Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Nyc”

Episode 133: Tango Alpha Lima: 49-year-old NDSCS Wildcats Defensive Lineman and ND-ANG Sgt. Ray Ruschel

The American Legion — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500

IN THE NEWS
Caring for your chompers can benefit your overall health. Jeff and Ashley extoll the virtues of good dental hygiene and explore dental insurance options offered by VA

THIS WEEK’S GUEST
We visit with the inspiring Ray Ruschel, who served 20 years in the U.S. Army, is still serving in the North Dakota National Guard, and a is a 49-year-old freshman at North Dakota State College of Science where he is taking business classes and is a defensive lineman on the NDSCS Wildcats Division III football team. Tom Brady, eat your heart out.

RAPID FIRE
Amityville American Legion Pipe Band will take lead role in 2023 D-Day commemoration ceremonies in Normandy
New Army social media policy pushes stricter rules

Texting paying off for national vice commander

Special Guest: Ray Ruschel.

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Episode 78: Tango Alpha Lima: A day in NYC, unions and the Guard, and how troop pay affects readiness

The American Legion — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Jeff and Ashley recap their whirlwind visit to New York City for the Veterans Day Parade.
Ashley shares a story about unions seeking collective bargaining rights for Connecticut National Guard members.
Jeff gets wound up by experts who claim troop pay and benefits could hurt military readiness.

RAPID FIRE
AGAIN with Fort Hood, return of the Tiger King, American Legion Mental Health Survey and moments of gratitude.

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Episode 76: Tango Alpha Lima Veterans Day Special: Tomb Centennial, Buddy Checks and Veterans Day Deals

The American Legion — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500

This Veterans Day, Team Tango honors the Centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

CV kicks things off with some of history of the WWI Unknown Soldier and the Tomb, and highlights some of centennial commemorations happening across Europe.

Ashley shares her excitement about a ceremony during Veterans Day week that will allow rare public access to lay flowers at the Tomb in Arlington National Cemetery.

Jeff reminds everyone about the importance of doing Buddy Checks, supporting the Buddy Check Legislation currently working its way through Congress.

RAPID FIRE
White House observes Veterans and Military Families Month in November
Legion GI Bill exhibit at Syracuse University
Veterans Day Deals
Tango Alpha Lima hosts hit NYC for Veterans Day Parade

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Episode 91119: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with 9/11 Memorial & Museum Visionary Network Founding Member John Paluska

The American Legion — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400

On September 11, 2001, John was an 18-year-old freshman at Fordham University. That day and in the days that followed, John volunteered at Ground Zero, aiding in the rescue and recovery operation. He subsequently joined the Army, becoming a Green Beret with combat deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq.

John shares his story of how that day changed the trajectory of his life, and let him eventually towards the founding of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum Visionary Network.

Special Guest: John Paluska.

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Episode 91109: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with U.S. Army Reserve Lt. Col. and retired NYPD Officer Wilem Wong

The American Legion — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400

New Yorker Wilem Wong joined the Army Reserve during last days of the Cold War era. His 32 years of service as a combat medic, nurse and civil affairs officer, deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan, overlapped with his 21 years as a NYPD officer, has given him a unique perspective on 9/11, and the Global War on Terrorism that followed.

Wong shares his stories, insights, as well as some of the initiatives he has championed on behalf of fellow veterans both within the NYPD, and through more than 20 years as a member of the Lt. B.R. Kimlau American Legion Post 1291 in New York.

Special Guest: Wilem Wong.

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Episode 91105: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with FDNY EMT Linda Beecher

The American Legion — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we share the 9/11 story of Linda Beecher, American Legion Auxiliary Babylon Unit 94 member, who, on Sept. 11, 2001, was an EMT for FDNY.

On the morning of the attack, Linda and two of her children, a son who was a fellow EMT and a daughter, who was a paramedic, rushed to the WTC site to see how they could help. That morning, Linda served as a liaison between chiefs in the field and dispatchers. On Sept. 14 she began working in the morgue and continued doing so until May of 2002.

Special Guest: Linda Beecher.

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Episode 91102: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with FDNY firefighter Jimmy Brown

The American Legion — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Our hosts visit with U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jimmy Brown. Brown served as an NYPD Officer, before joining NYFD and being assigned to the famed Ten House fire station at the foot of the World Trade Center. Jimmy shares the story of how he survived that day, and how it has shaped the last 20 years of his life.

Special Guest: Jimmy Brown.

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