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  <description>Reaction to the FDA advisory panel rejection of MDMA-asisted therapy for PTSD
THE INTERVIEW
Fans of the paranormal, the fantastical or the downright frightening will enjoy our visit with former Army Intelligence officer R.C. Bramhall who talks about his book,  "Haunted War Tales: True Military Encounters with the Bizarre, Paranormal and Unexplained." 
He shares how he came to write his book, and we discuss everything from cryptid encounters to creepy hauntings - even the story of a ghost plane pulled from the pages of The American Legion Magazine.
SCUTTLEBUTT
Postal worker finds WWII era letters and drives hours to deliver them
Down the Reddit Rabbit Hole: What makes the U.S. military so powerful and effective?
Marine shielded student from grenade with his body...and survived
 Special Guest: R.C. Bramhall.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Reaction to the FDA advisory panel rejection of MDMA-asisted therapy for PTSD</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Fans of the paranormal, the fantastical or the downright frightening will enjoy our visit with former Army Intelligence officer R.C. Bramhall who talks about his book,  &quot;Haunted War Tales: True Military Encounters with the Bizarre, Paranormal and Unexplained.&quot; </p>

<p>He shares how he came to write his book, and we discuss everything from cryptid encounters to creepy hauntings - even the story of a ghost plane pulled from the pages of The American Legion Magazine.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Postal worker finds WWII era letters and drives hours to deliver them</p>

<p>Down the Reddit Rabbit Hole: What makes the U.S. military so powerful and effective?</p>

<p>Marine shielded student from grenade with his body...and survived</p><p>Special Guest: R.C. Bramhall.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/oP-6Zq8_SLM">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Is Bigfoot being studied by the US military? - Quora" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.quora.com/Is-Bigfoot-being-studied-by-the-US-military">Is Bigfoot being studied by the US military? - Quora</a></li><li><a title="Lt. General Martin R. Steele, US Marine Corps (Ret.) on Advisory Panel of FDA Rejecting MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.reason-for-hope.org/post/lt-general-martin-r-steele-us-marine-corps-ret-on-advisory-panel-of-fda-rejecting-mdma-assiste">Lt. General Martin R. Steele, US Marine Corps (Ret.) on Advisory Panel of FDA Rejecting MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD</a></li><li><a title="FDA Advisory Committee voted against MDMA therapy, what&#39;s next" rel="nofollow" href="https://taskandpurpose.com/news/fda-advisory-committee-denies-mdma-assisted-therapy/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">FDA Advisory Committee voted against MDMA therapy, what's next</a></li><li><a title="MDMA faces FDA panel in bid to become first-of-a-kind PTSD medication | AP News" rel="nofollow" href="https://apnews.com/article/mdma-psychedelics-fda-ptsd-ecstasy-molly-1f3753324fa7f91821c9ee6246fa18e1?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">MDMA faces FDA panel in bid to become first-of-a-kind PTSD medication | AP News</a></li><li><a title="Resolution No. 5: Emerging Therapies to Address Veteran Suicides | Digital Archive" rel="nofollow" href="https://archive.legion.org/node/15139">Resolution No. 5: Emerging Therapies to Address Veteran Suicides | Digital Archive</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion [Volume 135, No. 3 (September 1993)] | Digital Archive" rel="nofollow" href="https://archive.legion.org/node/1484">The American Legion [Volume 135, No. 3 (September 1993)] | Digital Archive</a> &mdash; Story on Page 30</li><li><a title="Author R.C. Bramhall | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree" rel="nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/authorrcbramhall">Author R.C. Bramhall | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree</a></li><li><a title="Postal worker finds WWII-era letters, drives 5 hours to deliver them - The Washington Post" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2024/05/07/postal-worker-finds-wwii-era-letters-drives-5-hours-deliver-them/">Postal worker finds WWII-era letters, drives 5 hours to deliver them - The Washington Post</a></li><li><a title="Marine shielded his student from grenade with his body — and survived" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2024/05/10/marine-shielded-his-student-from-grenade-with-his-body-and-survived/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Marine shielded his student from grenade with his body — and survived</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Reaction to the FDA advisory panel rejection of MDMA-asisted therapy for PTSD</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Fans of the paranormal, the fantastical or the downright frightening will enjoy our visit with former Army Intelligence officer R.C. Bramhall who talks about his book,  &quot;Haunted War Tales: True Military Encounters with the Bizarre, Paranormal and Unexplained.&quot; </p>

<p>He shares how he came to write his book, and we discuss everything from cryptid encounters to creepy hauntings - even the story of a ghost plane pulled from the pages of The American Legion Magazine.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Postal worker finds WWII era letters and drives hours to deliver them</p>

<p>Down the Reddit Rabbit Hole: What makes the U.S. military so powerful and effective?</p>

<p>Marine shielded student from grenade with his body...and survived</p><p>Special Guest: R.C. Bramhall.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/oP-6Zq8_SLM">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Is Bigfoot being studied by the US military? - Quora" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.quora.com/Is-Bigfoot-being-studied-by-the-US-military">Is Bigfoot being studied by the US military? - Quora</a></li><li><a title="Lt. General Martin R. Steele, US Marine Corps (Ret.) on Advisory Panel of FDA Rejecting MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.reason-for-hope.org/post/lt-general-martin-r-steele-us-marine-corps-ret-on-advisory-panel-of-fda-rejecting-mdma-assiste">Lt. General Martin R. Steele, US Marine Corps (Ret.) on Advisory Panel of FDA Rejecting MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD</a></li><li><a title="FDA Advisory Committee voted against MDMA therapy, what&#39;s next" rel="nofollow" href="https://taskandpurpose.com/news/fda-advisory-committee-denies-mdma-assisted-therapy/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">FDA Advisory Committee voted against MDMA therapy, what's next</a></li><li><a title="MDMA faces FDA panel in bid to become first-of-a-kind PTSD medication | AP News" rel="nofollow" href="https://apnews.com/article/mdma-psychedelics-fda-ptsd-ecstasy-molly-1f3753324fa7f91821c9ee6246fa18e1?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">MDMA faces FDA panel in bid to become first-of-a-kind PTSD medication | AP News</a></li><li><a title="Resolution No. 5: Emerging Therapies to Address Veteran Suicides | Digital Archive" rel="nofollow" href="https://archive.legion.org/node/15139">Resolution No. 5: Emerging Therapies to Address Veteran Suicides | Digital Archive</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion [Volume 135, No. 3 (September 1993)] | Digital Archive" rel="nofollow" href="https://archive.legion.org/node/1484">The American Legion [Volume 135, No. 3 (September 1993)] | Digital Archive</a> &mdash; Story on Page 30</li><li><a title="Author R.C. Bramhall | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree" rel="nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/authorrcbramhall">Author R.C. Bramhall | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree</a></li><li><a title="Postal worker finds WWII-era letters, drives 5 hours to deliver them - The Washington Post" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2024/05/07/postal-worker-finds-wwii-era-letters-drives-5-hours-deliver-them/">Postal worker finds WWII-era letters, drives 5 hours to deliver them - The Washington Post</a></li><li><a title="Marine shielded his student from grenade with his body — and survived" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2024/05/10/marine-shielded-his-student-from-grenade-with-his-body-and-survived/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Marine shielded his student from grenade with his body — and survived</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 182: Tango Alpha Lima: “Black Warriors: The Buffalo Soldiers of World War II” with Ivan A. Houston </title>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
Knowing the signs of a stroke can save your life 
How a Hallmark Movie's Take on Air Force Romance Got Cooperation from the Thunderbirds 
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Ivan Abbott Houston, who was a design engineer and test driver of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, MLRS and Humvee Military Vehicle, shares the story of his father, Ivan James Houston, a Buffalo Soldier who served with the 92nd Division in Italy during WWII, and wrote two books and a documentary film about his experiences during and after the war.  
RAPID FIRE
Free career guidance for Veterans from America's top companies  
U.S. Army Mariners Rescue A Man Clinging To Plastic Lid In The Middle Of The Ocean 
VA recreation therapist leads Yak and Yarn group   Special Guest: Ivan A. Houston.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Knowing the signs of a stroke can save your life </p>

<p>How a Hallmark Movie&#39;s Take on Air Force Romance Got Cooperation from the Thunderbirds </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Ivan Abbott Houston, who was a design engineer and test driver of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, MLRS and Humvee Military Vehicle, shares the story of his father, Ivan James Houston, a Buffalo Soldier who served with the 92nd Division in Italy during WWII, and wrote two books and a documentary film about his experiences during and after the war.  </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Free career guidance for Veterans from America&#39;s top companies  </p>

<p>U.S. Army Mariners Rescue A Man Clinging To Plastic Lid In The Middle Of The Ocean </p>

<p>VA recreation therapist leads Yak and Yarn group  </p><p>Special Guest: Ivan A. Houston.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/gVq-wDCpxRw">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 174: Tango Alpha Lima: Typhoon Coast Author Mark R. Clifford" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/174">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 174: Tango Alpha Lima: Typhoon Coast Author Mark R. Clifford</a></li><li><a title="Warning signs - The Stroke Foundation" rel="nofollow" href="https://thestrokefoundation.org/home/stroke-facts/warning-signs/">Warning signs - The Stroke Foundation</a></li><li><a title="How a Hallmark Movie&#39;s Take on Air Force Romance Got Cooperation from the Thunderbirds | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/off-duty/movies/2023/09/19/how-hallmark-movies-take-air-force-romance-got-cooperation-thunderbirds.html">How a Hallmark Movie's Take on Air Force Romance Got Cooperation from the Thunderbirds | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="Come Fly With Me - Hallmark Movies &amp; Mysteries - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V7k40vi-CU">Come Fly With Me - Hallmark Movies &amp; Mysteries - YouTube</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="Home - Black Warriors: The Buffalo Soldiers of WWII Black Warriors: The Buffalo Soldiers of WWII -" rel="nofollow" href="https://blackwarriorsbook.com/">Home - Black Warriors: The Buffalo Soldiers of WWII Black Warriors: The Buffalo Soldiers of WWII -</a></li><li><a title="Black Christ of Lucca – Oldest Carved Wood Statue in Europe – Tuscan Traveler" rel="nofollow" href="https://tuscantraveler.com/2020/florence/black-christ-of-lucca-oldest-statue-in-europe/">Black Christ of Lucca – Oldest Carved Wood Statue in Europe – Tuscan Traveler</a></li><li><a title="The Documentary - Black Warriors: The Buffalo Soldiers of WWII" rel="nofollow" href="https://blackwarriorsbook.com/the-documentary/">The Documentary - Black Warriors: The Buffalo Soldiers of WWII</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 103: Tango Alpha Lima: Buffalo Soldier Iron Riders with Bobby McDonald" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/103">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 103: Tango Alpha Lima: Buffalo Soldier Iron Riders with Bobby McDonald</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Free career guidance for Veterans from America&#39;s top companies - VA News" rel="nofollow" href="https://news.va.gov/123831/free-career-guidance-for-veterans/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">Free career guidance for Veterans from America's top companies - VA News</a></li><li><a title="American Corporate Partners | American Corporate Partners" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.acp-usa.org/">American Corporate Partners | American Corporate Partners</a></li><li><a title="U.S. Army Mariners Rescue A Man Clinging To Plastic Lid In The Middle Of The Ocean" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/u-s-navy-marines-rescue-a-man-clinging-to-plastic-lid-in-the-middle-of-the-ocean/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">U.S. Army Mariners Rescue A Man Clinging To Plastic Lid In The Middle Of The Ocean</a></li><li><a title="Life as an Army Mariner &gt; U.S. Army Central &gt; News | U.S. Army Central" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.usarcent.army.mil/News/Article/1076261/life-as-an-army-mariner/">Life as an Army Mariner &gt; U.S. Army Central &gt; News | U.S. Army Central</a></li><li><a title="VA recreation therapist leads Yak and Yarn group - VA News" rel="nofollow" href="https://news.va.gov/123381/recreation-therapist-leads-yak-and-yarn-group/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">VA recreation therapist leads Yak and Yarn group - VA News</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Knowing the signs of a stroke can save your life </p>

<p>How a Hallmark Movie&#39;s Take on Air Force Romance Got Cooperation from the Thunderbirds </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Ivan Abbott Houston, who was a design engineer and test driver of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, MLRS and Humvee Military Vehicle, shares the story of his father, Ivan James Houston, a Buffalo Soldier who served with the 92nd Division in Italy during WWII, and wrote two books and a documentary film about his experiences during and after the war.  </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Free career guidance for Veterans from America&#39;s top companies  </p>

<p>U.S. Army Mariners Rescue A Man Clinging To Plastic Lid In The Middle Of The Ocean </p>

<p>VA recreation therapist leads Yak and Yarn group  </p><p>Special Guest: Ivan A. Houston.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/gVq-wDCpxRw">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 174: Tango Alpha Lima: Typhoon Coast Author Mark R. Clifford" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/174">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 174: Tango Alpha Lima: Typhoon Coast Author Mark R. Clifford</a></li><li><a title="Warning signs - The Stroke Foundation" rel="nofollow" href="https://thestrokefoundation.org/home/stroke-facts/warning-signs/">Warning signs - The Stroke Foundation</a></li><li><a title="How a Hallmark Movie&#39;s Take on Air Force Romance Got Cooperation from the Thunderbirds | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/off-duty/movies/2023/09/19/how-hallmark-movies-take-air-force-romance-got-cooperation-thunderbirds.html">How a Hallmark Movie's Take on Air Force Romance Got Cooperation from the Thunderbirds | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="Come Fly With Me - Hallmark Movies &amp; Mysteries - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V7k40vi-CU">Come Fly With Me - Hallmark Movies &amp; Mysteries - YouTube</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="Home - Black Warriors: The Buffalo Soldiers of WWII Black Warriors: The Buffalo Soldiers of WWII -" rel="nofollow" href="https://blackwarriorsbook.com/">Home - Black Warriors: The Buffalo Soldiers of WWII Black Warriors: The Buffalo Soldiers of WWII -</a></li><li><a title="Black Christ of Lucca – Oldest Carved Wood Statue in Europe – Tuscan Traveler" rel="nofollow" href="https://tuscantraveler.com/2020/florence/black-christ-of-lucca-oldest-statue-in-europe/">Black Christ of Lucca – Oldest Carved Wood Statue in Europe – Tuscan Traveler</a></li><li><a title="The Documentary - Black Warriors: The Buffalo Soldiers of WWII" rel="nofollow" href="https://blackwarriorsbook.com/the-documentary/">The Documentary - Black Warriors: The Buffalo Soldiers of WWII</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 103: Tango Alpha Lima: Buffalo Soldier Iron Riders with Bobby McDonald" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/103">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 103: Tango Alpha Lima: Buffalo Soldier Iron Riders with Bobby McDonald</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Free career guidance for Veterans from America&#39;s top companies - VA News" rel="nofollow" href="https://news.va.gov/123831/free-career-guidance-for-veterans/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">Free career guidance for Veterans from America's top companies - VA News</a></li><li><a title="American Corporate Partners | American Corporate Partners" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.acp-usa.org/">American Corporate Partners | American Corporate Partners</a></li><li><a title="U.S. Army Mariners Rescue A Man Clinging To Plastic Lid In The Middle Of The Ocean" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/u-s-navy-marines-rescue-a-man-clinging-to-plastic-lid-in-the-middle-of-the-ocean/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">U.S. Army Mariners Rescue A Man Clinging To Plastic Lid In The Middle Of The Ocean</a></li><li><a title="Life as an Army Mariner &gt; U.S. Army Central &gt; News | U.S. Army Central" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.usarcent.army.mil/News/Article/1076261/life-as-an-army-mariner/">Life as an Army Mariner &gt; U.S. Army Central &gt; News | U.S. Army Central</a></li><li><a title="VA recreation therapist leads Yak and Yarn group - VA News" rel="nofollow" href="https://news.va.gov/123381/recreation-therapist-leads-yak-and-yarn-group/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">VA recreation therapist leads Yak and Yarn group - VA News</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 148: Tango Alpha Lima: HillVets Founder and CEO Justin Brown</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:episode>148</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: HillVets Founder and CEO Justin Brown</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 post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>48:50</itunes:duration>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley talk about the new video game release from Steam Games. “Company of Heroes 3″ takes on a new facet of WWII history, and brings players into the battle between U.S. Forces, British Forces, Wehrmacht, and Deutsches Afrikakorps that ensued during campaigns in Italy and North Africa. 
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
HillVets founder and CEO Justin Brown tells the origin story of how a networking event for veterans working in the Capitol has evolved into a veteran and military community helping one another in their pursuit of continued service in government.  
Justin explains the leadership and fellowship programs, and how HillVets works with other VSOs to accomplish their mission.
RAPID FIRE
I'm a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings
Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander 
African Americans in USCG Special Guest: Justin Brown.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff and Ashley talk about the new video game release from Steam Games. “Company of Heroes 3″ takes on a new facet of WWII history, and brings players into the battle between U.S. Forces, British Forces, Wehrmacht, and Deutsches Afrikakorps that ensued during campaigns in Italy and North Africa. </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
HillVets founder and CEO Justin Brown tells the origin story of how a networking event for veterans working in the Capitol has evolved into a veteran and military community helping one another in their pursuit of continued service in government.  </p>

<p>Justin explains the leadership and fellowship programs, and how HillVets works with other VSOs to accomplish their mission.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
I&#39;m a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings<br>
Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander <br>
African Americans in USCG</p><p>Special Guest: Justin Brown.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/kaQJZ0w6Y74">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="New WWII video game drops players into Italy, North Africa campaigns" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2023/02/21/new-wwii-video-game-drops-gamers-into-italian-north-african-campaigns/">New WWII video game drops players into Italy, North Africa campaigns</a></li><li><a title="Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">Action Center</a></li><li><a title="HillVets | Serving Veterans &amp; the Military-Connected in Washington D.C." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hillvets.org/">HillVets | Serving Veterans &amp; the Military-Connected in Washington D.C.</a> &mdash; Our mission is to serve those who have served in their pursuit of continued service in government.</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="I&#39;m a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings | The US Sun" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/7409363/marine-turned-hooters-girl-thank-service/">I'm a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings | The US Sun</a></li><li><a title="Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/258163/wisconsin-post-provides-proper-send-deploying-commander">Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="African Americans in USCG | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/other/10322/african-americans-uscg">African Americans in USCG | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="African American Chronology" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.history.uscg.mil/Browse-by-Topic/Notable-People/Minorities/African-Americans/African-American-History-Chronology/">African American Chronology</a></li><li><a title="(20+) American Legion Post 83 - Merced, Ca. | Merced CA | Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/ALP83Merced/">(20+) American Legion Post 83 - Merced, Ca. | Merced CA | Facebook</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff and Ashley talk about the new video game release from Steam Games. “Company of Heroes 3″ takes on a new facet of WWII history, and brings players into the battle between U.S. Forces, British Forces, Wehrmacht, and Deutsches Afrikakorps that ensued during campaigns in Italy and North Africa. </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
HillVets founder and CEO Justin Brown tells the origin story of how a networking event for veterans working in the Capitol has evolved into a veteran and military community helping one another in their pursuit of continued service in government.  </p>

<p>Justin explains the leadership and fellowship programs, and how HillVets works with other VSOs to accomplish their mission.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
I&#39;m a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings<br>
Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander <br>
African Americans in USCG</p><p>Special Guest: Justin Brown.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/kaQJZ0w6Y74">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="New WWII video game drops players into Italy, North Africa campaigns" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2023/02/21/new-wwii-video-game-drops-gamers-into-italian-north-african-campaigns/">New WWII video game drops players into Italy, North Africa campaigns</a></li><li><a title="Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">Action Center</a></li><li><a title="HillVets | Serving Veterans &amp; the Military-Connected in Washington D.C." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hillvets.org/">HillVets | Serving Veterans &amp; the Military-Connected in Washington D.C.</a> &mdash; Our mission is to serve those who have served in their pursuit of continued service in government.</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="I&#39;m a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings | The US Sun" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/7409363/marine-turned-hooters-girl-thank-service/">I'm a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings | The US Sun</a></li><li><a title="Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/258163/wisconsin-post-provides-proper-send-deploying-commander">Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="African Americans in USCG | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/other/10322/african-americans-uscg">African Americans in USCG | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="African American Chronology" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.history.uscg.mil/Browse-by-Topic/Notable-People/Minorities/African-Americans/African-American-History-Chronology/">African American Chronology</a></li><li><a title="(20+) American Legion Post 83 - Merced, Ca. | Merced CA | Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/ALP83Merced/">(20+) American Legion Post 83 - Merced, Ca. | Merced CA | Facebook</a></li></ul>]]>
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