web02.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:06:10 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Pride” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/pride Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 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 en-us episodic A podcast for and by military veterans and service members, brought to you by The American Legion The American Legion 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 no veterans, military service, The American Legion, community, transition, PTSD, service members, careers, military life, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force National Guard, Reserves, DoD, defense, national security, veterans service organizations, VA benefits The American Legion hsoria@legion.org BONUS: Introducing the Global War on Terrorism Memorial podcast series https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/welcome-home-intro 3dfd7ae6-5437-4687-9aaf-39d0dd869e3d Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion bonus 6 The American Legion The American Legion welcomes the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Podcast: Welcome Home to the Tango Alpha Lima podcast family. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 16:33 no The American Legion is proud to introduce “Welcome Home,” a new podcast series from the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation. GWOT Memorial Foundation CEO and former Army Green Beret Michael “Rod” Rodriguez chats with Chief of Staff and Army veteran Jennifer Ballou, who will host the upcoming series. The memorial will honor and remember military members who served since 9/11. Rodriguez and Ballou talk about their personal connections to the Global War on Terrorism, the memorial foundation and more in advance of the first episode of Season 1 of "Welcome Home," which will be released on Oct. 2. Special Guest: Michael "Rod" Rodriguez. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, GWOT, Gold Star, husband, wife, spouse, grief, spouse loss, military spouse, mil spouse, military family, families, motherhood, Memorial, new podcast, fellowship, loss, advocacy, leadership, resiliency, foundation, memorial, war, terrorism, DC, Washington, national mall, design, capitol, stories, veteran, veterans, post 9/11, kids, children, son, daughter, kid, child, perspective, connection, strength, pride, honor, remembrance, courage The American Legion is proud to introduce “Welcome Home,” a new podcast series from the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation.

GWOT Memorial Foundation CEO and former Army Green Beret Michael “Rod” Rodriguez chats with Chief of Staff and Army veteran Jennifer Ballou, who will host the upcoming series. The memorial will honor and remember military members who served since 9/11.

Rodriguez and Ballou talk about their personal connections to the Global War on Terrorism, the memorial foundation and more in advance of the first episode of Season 1 of "Welcome Home," which will be released on Oct. 2.

Special Guest: Michael "Rod" Rodriguez.

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GWOT Memorial Foundation CEO and former Army Green Beret Michael “Rod” Rodriguez chats with Chief of Staff and Army veteran Jennifer Ballou, who will host the upcoming series. The memorial will honor and remember military members who served since 9/11.

Rodriguez and Ballou talk about their personal connections to the Global War on Terrorism, the memorial foundation and more in advance of the first episode of Season 1 of "Welcome Home," which will be released on Oct. 2.

Special Guest: Michael "Rod" Rodriguez.

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]]> Episode 255: How military veterans can find their tribe https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/255 5bf237e2-5068-4853-b0c9-080548bff359 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 255 How military veterans can find their tribe full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:13:32 no When veterans return to the civilian world, they often encounter challenges related to employment and mental health. That’s where having a tribe can be a game changer. Retired Army Col. Adam Rocke and retired Army Gen. Paul Funk II share how finding a tribe can help with improving mental health, finding a job and more on this week’s episode of Tango Alpha Lima. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE We Can Do It! Roll up your sleeves and show us your best Rosie Pose for Rosie the Riveter Day Special Guests: Adam Rocke and Gen. Paul Funk. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Be the One, mental health, Rosie the Riveter Day, We Can Do it, women veterans, women’s history month, Katie’s Way, military spouse, military mom, 6888th, Eliza Barker Johnson, WWII, military family, Airborne, Ranger, JROTC, Funk’s Fundamentals, Warrior Games, Soldier for Life, Homelessness, transition, Hiring our Heroes, career, organizational structure, Big Red 1, education, workforce development, DoD Skillbridge, PUFL, camaraderie, Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, TMS, PTSD, individualized treatment, tribe, pride, service dog When veterans return to the civilian world, they often encounter challenges related to employment and mental health. That’s where having a tribe can be a game changer. Retired Army Col. Adam Rocke and retired Army Gen. Paul Funk II share how finding a tribe can help with improving mental health, finding a job and more on this week’s episode of Tango Alpha Lima.

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE
We Can Do It! Roll up your sleeves and show us your best Rosie Pose for Rosie the Riveter Day

Special Guests: Adam Rocke and Gen. Paul Funk.

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ALSO IN THIS EPISODE
We Can Do It! Roll up your sleeves and show us your best Rosie Pose for Rosie the Riveter Day

Special Guests: Adam Rocke and Gen. Paul Funk.

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]]> Episode 219: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Army Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith - Living under the confines of DADT https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/219 ffbe0bf7-0449-4096-835e-26f37702ae92 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 219 Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Army Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith - Living under the confines of DADT full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:17:51 no HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE 74th Anniversary of the start of the Korean War THE INTERVIEW Retired Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith served for 25 of her 35 years in the Army while hiding her true self. On this week's episode, she shares her military journey before, during and after the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" era, and how she became an advocate for LGBTQ+ and military veterans. She also addresses the struggles faced by servicemembers who were kicked out of the military during DADT, and how they can formally request an upgraded discharge. SCUTTLEBUTT The deadly, unintended consequence of a documentary about Afghanistan British teen's charity shop purchase connects Wisconsin family the brother killed in Vietnam The Marines are taking down PowerPoint Special Guest: Gen. Tammy Smith . military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, George Washington, Major General Baron Friedrich von Steuben, Korean War, Korean War Memorial, Purple Heart, lgbtq+, diversity, dadt, don’t ask don’t tell, rotc, flag officer, Afghanistan, authenticity, military family, states' rights, humanizing, transition, tribe, military spouse, pride, moral injury, Vietnam Veteran, support system, military discharge, service officers, ally, inclusivity, Retrograde, documentary, Afghanistan, Green Beret, Afghan Allies, military memorabilia, PowerPoint, outcomes based learning HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE
74th Anniversary of the start of the Korean War

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith served for 25 of her 35 years in the Army while hiding her true self. On this week's episode, she shares her military journey before, during and after the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" era, and how she became an advocate for LGBTQ+ and military veterans. She also addresses the struggles faced by servicemembers who were kicked out of the military during DADT, and how they can formally request an upgraded discharge.

SCUTTLEBUTT
The deadly, unintended consequence of a documentary about Afghanistan
British teen's charity shop purchase connects Wisconsin family the brother killed in Vietnam
The Marines are taking down PowerPoint

Special Guest: Gen. Tammy Smith .

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74th Anniversary of the start of the Korean War

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith served for 25 of her 35 years in the Army while hiding her true self. On this week's episode, she shares her military journey before, during and after the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" era, and how she became an advocate for LGBTQ+ and military veterans. She also addresses the struggles faced by servicemembers who were kicked out of the military during DADT, and how they can formally request an upgraded discharge.

SCUTTLEBUTT
The deadly, unintended consequence of a documentary about Afghanistan
British teen's charity shop purchase connects Wisconsin family the brother killed in Vietnam
The Marines are taking down PowerPoint

Special Guest: Gen. Tammy Smith .

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]]> Episode 109: Tango Alpha Lima: The Misty Experiment with producers Ian Adelson and Dean Echenberg https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/109 72d33d9d-3be7-4e44-84af-b87ec061febf Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 109 Tango Alpha Lima: The Misty Experiment with producers Ian Adelson and Dean Echenberg full 3 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 58:32 no IN THE NEWS Air Force gamers comes out on top during the Pentagon's first official video game tournament. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Documentary filmmaker Ian Adelson, and his grandfather, U.S. Air Force veteran and former Misty squadron flight surgeon Dean Echenberg, join us to talk about their work on the documentary "The Misty Experiement" The film tells the story of the special U.S. Air Force squadron whose pilots volunteered for one of the Vietnam War’s most dangerous air missions: to search for enemy supply transports and anti-aircraft installations concealed along the Ho Chi Minh Trail and direct rescue operations for U.S. and allied aircrews shot down within the web of trail paths and waterways. RAPID FIRE Second all-women Honor Flight takes off from Florida Marine Corps Pride Month message misses the mark Special Guests: Dean Echenberg and Ian Adelson. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, e-sports, video game, gamers, Pentagon, DoD, FORCECON 22, Halo, University of Michigan, film, production, director, RD, documentary, narrative film, flight surgeon, CDC, WHO, Vietnam War, Misty Experiment, Ho Chi Minh Trail, Maryland Public Television, PBS, Honor Flight, honor, remembrance, pride, LGBTQIA+, full metal jacket IN THE NEWS
Air Force gamers comes out on top during the Pentagon's first official video game tournament.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Documentary filmmaker Ian Adelson, and his grandfather, U.S. Air Force veteran and former Misty squadron flight surgeon Dean Echenberg, join us to talk about their work on the documentary "The Misty Experiement"

The film tells the story of the special U.S. Air Force squadron whose pilots volunteered for one of the Vietnam War’s most dangerous air missions: to search for enemy supply transports and anti-aircraft installations concealed along the Ho Chi Minh Trail and direct rescue operations for U.S. and allied aircrews shot down within the web of trail paths and waterways.

RAPID FIRE
Second all-women Honor Flight takes off from Florida
Marine Corps Pride Month message misses the mark

Special Guests: Dean Echenberg and Ian Adelson.

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Air Force gamers comes out on top during the Pentagon's first official video game tournament.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Documentary filmmaker Ian Adelson, and his grandfather, U.S. Air Force veteran and former Misty squadron flight surgeon Dean Echenberg, join us to talk about their work on the documentary "The Misty Experiement"

The film tells the story of the special U.S. Air Force squadron whose pilots volunteered for one of the Vietnam War’s most dangerous air missions: to search for enemy supply transports and anti-aircraft installations concealed along the Ho Chi Minh Trail and direct rescue operations for U.S. and allied aircrews shot down within the web of trail paths and waterways.

RAPID FIRE
Second all-women Honor Flight takes off from Florida
Marine Corps Pride Month message misses the mark

Special Guests: Dean Echenberg and Ian Adelson.

Links:

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