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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “North Africa”</title>
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    <itunes:summary>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
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  <title>Episode 148: Tango Alpha Lima: HillVets Founder and CEO Justin Brown</title>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley talk about the new video game release from Steam Games. “Company of Heroes 3″ takes on a new facet of WWII history, and brings players into the battle between U.S. Forces, British Forces, Wehrmacht, and Deutsches Afrikakorps that ensued during campaigns in Italy and North Africa. 
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
HillVets founder and CEO Justin Brown tells the origin story of how a networking event for veterans working in the Capitol has evolved into a veteran and military community helping one another in their pursuit of continued service in government.  
Justin explains the leadership and fellowship programs, and how HillVets works with other VSOs to accomplish their mission.
RAPID FIRE
I'm a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings
Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander 
African Americans in USCG Special Guest: Justin Brown.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff and Ashley talk about the new video game release from Steam Games. “Company of Heroes 3″ takes on a new facet of WWII history, and brings players into the battle between U.S. Forces, British Forces, Wehrmacht, and Deutsches Afrikakorps that ensued during campaigns in Italy and North Africa. </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
HillVets founder and CEO Justin Brown tells the origin story of how a networking event for veterans working in the Capitol has evolved into a veteran and military community helping one another in their pursuit of continued service in government.  </p>

<p>Justin explains the leadership and fellowship programs, and how HillVets works with other VSOs to accomplish their mission.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
I&#39;m a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings<br>
Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander <br>
African Americans in USCG</p><p>Special Guest: Justin Brown.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/kaQJZ0w6Y74">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="New WWII video game drops players into Italy, North Africa campaigns" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2023/02/21/new-wwii-video-game-drops-gamers-into-italian-north-african-campaigns/">New WWII video game drops players into Italy, North Africa campaigns</a></li><li><a title="Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">Action Center</a></li><li><a title="HillVets | Serving Veterans &amp; the Military-Connected in Washington D.C." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hillvets.org/">HillVets | Serving Veterans &amp; the Military-Connected in Washington D.C.</a> &mdash; Our mission is to serve those who have served in their pursuit of continued service in government.</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="I&#39;m a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings | The US Sun" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/7409363/marine-turned-hooters-girl-thank-service/">I'm a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings | The US Sun</a></li><li><a title="Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/258163/wisconsin-post-provides-proper-send-deploying-commander">Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="African Americans in USCG | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/other/10322/african-americans-uscg">African Americans in USCG | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="African American Chronology" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.history.uscg.mil/Browse-by-Topic/Notable-People/Minorities/African-Americans/African-American-History-Chronology/">African American Chronology</a></li><li><a title="(20+) American Legion Post 83 - Merced, Ca. | Merced CA | Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/ALP83Merced/">(20+) American Legion Post 83 - Merced, Ca. | Merced CA | Facebook</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff and Ashley talk about the new video game release from Steam Games. “Company of Heroes 3″ takes on a new facet of WWII history, and brings players into the battle between U.S. Forces, British Forces, Wehrmacht, and Deutsches Afrikakorps that ensued during campaigns in Italy and North Africa. </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
HillVets founder and CEO Justin Brown tells the origin story of how a networking event for veterans working in the Capitol has evolved into a veteran and military community helping one another in their pursuit of continued service in government.  </p>

<p>Justin explains the leadership and fellowship programs, and how HillVets works with other VSOs to accomplish their mission.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
I&#39;m a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings<br>
Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander <br>
African Americans in USCG</p><p>Special Guest: Justin Brown.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/kaQJZ0w6Y74">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="New WWII video game drops players into Italy, North Africa campaigns" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2023/02/21/new-wwii-video-game-drops-gamers-into-italian-north-african-campaigns/">New WWII video game drops players into Italy, North Africa campaigns</a></li><li><a title="Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">Action Center</a></li><li><a title="HillVets | Serving Veterans &amp; the Military-Connected in Washington D.C." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hillvets.org/">HillVets | Serving Veterans &amp; the Military-Connected in Washington D.C.</a> &mdash; Our mission is to serve those who have served in their pursuit of continued service in government.</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="I&#39;m a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings | The US Sun" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/7409363/marine-turned-hooters-girl-thank-service/">I'm a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings | The US Sun</a></li><li><a title="Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/258163/wisconsin-post-provides-proper-send-deploying-commander">Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="African Americans in USCG | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/other/10322/african-americans-uscg">African Americans in USCG | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="African American Chronology" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.history.uscg.mil/Browse-by-Topic/Notable-People/Minorities/African-Americans/African-American-History-Chronology/">African American Chronology</a></li><li><a title="(20+) American Legion Post 83 - Merced, Ca. | Merced CA | Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/ALP83Merced/">(20+) American Legion Post 83 - Merced, Ca. | Merced CA | Facebook</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 139: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Navy Commander and counterterrorism expert Youssef Aboul-Enein</title>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley celebrate 75 years of Toys for Tots.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired U.S Navy Commander Youssef Aboul-Enein shares highlights of his 28-year military career, including his own 9/11 experience at the Pentagon, the pivot of his career from medical planner to Arabic linguist, which eventually led him to becoming the Defense Intelligence Agency subject matter expert on counter-terrorism and violent Jihadi groups in the middle-east. 
RAPID FIRE
National Guard Helps Santa in Alaska, House passes Veterans Service Recognition Act, and the oil that fueled the Hanukkah Miracle. Special Guest: Youssef Aboul-Enein.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff and Ashley celebrate 75 years of Toys for Tots.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Retired U.S Navy Commander Youssef Aboul-Enein shares highlights of his 28-year military career, including his own 9/11 experience at the Pentagon, the pivot of his career from medical planner to Arabic linguist, which eventually led him to becoming the Defense Intelligence Agency subject matter expert on counter-terrorism and violent Jihadi groups in the middle-east. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
National Guard Helps Santa in Alaska, House passes Veterans Service Recognition Act, and the oil that fueled the Hanukkah Miracle.</p><p>Special Guest: Youssef Aboul-Enein.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/Tanc7SjPSyI">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="After 75 years, Toys for Tots reaches more kids around Christmas than ever - WTOP News" rel="nofollow" href="https://wtop.com/christmas-news/2022/12/after-75-years-toys-for-tots-reaches-more-kids-around-christmas-than-ever/">After 75 years, Toys for Tots reaches more kids around Christmas than ever - WTOP News</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="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Archive" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/episodes?season=911">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Archive</a></li><li><a title="Youssef Aboul-Enein | U.S. Naval Institute" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.usni.org/people/youssef-aboul-enein">Youssef Aboul-Enein | U.S. Naval Institute</a></li><li><a title="National Guard helps Santa visit frosty Alaska village" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2022/12/11/national-guard-helps-santa-visit-frosty-alaska-village/">National Guard helps Santa visit frosty Alaska village</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Service Recognition Act passes House  | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/security/257692/veterans-service-recognition-act-passes-house%C2%A0">Veterans Service Recognition Act passes House  | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="SE1-Ep17 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Healthcare Battle, Women and Infantries and a Deported Marine - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew5gjZ8_w3c&amp;t=31s">SE1-Ep17 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Healthcare Battle, Women and Infantries and a Deported Marine - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Watch Immigration Nation | Netflix Official Site" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80994107">Watch Immigration Nation | Netflix Official Site</a></li><li><a title="Resolution No. 15: Expedited Citizenship Through Military Service | Digital Archive" rel="nofollow" href="https://archive.legion.org/node/3429">Resolution No. 15: Expedited Citizenship Through Military Service | Digital Archive</a></li><li><a title="Resolution No. 10: Expedited Citizenship Applications for Deported Veterans | Digital Archive" rel="nofollow" href="https://archive.legion.org/node/3447">Resolution No. 10: Expedited Citizenship Applications for Deported Veterans | Digital Archive</a></li><li><a title="The Oil that Fueled the Hanukkah Miracle" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5069530">The Oil that Fueled the Hanukkah Miracle</a></li><li><a title="American Legion – Francis Scott Key Post 11 – Francis Scott Key Post 11" rel="nofollow" href="https://fskpost11.org/">American Legion – Francis Scott Key Post 11 – Francis Scott Key Post 11</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff and Ashley celebrate 75 years of Toys for Tots.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Retired U.S Navy Commander Youssef Aboul-Enein shares highlights of his 28-year military career, including his own 9/11 experience at the Pentagon, the pivot of his career from medical planner to Arabic linguist, which eventually led him to becoming the Defense Intelligence Agency subject matter expert on counter-terrorism and violent Jihadi groups in the middle-east. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
National Guard Helps Santa in Alaska, House passes Veterans Service Recognition Act, and the oil that fueled the Hanukkah Miracle.</p><p>Special Guest: Youssef Aboul-Enein.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/Tanc7SjPSyI">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="After 75 years, Toys for Tots reaches more kids around Christmas than ever - WTOP News" rel="nofollow" href="https://wtop.com/christmas-news/2022/12/after-75-years-toys-for-tots-reaches-more-kids-around-christmas-than-ever/">After 75 years, Toys for Tots reaches more kids around Christmas than ever - WTOP News</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="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Archive" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/episodes?season=911">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Archive</a></li><li><a title="Youssef Aboul-Enein | U.S. Naval Institute" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.usni.org/people/youssef-aboul-enein">Youssef Aboul-Enein | U.S. Naval Institute</a></li><li><a title="National Guard helps Santa visit frosty Alaska village" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2022/12/11/national-guard-helps-santa-visit-frosty-alaska-village/">National Guard helps Santa visit frosty Alaska village</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Service Recognition Act passes House  | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/security/257692/veterans-service-recognition-act-passes-house%C2%A0">Veterans Service Recognition Act passes House  | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="SE1-Ep17 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Healthcare Battle, Women and Infantries and a Deported Marine - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew5gjZ8_w3c&amp;t=31s">SE1-Ep17 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Healthcare Battle, Women and Infantries and a Deported Marine - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Watch Immigration Nation | Netflix Official Site" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80994107">Watch Immigration Nation | Netflix Official Site</a></li><li><a title="Resolution No. 15: Expedited Citizenship Through Military Service | Digital Archive" rel="nofollow" href="https://archive.legion.org/node/3429">Resolution No. 15: Expedited Citizenship Through Military Service | Digital Archive</a></li><li><a title="Resolution No. 10: Expedited Citizenship Applications for Deported Veterans | Digital Archive" rel="nofollow" href="https://archive.legion.org/node/3447">Resolution No. 10: Expedited Citizenship Applications for Deported Veterans | Digital Archive</a></li><li><a title="The Oil that Fueled the Hanukkah Miracle" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5069530">The Oil that Fueled the Hanukkah Miracle</a></li><li><a title="American Legion – Francis Scott Key Post 11 – Francis Scott Key Post 11" rel="nofollow" href="https://fskpost11.org/">American Legion – Francis Scott Key Post 11 – Francis Scott Key Post 11</a></li></ul>]]>
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