Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Legislation”

Episode 236: Meet the widow of PACT Act namesake

The American Legion — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Duct Tape debuts at Paris Fashion Week

THE INTERVIEW
Danielle Robinson — the surviving spouse of the late Sgt. First Class Heath Robinson, namesake of the PACT Act – joins the podcast to share her family's story and how she and her husband became champions for passage of this historic legislation.

Danielle also shares how she honors Heath's legacy as an activist and advocate for Burn Pits 360, fighting for servicemembers and veterans exposed to hazardous environments while serving.

SCUTTLEBUTT
‘Area 52’ Veterans Call Out US Government for Refusing to Acknowledge Health Issues Caused By Radiation Exposure

U.S. Army helicopter repurposed into an Airbnb in Florida

Remembering country music legend and U.S. Army veteran, Kris Kristofferson

Special Guest: Danielle Robinson.

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Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP04: Veterans Mental Health Leadership Coalition Director Adam Marr

The American Legion — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

As a U.S. Army Apache helicopter pilot, Adam Marr deployed to Iraq where he flew more than 400 combat hours and was awarded the combat action badge. In 2017, Marr co-authored the best-selling book, "Tales from the Blast Factory” where he shared the challenges his brother, a Green Beret, faced transitioning out of the Army because of his TBI and PTSD injuries sustained in combat. This book was the inspiration for the Academy Award-qualified documentary film Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain (2020).

In this episode, Marr discusses the challenges his brother faced, his own struggles, and his current work as Director of Operations for the Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition, a group of more than 45 organizations that advocates for increased research and safe, affordable access to psychedelic medicine and assisted therapies for Veterans and their family members.

Special Guest: Adam Marr.

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Episode 156: Tango Alpha Lima: "Interpreters Wanted" director Robert Ham

The American Legion — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400

IN THE NEWS
VA and NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Award-winning director and writer, Army combat veteran USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA program alumni and American Legion Post 43 member, Robert Ham joins us to talk about his feature documentary about Afghan Interpreters, "Interpreters Wanted," that will be released this spring on Vet TV.

RAPID FIRE
Mark Wahlberg is Not a Fan Of Tom Cruise Comparing His Work in Movie to Military Service
Air National Guardsman arrested after applying to be a hitman online to make some extra cash
Eagle Scout creates "Flags of Gratitude" memorial

Special Guest: Robert Ham.

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Episode 130: Tango Alpha Lima: Cup of Joe Radio with Mike Spotswood and Doug Bradley

The American Legion — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:30:00 -0400

IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley discuss that time Johnny Cash might have intercepted secret Russian code.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Two Vietnam veterans, Mike Spotswood and Doug Bradley from Cup of Joe Radio join the show to talk about their veteran-focused radio show created to help veterans with PTSD through the healing power of music.

RAPID FIRE
Vets benefits poised for biggest cost of living boost in 40 years
House candidate J.R. Majewski on disputed military record: It's 'classified'

Special Guests: Doug Bradley and Mike Spotswood.

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Episode 122: Tango Alpha Lima: Sierra Club Military Outdoors campaign manager Aaron Leonard

The American Legion — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400

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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Episode 116: Tango Alpha Lima: Actress and comedian Ashley Gutermuth

The American Legion — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0400

IN THE NEWS
In honor of the start of a new Legion membership year, Jeff and Ashely share membership stories and invite the Alphas to share their own membership stories.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
We're doubling down on our Ashlies this week with our guest, New Jersey-based actress, voice-over artist and stand-up comedian Ashley Gutermuth.

Ashley is married to a career Air Force reservist, and she's rapidly building an online following with her unique take on spouse and military humor, and she's quickly carving out a name for herself with her inside-military jokes.

RAPID FIRE
June American Legion Impact Report highlights career events and legislative wins on Capitol Hill.
Army backpedals on policy dropping High School diploma requirement
WWII Medal of Honor recipient Herschel "Woody" Williams lies in honor at U.S. Capitol

Special Guest: Ashley Gutermuth.

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Episode 105: Tango Alpha Lima: Marine Corps Combat Correspondent and Journalist Amy Forsythe

The American Legion — Tue, 17 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400

IN THE NEWS
A discussion of the military's history of toxic exposure and The American Legion's push for a Senate vote for the Honoring our PACT Act to address these issues for generations of military veterans.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Award-winning multimedia journalist, former U.S. Marine Corps Combat Correspondent and current U.S. Navy Reserve PAO Amy Forsythe stops by to talk about her new book, "Heroes Live Here: A Tribute to Camp Pendleton Marines Since 9/11"

Amy shares stories about her career as a military and civilian journalist, her inspiration for her new book, and a case of stolen valor she helped uncover.

RAPID FIRE
Parris Island Marine Corps Band nominated for an Emmy
VA Confirms Vital EHR Computer System Has Gone Down More Than 50 Times Since Launching in Spokane
Airman slays ‘tedious repetitive tasks’ for comrades stuck in paperwork hell

SHOUTOUTS
Post 176 in Springfield, Va.
Post 539 in New Bern, N.C.

Special Guest: Amy Forsythe.

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Episode 94: Tango Alpha Lima: Honoring WWII WASPs with author and activist Erin Miller

The American Legion — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500

IN THE NEWS
While they're geared up to reflect on the more celebratory side of Military Women's History Month, Jeff and Ashley begin by addressing a challenge to women in the military. Ashley shares a report about a concerning increase in reports of sexual assault at U.S. service academies during the 2020-21 academic year, to the highest number ever since DoD began closely tracking in the problem 2006.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Author and activist Erin Miller shares the story of her grandmother, Elaine Danforth Harmon, who served with the Women Airforce Service Pilots - or WASPs - during WWII.

When her grandmother's final wish to be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery was denied by the U.S. Army in 2015, Erin began a grassroots, social media and lobbying campaign to fight the decision and have a law passed to recognize the service of the WASP for inurnment eligibility at Arlington National Cemetery.

RAPID FIRE
Marine and nurse charged with fake vaccine card scam
VA propses changing disability ratings for mental health
'Call of Duty' can make you a better sailor or Marine

Special Guest: Erin Miller.

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Episode 72: Tango Alpha Lima: Mission Roll Call with Patrick Griffith

The American Legion — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Mission Roll Call is a nonpartisan movement to help provide veterans with a powerful, unified voice that is heard by our nation's leaders and communities. On this episode, we're joined by MRC Director Patrick Griffith, who talks about how their team uses digital messaging and polling to collect the views, experiences, and insights of veterans and delivers them directly to national and community leaders in an effort to enact positive change.

Patrick discusses how his organization uses storytelling to educate and activate their audience, and how Mission Role Call can work with traditional VSOs like The American Legion.

Special Guest: Patrick Griffith .

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