web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:05:48 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “National Convention” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/national%20convention Sat, 02 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -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 238: How veterans can serve during election season https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/238 e76936d6-aef6-473c-acde-139552b75e11 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 238 How veterans can serve during election season full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:01:50 no We're dropping this episode a few days early in honor of election day. While The American Legion is a non-partisan organization, we have, since our earliest days, believed in the right to vote. Our "Get Out the Vote" program encourages all Americans to register and vote in all elections. In addition, Legionnaires, posts, districts and departments are encouraged to fully involve themselves in the electoral process by serving as poll volunteers, poll workers and by encouraging and assisting others to register and vote. This week, our guest is Anil Nathan, is co-founder and co-chairman of the board at We the Veterans, and Vet the Vote - which is a national campaign to recruit veterans and military family members to become poll workers. Anil, who is a first-generation American and second-generation Air Force veteran, shares his own military story, and how he began his mission to foster civic engagement for veterans and their families. SCUTTLEBUTT Marine Corps veteran allegedly kicked off flight for wearing a t-shirt calling for an end to veteran suicide. New television comedy features The American Legion Send us your burning questions about the Space Force for our upcoming interview with Gen. Chance Saltzman Special Guest: Anil Nathan. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, voting, elections, polls, poll workers, jury duty, true-crime, Vet the Vote, We the Veterans, scuttlebutt, Marine Corps, veteran suicide, Be the One, Delta Airlines, flight, apology, Vietnam Veteran, Pentagon, pilot, civic engagement, advocate, service, ballots, comedy, Office Joe, Space Force, National Convention We're dropping this episode a few days early in honor of election day.

While The American Legion is a non-partisan organization, we have, since our earliest days, believed in the right to vote. Our "Get Out the Vote" program encourages all Americans to register and vote in all elections. In addition, Legionnaires, posts, districts and departments are encouraged to fully involve themselves in the electoral process by serving as poll volunteers, poll workers and by encouraging and assisting others to register and vote.

This week, our guest is Anil Nathan, is co-founder and co-chairman of the board at We the Veterans, and Vet the Vote - which is a national campaign to recruit veterans and military family members to become poll workers.

Anil, who is a first-generation American and second-generation Air Force veteran, shares his own military story, and how he began his mission to foster civic engagement for veterans and their families.

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Marine Corps veteran allegedly kicked off flight for wearing a t-shirt calling for an end to veteran suicide.

New television comedy features The American Legion

Send us your burning questions about the Space Force for our upcoming interview with Gen. Chance Saltzman

Special Guest: Anil Nathan.

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While The American Legion is a non-partisan organization, we have, since our earliest days, believed in the right to vote. Our "Get Out the Vote" program encourages all Americans to register and vote in all elections. In addition, Legionnaires, posts, districts and departments are encouraged to fully involve themselves in the electoral process by serving as poll volunteers, poll workers and by encouraging and assisting others to register and vote.

This week, our guest is Anil Nathan, is co-founder and co-chairman of the board at We the Veterans, and Vet the Vote - which is a national campaign to recruit veterans and military family members to become poll workers.

Anil, who is a first-generation American and second-generation Air Force veteran, shares his own military story, and how he began his mission to foster civic engagement for veterans and their families.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Marine Corps veteran allegedly kicked off flight for wearing a t-shirt calling for an end to veteran suicide.

New television comedy features The American Legion

Send us your burning questions about the Space Force for our upcoming interview with Gen. Chance Saltzman

Special Guest: Anil Nathan.

Links:

]]> Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP01: Meet Be The One Chair Waco Hoover https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/talbto-01 50db486c-99b9-4b2f-af3c-847f807445b9 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion bonus 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 32:19 no Marine combat veteran and Navy reservist Amy Forsythe, an award-winning multimedia journalist, is the host of our new podcast series focused on The American Legion Be The One initiative. In this month’s episode, Forsythe kicks off the series with fellow Marine veteran Waco Hoover, who recently led the Be the One Symposium at The American Legion’s national convention. Hoover, newly named as The American Legion Be The One Chair, talks about the next phase for the Be the One initiative. Special Guest: Waco Hoover. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Military family, Marine, social connection, Be The One, veteran suicide, suicide prevention, end the stigma, asking for help, create awareness, facethefight, sxsw, culture, influencers, resources, GI Bill, PACT Act, military spouse, brain health, alternative therapies, clinical, TBI, PTSD, lifestyle brands, key thought leaders, national convention, military adjacent, mcon Marine combat veteran and Navy reservist Amy Forsythe, an award-winning multimedia journalist, is the host of our new podcast series focused on The American Legion Be The One initiative.

In this month’s episode, Forsythe kicks off the series with fellow Marine veteran Waco Hoover, who recently led the Be the One Symposium at The American Legion’s national convention.

Hoover, newly named as The American Legion Be The One Chair, talks about the next phase for the Be the One initiative.

Special Guest: Waco Hoover.

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]]> Marine combat veteran and Navy reservist Amy Forsythe, an award-winning multimedia journalist, is the host of our new podcast series focused on The American Legion Be The One initiative.

In this month’s episode, Forsythe kicks off the series with fellow Marine veteran Waco Hoover, who recently led the Be the One Symposium at The American Legion’s national convention.

Hoover, newly named as The American Legion Be The One Chair, talks about the next phase for the Be the One initiative.

Special Guest: Waco Hoover.

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]]> Episode 127: Tango Alpha Lima: Health and Wellness with U.S. Army Veteran Jonathan Wechter https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/127 5fb04960-86eb-453c-b414-78072c5092b1 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 127 Tango Alpha Lima: Health and Wellness with U.S. Army Veteran Jonathan Wechter 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. 1:05:40 no IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley discuss the threats China and Russia pose to U.S. dominance in space and Jeff tries to figure out the Space Force "battle zone". THIS WEEK'S GUEST Our guest Jonathan talks about his work as a personal trainer and nutritionist, competing as an elite athlete, and his advocacy for mental wellness and therapeutic use of psychedelics to recover from trauma. RAPID FIRE  WWII veteran joins Legion post before 100th birthday Big Navy investigating SEAL basic training Special Guest: Jonathan Wechter. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Nancy Sinatra, space force, star wars, space warfare, satellite, guardians, Hiring our Heroes, National Convention, Milwaukee, transition, Rangers, health, fitness, wellness, mental health, leadership, personal trainer, PTSD, elite athlete, psychedelic therapeutics, trauma, GWOT, meditation, therapy, self-reflection, LSD, mushrooms, nature, shaman, self-care, individualized treatment, Philly Cheesesteak, legiontown, SEAL, BUDS IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley discuss the threats China and Russia pose to U.S. dominance in space and Jeff tries to figure out the Space Force "battle zone".

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guest Jonathan talks about his work as a personal trainer and nutritionist, competing as an elite athlete, and his advocacy for mental wellness and therapeutic use of psychedelics to recover from trauma.

RAPID FIRE
 WWII veteran joins Legion post before 100th birthday
Big Navy investigating SEAL basic training

Special Guest: Jonathan Wechter.

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Jeff and Ashley discuss the threats China and Russia pose to U.S. dominance in space and Jeff tries to figure out the Space Force "battle zone".

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guest Jonathan talks about his work as a personal trainer and nutritionist, competing as an elite athlete, and his advocacy for mental wellness and therapeutic use of psychedelics to recover from trauma.

RAPID FIRE
 WWII veteran joins Legion post before 100th birthday
Big Navy investigating SEAL basic training

Special Guest: Jonathan Wechter.

Links:

]]> Episode 123: Tango Alpha Lima: Live from Milwaukee - Legislative Update with Lawrence Montreuil https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/123 37c93fb8-374e-415b-be03-cf10f014b18f Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 123 Tango Alpha Lima: Live from Milwaukee - Legislative Update with Lawrence Montreuil 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. 35:40 no Coming to you from The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee, hosts Jeff and Ashley get an update on American Legion legislative successes and upcoming activity with repeat guest, American Legion National Legislative Director Lawrence Montreuil. Lawrence talks about the success of the Honor our PACT act, the role Legion members played in helping the bill become law, and the impact the new law will have on millions of veterans exposed to toxins during their military service. Lawrence also talks about the work that still needs to be done on other legislation, such as the Afghan Adjustment Act, and how to get involved through the Voter Voice portal. Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Legislative, National Convention, Milwaukee, Wis, Wisconsin, toxic exposure, Honoring our PACT Act, burn pits, agent orange, atomic radiation, Camp Lejeune toxic water, presumptive conditions, airborne toxic hazards, VA claim, VA benefit, VA healthcare, burden of proof, respiratory cancer, access to healthcare, VASEC, Vietnam Veteran, Marine Corps, service officer, afhganistan, allies, afghan adjustment act Coming to you from The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee, hosts Jeff and Ashley get an update on American Legion legislative successes and upcoming activity with repeat guest, American Legion National Legislative Director Lawrence Montreuil.

Lawrence talks about the success of the Honor our PACT act, the role Legion members played in helping the bill become law, and the impact the new law will have on millions of veterans exposed to toxins during their military service.

Lawrence also talks about the work that still needs to be done on other legislation, such as the Afghan Adjustment Act, and how to get involved through the Voter Voice portal.

Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil.

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]]> Coming to you from The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee, hosts Jeff and Ashley get an update on American Legion legislative successes and upcoming activity with repeat guest, American Legion National Legislative Director Lawrence Montreuil.

Lawrence talks about the success of the Honor our PACT act, the role Legion members played in helping the bill become law, and the impact the new law will have on millions of veterans exposed to toxins during their military service.

Lawrence also talks about the work that still needs to be done on other legislation, such as the Afghan Adjustment Act, and how to get involved through the Voter Voice portal.

Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil.

Links:

]]> Episode 119: Tango Alpha Lima: S-A-R Flag with Kevin Hertell https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/119 564d183e-a65a-4440-9e4f-fb8797bf5a7b Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 119 Tango Alpha Lima: S-A-R Flag with Kevin Hertell 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. 41:42 no IN THE NEWS Registration is open for the Hiring our Heroes career event taking place on Aug. 25 in conjunction with The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Our guest is Kevin W. Hertell, an Air Force veteran who served with the 309th Fighter Squadron and a member of Glenwood Landing Post 336 in Glen Head, N.Y. Kevin is the Founder and President of “The Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Flag Corporation,” as well as the creator of the S-A-R Flag. Jeff and Ashley learn about what inspired Kevin to create the S-A-R flag and launch his mission to remove the stigma of mental health and veteran suicide. RAPID FIRE Join the 9/11 National Day of Service SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets Special Guest: Kevin Hertell. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Hiring our Heroes, National Convention, Milwaukee, transition, career, jobs, SAR, suicide, awareness, prevention, remembrance, flag, honor, stigma, isolation, mental wellness, Gold Star, POW-MIA flag, mourning, honor, remembrance, resolution, Be The One, 9/11, never forget, national day of service, unity, SCOTUS, employment, National Guard, burn pit, Reserves, toxic exposure, discrimination, USERRA IN THE NEWS
Registration is open for the Hiring our Heroes career event taking place on Aug. 25 in conjunction with The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guest is Kevin W. Hertell, an Air Force veteran who served with the 309th Fighter Squadron and a member of Glenwood Landing Post 336 in Glen Head, N.Y.

Kevin is the Founder and President of “The Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Flag Corporation,” as well as the creator of the S-A-R Flag. Jeff and Ashley learn about what inspired Kevin to create the S-A-R flag and launch his mission to remove the stigma of mental health and veteran suicide.

RAPID FIRE
Join the 9/11 National Day of Service
SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets

Special Guest: Kevin Hertell.

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Registration is open for the Hiring our Heroes career event taking place on Aug. 25 in conjunction with The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guest is Kevin W. Hertell, an Air Force veteran who served with the 309th Fighter Squadron and a member of Glenwood Landing Post 336 in Glen Head, N.Y.

Kevin is the Founder and President of “The Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Flag Corporation,” as well as the creator of the S-A-R Flag. Jeff and Ashley learn about what inspired Kevin to create the S-A-R flag and launch his mission to remove the stigma of mental health and veteran suicide.

RAPID FIRE
Join the 9/11 National Day of Service
SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets

Special Guest: Kevin Hertell.

Links:

]]> Episode 45: Tango Alpha Lima: The American Legion Birthday with guest Jeff Stoffer https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/45 e4747ec6-6852-47b1-866d-3f96daf8e782 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 45 Tango Alpha Lima: The American Legion Birthday with guest Jeff Stoffer full 2 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by three post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 59:51 no Team Tango learns some American Legion lore during a visit with American Legion Media & Communications Division Director and 100th Anniversary Observance Committee staff co-chairman Jeff Stoffer. In celebration of the Legion's 102nd Birthday, the team takes a look back at key historic moments, monumental social impact and a few tales of rowdy conventions. They discuss the ways in which these historic moments formed the foundation of how Legion members continue to serve their communites, states and the nation today. Special Guest: Jeff Stoffer. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, GI Bill, Washington DC, Plattsburgh, NY, Hollywood Post 43. Millbank, SD, WWI, WWII, American Legion Baseball, To Strengthen a Nation, Department of New York, Culver City, Milbank, S.D., Alvin York, National Convention, Kansas City, Ferdinand Foch, Gen. Pershing, Kansas City Star, NYC parade, Sgt. Stubby, COVID Operations, disaster relief, coronavirus, food pantry, PPE, Lowville, N.Y., blood drive, citizenship, post, Team Tango learns some American Legion lore during a visit with American Legion Media & Communications Division Director and 100th Anniversary Observance Committee staff co-chairman Jeff Stoffer.

In celebration of the Legion's 102nd Birthday, the team takes a look back at key historic moments, monumental social impact and a few tales of rowdy conventions. They discuss the ways in which these historic moments formed the foundation of how Legion members continue to serve their communites, states and the nation today.

Special Guest: Jeff Stoffer.

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]]> Team Tango learns some American Legion lore during a visit with American Legion Media & Communications Division Director and 100th Anniversary Observance Committee staff co-chairman Jeff Stoffer.

In celebration of the Legion's 102nd Birthday, the team takes a look back at key historic moments, monumental social impact and a few tales of rowdy conventions. They discuss the ways in which these historic moments formed the foundation of how Legion members continue to serve their communites, states and the nation today.

Special Guest: Jeff Stoffer.

Links:

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