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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Lobbyist”</title>
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    <description>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
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    <itunes:summary>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
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  <title>Episode 148: Tango Alpha Lima: HillVets Founder and CEO Justin Brown</title>
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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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    <![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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  <title>Episode 111: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with Coeus Umbrella founder Jeffrey Powell </title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with Coeus Umbrella founder Jeffrey Powell </itunes:title>
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  <itunes:duration>43:21</itunes:duration>
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  <description>The second episode in our special military transition series features retired Col. Jeffrey Powell. 
After an amazing military career, Powell retired in September of 2019. Like so many others, 2020 and the COVID pandemic shattered his plans and he struggled to find his place as a civilian.   
Powell shares the story of his struggles, lessons learned, and how he emerged determined to strike out on a path to help other veterans and change perceptions of what “Transition Assistance Programs” should be.  Special Guest: Jeffrey Powell.
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    <![CDATA[<p>The second episode in our special military transition series features retired Col. Jeffrey Powell. </p>

<p>After an amazing military career, Powell retired in September of 2019. Like so many others, 2020 and the COVID pandemic shattered his plans and he struggled to find his place as a civilian.   </p>

<p>Powell shares the story of his struggles, lessons learned, and how he emerged determined to strike out on a path to help other veterans and change perceptions of what “Transition Assistance Programs” should be. </p><p>Special Guest: Jeffrey Powell.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/c3aJD2gSjaI">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion 100 Miles For Hope" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/100miles">The American Legion 100 Miles For Hope</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Home Page - Hiring Our Heroes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hiringourheroes.org/">Home Page - Hiring Our Heroes</a></li><li><a title="DoD Skillbridge/Transitioning - HBI" rel="nofollow" href="https://hbi.org/dod-skillbridge-transitioning/?gclid=CjwKCAjwve2TBhByEiwAaktM1O1ENPu076l-kjxDr-BkzUYehWvMCkGadX12UjlzyHZfYHTide7EXBoCLoEQAvD_BwE">DoD Skillbridge/Transitioning - HBI</a></li><li><a title="FourBlock – Veteran Career Readiness" rel="nofollow" href="https://fourblock.org/">FourBlock – Veteran Career Readiness</a></li><li><a title="Resolution No. 11: Automatic Enrollment into Veterans Affairs Health Care System" rel="nofollow" href="https://archive.legion.org/handle/20.500.12203/15026">Resolution No. 11: Automatic Enrollment into Veterans Affairs Health Care System</a></li><li><a title="Home | Coeus Umbrella Team" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.coeusumbrella.com/">Home | Coeus Umbrella Team</a></li><li><a title="Suggest a Guest" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/tangoalphalima/nominate-guest">Suggest a Guest</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>The second episode in our special military transition series features retired Col. Jeffrey Powell. </p>

<p>After an amazing military career, Powell retired in September of 2019. Like so many others, 2020 and the COVID pandemic shattered his plans and he struggled to find his place as a civilian.   </p>

<p>Powell shares the story of his struggles, lessons learned, and how he emerged determined to strike out on a path to help other veterans and change perceptions of what “Transition Assistance Programs” should be. </p><p>Special Guest: Jeffrey Powell.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/c3aJD2gSjaI">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion 100 Miles For Hope" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/100miles">The American Legion 100 Miles For Hope</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Home Page - Hiring Our Heroes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hiringourheroes.org/">Home Page - Hiring Our Heroes</a></li><li><a title="DoD Skillbridge/Transitioning - HBI" rel="nofollow" href="https://hbi.org/dod-skillbridge-transitioning/?gclid=CjwKCAjwve2TBhByEiwAaktM1O1ENPu076l-kjxDr-BkzUYehWvMCkGadX12UjlzyHZfYHTide7EXBoCLoEQAvD_BwE">DoD Skillbridge/Transitioning - HBI</a></li><li><a title="FourBlock – Veteran Career Readiness" rel="nofollow" href="https://fourblock.org/">FourBlock – Veteran Career Readiness</a></li><li><a title="Resolution No. 11: Automatic Enrollment into Veterans Affairs Health Care System" rel="nofollow" href="https://archive.legion.org/handle/20.500.12203/15026">Resolution No. 11: Automatic Enrollment into Veterans Affairs Health Care System</a></li><li><a title="Home | Coeus Umbrella Team" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.coeusumbrella.com/">Home | Coeus Umbrella Team</a></li><li><a title="Suggest a Guest" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/tangoalphalima/nominate-guest">Suggest a Guest</a></li></ul>]]>
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