Israel Del Toro, Jr. | "Stay Strong Finish Strong"
• Center for the Intrepid
• Operation Comfort
• USO Warrior and Family Centers · United Service Organizations
• Amazon.com: A Patriot's Promise: Protecting My Brothers, Fighting for My Life, and Keeping My Word: 9781250283740: Del Toro Jr., Senior Master Sergeant (Ret.) Israel "DT", Heyer, T. L.: Books
• A Patriot's Promise by Senior Master Sergeant (Ret.) Israel "DT" Del Toro Jr., T. L. Heyer - Audiobook - Audible.com
• Find a Service Officer
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | Food and Nutrition Service
• Stronghold Food Pantry | Military Families
• Be the One | The American Legion

In this episode of the Be The One podcast, Jason talks about overcoming the military mindset of toughness to end the stigma of asking for mental health assistance, and the importance of seeking out the mulitple treatment options to find the best fit. He also talks about the importance of studying the effects and finding treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury.

Special Guest: Jason Redman.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Amazon.com: The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader: 9780062208316: Redman, Jason, Bruning, John: Books
• Sign on the Door Poster - Signed by Jason Redman - Get Off The X
• Overcome - Signed Hard Cover - Get Off The X
• Homepage | Concussion Legacy Foundation
• Amazon.com: Touching the Dragon: And Other Techniques for Surviving Life's Wars: 9780451494689: Hatch, James, D'Andrea, Christian: Books
• Why Psychedelics? | Stanford Psychedelic Science Group | Stanford Medicine
• Home - Jason Redman
• Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Blind and deaf after surviving an IED blast in Afghanistan, Aaron Hale eagerly takes on new challenges as an outdoor adventurer and entrepreneur. The former Navy chef and Army EOD team leader joins the podcast to discuss his recovery, his adventures as an elite athlete, and the entrepreneurial endeavor that showcases his culinary roots.

RAPID FIRE
Did Edgar Allan Poe attend West Point?
Meet the Marine competing for the best mullet in America
Guardian becomes service’s first to earn Ranger tab

Special Guest: Aaron Hale.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• NEC-approved resolutions focus on mental health | The American Legion
• Search Results | Digital Archive
• Be the One | The American Legion
• Extra Ordinary Delights - Veteran-made confections delivered to you
• Did Edgar Allan Poe go to West Point? - Task & Purpose
• Meet the Marine competing for the best mullet in America - Task & Purpose
• Mullet Champ – Official Home of the USA Mullet Championships
• Space Ranger — guardian becomes service’s first to earn Ranger tab
• Join The American Legion

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
After a traumatic brain injury, Air Force" Ken Corigliano developed synesthesia, a condition in which information meant to stimulate one of sense stimulates several senses. This condition has given him a magnified ability to see the interconnectedness of life, and a unique perspective on the world around him, which he uses to promote the connection between physcial fitness and mental wellness.

RAPID FIRE
Marines welcome first woman to serve as senior enlisted leader of an expeditionary force
Tom Cruise is filming 'Mission Impossible' on a Navy aircraft carrier
Legion shows support to Irreverent Warriors

Special Guest: Ken Corigliano.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Beyond firsts: Female 4-stars discuss changes for women in service
• Be the One | The American Legion
• Air Force Ken
• State of Being: How Everything You Need to Win is Within You - Kindle edition by Corigliano, Ken. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
• NuCalm Home | NuCalm
• Action Center
• Marines welcome first woman to serve as senior enlisted leader of an expeditionary force | Stars and Stripes
• Tom Cruise is filming 'Mission Impossible' on a Navy aircraft carrier
• Legion shows support to Irreverent Warriors | Legiontown U.S.A.
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• Join The American Legion

OUR GUEST
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Merryl Tengesdal talks about launching her military career in an effort to fulfill her childhood dreams, her accomplishments along the way, including becoming the first African American woman to fly the U2 Dragon-Lady.

She talks about her appearance on CBS "Tough as Nails," working with Steven Spielberg, motivating youth, and her book, "Shatter the Sky"

RAPID FIRE
Space Force National Guard
Marines love of Ranger panties

Special Guest: Merryl Tengesdal.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Join The American Legion
• Russian soldier sentenced to life in Ukraine’s 1st war crimes trial | PBS NewsHour
• Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss
• merryl tengesdal
• Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion
• S.4179 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Space National Guard Establishment Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
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