Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Pow”

Episode 246: Former POW leads with honor

The American Legion — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Col. Lee Ellis, who was shot down and captured during the Vietnam War, talks about leadership and team building lessons he learned during his five years as a prisoner of war, as well as throughout his military service and his 25 years as a leadership coach.

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Now is the time to plan for the 100th Anniversary of American Legion Baseball

NASA Scientists Accidentally Find Nuclear Fever Dream in Arctic Snow

Marine lights candles for romantic hotel surprise, sets room on fire

Special Guest: Col. Lee Ellis.

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Episode 225: Tango Alpha Lima: FOX Sports NFL Insider and MVP Co-Founder Jay Glazer

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

Remembering the sacrifices of servicemembers on Purple Heart Day

THE INTERVIEW
Jay Glazer, Fox Sports NFL Insider, talks about his advocacy for military veterans. As a co-founder of Merging Vets & Players, Glazer helps match former combat veterans and former professional athletes to help each other through the transition into their new lives away from the battlefields and playing fields.⁠
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Glazer also talks about his book, "Unbreakable: How I Turned My Depression and Anxiety into Motivation and You Can Too," being a voice for those struggling with mental health, and organizing the reunion of former POW Shoshana Johnson and one of her Marine rescuers.⁠

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Los Lunas American Legion Post makes her-story

South-by-Southwest Festival bars military and defense companies from top-level sponsorships at the 2025 music and technology event

Celebrity Veteran: ESPN founder and Air Force veteran, William "Bill" Rasmussen

Special Guest: Jay Glazer.

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Tango Alpha Lima Trailblazing Women Veterans: Iraq War POW Shoshana Johnson

The American Legion — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400

_In this special series we celebrate Women's History Month and honor the service of women veterans and their contributions to American military history. _

In this final episode of our series, we honor Shoshana Johnson, the first Black woman POW in U.S. history. Her story is often overshadowed by media attention given to others, but her determination and resilience is inspirational.

We also recognize the contributions of other women who took advantage of ever-expanding roles for women in the modern military to carve out careers and rise to leadership positions.

COLD WAR
Rear Adm. Grace Hopper
Adm. Sandra L. Stosz
Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught
Maj. Gen. Jeanne M. Holm

GULF WAR
Col. Rhonda Cornum
Cmdr. Darlene Iskra
Col. Martha McSally
Sgt. Maj. Michele S. Jones
Vice Adm. Vivien Crea

GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM
Hon. Tammy Duckworth
Lt. Col. Nicole Malachowski
Capt. Kristen Griest
Maj. Gen. Tammy S. Smith
Adm. Michelle J. Howard
Lt. Gen. Nina M. Armagno

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Episode 115: Tango Alpha Lima: Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and IVMF founder Dr. Mike Haynie

The American Legion — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0400

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 & 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.

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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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Episode 99: Tango Alpha Lima: “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare” with Jamie Gray Hyder

The American Legion — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400

IN THE NEWS
CV and Ashley kick off Children & Youth Month with a discussion of the programs and services that support The American Legion's advocacy for young people.

THE INTERVIEW
Ashley and Jeff visit with actress Jamie Gray Hyder, best know in the military community as Lt. Nora Salter in the video game "Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare."

RAPID FIRE
Posting POW footage on social media
SD VA Medical Center renamed after fallen US Army nurse
Rabid animal found at Marine Corps base in North Carolina

Special Guest: Jamie Gray Hyder.

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Episode 69: Tango Alpha Lima: Convention AAR, Army Vaccine Mandate and Suicide Prevention

The American Legion — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400

The hiatus is over and Team Tango is back to tackle the news of the week.

CV kicks things off with a reminiscence of the podcast team's experience at National Convention in Phoenix.

Jeff revisits the subject of COVID-19 vaccines for the military, now that the Army has issued mandates.

Ashley discusses how purpose plays a role in the in reducing the rate of veterans suicide.

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U.S. Flag sewn by POW during Vietnam War heading for Smithsonian
WWII veteran meets grade-school pen pal, now National Guard member.
Food inflation hits commissaries.

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Episode 91114: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with former POW Jessica Lynch

The American Legion — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Former POW Jessica Lynch reported to basic training a week after 9/11. Eventually she deployed to Iraq, where her unit was ambushed, she was captured and held prisoner by Iraqi forces for nine days.

Jessica shares the emotional story of her captivity and rescue, as well as how she perservered through the aftermath of the experience, and became a motivational speaker to help others.

Special Guest: Jessica Lynch.

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