web01.fireside.fm Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:07:09 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Iron Riders” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/iron%20riders Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -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 114: Tango Alpha Lima: "Kilroy Was Here" author Brett Allen https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/114 d9683bed-a904-465c-ab28-7f9bebd3fdfa Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 114 Tango Alpha Lima: "Kilroy Was Here" author Brett Allen 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. 44:22 no IN THE NEWS Security cam video reveals VA employee body-slamming and beating 73-year-old veteran at Georgia VA Clinic. _NOTE: The incident took place on April 28, and while Lawrence F. Galliard Jr. was arrested and charged, at the time of our recording, he still had his job. WSB-TV reporters posted the video on June 20, and on June 23, VA Secretary Denis McDonough issued an apology to the patient, Phillip Web, and Galliard was indefinitely suspended without pay. _ THIS WEEK'S GUEST We're joined by Brett Allen is a U.S. Army veteran who shares how his military experience influenced his novel, “Kilroy Was Here.” He talks about his purposeful effort to steer away from the action-hero or broken soldier stories and focus on shenanigans and dark humor. RAPID FIRE Air Force makes the world’s saddest PB&J sandwich Michigan teen raises more than $140,000 to send Vietnam Veterans on Honor Flight The Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders Gathering begins in Montana Special Guest: Brett Allen. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, VA, assault, patient advocate, 9/11, Michigan State, ROTC, Fort Drum, Afghanistan, Logar Province, novel, author, fiction, shenanigans, Kilroy Was Here, PB&J, weird food, honor flight, Vietnam veteran, Vietnam veteran memorial, Buffalo Soldiers. Quasquicentennial, Fort Missoula, Iron Riders, re-enactors, camaraderie, support, buddy check, Vienna Post 180 IN THE NEWS
Security cam video reveals VA employee body-slamming and beating 73-year-old veteran at Georgia VA Clinic. _NOTE: The incident took place on April 28, and while Lawrence F. Galliard Jr. was arrested and charged, at the time of our recording, he still had his job. WSB-TV reporters posted the video on June 20, and on June 23, VA Secretary Denis McDonough issued an apology to the patient, Phillip Web, and Galliard was indefinitely suspended without pay. _

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
We're joined by Brett Allen is a U.S. Army veteran who shares how his military experience influenced his novel, “Kilroy Was Here.” He talks about his purposeful effort to steer away from the action-hero or broken soldier stories and focus on shenanigans and dark humor.

RAPID FIRE
Air Force makes the world’s saddest PB&J sandwich
Michigan teen raises more than $140,000 to send Vietnam Veterans on Honor Flight
The Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders Gathering begins in Montana

Special Guest: Brett Allen.

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Security cam video reveals VA employee body-slamming and beating 73-year-old veteran at Georgia VA Clinic. _NOTE: The incident took place on April 28, and while Lawrence F. Galliard Jr. was arrested and charged, at the time of our recording, he still had his job. WSB-TV reporters posted the video on June 20, and on June 23, VA Secretary Denis McDonough issued an apology to the patient, Phillip Web, and Galliard was indefinitely suspended without pay. _

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
We're joined by Brett Allen is a U.S. Army veteran who shares how his military experience influenced his novel, “Kilroy Was Here.” He talks about his purposeful effort to steer away from the action-hero or broken soldier stories and focus on shenanigans and dark humor.

RAPID FIRE
Air Force makes the world’s saddest PB&J sandwich
Michigan teen raises more than $140,000 to send Vietnam Veterans on Honor Flight
The Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders Gathering begins in Montana

Special Guest: Brett Allen.

Links:

]]> Episode 103: Tango Alpha Lima: Buffalo Soldier Iron Riders with Bobby McDonald https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/103 1df1d145-fe7c-402c-a19c-204b5b6b8d16 Tue, 03 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 103 Tango Alpha Lima: Buffalo Soldier Iron Riders with Bobby McDonald 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. 43:45 no IN THE NEWS Our hosts discuss the dilemma caused by the Navy deputizing doctors to enforce drug rules - even for those seeking mental health assistance. THIS WEEK'S GUEST American Legion member Bobby McDonald visits to talk about his passion for military history, his work with the Buffalo Soldiers re-enactors and the upcoming Quasquicentennial of the Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders. RAPID FIRE Bean bags, pod chairs and iPads for Air Force new recruit training Back Packs for Hope Special Guest: Bobby McDonald. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, rug use, confidentiality, mental health, stigma, Buffalo Soldiers, Iron Riders, bicycle, cycling, HBC, reenactor, Orange County, Montana, Missoula, Ft. Wallace, history, Teddy Roosevelt, Flag Day, Juneteenth, mobile technology, family outreach, community, children IN THE NEWS
Our hosts discuss the dilemma caused by the Navy deputizing doctors to enforce drug rules - even for those seeking mental health assistance.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
American Legion member Bobby McDonald visits to talk about his passion for military history, his work with the Buffalo Soldiers re-enactors and the upcoming Quasquicentennial of the Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders.

RAPID FIRE
Bean bags, pod chairs and iPads for Air Force new recruit training
Back Packs for Hope

Special Guest: Bobby McDonald.

Links:

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Our hosts discuss the dilemma caused by the Navy deputizing doctors to enforce drug rules - even for those seeking mental health assistance.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
American Legion member Bobby McDonald visits to talk about his passion for military history, his work with the Buffalo Soldiers re-enactors and the upcoming Quasquicentennial of the Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders.

RAPID FIRE
Bean bags, pod chairs and iPads for Air Force new recruit training
Back Packs for Hope

Special Guest: Bobby McDonald.

Links:

]]> Episode 90: Tango Alpha LIma: Honoring Black History https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/90 0e516770-1f6d-4857-8ec1-2617bba6249c Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 90 Tango Alpha LIma: Honoring Black History 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. 42:29 no IN THE NEWS Jeff kicks off the episode by sharing the 2021 National American Legion College Resolution urging the United States to award the Congressional Gold Medal to all members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. FEATURED GUESTS We feature two of the stories from the February issue of The American Legion Magazine: NASCAR rising star Jessie Iwuji, a Navy Rerservist and Legion member who is poised to bring change and diversity to racing. A group of California Legion members who are commemorating the unique experience of the Iron Riders - a group of Buffalo Soldiers in an experimental Bicycle Corps who made a 1,900-mile trek from Fort Missoula to St. Louis in 1897. RAPID FIRE  Newly introduced GI Bill Restoration Act would provide benefits to descendants of Black World War II veterans Colin Powell remembered as a model for future generations military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, resolution, 6888th, WWII, Congressional Gold Medal, NASCAR, Jessie Iwuji, Buffalo Soldiers, Iron Riders, bicycle, Bicycle Corps, GI Bill, generational wealth, Colin Powell, character IN THE NEWS
Jeff kicks off the episode by sharing the 2021 National American Legion College Resolution urging the United States to award the Congressional Gold Medal to all members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

FEATURED GUESTS
We feature two of the stories from the February issue of The American Legion Magazine:
NASCAR rising star Jessie Iwuji, a Navy Rerservist and Legion member who is poised to bring change and diversity to racing.
A group of California Legion members who are commemorating the unique experience of the Iron Riders - a group of Buffalo Soldiers in an experimental Bicycle Corps who made a 1,900-mile trek from Fort Missoula to St. Louis in 1897.

RAPID FIRE
 Newly introduced GI Bill Restoration Act would provide benefits to descendants of Black World War II veterans
Colin Powell remembered as a model for future generations

Links:

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Jeff kicks off the episode by sharing the 2021 National American Legion College Resolution urging the United States to award the Congressional Gold Medal to all members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

FEATURED GUESTS
We feature two of the stories from the February issue of The American Legion Magazine:
NASCAR rising star Jessie Iwuji, a Navy Rerservist and Legion member who is poised to bring change and diversity to racing.
A group of California Legion members who are commemorating the unique experience of the Iron Riders - a group of Buffalo Soldiers in an experimental Bicycle Corps who made a 1,900-mile trek from Fort Missoula to St. Louis in 1897.

RAPID FIRE
 Newly introduced GI Bill Restoration Act would provide benefits to descendants of Black World War II veterans
Colin Powell remembered as a model for future generations

Links:

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