Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Pandemic”

Episode 280: How to create a mission-driven business that turns a profit

The American Legion — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Veterans and transitioning servicemembers often face challenges when seeking civilian careers. Air Force veteran Charlynda Scales found her business niche while honoring the legacy of her grandfather, a Korean War veteran. With no formal training in the food industry, she relied on her military experience to adapt, execute, and lead, bringing her vision to life. Her business, Mutt’s Sauce, is rooted in service, resilience and a sense of purpose. Learn more about how she developed her mission, her path to success and more in the first episode of Veteran Entrepreneurs, a special four-part podcast series from The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast.

Special Guest: Charlynda Scales.

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Episode 215: Tango Alpha Lima: USU CHAMP with Capt. J. Russell Linderman and Andrea Lindsey

The American Legion — Tue, 28 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400

BRAVO ZULU
Post steps up to help Sea Cadets

THE INTERVIEW
The Uniformed Services University School of Medicine Consortium of Health and Military Performance (CHAMP), is a designated DoD Center of Excellence specializing in Total Force Fitness and Human Performance Optimization.

Deputy Director, Capt. J. Russell Linderman and Director of Operation Supplement Safety and Senior Nutrition Scientist Andrea Lindsey join the podcast to discuss how CHAMP helps to enhance Warfighter readiness through evidence-based human performance optimization knowledge, guidance, and operational support.

SCUTTLEBUTT
'Band of Brothers' cast dropping into Normandy

INDEF DOD IDs inconvenience Air Travelers

The Army’s Future Vertical Lift Initiative Experiences a Hard Landing

Special Guests: Andrea Lindsey and J. Russell Linderman.

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Episode 164: Tango Alpha Lima: Task Force Movement Vice-Chairman Dan Kunze

The American Legion — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

IN THE NEWS
Air Force official says he's worried about military families being forced to move over anti-LGBTQ bullying

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Task Force Movement Vice Chairman Dan Kunze joins the show to talk about how the program is not only helping people find jobs, but also addressing infrastructure and national security concerns. Task Force Movement is a White House program that connects industry, academia, government and veterans' groups to fast-track the military community into jobs in cyber-security and trucking.

RAPID FIRE
 Marine Corps' brand: 'I'm not sure you're good enough to be a Marine'
Army Pre-Boot Camp Course Expanded as Recruiting Challenge Looms
Facing Shortages, US Military Recruiters Trade Citizenship for Service

Special Guest: Dan Kunze.

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Episode 155: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with Sales Platoon CEO John Renken

The American Legion — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400

IN THE NEWS
NASA announces the crew of the Artemis II, which includes two former Navy pilots who will circle the moon in late 2024.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guest, John Renken, is a former U.S. Army Ranger, former professional MMA fighter, the founder of several churches, and a successful entrepreneur

He is owner of online travel booking engine Travel Mavericks; the owner of Southwestern Consulting where he provides coaching for sales professionals; and the CEO of Sales Platoon, a company focused on connecting active duty servicemembers to civilian sales careers.

We talk with John about his military career, his MMA experience, and how he uses his experience to provide career assistance for military veterans.

RAPID FIRE
Singing Legionnaires - where are you?
America's best hiking trails
'Kandahar' trailer stars Gerard Butler in escape from Afghanistan

Special Guest: John Renken.

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Episode 111: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with Coeus Umbrella founder Jeffrey Powell

The American Legion — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400

The second episode in our special military transition series features retired Col. Jeffrey Powell.

After an amazing military career, Powell retired in September of 2019. Like so many others, 2020 and the COVID pandemic shattered his plans and he struggled to find his place as a civilian.

Powell shares the story of his struggles, lessons learned, and how he emerged determined to strike out on a path to help other veterans and change perceptions of what “Transition Assistance Programs” should be.

Special Guest: Jeffrey Powell.

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Episode 105: Tango Alpha Lima: Marine Corps Combat Correspondent and Journalist Amy Forsythe

The American Legion — Tue, 17 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400

IN THE NEWS
A discussion of the military's history of toxic exposure and The American Legion's push for a Senate vote for the Honoring our PACT Act to address these issues for generations of military veterans.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Award-winning multimedia journalist, former U.S. Marine Corps Combat Correspondent and current U.S. Navy Reserve PAO Amy Forsythe stops by to talk about her new book, "Heroes Live Here: A Tribute to Camp Pendleton Marines Since 9/11"

Amy shares stories about her career as a military and civilian journalist, her inspiration for her new book, and a case of stolen valor she helped uncover.

RAPID FIRE
Parris Island Marine Corps Band nominated for an Emmy
VA Confirms Vital EHR Computer System Has Gone Down More Than 50 Times Since Launching in Spokane
Airman slays ‘tedious repetitive tasks’ for comrades stuck in paperwork hell

SHOUTOUTS
Post 176 in Springfield, Va.
Post 539 in New Bern, N.C.

Special Guest: Amy Forsythe.

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Episode 91: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Navy SEAL Steve Giblin

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

IN THE NEWS
Ashley and Jeff discuss the new White House executive order to make sexual harassment an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired Navy SEAL Steve Giblin joins the podcast to talk about his new memoir, "Walking in Mud: A Navy SEAL’s 10 Rules for Surviving the New Normal." He draws on his military experiences to offer wisdom and counsel others on how to cope in the post-pandemic world.

RAPID FIRE
Abandoned Air Force radar station for sale
VA tasks Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs to innovate approach to serving Native American Veterans

Special Guest: Steve Giblin.

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Episode 61: Tango Alpha Lima: Interview with USAA Chief Brand Officer Tony Wells

The American Legion — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Tony Wells joins Team Tango to talk about what led him to become a basketball player at the US Naval Academy and a then a Marine Corps officer.

The group discusses marketing during a pandemic, promoting diversity and inclusion at a corporate level and the technological innovations USAA has introduced over the years to better serve their members.

Special Guest: Tony Wells.

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Episode 29: Tango Alpha Lima: COVID-19 conversation ft. guest Dr. Kermit Jones

The American Legion — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Navy veteran Kermit Jones joins Team Tango to talk about beating the coronavirus and an inspiring Medal of Honor recipient from his hometown.

Special Guest: Dr. Kermit Jones.

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