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    <description>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.
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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 243: How to help military families thrive </title>
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  <itunes:episode>243</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>How to help military families thrive </itunes:title>
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  <itunes:duration>49:48</itunes:duration>
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  <description>THE INTERVIEW
National Military Family Association CEO Besa Pinchotti talks about her family roots in Kosovo, and how her time as a journalist led to her advocacy for American military families. She also explains how NMFA helps meet the immediate needs for military spouses and children as well as advocate for legislation to make permanent changes to support military families. 
SCUTTLEBUTT
Next year’s Congress will feature the most women vet members ever
Bronze Statue of Tuskegee Airman Found After Theft from Detroit City Park Special Guest: Besa Pinchotti.
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    <![CDATA[<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
National Military Family Association CEO Besa Pinchotti talks about her family roots in Kosovo, and how her time as a journalist led to her advocacy for American military families. She also explains how NMFA helps meet the immediate needs for military spouses and children as well as advocate for legislation to make permanent changes to support military families. </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Next year’s Congress will feature the most women vet members ever</p>

<p>Bronze Statue of Tuskegee Airman Found After Theft from Detroit City Park</p><p>Special Guest: Besa Pinchotti.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/tsm9a3tHFvA">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wellcarenow.com/veterans/?cid=CMT84543">The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare</a></li><li><a title="Serving Military Families Since 1969" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militaryfamily.org/">Serving Military Families Since 1969</a></li><li><a title="Operation Purple Programs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militaryfamily.org/programs/operation-purple/">Operation Purple Programs</a></li><li><a title="Military Spouse Scholarships" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militaryfamily.org/programs/spouses-scholarships/">Military Spouse Scholarships</a></li><li><a title="Bloom | Empowering the Military Teen" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bloommilitaryteens.org/">Bloom | Empowering the Military Teen</a></li><li><a title="Military Family Policy Issues and Information" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militaryfamily.org/get-involved/policy-issues/">Military Family Policy Issues and Information</a></li><li><a title="Military Family News and Information for Military Families" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militaryfamily.org/info-resources/military-family-news/">Military Family News and Information for Military Families</a></li><li><a title="Be The One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/advocacy/be-the-one">Be The One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Next year’s Congress will feature the most women vet members ever" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2024/11/08/next-years-congress-will-feature-the-most-women-vet-members-ever/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Next year’s Congress will feature the most women vet members ever</a></li><li><a title="TangoAlphaLima" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TangoAlphaLima/">TangoAlphaLima</a></li><li><a title="Bronze Statue of Tuskegee Airman Found After Theft from Detroit City Park | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/10/25/bronze-statue-of-tuskegee-airman-found-after-theft-detroit-city-park.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Bronze Statue of Tuskegee Airman Found After Theft from Detroit City Park | Military.com</a> &mdash; Bronze Statue of Tuskegee Airman Found After Theft from Detroit City Park</li><li><a title="Politicians should be required to serve in the military : r/unpopularopinion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/unpopularopinion/comments/i5lr5t/politicians_should_be_required_to_serve_in_the/">Politicians should be required to serve in the military : r/unpopularopinion</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
National Military Family Association CEO Besa Pinchotti talks about her family roots in Kosovo, and how her time as a journalist led to her advocacy for American military families. She also explains how NMFA helps meet the immediate needs for military spouses and children as well as advocate for legislation to make permanent changes to support military families. </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Next year’s Congress will feature the most women vet members ever</p>

<p>Bronze Statue of Tuskegee Airman Found After Theft from Detroit City Park</p><p>Special Guest: Besa Pinchotti.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/tsm9a3tHFvA">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wellcarenow.com/veterans/?cid=CMT84543">The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare</a></li><li><a title="Serving Military Families Since 1969" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militaryfamily.org/">Serving Military Families Since 1969</a></li><li><a title="Operation Purple Programs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militaryfamily.org/programs/operation-purple/">Operation Purple Programs</a></li><li><a title="Military Spouse Scholarships" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militaryfamily.org/programs/spouses-scholarships/">Military Spouse Scholarships</a></li><li><a title="Bloom | Empowering the Military Teen" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bloommilitaryteens.org/">Bloom | Empowering the Military Teen</a></li><li><a title="Military Family Policy Issues and Information" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militaryfamily.org/get-involved/policy-issues/">Military Family Policy Issues and Information</a></li><li><a title="Military Family News and Information for Military Families" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militaryfamily.org/info-resources/military-family-news/">Military Family News and Information for Military Families</a></li><li><a title="Be The One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/advocacy/be-the-one">Be The One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Next year’s Congress will feature the most women vet members ever" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2024/11/08/next-years-congress-will-feature-the-most-women-vet-members-ever/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Next year’s Congress will feature the most women vet members ever</a></li><li><a title="TangoAlphaLima" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TangoAlphaLima/">TangoAlphaLima</a></li><li><a title="Bronze Statue of Tuskegee Airman Found After Theft from Detroit City Park | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/10/25/bronze-statue-of-tuskegee-airman-found-after-theft-detroit-city-park.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Bronze Statue of Tuskegee Airman Found After Theft from Detroit City Park | Military.com</a> &mdash; Bronze Statue of Tuskegee Airman Found After Theft from Detroit City Park</li><li><a title="Politicians should be required to serve in the military : r/unpopularopinion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/unpopularopinion/comments/i5lr5t/politicians_should_be_required_to_serve_in_the/">Politicians should be required to serve in the military : r/unpopularopinion</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 235: How to support Blue Star Families </title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:episode>235</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>How to support Blue Star Families </itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:06:53</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>Blue Star Families founder and CEO, Kathy Roth-Douquet, is dedicated to her organization's mission to reshape the way America supports its military. Kathy shares how her own family's military journey led her to help military families by connecting them with their neighbors to create communities of mutual support.
She discusses how Blue Star Families works to tackle issues faced by military families, such as military spouse unemployment, financial insecurity, and the challenges more than 600,000 families face each year when they relocate to new communities. 
SCUTTLEBUTT
Military costumes for Halloween
Amid setbacks in Ukraine, Russia is stepping up its recruiting efforts.
Dive down the Reddit Rabbit-hole with Tango Alpha Lima  Special Guest: Kathy Roth-Douquet.
</description>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Blue Star Families founder and CEO, Kathy Roth-Douquet, is dedicated to her organization&#39;s mission to reshape the way America supports its military. Kathy shares how her own family&#39;s military journey led her to help military families by connecting them with their neighbors to create communities of mutual support.</p>

<p>She discusses how Blue Star Families works to tackle issues faced by military families, such as military spouse unemployment, financial insecurity, and the challenges more than 600,000 families face each year when they relocate to new communities. </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Military costumes for Halloween</p>

<p>Amid setbacks in Ukraine, Russia is stepping up its recruiting efforts.</p>

<p>Dive down the Reddit Rabbit-hole with Tango Alpha Lima </p><p>Special Guest: Kathy Roth-Douquet.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/xVqH1EldhYs">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Dental - Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bcbsfepdental.com/">Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Dental - Home</a></li><li><a title="Welcome to Blue Star Families" rel="nofollow" href="https://bluestarfam.org/?campaignid=16372443259&amp;adgroupid=133457231453&amp;keyword=blue%20star%20families&amp;device=c&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwgrO4BhC2ARIsAKQ7zUkAbl6LwJEpqCE3bYqBjruF-Ai77iUrdakfXIJ3-6oYIYSfmI4gUs0aAvc8EALw_wcB">Welcome to Blue Star Families</a></li><li><a title="Do Your Part" rel="nofollow" href="https://doyourpart.com/">Do Your Part</a></li><li><a title="More on Do Your Part" rel="nofollow" href="https://doyourpart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BSF_DYP_GI_Bill_Childcare_Apr2024.pdf">More on Do Your Part</a></li><li><a title="Blue Star Welcome Week 2024: Fostering Community and Belonging for Military Families" rel="nofollow" href="https://welcomeweek.bluestarfam.org/">Blue Star Welcome Week 2024: Fostering Community and Belonging for Military Families</a> &mdash; 600,000 military families who recently moved to a new community.

</li><li><a title="The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wellcarenow.com/veterans/?cid=CMT84543">The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare</a></li><li><a title="Coast Guard meets Russian naval vessels in US waters off Alaska coast | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2024-09-17/us-alaska-russian-navy-15204057.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Coast Guard meets Russian naval vessels in US waters off Alaska coast | Stars and Stripes</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Blue Star Families founder and CEO, Kathy Roth-Douquet, is dedicated to her organization&#39;s mission to reshape the way America supports its military. Kathy shares how her own family&#39;s military journey led her to help military families by connecting them with their neighbors to create communities of mutual support.</p>

<p>She discusses how Blue Star Families works to tackle issues faced by military families, such as military spouse unemployment, financial insecurity, and the challenges more than 600,000 families face each year when they relocate to new communities. </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Military costumes for Halloween</p>

<p>Amid setbacks in Ukraine, Russia is stepping up its recruiting efforts.</p>

<p>Dive down the Reddit Rabbit-hole with Tango Alpha Lima </p><p>Special Guest: Kathy Roth-Douquet.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/xVqH1EldhYs">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Dental - Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bcbsfepdental.com/">Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Dental - Home</a></li><li><a title="Welcome to Blue Star Families" rel="nofollow" href="https://bluestarfam.org/?campaignid=16372443259&amp;adgroupid=133457231453&amp;keyword=blue%20star%20families&amp;device=c&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwgrO4BhC2ARIsAKQ7zUkAbl6LwJEpqCE3bYqBjruF-Ai77iUrdakfXIJ3-6oYIYSfmI4gUs0aAvc8EALw_wcB">Welcome to Blue Star Families</a></li><li><a title="Do Your Part" rel="nofollow" href="https://doyourpart.com/">Do Your Part</a></li><li><a title="More on Do Your Part" rel="nofollow" href="https://doyourpart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BSF_DYP_GI_Bill_Childcare_Apr2024.pdf">More on Do Your Part</a></li><li><a title="Blue Star Welcome Week 2024: Fostering Community and Belonging for Military Families" rel="nofollow" href="https://welcomeweek.bluestarfam.org/">Blue Star Welcome Week 2024: Fostering Community and Belonging for Military Families</a> &mdash; 600,000 military families who recently moved to a new community.

</li><li><a title="The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wellcarenow.com/veterans/?cid=CMT84543">The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare</a></li><li><a title="Coast Guard meets Russian naval vessels in US waters off Alaska coast | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2024-09-17/us-alaska-russian-navy-15204057.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Coast Guard meets Russian naval vessels in US waters off Alaska coast | Stars and Stripes</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 215: Tango Alpha Lima: USU CHAMP with Capt. J. Russell Linderman and Andrea Lindsey</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:episode>215</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: USU CHAMP with Capt. J. Russell Linderman and Andrea Lindsey</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:15:20</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>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.
</description>
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    <![CDATA[<p>BRAVO ZULU<br>
Post steps up to help Sea Cadets</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
&#39;Band of Brothers&#39; cast dropping into Normandy  </p>

<p>INDEF DOD IDs inconvenience Air Travelers </p>

<p>The Army’s Future Vertical Lift Initiative Experiences a Hard Landing </p><p>Special Guests: Andrea Lindsey and J. Russell Linderman.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/rWPrlEPMylU">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Weird superstitions in the U.S. military, according to veterans" rel="nofollow" href="https://taskandpurpose.com/culture/superstitions-us-military/">Weird superstitions in the U.S. military, according to veterans</a></li><li><a title="HPRC – The military’s source for fitness, wellness, and performance nutrition" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hprc-online.org/">HPRC – The military’s source for fitness, wellness, and performance nutrition</a></li><li><a title="Operation Supplement Safety | OPSS" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.opss.org/">Operation Supplement Safety | OPSS</a></li><li><a title="Rx3" rel="nofollow" href="https://rx3.usuhs.edu/">Rx3</a></li><li><a title="Amazon.com : why we sleep mathew walker" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=why+we+sleep+mathew+walker&amp;hvadid=598610769801&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9016139&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=13220550965570066954&amp;hvtargid=kwd-385556378377&amp;hydadcr=15526_13558562&amp;tag=googhydr-20&amp;ref=pd_sl_96ezhg25n3_e">Amazon.com : why we sleep mathew walker</a></li><li><a title="How You Can Help the &#39;Band of Brothers&#39; Cast Recreate Easy Company&#39;s Drop into Normandy 80 Years Later | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/off-duty/television/2024/04/19/band-of-brothers-cast-needs-your-help-recreate-easy-companys-drop-normandy-80-years-later.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">How You Can Help the 'Band of Brothers' Cast Recreate Easy Company's Drop into Normandy 80 Years Later | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="‘Indefinite’ Defense Department IDs Inconvenience Air Travelers, May Be Dropped as Acceptable Identification | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/04/16/airport-scanners-cant-read-some-defense-department-ids-irking-military-card-holders-during-travel.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">‘Indefinite’ Defense Department IDs Inconvenience Air Travelers, May Be Dropped as Acceptable Identification | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="Future US Military Rotorcraft Design Capability At Risk" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikehirschberg/2024/04/23/future-us-military-rotorcraft-design-capability-at-risk/?sh=22b8738e4755">Future US Military Rotorcraft Design Capability At Risk</a></li><li><a title="Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone/training">Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>BRAVO ZULU<br>
Post steps up to help Sea Cadets</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
&#39;Band of Brothers&#39; cast dropping into Normandy  </p>

<p>INDEF DOD IDs inconvenience Air Travelers </p>

<p>The Army’s Future Vertical Lift Initiative Experiences a Hard Landing </p><p>Special Guests: Andrea Lindsey and J. Russell Linderman.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/rWPrlEPMylU">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Weird superstitions in the U.S. military, according to veterans" rel="nofollow" href="https://taskandpurpose.com/culture/superstitions-us-military/">Weird superstitions in the U.S. military, according to veterans</a></li><li><a title="HPRC – The military’s source for fitness, wellness, and performance nutrition" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hprc-online.org/">HPRC – The military’s source for fitness, wellness, and performance nutrition</a></li><li><a title="Operation Supplement Safety | OPSS" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.opss.org/">Operation Supplement Safety | OPSS</a></li><li><a title="Rx3" rel="nofollow" href="https://rx3.usuhs.edu/">Rx3</a></li><li><a title="Amazon.com : why we sleep mathew walker" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=why+we+sleep+mathew+walker&amp;hvadid=598610769801&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9016139&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=13220550965570066954&amp;hvtargid=kwd-385556378377&amp;hydadcr=15526_13558562&amp;tag=googhydr-20&amp;ref=pd_sl_96ezhg25n3_e">Amazon.com : why we sleep mathew walker</a></li><li><a title="How You Can Help the &#39;Band of Brothers&#39; Cast Recreate Easy Company&#39;s Drop into Normandy 80 Years Later | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/off-duty/television/2024/04/19/band-of-brothers-cast-needs-your-help-recreate-easy-companys-drop-normandy-80-years-later.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">How You Can Help the 'Band of Brothers' Cast Recreate Easy Company's Drop into Normandy 80 Years Later | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="‘Indefinite’ Defense Department IDs Inconvenience Air Travelers, May Be Dropped as Acceptable Identification | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/04/16/airport-scanners-cant-read-some-defense-department-ids-irking-military-card-holders-during-travel.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">‘Indefinite’ Defense Department IDs Inconvenience Air Travelers, May Be Dropped as Acceptable Identification | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="Future US Military Rotorcraft Design Capability At Risk" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikehirschberg/2024/04/23/future-us-military-rotorcraft-design-capability-at-risk/?sh=22b8738e4755">Future US Military Rotorcraft Design Capability At Risk</a></li><li><a title="Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone/training">Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 186: Tango Alpha Lima: VA&amp;R Chairman Autrey James and National Security Chairman Matthew Shuman</title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/186</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:episode>186</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: VA&amp;R Chairman Autrey James and National Security Chairman Matthew Shuman</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>4</itunes:season>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>54:31</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
40th Anniversary of Operation Urgent Fury, when America Took a Stand Against Soviet and Cuban Influence in the Caribbean 
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Two members of the American Legion National Leadership team  discuss the looming threat of a government shutdown, and the potential National Security concerns and impacts that could ripple through VA. 
Coast Guard veteran and National Veterans Affairs &amp;amp; Rehabilitation Commission Chairman Autrey James and Army veteran and  Chairman of the National Security Commission Matthew Shuman discuss how veterans and servicemembers should prepare themselves, and discuss how The American Legion can help.
RAPID FIRE
‘Home again’: Marine’s WWII diary returns to his daughter 81 years after final entry  
Property company ordered to repay troops charged illegal rental fees 
Farewell to JSTARS: End of an era in military intelligence  Special Guests: Autrey James and Matthew Shuman.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
40th Anniversary of Operation Urgent Fury, when America Took a Stand Against Soviet and Cuban Influence in the Caribbean </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Two members of the American Legion National Leadership team  discuss the looming threat of a government shutdown, and the potential National Security concerns and impacts that could ripple through VA. </p>

<p>Coast Guard veteran and National Veterans Affairs &amp; Rehabilitation Commission Chairman Autrey James and Army veteran and  Chairman of the National Security Commission Matthew Shuman discuss how veterans and servicemembers should prepare themselves, and discuss how The American Legion can help.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
‘Home again’: Marine’s WWII diary returns to his daughter 81 years after final entry  </p>

<p>Property company ordered to repay troops charged illegal rental fees </p>

<p>Farewell to JSTARS: End of an era in military intelligence </p><p>Special Guests: Autrey James and Matthew Shuman.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/bvXESS6fCGA">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="With Operation Urgent Fury, America Took a Stand Against Soviet and Cuban Influence in the Caribbean | Defense Media Network" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/with-operation-urgent-fury-america-took-a-stand-against-soviet-and-cuban-influence-in-the-caribbean/">With Operation Urgent Fury, America Took a Stand Against Soviet and Cuban Influence in the Caribbean | Defense Media Network</a></li><li><a title="Stronghold Food Pantry | Military Families" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.strongholdfoodpantry.org/">Stronghold Food Pantry | Military Families</a></li><li><a title="Military Financial Stress Tools &amp; Resources | Military OneSource" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/personal-finance/military-financial-stress-resources/#free-resources">Military Financial Stress Tools &amp; Resources | Military OneSource</a></li><li><a title="Find a Service Officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer">Find a Service Officer</a></li><li><a title="Find a Post" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Post">Find a Post</a></li><li><a title="Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/Campaigns/105330/Respond">Action Center</a></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="‘Home again’: Marine’s WWII diary returns to his daughter 81 years after final entry | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2023-09-27/marine-diary-ww2-pacific-guadalcanal-11507659.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb&amp;SToverlay=342f5a58-c37b-4142-b049-1f737335b507">‘Home again’: Marine’s WWII diary returns to his daughter 81 years after final entry | Stars and Stripes</a></li><li><a title="Property company ordered to repay troops charged illegal rental fees" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2023/10/03/property-company-ordered-to-repay-troops-charged-illegal-rental-fees/">Property company ordered to repay troops charged illegal rental fees</a></li><li><a title="Northrop Grumman E-8C JSTARS: End of an era in military intelligence" rel="nofollow" href="https://interestingengineering.com/military/jstars-final-mission-military-intelligence">Northrop Grumman E-8C JSTARS: End of an era in military intelligence</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
40th Anniversary of Operation Urgent Fury, when America Took a Stand Against Soviet and Cuban Influence in the Caribbean </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Two members of the American Legion National Leadership team  discuss the looming threat of a government shutdown, and the potential National Security concerns and impacts that could ripple through VA. </p>

<p>Coast Guard veteran and National Veterans Affairs &amp; Rehabilitation Commission Chairman Autrey James and Army veteran and  Chairman of the National Security Commission Matthew Shuman discuss how veterans and servicemembers should prepare themselves, and discuss how The American Legion can help.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
‘Home again’: Marine’s WWII diary returns to his daughter 81 years after final entry  </p>

<p>Property company ordered to repay troops charged illegal rental fees </p>

<p>Farewell to JSTARS: End of an era in military intelligence </p><p>Special Guests: Autrey James and Matthew Shuman.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/bvXESS6fCGA">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="With Operation Urgent Fury, America Took a Stand Against Soviet and Cuban Influence in the Caribbean | Defense Media Network" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/with-operation-urgent-fury-america-took-a-stand-against-soviet-and-cuban-influence-in-the-caribbean/">With Operation Urgent Fury, America Took a Stand Against Soviet and Cuban Influence in the Caribbean | Defense Media Network</a></li><li><a title="Stronghold Food Pantry | Military Families" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.strongholdfoodpantry.org/">Stronghold Food Pantry | Military Families</a></li><li><a title="Military Financial Stress Tools &amp; Resources | Military OneSource" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/personal-finance/military-financial-stress-resources/#free-resources">Military Financial Stress Tools &amp; Resources | Military OneSource</a></li><li><a title="Find a Service Officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer">Find a Service Officer</a></li><li><a title="Find a Post" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Post">Find a Post</a></li><li><a title="Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/Campaigns/105330/Respond">Action Center</a></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="‘Home again’: Marine’s WWII diary returns to his daughter 81 years after final entry | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2023-09-27/marine-diary-ww2-pacific-guadalcanal-11507659.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb&amp;SToverlay=342f5a58-c37b-4142-b049-1f737335b507">‘Home again’: Marine’s WWII diary returns to his daughter 81 years after final entry | Stars and Stripes</a></li><li><a title="Property company ordered to repay troops charged illegal rental fees" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2023/10/03/property-company-ordered-to-repay-troops-charged-illegal-rental-fees/">Property company ordered to repay troops charged illegal rental fees</a></li><li><a title="Northrop Grumman E-8C JSTARS: End of an era in military intelligence" rel="nofollow" href="https://interestingengineering.com/military/jstars-final-mission-military-intelligence">Northrop Grumman E-8C JSTARS: End of an era in military intelligence</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 173: Tango Alpha Lima: Second Service Foundation Executive Director Lauren Hope</title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/173</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:episode>173</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: Second Service Foundation Executive Director Lauren Hope</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>4</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>59:16</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
Debating the Bonkers Billionaire Battle Royale between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg 
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Lauren Hope is a serial entrepreneur, an active-duty Army spouse and the Executive Director of Second Service Foundation. Where she and her team help make the American dream a reality for military businesses.
RAPID FIRE
Musk and Mark Zuckerberg 
Meet Sage the Working Dog Assigned to the USS Gerald R. Ford
“My life has been on pause”: surviving spouses of service members fight to retain benefits after they remarry
Leland N.C. Post 68 starts September campaign for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
 Special Guest: Lauren Hope.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Debating the Bonkers Billionaire Battle Royale between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Lauren Hope is a serial entrepreneur, an active-duty Army spouse and the Executive Director of Second Service Foundation. Where she and her team help make the American dream a reality for military businesses.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Musk and Mark Zuckerberg </p>

<p>Meet Sage the Working Dog Assigned to the USS Gerald R. Ford</p>

<p>“My life has been on pause”: surviving spouses of service members fight to retain benefits after they remarry</p>

<p>Leland N.C. Post 68 starts September campaign for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month</p><p>Special Guest: Lauren Hope.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/kJkg3m2LBN8">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="National Convention | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/convention">National Convention | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Elon Musk-Mark Zuckerberg fight confirmed, proceeds to go to veterans" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2023/08/11/elon-musk-mark-zuckerberg-fight-confirmed-proceeds-to-go-to-veterans/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">Elon Musk-Mark Zuckerberg fight confirmed, proceeds to go to veterans</a></li><li><a title="Meeting &amp; Event Spaces in Charlotte, NC | Charlotte Meetings" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.charlottemeetings.com/">Meeting &amp; Event Spaces in Charlotte, NC | Charlotte Meetings</a></li><li><a title="Second Service Foundation – Inspire, Educate, and Support Veteran and Military Spouse Business Ownership in America" rel="nofollow" href="https://secondservicefoundation.org/">Second Service Foundation – Inspire, Educate, and Support Veteran and Military Spouse Business Ownership in America</a></li><li><a title="A glance at Scotland’s national animal" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our-collections/stories/global-arts-cultures-and-design/unicorn/">A glance at Scotland’s national animal</a></li><li><a title="About GI Bill Benefits | Veterans Affairs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/">About GI Bill Benefits | Veterans Affairs</a></li><li><a title="(35) National Military Spouse Network: Overview | LinkedIn" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-military-spouse-network/">(35) National Military Spouse Network: Overview | LinkedIn</a></li><li><a title="Military Spouse Advocacy Network" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militaryspouseadvocacynetwork.org/">Military Spouse Advocacy Network</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="Meet Sage! Working Dog Assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztOuaEaq2ZQ">Meet Sage! Working Dog Assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="&#39;My life has been on pause&#39;: Surviving spouses of service members fight to retain benefits after they remarry | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2023-08-14/military-spouses-remarry-survivors-benefits-11034146.html">'My life has been on pause': Surviving spouses of service members fight to retain benefits after they remarry | Stars and Stripes</a></li><li><a title="Post 68 (Leland, N.C) starts September campaign for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/honors/11187/post-68-leland-nc-starts-september-campaign-suicide-prevention-awareness-month">Post 68 (Leland, N.C) starts September campaign for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/">Home</a></li><li><a title="VA S.A.V.E." rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save">VA S.A.V.E.</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 51: Tango Alpha Lima: Team RWB with guest Mike Erwin" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/51">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 51: Tango Alpha Lima: Team RWB with guest Mike Erwin</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Debating the Bonkers Billionaire Battle Royale between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Lauren Hope is a serial entrepreneur, an active-duty Army spouse and the Executive Director of Second Service Foundation. Where she and her team help make the American dream a reality for military businesses.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Musk and Mark Zuckerberg </p>

<p>Meet Sage the Working Dog Assigned to the USS Gerald R. Ford</p>

<p>“My life has been on pause”: surviving spouses of service members fight to retain benefits after they remarry</p>

<p>Leland N.C. Post 68 starts September campaign for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month</p><p>Special Guest: Lauren Hope.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/kJkg3m2LBN8">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="National Convention | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/convention">National Convention | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Elon Musk-Mark Zuckerberg fight confirmed, proceeds to go to veterans" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2023/08/11/elon-musk-mark-zuckerberg-fight-confirmed-proceeds-to-go-to-veterans/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">Elon Musk-Mark Zuckerberg fight confirmed, proceeds to go to veterans</a></li><li><a title="Meeting &amp; Event Spaces in Charlotte, NC | Charlotte Meetings" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.charlottemeetings.com/">Meeting &amp; Event Spaces in Charlotte, NC | Charlotte Meetings</a></li><li><a title="Second Service Foundation – Inspire, Educate, and Support Veteran and Military Spouse Business Ownership in America" rel="nofollow" href="https://secondservicefoundation.org/">Second Service Foundation – Inspire, Educate, and Support Veteran and Military Spouse Business Ownership in America</a></li><li><a title="A glance at Scotland’s national animal" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our-collections/stories/global-arts-cultures-and-design/unicorn/">A glance at Scotland’s national animal</a></li><li><a title="About GI Bill Benefits | Veterans Affairs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/">About GI Bill Benefits | Veterans Affairs</a></li><li><a title="(35) National Military Spouse Network: Overview | LinkedIn" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-military-spouse-network/">(35) National Military Spouse Network: Overview | LinkedIn</a></li><li><a title="Military Spouse Advocacy Network" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militaryspouseadvocacynetwork.org/">Military Spouse Advocacy Network</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="Meet Sage! Working Dog Assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztOuaEaq2ZQ">Meet Sage! Working Dog Assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="&#39;My life has been on pause&#39;: Surviving spouses of service members fight to retain benefits after they remarry | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2023-08-14/military-spouses-remarry-survivors-benefits-11034146.html">'My life has been on pause': Surviving spouses of service members fight to retain benefits after they remarry | Stars and Stripes</a></li><li><a title="Post 68 (Leland, N.C) starts September campaign for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/honors/11187/post-68-leland-nc-starts-september-campaign-suicide-prevention-awareness-month">Post 68 (Leland, N.C) starts September campaign for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/">Home</a></li><li><a title="VA S.A.V.E." rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save">VA S.A.V.E.</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 51: Tango Alpha Lima: Team RWB with guest Mike Erwin" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/51">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 51: Tango Alpha Lima: Team RWB with guest Mike Erwin</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 148: Tango Alpha Lima: HillVets Founder and CEO Justin Brown</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: HillVets Founder and CEO Justin Brown</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
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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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