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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Personal Trainer”</title>
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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.
This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima
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    <itunes:subtitle>A podcast for and by military veterans and service members, brought to you by The American Legion</itunes:subtitle>
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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 127: Tango Alpha Lima: Health and Wellness with U.S. Army Veteran Jonathan Wechter</title>
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  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: Health and Wellness with U.S. Army Veteran Jonathan Wechter</itunes:title>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley discuss the threats China and Russia pose to U.S. dominance in space and Jeff tries to figure out the Space Force  "battle zone".
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guest Jonathan talks about his work as a personal trainer and nutritionist, competing as an elite athlete, and his advocacy for mental wellness and therapeutic use of psychedelics to recover from trauma. 
RAPID FIRE
 WWII veteran joins Legion post before 100th birthday
Big Navy investigating SEAL basic training
 Special Guest: Jonathan Wechter.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff and Ashley discuss the threats China and Russia pose to U.S. dominance in space and Jeff tries to figure out the Space Force  &quot;battle zone&quot;.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Our guest Jonathan talks about his work as a personal trainer and nutritionist, competing as an elite athlete, and his advocacy for mental wellness and therapeutic use of psychedelics to recover from trauma. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
 WWII veteran joins Legion post before 100th birthday<br>
Big Navy investigating SEAL basic training</p><p>Special Guest: Jonathan Wechter.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/mQ1psgSVxKo">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Join The American Legion </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="American Legion Flag &amp; Emblem" rel="nofollow" href="https://emblem.legion.org/">American Legion Flag &amp; Emblem</a></li><li><a title="US space operations face stiff competition from China and Russia, top Space Force general says | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/branches/space_force/2022-09-13/space-force-operations-china-russia-7322009.html">US space operations face stiff competition from China and Russia, top Space Force general says | Stars and Stripes</a></li><li><a title="Terri Lynn Fundraising" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.terrilynn.com/al">Terri Lynn Fundraising</a></li><li><a title="TAL | Trulaw" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.justicecamplejeune.com/TAL/">TAL | Trulaw</a></li><li><a title="MAPS.org - Support Psychedelic Science - Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies - MAPS" rel="nofollow" href="https://maps.org/">MAPS.org - Support Psychedelic Science - Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies - MAPS</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Strengthening America" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/vsa">Veterans Strengthening America</a></li><li><a title="WWII veteran joins Legion post before 100th birthday | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/wwii-story/9364/wwii-veteran-joins-legion-post-100th-birthday">WWII veteran joins Legion post before 100th birthday | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Big Navy investigating SEAL basic training" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-navy/2022/09/12/big-navy-investigating-seal-basic-training/?fbclid=IwAR2WZk7nh8Ll6f1TznlIyHVX_jOqZYvUpvXFAYJ6N5YgPDOYa4DOG0MfK0A">Big Navy investigating SEAL basic training</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff and Ashley discuss the threats China and Russia pose to U.S. dominance in space and Jeff tries to figure out the Space Force  &quot;battle zone&quot;.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Our guest Jonathan talks about his work as a personal trainer and nutritionist, competing as an elite athlete, and his advocacy for mental wellness and therapeutic use of psychedelics to recover from trauma. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
 WWII veteran joins Legion post before 100th birthday<br>
Big Navy investigating SEAL basic training</p><p>Special Guest: Jonathan Wechter.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/mQ1psgSVxKo">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Join The American Legion </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="American Legion Flag &amp; Emblem" rel="nofollow" href="https://emblem.legion.org/">American Legion Flag &amp; Emblem</a></li><li><a title="US space operations face stiff competition from China and Russia, top Space Force general says | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/branches/space_force/2022-09-13/space-force-operations-china-russia-7322009.html">US space operations face stiff competition from China and Russia, top Space Force general says | Stars and Stripes</a></li><li><a title="Terri Lynn Fundraising" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.terrilynn.com/al">Terri Lynn Fundraising</a></li><li><a title="TAL | Trulaw" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.justicecamplejeune.com/TAL/">TAL | Trulaw</a></li><li><a title="MAPS.org - Support Psychedelic Science - Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies - MAPS" rel="nofollow" href="https://maps.org/">MAPS.org - Support Psychedelic Science - Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies - MAPS</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Strengthening America" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/vsa">Veterans Strengthening America</a></li><li><a title="WWII veteran joins Legion post before 100th birthday | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/wwii-story/9364/wwii-veteran-joins-legion-post-100th-birthday">WWII veteran joins Legion post before 100th birthday | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Big Navy investigating SEAL basic training" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-navy/2022/09/12/big-navy-investigating-seal-basic-training/?fbclid=IwAR2WZk7nh8Ll6f1TznlIyHVX_jOqZYvUpvXFAYJ6N5YgPDOYa4DOG0MfK0A">Big Navy investigating SEAL basic training</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 108: Tango Alpha Lima: Real life "Dragon-Lady" Air Force U2 pilot retired Col. Merryl Tengesdal </title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: Real life "Dragon-Lady" Air Force U2 pilot retired Col. Merryl Tengesdal </itunes:title>
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Jeff and Ashley discuss the news of the first Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine's first war crimes trial.
OUR GUEST
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Merryl Tengesdal talks about launching her military career in an effort to fulfill her childhood dreams, her accomplishments along the way, including becoming the first African American woman to fly the U2 Dragon-Lady. 
She talks about her appearance on CBS "Tough as Nails," working with Steven Spielberg, motivating youth, and her book, "Shatter the Sky"
RAPID FIRE
Space Force National Guard
Marines love of Ranger panties
 Special Guest: Merryl Tengesdal.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff and Ashley discuss the news of the first Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine&#39;s first war crimes trial.</p>

<p>OUR GUEST<br>
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Merryl Tengesdal talks about launching her military career in an effort to fulfill her childhood dreams, her accomplishments along the way, including becoming the first African American woman to fly the U2 Dragon-Lady. </p>

<p>She talks about her appearance on CBS &quot;Tough as Nails,&quot; working with Steven Spielberg, motivating youth, and her book, &quot;Shatter the Sky&quot;</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Space Force National Guard<br>
Marines love of Ranger panties</p><p>Special Guest: Merryl Tengesdal.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/HC0Ajv98us4">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="Russian soldier sentenced to life in Ukraine’s 1st war crimes trial | PBS NewsHour" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/russian-soldier-sentenced-to-life-in-ukraines-1st-war-crimes-trial">Russian soldier sentenced to life in Ukraine’s 1st war crimes trial | PBS NewsHour</a></li><li><a title="Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss" rel="nofollow" href="https://heroeswithhearingloss.org/">Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss</a></li><li><a title="merryl tengesdal" rel="nofollow" href="https://merryltengesdal.com/">merryl tengesdal</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="S.4179 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Space National Guard Establishment Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4179">S.4179 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Space National Guard Establishment Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress</a></li><li><a title="Suggest a Guest" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/tangoalphalima/nominate-guest">Suggest a Guest</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff and Ashley discuss the news of the first Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine&#39;s first war crimes trial.</p>

<p>OUR GUEST<br>
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Merryl Tengesdal talks about launching her military career in an effort to fulfill her childhood dreams, her accomplishments along the way, including becoming the first African American woman to fly the U2 Dragon-Lady. </p>

<p>She talks about her appearance on CBS &quot;Tough as Nails,&quot; working with Steven Spielberg, motivating youth, and her book, &quot;Shatter the Sky&quot;</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Space Force National Guard<br>
Marines love of Ranger panties</p><p>Special Guest: Merryl Tengesdal.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/HC0Ajv98us4">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="Russian soldier sentenced to life in Ukraine’s 1st war crimes trial | PBS NewsHour" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/russian-soldier-sentenced-to-life-in-ukraines-1st-war-crimes-trial">Russian soldier sentenced to life in Ukraine’s 1st war crimes trial | PBS NewsHour</a></li><li><a title="Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss" rel="nofollow" href="https://heroeswithhearingloss.org/">Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss</a></li><li><a title="merryl tengesdal" rel="nofollow" href="https://merryltengesdal.com/">merryl tengesdal</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="S.4179 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Space National Guard Establishment Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4179">S.4179 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Space National Guard Establishment Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress</a></li><li><a title="Suggest a Guest" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/tangoalphalima/nominate-guest">Suggest a Guest</a></li></ul>]]>
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