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  <title>Episode 152: Tango Alpha Lima: Best Medicine Brigade with Robin Phoenix Johnson and Doug Bennett</title>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
New VA mission statement recognizes sacred commitment to all Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors
THIS WEEK'S GUESTS
Robin Phoenix Johnson is an Army veteran, comedian and CEO of the Best Medicine Brigade, where she gives veteran and military spouse comedians performance opportunities. She is also  president of her non-profit organization, HEALARIOUS, a humor therapy program for veterans. Robin and Marine Corp veteran and Best Medicine Brigade comedian Doug Bennett talk about comedy as therapy and the Operation HEALARIOUS Comedy Competition sponsored by The American Legion.
RAPID FIRE
A call for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to make amends for omission of actor, Army veteran and American Legion member Paul Sorvino from the "In Memoriam" program during the Oscars
Woman complains about military-themed candles to shop attendant, who is a veteran.
American Legion Post in Georgia donates 50th vehicle to veterans in need. Special Guests: Doug Bennett and Robin Phoenix Johnson.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
New VA mission statement recognizes sacred commitment to all Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUESTS<br>
Robin Phoenix Johnson is an Army veteran, comedian and CEO of the Best Medicine Brigade, where she gives veteran and military spouse comedians performance opportunities. She is also  president of her non-profit organization, HEALARIOUS, a humor therapy program for veterans. Robin and Marine Corp veteran and Best Medicine Brigade comedian Doug Bennett talk about comedy as therapy and the Operation HEALARIOUS Comedy Competition sponsored by The American Legion.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
A call for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to make amends for omission of actor, Army veteran and American Legion member Paul Sorvino from the &quot;In Memoriam&quot; program during the Oscars</p>

<p>Woman complains about military-themed candles to shop attendant, who is a veteran.</p>

<p>American Legion Post in Georgia donates 50th vehicle to veterans in need.</p><p>Special Guests: Doug Bennett and Robin Phoenix Johnson.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/HvjX-06b9tg">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="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="New VA mission statement recognizes sacred commitment to all Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5867">New VA mission statement recognizes sacred commitment to all Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Grassroots Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">American Legion Grassroots Action Center</a></li><li><a title="Best Medicine Brigade" rel="nofollow" href="https://bestmedicinebrigade.com/">Best Medicine Brigade</a></li><li><a title="Operation HEAL*ARIOUS Comedy Competition" rel="nofollow" href="https://bestmedicinebrigade.com/comedy-competition">Operation HEAL*ARIOUS Comedy Competition</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 138: Tango Alpha Lima: Give An Hour CEO Dr. Trina Clayeux" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/138">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 138: Tango Alpha Lima: Give An Hour CEO Dr. Trina Clayeux</a></li><li><a title="Operation HEAL*ARIOUS Comedy Night - National Veterans Memorial and Museum" rel="nofollow" href="https://nationalvmm.org/events/operation-healarious-comedy-night/">Operation HEAL*ARIOUS Comedy Night - National Veterans Memorial and Museum</a></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="Commentary: Do the right thing, Hollywood | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/258409/commentary-do-right-thing-hollywood">Commentary: Do the right thing, Hollywood | The American Legion</a> &mdash; Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.</li><li><a title="Woman Complains About Military Candles, Owner&#39;s Daughter Is a Veteran" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.insider.com/customer-complains-about-military-candles-owner-daughter-veteran-2023-3">Woman Complains About Military Candles, Owner's Daughter Is a Veteran</a></li><li><a title="Malicious Women Candle Co – Malicious Women Co." rel="nofollow" href="https://maliciouswomenco.com/">Malicious Women Candle Co – Malicious Women Co.</a></li><li><a title="Homeless Veterans program, American Legion Post 45 donate 50th car to veterans in need | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/veteranshelping/10427/homeless-veterans-program-american-legion-post-45-donate-50th-car-veterans">Homeless Veterans program, American Legion Post 45 donate 50th car to veterans in need | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Thomas M. Brady Post 45, Inc." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.galegion45.org/">Thomas M. Brady Post 45, Inc.</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program" rel="nofollow" href="https://legion.careasy.org/home?gclid=CjwKCAjwzuqgBhAcEiwAdj5dRkqn5mH3nndrlaeMWFV6aYki0OcTTlQ-Y20lcxLVBHXk1eb5gtd3HRoC2TMQAvD_BwE">The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
New VA mission statement recognizes sacred commitment to all Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUESTS<br>
Robin Phoenix Johnson is an Army veteran, comedian and CEO of the Best Medicine Brigade, where she gives veteran and military spouse comedians performance opportunities. She is also  president of her non-profit organization, HEALARIOUS, a humor therapy program for veterans. Robin and Marine Corp veteran and Best Medicine Brigade comedian Doug Bennett talk about comedy as therapy and the Operation HEALARIOUS Comedy Competition sponsored by The American Legion.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
A call for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to make amends for omission of actor, Army veteran and American Legion member Paul Sorvino from the &quot;In Memoriam&quot; program during the Oscars</p>

<p>Woman complains about military-themed candles to shop attendant, who is a veteran.</p>

<p>American Legion Post in Georgia donates 50th vehicle to veterans in need.</p><p>Special Guests: Doug Bennett and Robin Phoenix Johnson.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/HvjX-06b9tg">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="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="New VA mission statement recognizes sacred commitment to all Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5867">New VA mission statement recognizes sacred commitment to all Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Grassroots Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">American Legion Grassroots Action Center</a></li><li><a title="Best Medicine Brigade" rel="nofollow" href="https://bestmedicinebrigade.com/">Best Medicine Brigade</a></li><li><a title="Operation HEAL*ARIOUS Comedy Competition" rel="nofollow" href="https://bestmedicinebrigade.com/comedy-competition">Operation HEAL*ARIOUS Comedy Competition</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 138: Tango Alpha Lima: Give An Hour CEO Dr. Trina Clayeux" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/138">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 138: Tango Alpha Lima: Give An Hour CEO Dr. Trina Clayeux</a></li><li><a title="Operation HEAL*ARIOUS Comedy Night - National Veterans Memorial and Museum" rel="nofollow" href="https://nationalvmm.org/events/operation-healarious-comedy-night/">Operation HEAL*ARIOUS Comedy Night - National Veterans Memorial and Museum</a></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="Commentary: Do the right thing, Hollywood | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/258409/commentary-do-right-thing-hollywood">Commentary: Do the right thing, Hollywood | The American Legion</a> &mdash; Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.</li><li><a title="Woman Complains About Military Candles, Owner&#39;s Daughter Is a Veteran" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.insider.com/customer-complains-about-military-candles-owner-daughter-veteran-2023-3">Woman Complains About Military Candles, Owner's Daughter Is a Veteran</a></li><li><a title="Malicious Women Candle Co – Malicious Women Co." rel="nofollow" href="https://maliciouswomenco.com/">Malicious Women Candle Co – Malicious Women Co.</a></li><li><a title="Homeless Veterans program, American Legion Post 45 donate 50th car to veterans in need | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/veteranshelping/10427/homeless-veterans-program-american-legion-post-45-donate-50th-car-veterans">Homeless Veterans program, American Legion Post 45 donate 50th car to veterans in need | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Thomas M. Brady Post 45, Inc." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.galegion45.org/">Thomas M. Brady Post 45, Inc.</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program" rel="nofollow" href="https://legion.careasy.org/home?gclid=CjwKCAjwzuqgBhAcEiwAdj5dRkqn5mH3nndrlaeMWFV6aYki0OcTTlQ-Y20lcxLVBHXk1eb5gtd3HRoC2TMQAvD_BwE">The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program</a></li></ul>]]>
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