web02.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:36:56 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Military Families” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/military%20families Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:15:00 -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 234: How military families can fight food insecurity https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/234 2da57b38-3acd-4473-8527-481828692d10 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:15:00 -0400 The American Legion 234 How military families can fight food insecurity full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 42:01 no Monica Bassett, founder and CEO of Stronghold Food Pantry, is a Military Food Insecurity Expert and a dedicated advocate for military families facing this issue. A military spouse and the daughter of a Vietnam War veteran, Monica knows first-hand the struggle some families face when it comes to food insecurity. She shares how her own experiences influenced her commitment to helping others, and why she continues to build trust and serve others with dignity.  SCUTTLEBUTT Bravo Zulu to an Arizona post who helped distribute 250,000 lbs of food The U.S. Navy has run out of pants Special Guest: Monica Bassett. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, networking, veteran non-profits, sasquatch, food insecurity, military families, stigma, asking for help, anonymity, junior enlisted, financial stability, food stamps, food pantry, WIC, compassion, empathy, bravo zulu, BZ, clean your plate, Navy, supply shortage, logistics Monica Bassett, founder and CEO of Stronghold Food Pantry, is a Military Food Insecurity Expert and a dedicated advocate for military families facing this issue.

A military spouse and the daughter of a Vietnam War veteran, Monica knows first-hand the struggle some families face when it comes to food insecurity. She shares how her own experiences influenced her commitment to helping others, and why she continues to build trust and serve others with dignity. 

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Bravo Zulu to an Arizona post who helped distribute 250,000 lbs of food

The U.S. Navy has run out of pants

Special Guest: Monica Bassett.

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A military spouse and the daughter of a Vietnam War veteran, Monica knows first-hand the struggle some families face when it comes to food insecurity. She shares how her own experiences influenced her commitment to helping others, and why she continues to build trust and serve others with dignity. 

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Bravo Zulu to an Arizona post who helped distribute 250,000 lbs of food

The U.S. Navy has run out of pants

Special Guest: Monica Bassett.

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]]> Episode 148: Tango Alpha Lima: HillVets Founder and CEO Justin Brown https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/148 b6e2a364-65a8-40ff-bca4-a9d2fed506ca Tue, 28 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 148 Tango Alpha Lima: HillVets Founder and CEO Justin Brown 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. 48:50 no 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. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, PCS, moving, military families, video gaming, WWII, Company of Heroes, Italy, North Africa, AI, history, helicopter crash, SVA, NatCon, Orlando, Legislative Priorities, Utah, slc, service officer, capitol hill, washington dc, lobbyist, networking, HillVets House, housing, Congress, hiring, jobs, fellowship, Orrin Hatch, Hooters, deployment, Wisconsin, FRG, family readiness group, BHM, Black History Month, Coast Guard, Merced, Space Force, lumpia, improvise, adapt, overcome, EGA, Navy SEALS 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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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.

Links:

]]> Episode 145: Tango Alpha Lima: Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/145 3cc20e88-f1d1-4d10-87a9-1064b00181bf Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 145 Tango Alpha Lima: Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 47:48 no IN THE NEWS A “Stars & Stripes" story that calls food insecurity for military families a national security issue, leads Ashley to share her passion for this issue facing military families and what she and others are doing to help in their local communities. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner talks about the mission to support recovery and resilience among veterans, military families, and communities using mindful resilience. RAPID FIRE Legionnaire finally receives Navy Cross for 1952 heroics Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ should win the Oscar for Best Picture Special Guest: Brianna Renner. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Valentine, food insecurity, military families, national security, American Legion Auxiliary, food pantry, BAH, food stamps, WIC, yoga, veteran, wellness, health, mindful resilience, breathwork, mindfulness, balance, yoga studio, vet center, gratitude, merch, Korean War, Silver Star, Navy Cross, San Diego, fighter pilot, Oscar, Top Gun Maverick, Academy Award IN THE NEWS
A “Stars & Stripes" story that calls food insecurity for military families a national security issue, leads Ashley to share her passion for this issue facing military families and what she and others are doing to help in their local communities.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner talks about the mission to support recovery and resilience among veterans, military families, and communities using mindful resilience.

RAPID FIRE
Legionnaire finally receives Navy Cross for 1952 heroics
Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ should win the Oscar for Best Picture

Special Guest: Brianna Renner.

Links:

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A “Stars & Stripes" story that calls food insecurity for military families a national security issue, leads Ashley to share her passion for this issue facing military families and what she and others are doing to help in their local communities.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner talks about the mission to support recovery and resilience among veterans, military families, and communities using mindful resilience.

RAPID FIRE
Legionnaire finally receives Navy Cross for 1952 heroics
Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ should win the Oscar for Best Picture

Special Guest: Brianna Renner.

Links:

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