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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Philanthropy”</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.
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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 269: Best practices for financial success with David Vardeman – Tango Alpha Lima</title>
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  <itunes:episode>269</itunes:episode>
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  <description>Summer is in full swing and our hosts have big plans.
THE INTERVIEW
Navy veteran David Vardeman talks about guiding nonprofits to their goals, what’s led to his success, achieving financial literacy and more. A senior vice president for Capital Bank in Washington, D.C., Vardeman shares what led to his success, how he helps nonprofits and others meet their financial dreams and more.
SCUTTLEBUTT
An Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii
‘Cake Bandit’ opossum hospitalized after indulging in an entire Costco cake
Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in Special Guest: David Vardeman.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Summer is in full swing and our hosts have big plans.</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Navy veteran David Vardeman talks about guiding nonprofits to their goals, what’s led to his success, achieving financial literacy and more. A senior vice president for Capital Bank in Washington, D.C., Vardeman shares what led to his success, how he helps nonprofits and others meet their financial dreams and more.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
An Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii</p>

<p>‘Cake Bandit’ opossum hospitalized after indulging in an entire Costco cake</p>

<p>Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in</p><p>Special Guest: David Vardeman.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/DzwiS_sbslI">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</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="Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors (TAPS) Is Here For You!" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.taps.org/">Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors (TAPS) Is Here For You!</a></li><li><a title="Small Business Administration" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.sba.gov/">Small Business Administration</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="An Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii | AP News" rel="nofollow" href="https://apnews.com/article/sailing-cat-phoenix-oregon-hawaii-d6dbdaea88e09c9b6d24fba61d8729a3">An Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii | AP News</a> &mdash; An Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii</li><li><a title="Sailing with Phoenix on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/sailing_with_phoenix/">Sailing with Phoenix on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="‘Cake Bandit’ opossum hospitalized after indulging in an entire Costco cake" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.aol.com/news/cake-bandit-opossum-goes-viral-224217016.html">‘Cake Bandit’ opossum hospitalized after indulging in an entire Costco cake</a> &mdash; ‘Cake Bandit’ opossum hospitalized after indulging in an entire Costco cake</li><li><a title="Kirkland Signature Tuxedo Chocolate Mousse Cake Same-Day Delivery | Costco" rel="nofollow" href="https://sameday.costco.com/store/costco/products/126703-kirkland-signature-tuxedo-chocolate-mousse-cake-42-oz">Kirkland Signature Tuxedo Chocolate Mousse Cake Same-Day Delivery | Costco</a></li><li><a title="Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in | Ents &amp; Arts News | Sky News" rel="nofollow" href="https://news.sky.com/story/the-magic-circles-first-female-member-fooled-them-into-believing-she-was-a-man-how-did-she-do-it-13354578">Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in | Ents &amp; Arts News | Sky News</a> &mdash; Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in</li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Summer is in full swing and our hosts have big plans.</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Navy veteran David Vardeman talks about guiding nonprofits to their goals, what’s led to his success, achieving financial literacy and more. A senior vice president for Capital Bank in Washington, D.C., Vardeman shares what led to his success, how he helps nonprofits and others meet their financial dreams and more.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
An Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii</p>

<p>‘Cake Bandit’ opossum hospitalized after indulging in an entire Costco cake</p>

<p>Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in</p><p>Special Guest: David Vardeman.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/DzwiS_sbslI">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</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="Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors (TAPS) Is Here For You!" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.taps.org/">Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors (TAPS) Is Here For You!</a></li><li><a title="Small Business Administration" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.sba.gov/">Small Business Administration</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="An Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii | AP News" rel="nofollow" href="https://apnews.com/article/sailing-cat-phoenix-oregon-hawaii-d6dbdaea88e09c9b6d24fba61d8729a3">An Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii | AP News</a> &mdash; An Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii</li><li><a title="Sailing with Phoenix on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/sailing_with_phoenix/">Sailing with Phoenix on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="‘Cake Bandit’ opossum hospitalized after indulging in an entire Costco cake" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.aol.com/news/cake-bandit-opossum-goes-viral-224217016.html">‘Cake Bandit’ opossum hospitalized after indulging in an entire Costco cake</a> &mdash; ‘Cake Bandit’ opossum hospitalized after indulging in an entire Costco cake</li><li><a title="Kirkland Signature Tuxedo Chocolate Mousse Cake Same-Day Delivery | Costco" rel="nofollow" href="https://sameday.costco.com/store/costco/products/126703-kirkland-signature-tuxedo-chocolate-mousse-cake-42-oz">Kirkland Signature Tuxedo Chocolate Mousse Cake Same-Day Delivery | Costco</a></li><li><a title="Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in | Ents &amp; Arts News | Sky News" rel="nofollow" href="https://news.sky.com/story/the-magic-circles-first-female-member-fooled-them-into-believing-she-was-a-man-how-did-she-do-it-13354578">Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in | Ents &amp; Arts News | Sky News</a> &mdash; Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in</li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 115: Tango Alpha Lima: Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and IVMF founder Dr. Mike Haynie</title>
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  <itunes:episode>115</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and IVMF founder Dr. Mike Haynie</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
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  <itunes:duration>56:04</itunes:duration>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley analyze an angry critic's 1/2-star review of "Top Gun: Maverick"
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Syracuse University Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation, Dr. Mike Haynie, joins the podcast. Dr. Haynie discusses the University’s veteran-connected programs and  resources for service members transitioning out of the military, and the evolution of the Syracuse University Institute for Veterans &amp;amp; Military Families, or IVMF, the nation’s first interdisciplinary institute created to inform and advance the policy, economic, and wellness concerns of the America’s veterans and families.  
RAPID FIRE
U.S. House proposes 2.4% "inflation bonus" for DoD employees and U.S. Service Members
Kremlin spokesman says U.S. military veterans fighting in Ukraine won't get wartime protections set by Geneva Convention Special Guest: Dr. Mike Haynie.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff and Ashley analyze an angry critic&#39;s 1/2-star review of &quot;Top Gun: Maverick&quot;</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Syracuse University Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation, Dr. Mike Haynie, joins the podcast. Dr. Haynie discusses the University’s veteran-connected programs and  resources for service members transitioning out of the military, and the evolution of the Syracuse University Institute for Veterans &amp; Military Families, or IVMF, the nation’s first interdisciplinary institute created to inform and advance the policy, economic, and wellness concerns of the America’s veterans and families.  </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
U.S. House proposes 2.4% &quot;inflation bonus&quot; for DoD employees and U.S. Service Members<br>
Kremlin spokesman says U.S. military veterans fighting in Ukraine won&#39;t get wartime protections set by Geneva Convention</p><p>Special Guest: Dr. Mike Haynie.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/z7dEqYwufsY">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</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="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="This angry critic gave ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ just half a star" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2022/06/15/this-angry-critic-gave-top-gun-maverick-just-half-a-star/">This angry critic gave ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ just half a star</a></li><li><a title="100 Miles for Hope " rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/100miles">100 Miles for Hope </a></li><li><a title="Home - Institute for Veterans and Military Families" rel="nofollow" href="https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/">Home - Institute for Veterans and Military Families</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></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff and Ashley analyze an angry critic&#39;s 1/2-star review of &quot;Top Gun: Maverick&quot;</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Syracuse University Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation, Dr. Mike Haynie, joins the podcast. Dr. Haynie discusses the University’s veteran-connected programs and  resources for service members transitioning out of the military, and the evolution of the Syracuse University Institute for Veterans &amp; Military Families, or IVMF, the nation’s first interdisciplinary institute created to inform and advance the policy, economic, and wellness concerns of the America’s veterans and families.  </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
U.S. House proposes 2.4% &quot;inflation bonus&quot; for DoD employees and U.S. Service Members<br>
Kremlin spokesman says U.S. military veterans fighting in Ukraine won&#39;t get wartime protections set by Geneva Convention</p><p>Special Guest: Dr. Mike Haynie.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/z7dEqYwufsY">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</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="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="This angry critic gave ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ just half a star" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2022/06/15/this-angry-critic-gave-top-gun-maverick-just-half-a-star/">This angry critic gave ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ just half a star</a></li><li><a title="100 Miles for Hope " rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/100miles">100 Miles for Hope </a></li><li><a title="Home - Institute for Veterans and Military Families" rel="nofollow" href="https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/">Home - Institute for Veterans and Military Families</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></ul>]]>
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