web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:10:08 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “National Mall” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/national%20mall Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -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 BONUS: Introducing the Global War on Terrorism Memorial podcast series https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/welcome-home-intro 3dfd7ae6-5437-4687-9aaf-39d0dd869e3d Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion bonus 6 The American Legion The American Legion welcomes the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Podcast: Welcome Home to the Tango Alpha Lima podcast family. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 16:33 no The American Legion is proud to introduce “Welcome Home,” a new podcast series from the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation. GWOT Memorial Foundation CEO and former Army Green Beret Michael “Rod” Rodriguez chats with Chief of Staff and Army veteran Jennifer Ballou, who will host the upcoming series. The memorial will honor and remember military members who served since 9/11. Rodriguez and Ballou talk about their personal connections to the Global War on Terrorism, the memorial foundation and more in advance of the first episode of Season 1 of "Welcome Home," which will be released on Oct. 2. Special Guest: Michael "Rod" Rodriguez. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, GWOT, Gold Star, husband, wife, spouse, grief, spouse loss, military spouse, mil spouse, military family, families, motherhood, Memorial, new podcast, fellowship, loss, advocacy, leadership, resiliency, foundation, memorial, war, terrorism, DC, Washington, national mall, design, capitol, stories, veteran, veterans, post 9/11, kids, children, son, daughter, kid, child, perspective, connection, strength, pride, honor, remembrance, courage The American Legion is proud to introduce “Welcome Home,” a new podcast series from the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation.

GWOT Memorial Foundation CEO and former Army Green Beret Michael “Rod” Rodriguez chats with Chief of Staff and Army veteran Jennifer Ballou, who will host the upcoming series. The memorial will honor and remember military members who served since 9/11.

Rodriguez and Ballou talk about their personal connections to the Global War on Terrorism, the memorial foundation and more in advance of the first episode of Season 1 of "Welcome Home," which will be released on Oct. 2.

Special Guest: Michael "Rod" Rodriguez.

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GWOT Memorial Foundation CEO and former Army Green Beret Michael “Rod” Rodriguez chats with Chief of Staff and Army veteran Jennifer Ballou, who will host the upcoming series. The memorial will honor and remember military members who served since 9/11.

Rodriguez and Ballou talk about their personal connections to the Global War on Terrorism, the memorial foundation and more in advance of the first episode of Season 1 of "Welcome Home," which will be released on Oct. 2.

Special Guest: Michael "Rod" Rodriguez.

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]]> MandatoryFunDay, GWOT memorial and community service https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/279b 7d5033f1-221e-4c97-b72e-bec1f79db631 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 The American Legion full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:12:50 no Austin von Letkemann, better known by his MandatoryFunDay Instagram handle, leads off this episode by talking about his new podcast, the Army-Navy Game and more. Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation CEO Rod Rodriguez shares an update on plans for the memorial and a new podcast that launches with a pilot episode September 11. Representatives of The American Legion’s community service project, Heroes United to Heal and Protecting Vets Foundation also chatted with the hosts of Tango Alpha Lima about the role of service, overcoming PTSD and military sexual trauma. All this and more in Part 2 of our episode recorded during the Legion’s National Convention in Tampa, Fla. Special Guests: Alyse Duffy, Austin Von Letkemann, Bridget Lake, Donna A. Michaels, Jennifer Ballou, and Michael "Rod" Rodriguez. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, alcohol, american legion, be the one, buddy check, camaraderie, cemetery, claim shark, comedy, community, community service, first responder, gwot, healing, honor, humor, memorial, mental health, military, national mall, podcast, post-9/11, remembrance, service, service officer, sobriety, suicide prevention, therapy, transition, va claim, veteran Austin von Letkemann, better known by his MandatoryFunDay Instagram handle, leads off this episode by talking about his new podcast, the Army-Navy Game and more.

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation CEO Rod Rodriguez shares an update on plans for the memorial and a new podcast that launches with a pilot episode September 11.

Representatives of The American Legion’s community service project, Heroes United to Heal and Protecting Vets Foundation also chatted with the hosts of Tango Alpha Lima about the role of service, overcoming PTSD and military sexual trauma. All this and more in Part 2 of our episode recorded during the Legion’s National Convention in Tampa, Fla.

Special Guests: Alyse Duffy, Austin Von Letkemann, Bridget Lake, Donna A. Michaels, Jennifer Ballou, and Michael "Rod" Rodriguez.

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Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation CEO Rod Rodriguez shares an update on plans for the memorial and a new podcast that launches with a pilot episode September 11.

Representatives of The American Legion’s community service project, Heroes United to Heal and Protecting Vets Foundation also chatted with the hosts of Tango Alpha Lima about the role of service, overcoming PTSD and military sexual trauma. All this and more in Part 2 of our episode recorded during the Legion’s National Convention in Tampa, Fla.

Special Guests: Alyse Duffy, Austin Von Letkemann, Bridget Lake, Donna A. Michaels, Jennifer Ballou, and Michael "Rod" Rodriguez.

]]> Episode 89: Tango Alpha Lima: 2022 Legislative Priorities with Lawrence Montreuil https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/89 2f95b08c-c90f-43de-b239-061f1e39ae05 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 89 Tango Alpha Lima: 2022 Legislative Priorities 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 American Legion National Legislative Director Lawrence Montruiel returns to celebrate the organization's legislative wins from 2021 and give a briefing on the Legislative priorities for 2022. Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, WOT, Global War on Terrorism Memorial, National Mall, Legislative, Congress, 117th Congress, Maternity Care, Servicewomen, healthcare, VA, gender-specific care, toxic exposure, burn pits, presumptive diseases, GI Bill, citizenship, immigrations American Legion National Legislative Director Lawrence Montruiel returns to celebrate the organization's legislative wins from 2021 and give a briefing on the Legislative priorities for 2022.

Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil.

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Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil.

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]]> Episode 88: Tango Alpha Lima: GWOT Memorial Foundation CEO Rod Rodriguez https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/88 6fe3df5d-b4e5-4fba-91aa-2c626b0b9b9f Tue, 18 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 88 Tango Alpha Lima: GWOT Memorial Foundation CEO Rod Rodriguez 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. 46:43 no IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley discuss humanitarian aid for Afghans as crisis grows after Taliban takeover. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Our hosts sat down for a live interview with Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation CEO and President, Michael “Rod” Rodriguez while in Orlando for SVA NatCon2022, for an update on the progress of the GWOT Memorial. RAPID FIRE 2022 American Legion Legacy Scholarship Application open Norwegian Armed Forces recycling used undies VA wants to drop co-pays for mental health care Special Guest: Michael "Rod" Rodriguez. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, health and wellness, New Year’s Resolutions, Afghan aid, humanitarian crisis, allies, Taliban, famine, GWOT, Vietnam Wall, honor, memorial, honor, Bob Dole, national mall, 82nd Airborne, Green Beret, Global War on Terrorism, American Legion Legacy Scholarship, VA, mental health, VA, Norwegian Army, underwear, co-pay, McDonough IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley discuss humanitarian aid for Afghans as crisis grows after Taliban takeover.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our hosts sat down for a live interview with Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation CEO and President, Michael “Rod” Rodriguez while in Orlando for SVA NatCon2022, for an update on the progress of the GWOT Memorial.

RAPID FIRE
2022 American Legion Legacy Scholarship Application open
Norwegian Armed Forces recycling used undies
VA wants to drop co-pays for mental health care

Special Guest: Michael "Rod" Rodriguez.

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Jeff and Ashley discuss humanitarian aid for Afghans as crisis grows after Taliban takeover.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our hosts sat down for a live interview with Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation CEO and President, Michael “Rod” Rodriguez while in Orlando for SVA NatCon2022, for an update on the progress of the GWOT Memorial.

RAPID FIRE
2022 American Legion Legacy Scholarship Application open
Norwegian Armed Forces recycling used undies
VA wants to drop co-pays for mental health care

Special Guest: Michael "Rod" Rodriguez.

Links:

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