web01.fireside.fm Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:49:07 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Marine Corps” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/marine%20corps Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -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 274: How to overcome the broken veteran narrative with Kevin Schmiegel - Tango Alpha Lima https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/274 bcac529e-0266-4fc7-98ed-1faab8b473e9 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 274 How to overcome the broken veteran narrative with Kevin Schmiegel - Tango Alpha Lima full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:22:24 no 250 years of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps THE INTERVIEW Retired Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Schmiegel is helping fellow veterans to thrive instead of falling to the broken veteran narrative. Schmiegel, who previously founded Hiring Our Heroes, is now leading ZeroMils. Schmiegel shares how ZeroMills is breaking the broken veteran narrative by creating a military thriving movement. SCUTTLEBUTT Coast Guardsman on his first mission helped save 165 Texas flash flood victims Not-so-hot pursuit! Charleston, S.C. police chase a burglary suspect going 3 mph on a tractor excavator Special Guest: Kevin Schmiegel. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, history, revolutionary war, chaplain, spirituality, comfort, America 250, USA 250, USA 250 Challenge, fitness, wellness, community service, employment, military spouse, Marine Corps, military transition, Camp Pendleton, volunteering, service, called to serve, job, enlisted, unemployment, stigma, TAP, transition assistance, resumes, retention, healing, tribe, depression, non-profit, military-friendly, thriving, caregivers, military family, recruitment, mental health, mental wellness, VA research, storytelling, buddy check, accountability, meaningful employment, purpose, health, kit bag, mentorship, self-improvement, hiring fair, resources, Coast Guard, hero, Texas Flooding, rescue, Guadalupe, Camp Mystic, police chase, excavator, natural disaster, be prepared 250 years of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Schmiegel is helping fellow veterans to thrive instead of falling to the broken veteran narrative. Schmiegel, who previously founded Hiring Our Heroes, is now leading ZeroMils. Schmiegel shares how ZeroMills is breaking the broken veteran narrative by creating a military thriving movement.

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Coast Guardsman on his first mission helped save 165 Texas flash flood victims

Not-so-hot pursuit! Charleston, S.C. police chase a burglary suspect going 3 mph on a tractor excavator

Special Guest: Kevin Schmiegel.

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THE INTERVIEW
Retired Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Schmiegel is helping fellow veterans to thrive instead of falling to the broken veteran narrative. Schmiegel, who previously founded Hiring Our Heroes, is now leading ZeroMils. Schmiegel shares how ZeroMills is breaking the broken veteran narrative by creating a military thriving movement.

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Coast Guardsman on his first mission helped save 165 Texas flash flood victims

Not-so-hot pursuit! Charleston, S.C. police chase a burglary suspect going 3 mph on a tractor excavator

Special Guest: Kevin Schmiegel.

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]]> Episode 259: Brain cancer survivor runs 500th marathon at Boston Marathon https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/259 8585de61-ab70-4cf2-9470-0ee257ead69d Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 259 Brain cancer survivor runs 500th marathon at Boston Marathon full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 59:47 no Marine Corps veteran Hank Donigan has survived brain cancer and coped with severe PTSD. He has transformed personal adversity into extraordinary achievement. On Monday, April 21, Donigan will complete his 500th marathon at the 2025 Boston Marathon, a testament to his resilience and dedication. SCUTTLEBUTT How Comic Legend Mel Brooks Defused Land Mines During World War II The worst military smells for Sony to add to its video games Special Guest: Hank Donigan. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, taxes, currency, Mel Brooks, WWII, Gaming, Call of Duty, stinky, runner, Marine Corps, marathon, semper fi, Boston Marathon, leadership, Beirut, Lebanon, Grenada, resilience, therapy, PTSD, mental wellness, be the one, suicide, VA research, cancer survivor, brain tumor, brain surgery, stress management Marine Corps veteran Hank Donigan has survived brain cancer and coped with severe PTSD. He has transformed personal adversity into extraordinary achievement. On Monday, April 21, Donigan will complete his 500th marathon at the 2025 Boston Marathon, a testament to his resilience and dedication.

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How Comic Legend Mel Brooks Defused Land Mines During World War II

The worst military smells for Sony to add to its video games

Special Guest: Hank Donigan.

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How Comic Legend Mel Brooks Defused Land Mines During World War II

The worst military smells for Sony to add to its video games

Special Guest: Hank Donigan.

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]]> Episode 251: What veterans should know about moving abroad https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/251 d755e684-d6f5-45ec-97ce-c27b5df588e9 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 251 What veterans should know about moving abroad full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:05:30 no Celebrating National Vet Girls Rise Day THE INTERVIEW Army veteran John Davis lives in the Dominican Republic, scuba dives, plays golf and works as a veteran advocate. In this episode, he shares what veterans need to know about the process to move abroad, what to do in advance, how to take care of their health care, mental wellness and much more. SCUTTLEBUTT New bill would make it easier for veterans who signed secrecy oaths for covert ops to obtain back benefits A caucus of military veterans seeks to bridge the political divide in a polarized Congress Marine recruit uniforms were photoshopped on at boot camp Special Guest: John Davis. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, women veterans, travel, overseas, 101st airborne, Thailand, FODPAL, living abroad, VA, foreign medical program, mental health, affirmation, veteran stories, discipline, respect, service, values, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, retreat, therapy, catalyst for change, medical experiment, OATH Act, congress, bi-partisan, compromise, service, photography, photoshop, Marine Corps Celebrating National Vet Girls Rise Day

THE INTERVIEW
Army veteran John Davis lives in the Dominican Republic, scuba dives, plays golf and works as a veteran advocate. In this episode, he shares what veterans need to know about the process to move abroad, what to do in advance, how to take care of their health care, mental wellness and much more.

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New bill would make it easier for veterans who signed secrecy oaths for covert ops to obtain back benefits

A caucus of military veterans seeks to bridge the political divide in a polarized Congress

Marine recruit uniforms were photoshopped on at boot camp

Special Guest: John Davis.

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THE INTERVIEW
Army veteran John Davis lives in the Dominican Republic, scuba dives, plays golf and works as a veteran advocate. In this episode, he shares what veterans need to know about the process to move abroad, what to do in advance, how to take care of their health care, mental wellness and much more.

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New bill would make it easier for veterans who signed secrecy oaths for covert ops to obtain back benefits

A caucus of military veterans seeks to bridge the political divide in a polarized Congress

Marine recruit uniforms were photoshopped on at boot camp

Special Guest: John Davis.

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]]> Episode 238: How veterans can serve during election season https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/238 e76936d6-aef6-473c-acde-139552b75e11 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 238 How veterans can serve during election season full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:01:50 no We're dropping this episode a few days early in honor of election day. While The American Legion is a non-partisan organization, we have, since our earliest days, believed in the right to vote. Our "Get Out the Vote" program encourages all Americans to register and vote in all elections. In addition, Legionnaires, posts, districts and departments are encouraged to fully involve themselves in the electoral process by serving as poll volunteers, poll workers and by encouraging and assisting others to register and vote. This week, our guest is Anil Nathan, is co-founder and co-chairman of the board at We the Veterans, and Vet the Vote - which is a national campaign to recruit veterans and military family members to become poll workers. Anil, who is a first-generation American and second-generation Air Force veteran, shares his own military story, and how he began his mission to foster civic engagement for veterans and their families. SCUTTLEBUTT Marine Corps veteran allegedly kicked off flight for wearing a t-shirt calling for an end to veteran suicide. New television comedy features The American Legion Send us your burning questions about the Space Force for our upcoming interview with Gen. Chance Saltzman Special Guest: Anil Nathan. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, voting, elections, polls, poll workers, jury duty, true-crime, Vet the Vote, We the Veterans, scuttlebutt, Marine Corps, veteran suicide, Be the One, Delta Airlines, flight, apology, Vietnam Veteran, Pentagon, pilot, civic engagement, advocate, service, ballots, comedy, Office Joe, Space Force, National Convention We're dropping this episode a few days early in honor of election day.

While The American Legion is a non-partisan organization, we have, since our earliest days, believed in the right to vote. Our "Get Out the Vote" program encourages all Americans to register and vote in all elections. In addition, Legionnaires, posts, districts and departments are encouraged to fully involve themselves in the electoral process by serving as poll volunteers, poll workers and by encouraging and assisting others to register and vote.

This week, our guest is Anil Nathan, is co-founder and co-chairman of the board at We the Veterans, and Vet the Vote - which is a national campaign to recruit veterans and military family members to become poll workers.

Anil, who is a first-generation American and second-generation Air Force veteran, shares his own military story, and how he began his mission to foster civic engagement for veterans and their families.

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Marine Corps veteran allegedly kicked off flight for wearing a t-shirt calling for an end to veteran suicide.

New television comedy features The American Legion

Send us your burning questions about the Space Force for our upcoming interview with Gen. Chance Saltzman

Special Guest: Anil Nathan.

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]]> We're dropping this episode a few days early in honor of election day.

While The American Legion is a non-partisan organization, we have, since our earliest days, believed in the right to vote. Our "Get Out the Vote" program encourages all Americans to register and vote in all elections. In addition, Legionnaires, posts, districts and departments are encouraged to fully involve themselves in the electoral process by serving as poll volunteers, poll workers and by encouraging and assisting others to register and vote.

This week, our guest is Anil Nathan, is co-founder and co-chairman of the board at We the Veterans, and Vet the Vote - which is a national campaign to recruit veterans and military family members to become poll workers.

Anil, who is a first-generation American and second-generation Air Force veteran, shares his own military story, and how he began his mission to foster civic engagement for veterans and their families.

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Marine Corps veteran allegedly kicked off flight for wearing a t-shirt calling for an end to veteran suicide.

New television comedy features The American Legion

Send us your burning questions about the Space Force for our upcoming interview with Gen. Chance Saltzman

Special Guest: Anil Nathan.

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]]> Episode 235: How to support Blue Star Families https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/235 6b64d18b-50ce-4ece-b607-80705c822f19 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 235 How to support Blue Star Families full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:06:53 no Blue Star Families founder and CEO, Kathy Roth-Douquet, is dedicated to her organization's mission to reshape the way America supports its military. Kathy shares how her own family's military journey led her to help military families by connecting them with their neighbors to create communities of mutual support. She discusses how Blue Star Families works to tackle issues faced by military families, such as military spouse unemployment, financial insecurity, and the challenges more than 600,000 families face each year when they relocate to new communities. SCUTTLEBUTT Military costumes for Halloween Amid setbacks in Ukraine, Russia is stepping up its recruiting efforts. Dive down the Reddit Rabbit-hole with Tango Alpha Lima Special Guest: Kathy Roth-Douquet. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, blue star, military spouse, military family, military lifestyle, Virginia, PCS, homeless, community, total family force, childcare, Capitol Hill, lobbying, welcome week, financial security, mental wellness, love, Marine Corps, Halloween, Beetlejuice, Tropic Thunder, dark humor Blue Star Families founder and CEO, Kathy Roth-Douquet, is dedicated to her organization's mission to reshape the way America supports its military. Kathy shares how her own family's military journey led her to help military families by connecting them with their neighbors to create communities of mutual support.

She discusses how Blue Star Families works to tackle issues faced by military families, such as military spouse unemployment, financial insecurity, and the challenges more than 600,000 families face each year when they relocate to new communities.

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Military costumes for Halloween

Amid setbacks in Ukraine, Russia is stepping up its recruiting efforts.

Dive down the Reddit Rabbit-hole with Tango Alpha Lima

Special Guest: Kathy Roth-Douquet.

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]]> Blue Star Families founder and CEO, Kathy Roth-Douquet, is dedicated to her organization's mission to reshape the way America supports its military. Kathy shares how her own family's military journey led her to help military families by connecting them with their neighbors to create communities of mutual support.

She discusses how Blue Star Families works to tackle issues faced by military families, such as military spouse unemployment, financial insecurity, and the challenges more than 600,000 families face each year when they relocate to new communities.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Military costumes for Halloween

Amid setbacks in Ukraine, Russia is stepping up its recruiting efforts.

Dive down the Reddit Rabbit-hole with Tango Alpha Lima

Special Guest: Kathy Roth-Douquet.

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]]> Episode 230: Marine veteran's mission across Antarctica https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/230 f728bbdc-3a6d-4426-b946-8048c34fab38 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 230 Marine veteran's mission across Antarctica full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:29:26 no How we continue to remember September 11 THE INTERVIEW Marine Corps veteran, endurance athlete, adventurer and author Akshay Nanavati has a picture of a friend he lost in war on his wall and under it he wrote, “This should have been you. Earn this life." This was the fuel to write his book, "Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness" in order to help others navigate their own suffering and turn it into nirvana, turn it into bliss. It is also fuel for his own extreme adventuring. In November, Nanavati will begin a 110-day, 1,700-mile solo trek across Antarctica, wher he'll ski for 10 to 12 hours a day hauling a 400-pound sled full of supplies and become the single most isolated being on the planet. He shares how he has been preparing for the grueling physical and mental challenges he will face along the way. SCUTTLEBUTT VA worker errors when reviewing claims for full disability cost $100M, auditors say Post 58 in Oklahoma using gaming to provide veterans camaraderie and support. Special Guest: Akshay Nanavati . military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, /11, Antarctica, South Pole, addiction, drugs, alcohol, Blackhawk Down, Medal of Honor, valor, Marine Corps, PTSD, suicide, Be the One, expedition, adventuring, nature, duality, ego, support, keto, VA, disability claim, claims processors, gaming, e-sports, regiment gaming, Oklahoma, peer-to-peer, community, camaraderie How we continue to remember September 11

THE INTERVIEW
Marine Corps veteran, endurance athlete, adventurer and author Akshay Nanavati has a picture of a friend he lost in war on his wall and under it he wrote, “This should have been you. Earn this life."

This was the fuel to write his book, "Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness" in order to help others navigate their own suffering and turn it into nirvana, turn it into bliss.

It is also fuel for his own extreme adventuring.

In November, Nanavati will begin a 110-day, 1,700-mile solo trek across Antarctica, wher he'll ski for 10 to 12 hours a day hauling a 400-pound sled full of supplies and become the single most isolated being on the planet. He shares how he has been preparing for the grueling physical and mental challenges he will face along the way.

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VA worker errors when reviewing claims for full disability cost $100M, auditors say

Post 58 in Oklahoma using gaming to provide veterans camaraderie and support.

Special Guest: Akshay Nanavati .

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THE INTERVIEW
Marine Corps veteran, endurance athlete, adventurer and author Akshay Nanavati has a picture of a friend he lost in war on his wall and under it he wrote, “This should have been you. Earn this life."

This was the fuel to write his book, "Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness" in order to help others navigate their own suffering and turn it into nirvana, turn it into bliss.

It is also fuel for his own extreme adventuring.

In November, Nanavati will begin a 110-day, 1,700-mile solo trek across Antarctica, wher he'll ski for 10 to 12 hours a day hauling a 400-pound sled full of supplies and become the single most isolated being on the planet. He shares how he has been preparing for the grueling physical and mental challenges he will face along the way.

SCUTTLEBUTT
VA worker errors when reviewing claims for full disability cost $100M, auditors say

Post 58 in Oklahoma using gaming to provide veterans camaraderie and support.

Special Guest: Akshay Nanavati .

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]]> Episode 144: Tango Alpha Lima: Controlling the Cyberattack Threat with Jeffrey Engle of Conquest Cyber https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/144 146f2400-65f9-4ebb-9f1b-d52b2c8a3778 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 144 Tango Alpha Lima: Controlling the Cyberattack Threat with Jeffrey Engle of Conquest Cyber full 4 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. 1:02:25 no IN THE NEWS Air Force app allows you to send recruiters after anyone. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Jeffrey Engle, the Chairman and President of Conquest Cyber, talks about cybersecurity threats, and how his team works to help protect critical American assets from ongoing cyberattacks using the philosophies and tactics he learned during his service in the U.S. Army Special Forces Command. Jeffrey also talks about his book, "All the War They Want: Special Operations Techniques for Winning in Cyber Warfare, Business, and Life" RAPID FIRE Veterans Can Now Experience the Smell of Freedom Long After Leaving the Military The risk of too much (or any) alcohol | The American Legion Marines outwitted an AI security camera by hiding in a cardboard box Special Guest: Jeffrey Engle. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, resolutions, Air Force, recruiter, airman, mobile app, Aim High, Marine Corps, Young Guns recruiting, special ops, cybersecurity, national security, critical infrastructure, cyber-resiliency, cyber-attack, social media, drones, AI, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, alexa, JP-8, jet fuel, alcohol IN THE NEWS
Air Force app allows you to send recruiters after anyone.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Jeffrey Engle, the Chairman and President of Conquest Cyber, talks about cybersecurity threats, and how his team works to help protect critical American assets from ongoing cyberattacks using the philosophies and tactics he learned during his service in the U.S. Army Special Forces Command.

Jeffrey also talks about his book, "All the War They Want: Special Operations Techniques for Winning in Cyber Warfare, Business, and Life"

RAPID FIRE
Veterans Can Now Experience the Smell of Freedom Long After Leaving the Military
The risk of too much (or any) alcohol | The American Legion
Marines outwitted an AI security camera by hiding in a cardboard box

Special Guest: Jeffrey Engle.

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Air Force app allows you to send recruiters after anyone.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Jeffrey Engle, the Chairman and President of Conquest Cyber, talks about cybersecurity threats, and how his team works to help protect critical American assets from ongoing cyberattacks using the philosophies and tactics he learned during his service in the U.S. Army Special Forces Command.

Jeffrey also talks about his book, "All the War They Want: Special Operations Techniques for Winning in Cyber Warfare, Business, and Life"

RAPID FIRE
Veterans Can Now Experience the Smell of Freedom Long After Leaving the Military
The risk of too much (or any) alcohol | The American Legion
Marines outwitted an AI security camera by hiding in a cardboard box

Special Guest: Jeffrey Engle.

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]]> Episode 123: Tango Alpha Lima: Live from Milwaukee - Legislative Update with Lawrence Montreuil https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/123 37c93fb8-374e-415b-be03-cf10f014b18f Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 123 Tango Alpha Lima: Live from Milwaukee - Legislative Update with Lawrence Montreuil 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. 35:40 no Coming to you from The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee, hosts Jeff and Ashley get an update on American Legion legislative successes and upcoming activity with repeat guest, American Legion National Legislative Director Lawrence Montreuil. Lawrence talks about the success of the Honor our PACT act, the role Legion members played in helping the bill become law, and the impact the new law will have on millions of veterans exposed to toxins during their military service. Lawrence also talks about the work that still needs to be done on other legislation, such as the Afghan Adjustment Act, and how to get involved through the Voter Voice portal. Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Legislative, National Convention, Milwaukee, Wis, Wisconsin, toxic exposure, Honoring our PACT Act, burn pits, agent orange, atomic radiation, Camp Lejeune toxic water, presumptive conditions, airborne toxic hazards, VA claim, VA benefit, VA healthcare, burden of proof, respiratory cancer, access to healthcare, VASEC, Vietnam Veteran, Marine Corps, service officer, afhganistan, allies, afghan adjustment act Coming to you from The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee, hosts Jeff and Ashley get an update on American Legion legislative successes and upcoming activity with repeat guest, American Legion National Legislative Director Lawrence Montreuil.

Lawrence talks about the success of the Honor our PACT act, the role Legion members played in helping the bill become law, and the impact the new law will have on millions of veterans exposed to toxins during their military service.

Lawrence also talks about the work that still needs to be done on other legislation, such as the Afghan Adjustment Act, and how to get involved through the Voter Voice portal.

Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil.

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]]> Coming to you from The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee, hosts Jeff and Ashley get an update on American Legion legislative successes and upcoming activity with repeat guest, American Legion National Legislative Director Lawrence Montreuil.

Lawrence talks about the success of the Honor our PACT act, the role Legion members played in helping the bill become law, and the impact the new law will have on millions of veterans exposed to toxins during their military service.

Lawrence also talks about the work that still needs to be done on other legislation, such as the Afghan Adjustment Act, and how to get involved through the Voter Voice portal.

Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil.

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]]> Episode 15: Tango Alpha Lima: Tango on Troubled waters https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/15 899f4971-f984-47e8-bfd6-1d246abc9673 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 15 Tango Alpha Lima: Tango on Troubled waters full 1 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by three post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 40:41 no CV shares the story of a Navy air traffic controller who assisted a fellow sailor who was found wandering San Diego after enjoying a few too many libations, only to be relentlessly harrassed when the Navy news printed a story about her recieving a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for her good deed with fake, place-holder quotes about the incident. DVIDs corrected the article, but the damage was done and the trolls were out in full force. Ashley shares news of the Congressional Gold Medal presented to the crew USS Indianapolis and The American Legion resolution that helped make this recognition possible. Jeff laments the use of refurbished Vietnam-era equipment in Marine Corps training, the likes of which may have caused a AAV training accident off the coast of Southern California. Rapid Fire Edible crayons for Marines and the reveal of Jeff's Bumble name: CrayonEater#5, Green Beret Nate Boyer blasts Navy SEAL museum for hosting a demonstration that featured dogs biting a human target wearing a Colin Kaepernick jersey during a 2019 fundraiser, and troops arriving for duty in Japan rile commanders by arranging hookups on dating apps while in quarantine for coronavirus. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Navy, Marine Corps, Navy News, Congressional Gold Medal, USS Indianapolis, Indiana War Memorial, AAV, 15th MEU, Bumble, dating app, Nate Boyer, Colin Kaepernick, Rear Admiral James Kirk, Top Dog Military Working Dog Competition, #IAmVanessaGuillen CV shares the story of a Navy air traffic controller who assisted a fellow sailor who was found wandering San Diego after enjoying a few too many libations, only to be relentlessly harrassed when the Navy news printed a story about her recieving a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for her good deed with fake, place-holder quotes about the incident. DVIDs corrected the article, but the damage was done and the trolls were out in full force.

Ashley shares news of the Congressional Gold Medal presented to the crew USS Indianapolis and The American Legion resolution that helped make this recognition possible.

Jeff laments the use of refurbished Vietnam-era equipment in Marine Corps training, the likes of which may have caused a AAV training accident off the coast of Southern California.

Rapid Fire
Edible crayons for Marines and the reveal of Jeff's Bumble name: CrayonEater#5, Green Beret Nate Boyer blasts Navy SEAL museum for hosting a demonstration that featured dogs biting a human target wearing a Colin Kaepernick jersey during a 2019 fundraiser, and troops arriving for duty in Japan rile commanders by arranging hookups on dating apps while in quarantine for coronavirus.

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Ashley shares news of the Congressional Gold Medal presented to the crew USS Indianapolis and The American Legion resolution that helped make this recognition possible.

Jeff laments the use of refurbished Vietnam-era equipment in Marine Corps training, the likes of which may have caused a AAV training accident off the coast of Southern California.

Rapid Fire
Edible crayons for Marines and the reveal of Jeff's Bumble name: CrayonEater#5, Green Beret Nate Boyer blasts Navy SEAL museum for hosting a demonstration that featured dogs biting a human target wearing a Colin Kaepernick jersey during a 2019 fundraiser, and troops arriving for duty in Japan rile commanders by arranging hookups on dating apps while in quarantine for coronavirus.

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