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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Mobility”</title>
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  <title>Episode 221: Tango Alpha Lima: Warrior Canine Connection with Rick Yount and Joe Ouellette</title>
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  <description>LEGIONTOWN
Guitars for Veterans – using the healing power of music to restore feelings of joy and purpose
THE INTERVIEW
Rick Yount, founder and executive director, Warrior Canine Connection and veteran Joe Oullette and his dog Wells, join the podcast to talk about the organization’s mission to enlist recovering warriors in a therapeutic mission of learning to train service dogs for their fellow veterans. 
The guests also talk about WCC's legislative work surrounding the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act (PAWS Act), and the healing power of a connection with a dog.
SCUTTLEBUTT
A new documentary about a Marine veteran’s road trip with his brother that ended tragically in the Grand Canyon.
Army set to debut new rapid test that checks for traumatic brain injuries using a single drop of blood
Head of U.S. 2nd Fleet, demonstrated his pullup prowess during the Navy’s Fleet Week in New York City 
 Special Guests: Joe Ouellette and Rick Yount.
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    <![CDATA[<p>LEGIONTOWN<br>
Guitars for Veterans – using the healing power of music to restore feelings of joy and purpose</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Rick Yount, founder and executive director, Warrior Canine Connection and veteran Joe Oullette and his dog Wells, join the podcast to talk about the organization’s mission to enlist recovering warriors in a therapeutic mission of learning to train service dogs for their fellow veterans. </p>

<p>The guests also talk about WCC&#39;s legislative work surrounding the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act (PAWS Act), and the healing power of a connection with a dog.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
A new documentary about a Marine veteran’s road trip with his brother that ended tragically in the Grand Canyon.</p>

<p>Army set to debut new rapid test that checks for traumatic brain injuries using a single drop of blood</p>

<p>Head of U.S. 2nd Fleet, demonstrated his pullup prowess during the Navy’s Fleet Week in New York City </p><p>Special Guests: Joe Ouellette and Rick Yount.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/kqtNCZ0NWM0">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Home - Warrior Canine Connection" rel="nofollow" href="https://warriorcanineconnection.org/">Home - Warrior Canine Connection</a></li><li><a title="Guitars for Veterans (G4V) in Goochland | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legiontown.org/veteranshelping/12734/guitars-veterans-g4v-goochland">Guitars for Veterans (G4V) in Goochland | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Guitars 4 Vets Helping Veterans Cope With PTSD Through Music" rel="nofollow" href="https://guitars4vets.org/">Guitars 4 Vets Helping Veterans Cope With PTSD Through Music</a></li><li><a title="Made for Each Other: The Biology of the Human-Animal Bond: Olmert, Meg Daley: 9780306818608: Amazon.com: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Made-Each-Other-Biology-Human-Animal/dp/0306818604">Made for Each Other: The Biology of the Human-Animal Bond: Olmert, Meg Daley: 9780306818608: Amazon.com: Books</a></li><li><a title="Warrior Canine Connection Puppy Cam - Nursery camera | Explore.org" rel="nofollow" href="https://explore.org/livecams/warrior-canine-connection/service-puppy-cam-3">Warrior Canine Connection Puppy Cam - Nursery camera | Explore.org</a></li><li><a title="The Irritable Heart - a documentary feature film" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theirritableheart.com/">The Irritable Heart - a documentary feature film</a></li><li><a title="With a drop of blood, this new device will test for TBIs in 15 minutes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2024/06/04/with-a-drop-of-blood-this-new-device-will-test-for-tbis-in-15-minutes/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">With a drop of blood, this new device will test for TBIs in 15 minutes</a></li><li><a title="Good Lord, the head of U.S. 2nd Fleet is a PT stud" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-navy/2024/06/07/good-lord-the-head-of-us-2nd-fleet-is-a-pt-stud/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Good Lord, the head of U.S. 2nd Fleet is a PT stud</a></li><li><a title="Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet | How many pull-ups can you do? 💪 Vice Adm. Doug Perry, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, participates in a pull-up challenge hosted by Explosive… | Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7ZEAaguiSJ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;ig_rid=3bbdd4ce-49a7-4a65-9176-60188e0f7e85">Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet | How many pull-ups can you do? 💪 Vice Adm. Doug Perry, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, participates in a pull-up challenge hosted by Explosive… | Instagram</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>LEGIONTOWN<br>
Guitars for Veterans – using the healing power of music to restore feelings of joy and purpose</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Rick Yount, founder and executive director, Warrior Canine Connection and veteran Joe Oullette and his dog Wells, join the podcast to talk about the organization’s mission to enlist recovering warriors in a therapeutic mission of learning to train service dogs for their fellow veterans. </p>

<p>The guests also talk about WCC&#39;s legislative work surrounding the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act (PAWS Act), and the healing power of a connection with a dog.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
A new documentary about a Marine veteran’s road trip with his brother that ended tragically in the Grand Canyon.</p>

<p>Army set to debut new rapid test that checks for traumatic brain injuries using a single drop of blood</p>

<p>Head of U.S. 2nd Fleet, demonstrated his pullup prowess during the Navy’s Fleet Week in New York City </p><p>Special Guests: Joe Ouellette and Rick Yount.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/kqtNCZ0NWM0">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Home - Warrior Canine Connection" rel="nofollow" href="https://warriorcanineconnection.org/">Home - Warrior Canine Connection</a></li><li><a title="Guitars for Veterans (G4V) in Goochland | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legiontown.org/veteranshelping/12734/guitars-veterans-g4v-goochland">Guitars for Veterans (G4V) in Goochland | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Guitars 4 Vets Helping Veterans Cope With PTSD Through Music" rel="nofollow" href="https://guitars4vets.org/">Guitars 4 Vets Helping Veterans Cope With PTSD Through Music</a></li><li><a title="Made for Each Other: The Biology of the Human-Animal Bond: Olmert, Meg Daley: 9780306818608: Amazon.com: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Made-Each-Other-Biology-Human-Animal/dp/0306818604">Made for Each Other: The Biology of the Human-Animal Bond: Olmert, Meg Daley: 9780306818608: Amazon.com: Books</a></li><li><a title="Warrior Canine Connection Puppy Cam - Nursery camera | Explore.org" rel="nofollow" href="https://explore.org/livecams/warrior-canine-connection/service-puppy-cam-3">Warrior Canine Connection Puppy Cam - Nursery camera | Explore.org</a></li><li><a title="The Irritable Heart - a documentary feature film" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theirritableheart.com/">The Irritable Heart - a documentary feature film</a></li><li><a title="With a drop of blood, this new device will test for TBIs in 15 minutes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2024/06/04/with-a-drop-of-blood-this-new-device-will-test-for-tbis-in-15-minutes/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">With a drop of blood, this new device will test for TBIs in 15 minutes</a></li><li><a title="Good Lord, the head of U.S. 2nd Fleet is a PT stud" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-navy/2024/06/07/good-lord-the-head-of-us-2nd-fleet-is-a-pt-stud/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Good Lord, the head of U.S. 2nd Fleet is a PT stud</a></li><li><a title="Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet | How many pull-ups can you do? 💪 Vice Adm. Doug Perry, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, participates in a pull-up challenge hosted by Explosive… | Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7ZEAaguiSJ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;ig_rid=3bbdd4ce-49a7-4a65-9176-60188e0f7e85">Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet | How many pull-ups can you do? 💪 Vice Adm. Doug Perry, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, participates in a pull-up challenge hosted by Explosive… | Instagram</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 208: Tango Alpha Lima: Chief Strategy Officer of Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and America’s VetDogs, Brad Hibbard</title>
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  <description>ASK US ANYTHING
We answer questions about eligibilty for membership
THE INTERVIEW
Our guest is Brad Hibbard, Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and America’s VetDogs Chief Strategy Officer. Brad works with a dedicated group of Assistance Dog Instructors who provide Guide Dogs and Service dogs for civilians, first responders and U.S. Military veterans throughout the United States and Canada. 
Brad talks about what goes into selecting and training a service dog, discusses the difference between service dogs and emotional support dogs, ADA rules and more.
SCUTTLEBUTT
Legionnaires, veterans, receive Royal Caribbean treatment during on-board salute.
Making Arrangements: planning ahead for your funeral
Celebrity Veteran: Pop art icon Roy Lichtenstein Special Guest: Brad Hibbard.
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    <![CDATA[<p>ASK US ANYTHING<br>
We answer questions about eligibilty for membership</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Our guest is Brad Hibbard, Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and America’s VetDogs Chief Strategy Officer. Brad works with a dedicated group of Assistance Dog Instructors who provide Guide Dogs and Service dogs for civilians, first responders and U.S. Military veterans throughout the United States and Canada. </p>

<p>Brad talks about what goes into selecting and training a service dog, discusses the difference between service dogs and emotional support dogs, ADA rules and more.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Legionnaires, veterans, receive Royal Caribbean treatment during on-board salute.<br>
Making Arrangements: planning ahead for your funeral<br>
Celebrity Veteran: Pop art icon Roy Lichtenstein</p><p>Special Guest: Brad Hibbard.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/7XCNglbzuDQ">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="11 things you need to know about the LEGION Act | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/246558/11-things-you-need-know-about-legion-act">11 things you need to know about the LEGION Act | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Membership: Frequently Asked Questions | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/faq">Membership: Frequently Asked Questions | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Contact a Membership Liaison | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/contactus">Contact a Membership Liaison | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wellcarenow.com/veterans/?cid=CMT84543">The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare</a></li><li><a title="Service Dogs for Veterans Charity in NY - America&#39;s VetDogs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetdogs.org/">Service Dogs for Veterans Charity in NY - America's VetDogs</a></li><li><a title="Prison Puppy Program - America&#39;s VetDogs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetdogs.org/AV/HowtoHelp/WeekendPuppyRaising/Prison_Puppy_Program/AV/DogPrograms/prisonpuppyprogram.aspx?hkey=3222b4fb-3ed7-455e-b1c9-1c15befbd759&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwncWvBhD_ARIsAEb2HW8zSf1R2r27lhvOhjoIsGFHGvhUGXEKS7m-s8b7Zb6kG4gZkmJbZzoaAouHEALw_wcB">Prison Puppy Program - America's VetDogs</a></li><li><a title="Service Dog Application" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetdogs.org/AV/getaservicedog/Apply%20Now/FastForms/AVDServiceDogApplication.aspx?ID=413142&amp;hkey=7a63afaf-3a4e-4b2f-892a-c6b2368e0f3a#vaff">Service Dog Application</a></li><li><a title="Training Tuesday January 2024: Be The One - Empowering Veterans Through Service Animals on Vimeo" rel="nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/910840573">Training Tuesday January 2024: Be The One - Empowering Veterans Through Service Animals on Vimeo</a></li><li><a title="Travel with a Service Dog - America&#39;s VetDogs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetdogs.org/AV/CareSupport/travel_with_a_servicedog/AV/Care-Support/traveltips.aspx?hkey=ef152a67-c9af-4cc7-8bc1-33e6aef2ab4b">Travel with a Service Dog - America's VetDogs</a></li><li><a title="America&#39;s VetDogs -Donate Now" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetdogs.org/AV/Contribution/AVD_DonateNow.aspx">America's VetDogs -Donate Now</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="Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Honors Veterans | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legiontown.org/our-travels/12143/royal-caribbean-cruise-line-honors-veterans">Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Honors Veterans | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Home - My HealtheVet - My HealtheVet" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/home">Home - My HealtheVet - My HealtheVet</a></li><li><a title="Funeral FAQs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Funerals/Funeral-Information/Funeral-FAQs">Funeral FAQs</a></li><li><a title="What to Do Before a Veteran Dies | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/publications/226617/what-do-veteran-dies">What to Do Before a Veteran Dies | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Who Was Roy Lichtenstein and Why Was He So Important?" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.artnews.com/list/art-news/artists/who-was-roy-lichtenstein-famous-works-1234690187/education-and-early-career/">Who Was Roy Lichtenstein and Why Was He So Important?</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>ASK US ANYTHING<br>
We answer questions about eligibilty for membership</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Our guest is Brad Hibbard, Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and America’s VetDogs Chief Strategy Officer. Brad works with a dedicated group of Assistance Dog Instructors who provide Guide Dogs and Service dogs for civilians, first responders and U.S. Military veterans throughout the United States and Canada. </p>

<p>Brad talks about what goes into selecting and training a service dog, discusses the difference between service dogs and emotional support dogs, ADA rules and more.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Legionnaires, veterans, receive Royal Caribbean treatment during on-board salute.<br>
Making Arrangements: planning ahead for your funeral<br>
Celebrity Veteran: Pop art icon Roy Lichtenstein</p><p>Special Guest: Brad Hibbard.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/7XCNglbzuDQ">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="11 things you need to know about the LEGION Act | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/246558/11-things-you-need-know-about-legion-act">11 things you need to know about the LEGION Act | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Membership: Frequently Asked Questions | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/faq">Membership: Frequently Asked Questions | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Contact a Membership Liaison | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/contactus">Contact a Membership Liaison | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wellcarenow.com/veterans/?cid=CMT84543">The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare</a></li><li><a title="Service Dogs for Veterans Charity in NY - America&#39;s VetDogs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetdogs.org/">Service Dogs for Veterans Charity in NY - America's VetDogs</a></li><li><a title="Prison Puppy Program - America&#39;s VetDogs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetdogs.org/AV/HowtoHelp/WeekendPuppyRaising/Prison_Puppy_Program/AV/DogPrograms/prisonpuppyprogram.aspx?hkey=3222b4fb-3ed7-455e-b1c9-1c15befbd759&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwncWvBhD_ARIsAEb2HW8zSf1R2r27lhvOhjoIsGFHGvhUGXEKS7m-s8b7Zb6kG4gZkmJbZzoaAouHEALw_wcB">Prison Puppy Program - America's VetDogs</a></li><li><a title="Service Dog Application" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetdogs.org/AV/getaservicedog/Apply%20Now/FastForms/AVDServiceDogApplication.aspx?ID=413142&amp;hkey=7a63afaf-3a4e-4b2f-892a-c6b2368e0f3a#vaff">Service Dog Application</a></li><li><a title="Training Tuesday January 2024: Be The One - Empowering Veterans Through Service Animals on Vimeo" rel="nofollow" href="https://vimeo.com/910840573">Training Tuesday January 2024: Be The One - Empowering Veterans Through Service Animals on Vimeo</a></li><li><a title="Travel with a Service Dog - America&#39;s VetDogs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetdogs.org/AV/CareSupport/travel_with_a_servicedog/AV/Care-Support/traveltips.aspx?hkey=ef152a67-c9af-4cc7-8bc1-33e6aef2ab4b">Travel with a Service Dog - America's VetDogs</a></li><li><a title="America&#39;s VetDogs -Donate Now" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetdogs.org/AV/Contribution/AVD_DonateNow.aspx">America's VetDogs -Donate Now</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="Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Honors Veterans | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legiontown.org/our-travels/12143/royal-caribbean-cruise-line-honors-veterans">Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Honors Veterans | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Home - My HealtheVet - My HealtheVet" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/home">Home - My HealtheVet - My HealtheVet</a></li><li><a title="Funeral FAQs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Funerals/Funeral-Information/Funeral-FAQs">Funeral FAQs</a></li><li><a title="What to Do Before a Veteran Dies | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/publications/226617/what-do-veteran-dies">What to Do Before a Veteran Dies | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Who Was Roy Lichtenstein and Why Was He So Important?" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.artnews.com/list/art-news/artists/who-was-roy-lichtenstein-famous-works-1234690187/education-and-early-career/">Who Was Roy Lichtenstein and Why Was He So Important?</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 128: Tango Alpha Lima: Mission Roll Call Executive Director, Cole Lyle</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: Mission Roll Call Executive Director, Cole Lyle</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
VA is doing a major overhaul of disability rating criteria and how they evaluate mental health and other conditions. 
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Mission Roll Call Executive Director Cole Lyle joins the podcast to talk about how his advocacy organization uses polling to give veterans a more direct voice in policy-making. 
Cole talks about how Mission Roll Call engages with veterans and their focus on veteran suicide, access to care and amplification of underserved veterans such as women or those in rural and tribal communities.
RAPID FIRE
Auxiliary member's company helps deliver mobility to veterans
New York state commander promotes drive-by membership 
A new home for Va. Post 139, and new homes for at-risk veterans
 Special Guest: Cole Lyle.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
VA is doing a major overhaul of disability rating criteria and how they evaluate mental health and other conditions. </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Mission Roll Call Executive Director Cole Lyle joins the podcast to talk about how his advocacy organization uses polling to give veterans a more direct voice in policy-making. </p>

<p>Cole talks about how Mission Roll Call engages with veterans and their focus on veteran suicide, access to care and amplification of underserved veterans such as women or those in rural and tribal communities.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Auxiliary member&#39;s company helps deliver mobility to veterans<br>
New York state commander promotes drive-by membership <br>
A new home for Va. Post 139, and new homes for at-risk veterans</p><p>Special Guest: Cole Lyle.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/R0eBIM2wtAk">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="Badger Pumpkin Patch" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069643523159">Badger Pumpkin Patch</a></li><li><a title="Major Changes Coming to the VA, Will Overhaul Veteran Disability Evaluations for Mental Health" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veterannews.com/post/major-changes-coming-to-the-va-will-overhaul-veteran-disability-evaluations-for-mental-health">Major Changes Coming to the VA, Will Overhaul Veteran Disability Evaluations for Mental Health</a></li><li><a title="Find a Service Officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer">Find a Service Officer</a></li><li><a title="Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss" rel="nofollow" href="https://heroeswithhearingloss.org/">Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss</a></li><li><a title="TAL | Trulaw" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.justicecamplejeune.com/TAL/">TAL | Trulaw</a></li><li><a title="Veteran Advocacy | Mission Roll Call" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.missionrollcall.org/">Veteran Advocacy | Mission Roll Call</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/vsa">Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Auxiliary member&#39;s company helps deliver mobility to veterans | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/other/9381/auxiliary-members-company-helps-deliver-mobility-veterans">Auxiliary member's company helps deliver mobility to veterans | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Mobius Mobility – The next generation iBOT is here. Offering extraordinary levels of mobility and performance. With its rich history of innovation. Now fully updated with the latest technology. Ready to go where you want to go." rel="nofollow" href="https://mobiusmobility.com/">Mobius Mobility – The next generation iBOT is here. Offering extraordinary levels of mobility and performance. With its rich history of innovation. Now fully updated with the latest technology. Ready to go where you want to go.</a></li><li><a title="New York state commander promotes drive-by membership  | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/256977/new-york-state-commander-promotes-drive-membership%C2%A0">New York state commander promotes drive-by membership  | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="A new home for Va. Post 139, and new homes for at-risk veterans | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/homelessveterans/256978/new-home-va-post-139-and-new-homes-risk-veterans">A new home for Va. Post 139, and new homes for at-risk veterans | The American Legion</a> &mdash; A new home for Va. Post 139, and new homes for at-risk veterans
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
VA is doing a major overhaul of disability rating criteria and how they evaluate mental health and other conditions. </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Mission Roll Call Executive Director Cole Lyle joins the podcast to talk about how his advocacy organization uses polling to give veterans a more direct voice in policy-making. </p>

<p>Cole talks about how Mission Roll Call engages with veterans and their focus on veteran suicide, access to care and amplification of underserved veterans such as women or those in rural and tribal communities.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Auxiliary member&#39;s company helps deliver mobility to veterans<br>
New York state commander promotes drive-by membership <br>
A new home for Va. Post 139, and new homes for at-risk veterans</p><p>Special Guest: Cole Lyle.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/R0eBIM2wtAk">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="Badger Pumpkin Patch" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069643523159">Badger Pumpkin Patch</a></li><li><a title="Major Changes Coming to the VA, Will Overhaul Veteran Disability Evaluations for Mental Health" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veterannews.com/post/major-changes-coming-to-the-va-will-overhaul-veteran-disability-evaluations-for-mental-health">Major Changes Coming to the VA, Will Overhaul Veteran Disability Evaluations for Mental Health</a></li><li><a title="Find a Service Officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer">Find a Service Officer</a></li><li><a title="Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss" rel="nofollow" href="https://heroeswithhearingloss.org/">Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss</a></li><li><a title="TAL | Trulaw" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.justicecamplejeune.com/TAL/">TAL | Trulaw</a></li><li><a title="Veteran Advocacy | Mission Roll Call" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.missionrollcall.org/">Veteran Advocacy | Mission Roll Call</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/vsa">Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Auxiliary member&#39;s company helps deliver mobility to veterans | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/other/9381/auxiliary-members-company-helps-deliver-mobility-veterans">Auxiliary member's company helps deliver mobility to veterans | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Mobius Mobility – The next generation iBOT is here. Offering extraordinary levels of mobility and performance. With its rich history of innovation. Now fully updated with the latest technology. Ready to go where you want to go." rel="nofollow" href="https://mobiusmobility.com/">Mobius Mobility – The next generation iBOT is here. Offering extraordinary levels of mobility and performance. With its rich history of innovation. Now fully updated with the latest technology. Ready to go where you want to go.</a></li><li><a title="New York state commander promotes drive-by membership  | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/256977/new-york-state-commander-promotes-drive-membership%C2%A0">New York state commander promotes drive-by membership  | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="A new home for Va. Post 139, and new homes for at-risk veterans | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/homelessveterans/256978/new-home-va-post-139-and-new-homes-risk-veterans">A new home for Va. Post 139, and new homes for at-risk veterans | The American Legion</a> &mdash; A new home for Va. Post 139, and new homes for at-risk veterans
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