web01.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:32:52 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Memoir” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/memoir Tue, 17 Sep 2024 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 231: Meet the "Littlest" Navy SEAL https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/231 4096178c-5295-44f7-a2ca-614ba225359c Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 231 Meet the "Littlest" Navy SEAL full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:11:24 no Joe marks his “hurt-a-versary” by looking back to the day 20 years ago when he was injured while running to assist a vehicle that had been hit by an IED. THE INTERVIEW Standing at 5'3" and weighing 110 pounds, young Navy recruit David Brown was laughed at and told he'd never make it through BUDS and become a SEAL. But Brown was determined. "If there was someone telling me I couldn’t do it, then this is the job for me. I was going to be Jacques Cousteau with a shotgun.” Brown shares how he proved the doubters wrong, the story of his military and federal law enforcement careers, and his book "And Goliath" in this week's episode. SCUTTLEBUTT No matter what happens in November...there will be a military veteran serving as vice-president. Rocky, a formerly-stray rescue dog who is now a Service Dog in training, is throwing his paws into the 2024 race to the White House. The Legion "Get Out the Vote" program encourages all Americans to register and vote in all elections. Special Guest: David Brown. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, arine, IED, Interpreter, Iraq, UDT Frogmen, Navy SEAL, NCIS, author, memoir, Jacques Cousteau, BUDS, Hell Week, special agent, 007, EPA, politics, White House, Veterans issues, two-party system, voting, election, freedom, civic duty Joe marks his “hurt-a-versary” by looking back to the day 20 years ago when he was injured while running to assist a vehicle that had been hit by an IED.

THE INTERVIEW
Standing at 5'3" and weighing 110 pounds, young Navy recruit David Brown was laughed at and told he'd never make it through BUDS and become a SEAL. But Brown was determined. "If there was someone telling me I couldn’t do it, then this is the job for me. I was going to be Jacques Cousteau with a shotgun.”

Brown shares how he proved the doubters wrong, the story of his military and federal law enforcement careers, and his book "And Goliath" in this week's episode.

SCUTTLEBUTT
No matter what happens in November...there will be a military veteran serving as vice-president.

Rocky, a formerly-stray rescue dog who is now a Service Dog in training, is throwing his paws into the 2024 race to the White House.

The Legion "Get Out the Vote" program encourages all Americans to register and vote in all elections.

Special Guest: David Brown.

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THE INTERVIEW
Standing at 5'3" and weighing 110 pounds, young Navy recruit David Brown was laughed at and told he'd never make it through BUDS and become a SEAL. But Brown was determined. "If there was someone telling me I couldn’t do it, then this is the job for me. I was going to be Jacques Cousteau with a shotgun.”

Brown shares how he proved the doubters wrong, the story of his military and federal law enforcement careers, and his book "And Goliath" in this week's episode.

SCUTTLEBUTT
No matter what happens in November...there will be a military veteran serving as vice-president.

Rocky, a formerly-stray rescue dog who is now a Service Dog in training, is throwing his paws into the 2024 race to the White House.

The Legion "Get Out the Vote" program encourages all Americans to register and vote in all elections.

Special Guest: David Brown.

Links:

]]> Episode 211: Tango Alpha Lima: Comic artist and illustrator Stephen Russell https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/211 976daeb8-0b29-4d41-adf9-225e91770048 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 211 Tango Alpha Lima: Comic artist and illustrator Stephen Russell full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 57:11 no The Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis seeks veteran stories of service. THE INTERVIEW Army Airborne infantryman turned comic book creator, Stephen Russell, aka the Salty Skipper, talks about his service, what it takes to create a comic book and writing his memoir. Russell’s book, “Troublemakers: The Greatest Dog and Pony Show in Iraq,” is a memoir detailing his experiences and memories of his deployment in 2006-07 to the front lines in Baqubah, Iraq. SCUTTLEBUTT No American vets traveled to Iwo Jima for annual ‘reunion’ marking pivotal WWII battle Hip replacements, other orthopedic devices not properly tracked by VA After Action Season 2 streaming online beginning May 6th Special Guest: Stephen Russell . military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, comic books, care packages, comic strips, comics, Native American veteran, Iraq, creative process, Baqubah, Iraq, memoir, author, self-reflection, deployment, catharsis, writing therapy, storyteller, patriotism, authentic stories, WWII, Vietnam, troop surge, article 15, FOB Warhorse, Petraus, artist, illustrator, veteran-owned business, Iwo Jima, honor, remembrance, ceremony, World War II, orthopedic joints The Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis seeks veteran stories of service.

THE INTERVIEW
Army Airborne infantryman turned comic book creator, Stephen Russell, aka the Salty Skipper, talks about his service, what it takes to create a comic book and writing his memoir. Russell’s book, “Troublemakers: The Greatest Dog and Pony Show in Iraq,” is a memoir detailing his experiences and memories of his deployment in 2006-07 to the front lines in Baqubah, Iraq.

SCUTTLEBUTT
No American vets traveled to Iwo Jima for annual ‘reunion’ marking pivotal WWII battle
Hip replacements, other orthopedic devices not properly tracked by VA
After Action Season 2 streaming online beginning May 6th

Special Guest: Stephen Russell .

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THE INTERVIEW
Army Airborne infantryman turned comic book creator, Stephen Russell, aka the Salty Skipper, talks about his service, what it takes to create a comic book and writing his memoir. Russell’s book, “Troublemakers: The Greatest Dog and Pony Show in Iraq,” is a memoir detailing his experiences and memories of his deployment in 2006-07 to the front lines in Baqubah, Iraq.

SCUTTLEBUTT
No American vets traveled to Iwo Jima for annual ‘reunion’ marking pivotal WWII battle
Hip replacements, other orthopedic devices not properly tracked by VA
After Action Season 2 streaming online beginning May 6th

Special Guest: Stephen Russell .

Links:

]]> Episode 189: Tango Alpha Lima: Ms. International World Terace Garnier https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/189 06c1eefb-31ad-44f4-ac30-d378f7f421c6 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 189 Tango Alpha Lima: Ms. International World Terace Garnier full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 55:27 no IN THE NEWS American Legion National Commander: Task Force Movement: more than a job program THIS WEEK'S GUEST Newly crowned Ms. International World, Air Force veteran Terace Garnier has found the resilience to overcome obstacles including childhood rape, Military Sexual Trauma and homelessness. She found success as the first Pentagon correspondent for Newsy, an artist, a mentor and advocate for fellow veterans and now, an author with a new book “No Longer Silent” just released on Veterans Day. RAPID FIRE Soldiers Unpaid: National Guard Hasn't Paid Out Thousands of Enlistment Bonuses Seen UFOs as a government worker? The Pentagon wants to hear from you Watch Marines fire rocket from ‘creepy’ robot goat available on Amazon Special Guest: Terace Garnier. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Task force movement, transition, licensing, credentials, jobs, career, advocacy, DINFOS, broadcasting, POTUS, media coverage, homelessness, advocacy, memoir, domestic violence, rape, assault, MST, author, military family, healing, counseling, childhood trauma, Fort Hood, Vanessa Guillen, pageants, Ms. International World, Recruitment, sign-on bonus, payment, National Guard, UFO, aliens, Reddit, robot goat, rocket launcher IN THE NEWS
American Legion National Commander: Task Force Movement: more than a job program

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Newly crowned Ms. International World, Air Force veteran Terace Garnier has found the resilience to overcome obstacles including childhood rape, Military Sexual Trauma and homelessness.

She found success as the first Pentagon correspondent for Newsy, an artist, a mentor and advocate for fellow veterans and now, an author with a new book “No Longer Silent” just released on Veterans Day.

RAPID FIRE
Soldiers Unpaid: National Guard Hasn't Paid Out Thousands of Enlistment Bonuses

Seen UFOs as a government worker? The Pentagon wants to hear from you

Watch Marines fire rocket from ‘creepy’ robot goat available on Amazon

Special Guest: Terace Garnier.

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American Legion National Commander: Task Force Movement: more than a job program

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Newly crowned Ms. International World, Air Force veteran Terace Garnier has found the resilience to overcome obstacles including childhood rape, Military Sexual Trauma and homelessness.

She found success as the first Pentagon correspondent for Newsy, an artist, a mentor and advocate for fellow veterans and now, an author with a new book “No Longer Silent” just released on Veterans Day.

RAPID FIRE
Soldiers Unpaid: National Guard Hasn't Paid Out Thousands of Enlistment Bonuses

Seen UFOs as a government worker? The Pentagon wants to hear from you

Watch Marines fire rocket from ‘creepy’ robot goat available on Amazon

Special Guest: Terace Garnier.

Links:

]]> Episode 142: Tango Alpha Lima: Vietnam War Silver Star recipient and author Dennis Hoy https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/142 ec58f599-3e09-4155-91f8-37f62d1dd213 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 142 Tango Alpha Lima: Vietnam War Silver Star recipient and author Dennis Hoy 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. 1:00:13 no IN THE NEWS We welcome former guest, comedian and military spouse Ashley Gutermuth, as the new co-host of the podcast, and get to know her a little better. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Silver Star recipient Dennis Hoy, who served in the U.S. Army infantry during the Vietnam War, is our guest. His memoir, “Letters from Vietnam” is based on the letters he wrote home to his new bride and his parents in 1966 and 67. He shares stories from his book and tells us how he was inspired to write his memoir. RAPID FIRE Singing the praises of the Skilcraft pen Big year for American Legion blood donations Special Guest: Dennis Hoy. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, influencer, comedian, draft, American Legion Auxiliary, military spouse, baseball, college, GI Bill, Vietnam, Vietnam War, author, memoir, soldier, infantry, silver star, transition, professional bass fishing, transition, deployment, Eastern New Mexico University, Medal of Honor, Bob Hope, LBJ, 1st Air Cavalry, letters home, SkillCraft pen, NIB, blood drive, blood donation, Red Cross IN THE NEWS
We welcome former guest, comedian and military spouse Ashley Gutermuth, as the new co-host of the podcast, and get to know her a little better.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Silver Star recipient Dennis Hoy, who served in the U.S. Army infantry during the Vietnam War, is our guest. His memoir, “Letters from Vietnam” is based on the letters he wrote home to his new bride and his parents in 1966 and 67. He shares stories from his book and tells us how he was inspired to write his memoir.

RAPID FIRE
Singing the praises of the Skilcraft pen
Big year for American Legion blood donations

Special Guest: Dennis Hoy.

Links:

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We welcome former guest, comedian and military spouse Ashley Gutermuth, as the new co-host of the podcast, and get to know her a little better.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Silver Star recipient Dennis Hoy, who served in the U.S. Army infantry during the Vietnam War, is our guest. His memoir, “Letters from Vietnam” is based on the letters he wrote home to his new bride and his parents in 1966 and 67. He shares stories from his book and tells us how he was inspired to write his memoir.

RAPID FIRE
Singing the praises of the Skilcraft pen
Big year for American Legion blood donations

Special Guest: Dennis Hoy.

Links:

]]> Episode 129: Tango Alpha Lima: U.S. Coast Guard veteran and author Ashlee Leppert https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/129 b9d66f69-8b4c-42e2-8189-6c56da45aece Tue, 11 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 129 Tango Alpha Lima: U.S. Coast Guard veteran and author Ashlee Leppert 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. 52:48 no IN THE NEWS Ranger Daly shares the history of the Marine Corps Camp Pendleton Bison herd. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Today we’ll be joined by U.S. Coast Guard veteran Ashlee Leppert. Ashlee flew hundreds of rescue missions during her active-duty service, saving many lives. She was recognized by President Trump during the 2018 State of the Union address for the rescue work she and her crew performed during Hurricane Harvey. She shares that experience, her memoir “The Hurricane Within” and how her faith has helped her overcome challenges to thrive. RAPID FIRE Coast Guard spots Chinese and Russian ships off Alaska coast. U.S. warns Putin of 'catastrophic' consequences over nuclear weapons Special Guest: Ashlee Leppert. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, amp Pendleton, bison, San Diego Zoo, uscg, Hurricane Harvey, book, author, rescue, memoir, ptsd, trauma, be the one, faith, thriving, prayer, post-traumatic growth, healing, inspiration, hope, china, guided missile cruiser, Alaska, Russia IN THE NEWS
Ranger Daly shares the history of the Marine Corps Camp Pendleton Bison herd.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Today we’ll be joined by U.S. Coast Guard veteran Ashlee Leppert. Ashlee flew hundreds of rescue missions during her active-duty service, saving many lives. She was recognized by President Trump during the 2018 State of the Union address for the rescue work she and her crew performed during Hurricane Harvey.

She shares that experience, her memoir “The Hurricane Within” and how her faith has helped her overcome challenges to thrive.

RAPID FIRE
Coast Guard spots Chinese and Russian ships off Alaska coast.
U.S. warns Putin of 'catastrophic' consequences over nuclear weapons

Special Guest: Ashlee Leppert.

Links:

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Ranger Daly shares the history of the Marine Corps Camp Pendleton Bison herd.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Today we’ll be joined by U.S. Coast Guard veteran Ashlee Leppert. Ashlee flew hundreds of rescue missions during her active-duty service, saving many lives. She was recognized by President Trump during the 2018 State of the Union address for the rescue work she and her crew performed during Hurricane Harvey.

She shares that experience, her memoir “The Hurricane Within” and how her faith has helped her overcome challenges to thrive.

RAPID FIRE
Coast Guard spots Chinese and Russian ships off Alaska coast.
U.S. warns Putin of 'catastrophic' consequences over nuclear weapons

Special Guest: Ashlee Leppert.

Links:

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