web02.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:41:23 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Missile Defense” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/missile%20defense Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:45:00 -0500 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 247: Folk musician helps veterans through songwriting https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/247 1104fb92-3c35-4411-b9c7-338791aebbae Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:45:00 -0500 The American Legion 247 Folk musician helps veterans through songwriting full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:06:22 no American Folk singer-songwriter and author Mary Gauthier talks about her addiction recovery, mental health journey and how she uses songwriting to help veterans with PTSD. She works with veterans on their healing through songwriting with SongwritingWith:Soldiers. “What I try to emphasize is that this can be of service to other people — a lifeline actually, which it often is.” SCUTTLEBUTT VA awards $1.5 million to study using psychedelics for PTSD treatment The Army built a giant concrete pyramid in North Dakota and only used it for six months Vets can opt for ‘green’ burials at VA cemeteries through new pilot Special Guest: Mary Gauthier. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, folk music, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, singer, songwriter, chef, DUI, alcohol abuse, open mic night, humanity, love, vulnerability, surrender, service, poetry, lyrics, sad songs, artist, purpose, meaning, passion, storyteller, alchemy, VA, study, MDMA, mental health, be the one, treatment, TBI, PTSD, addiction, depression, psilocybin, ibogaine, North Dakota, Mennonite, Amish, pyramid, missile defense, national cemetery, green burial, environmental, Viking funeral American Folk singer-songwriter and author Mary Gauthier talks about her addiction recovery, mental health journey and how she uses songwriting to help veterans with PTSD.

She works with veterans on their healing through songwriting with SongwritingWith:Soldiers.

“What I try to emphasize is that this can be of service to other people — a lifeline actually, which it often is.”

SCUTTLEBUTT
VA awards $1.5 million to study using psychedelics for PTSD treatment

The Army built a giant concrete pyramid in North Dakota and only used it for six months

Vets can opt for ‘green’ burials at VA cemeteries through new pilot

Special Guest: Mary Gauthier.

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She works with veterans on their healing through songwriting with SongwritingWith:Soldiers.

“What I try to emphasize is that this can be of service to other people — a lifeline actually, which it often is.”

SCUTTLEBUTT
VA awards $1.5 million to study using psychedelics for PTSD treatment

The Army built a giant concrete pyramid in North Dakota and only used it for six months

Vets can opt for ‘green’ burials at VA cemeteries through new pilot

Special Guest: Mary Gauthier.

Links:

]]> Episode 216: Tango Alpha Lima: Wounded veteran and powerlifting champ Omar 'Crispy' Avila https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/216 2ee43317-8dff-4430-a009-b836222abe64 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 06:30:00 -0400 The American Legion 216 Tango Alpha Lima: Wounded veteran and powerlifting champ Omar 'Crispy' Avila full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:19:48 no Bravo Zulu to the American Legion Family of Arizona Post 136 for support of their community THE INTERVIEW Sgt. Omar Avila, is an Army veteran who survived an IED blast that resulted in burns over 75% of his body and the amputation of right leg. Better known as "Crispy," Avila joins the podcast to talk about his story of recovery, success as a paralympic athlete and his life of service dedicated to his country and his fellow veterans. SCUTTLEBUTT Toxic Exposure Screenings: Veterans Report Spotty Follow-Up on Questionnaire Meant to Boost Health Care and Benefits So does the Air Force have new aces now? 'Tales from the Grid Square' brings servicemembers stories of the supernatural to the masses Special Guest: Omar "Crispy" Avila. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Star Wars, Luke Skywalker, Bravo Zulu, food pantry, community, Arizona IED, self-reflection, patience, thankfulness, forgiveness, survivor guilt, mental health, Paralympic athlete, weightlifting, world record, deadlift, bench press, powerlifting, stem cell treatment, pain management, prosthetic, TBI, family, support system, toxic exposure, PACT Act, medical screening, agent orange, burn pit, service officer, Aces, fighter jets, missile defense, UFO, paranormal, UAP Bravo Zulu to the American Legion Family of Arizona Post 136 for support of their community

THE INTERVIEW
Sgt. Omar Avila, is an Army veteran who survived an IED blast that resulted in burns over 75% of his body and the amputation of right leg.

Better known as "Crispy," Avila joins the podcast to talk about his story of recovery, success as a paralympic athlete and his life of service dedicated to his country and his fellow veterans.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Toxic Exposure Screenings: Veterans Report Spotty Follow-Up on Questionnaire Meant to Boost Health Care and Benefits

So does the Air Force have new aces now?

'Tales from the Grid Square' brings servicemembers stories of the supernatural to the masses

Special Guest: Omar "Crispy" Avila.

Links:

]]> Bravo Zulu to the American Legion Family of Arizona Post 136 for support of their community

THE INTERVIEW
Sgt. Omar Avila, is an Army veteran who survived an IED blast that resulted in burns over 75% of his body and the amputation of right leg.

Better known as "Crispy," Avila joins the podcast to talk about his story of recovery, success as a paralympic athlete and his life of service dedicated to his country and his fellow veterans.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Toxic Exposure Screenings: Veterans Report Spotty Follow-Up on Questionnaire Meant to Boost Health Care and Benefits

So does the Air Force have new aces now?

'Tales from the Grid Square' brings servicemembers stories of the supernatural to the masses

Special Guest: Omar "Crispy" Avila.

Links:

]]> Episode 102: Tango Alpha Lima: U.S. Space Force Guardian, Lt. Col. Erika Teichert https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/102 1e3d9efd-ba77-475b-84e3-ef049e8a740e Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 102 Tango Alpha Lima: U.S. Space Force Guardian, Lt. Col. Erika Teichert 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. 45:01 no National Judge Advocate couldn't stay away, so makes a special appearance in honor of this week's guest. IN THE NEWS Emma Noble of Birmingham, Ala., has been crowned as the 2022 National Oratorical Contest Champion, and in celebration, Ashley throws down some Oratorical Contest facts and history. THE INTERVIEW 120 episodes into the Tango Alpha Lima experience, and we’ve finally scored an interview with a member of Space Force! Lt. Col. Erika Teichert started her military career as a U.S. Marine, but transferred to Space Force in January 2022. She shares the story about how she launched her new career as well as explains what Space Force does. RAPID FIRE Tennessee Legionnaires name first female Eagle Scout of the Year. U.S. Army is experimenting with drone swarms that behave like a wolf pack. Military considers three states for permanent Space Force training HQ Special Guest: Erika Teichert. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Oratorical, Space Force, satellite, missile defense, joint mission, China, Russia, space program, Thule, Greenland, communications, Pentagon, SpaceX, Virgin Atlantic, Blue Origin, Eagle Scout, Tenn., Scouting, drone, National Judge Advocate couldn't stay away, so makes a special appearance in honor of this week's guest.

IN THE NEWS
Emma Noble of Birmingham, Ala., has been crowned as the 2022 National Oratorical Contest Champion, and in celebration, Ashley throws down some Oratorical Contest facts and history.

THE INTERVIEW
120 episodes into the Tango Alpha Lima experience, and we’ve finally scored an interview with a member of Space Force!

Lt. Col. Erika Teichert started her military career as a U.S. Marine, but transferred to Space Force in January 2022. She shares the story about how she launched her new career as well as explains what Space Force does.

RAPID FIRE
Tennessee Legionnaires name first female Eagle Scout of the Year.
U.S. Army is experimenting with drone swarms that behave like a wolf pack.
Military considers three states for permanent Space Force training HQ

Special Guest: Erika Teichert.

Links:

]]> National Judge Advocate couldn't stay away, so makes a special appearance in honor of this week's guest.

IN THE NEWS
Emma Noble of Birmingham, Ala., has been crowned as the 2022 National Oratorical Contest Champion, and in celebration, Ashley throws down some Oratorical Contest facts and history.

THE INTERVIEW
120 episodes into the Tango Alpha Lima experience, and we’ve finally scored an interview with a member of Space Force!

Lt. Col. Erika Teichert started her military career as a U.S. Marine, but transferred to Space Force in January 2022. She shares the story about how she launched her new career as well as explains what Space Force does.

RAPID FIRE
Tennessee Legionnaires name first female Eagle Scout of the Year.
U.S. Army is experimenting with drone swarms that behave like a wolf pack.
Military considers three states for permanent Space Force training HQ

Special Guest: Erika Teichert.

Links:

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