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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Purdue”</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: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 115: Tango Alpha Lima: Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and IVMF founder Dr. Mike Haynie</title>
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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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    <![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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  <title>Episode 79: Tango Alpha Lima: Stack Up CEO and founder Stephen Machuga</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:episode>79</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: Stack Up CEO and founder Stephen Machuga</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:duration>37:33</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>Stephen “Shanghai Six” Machuga deftly avoids falling down the World of Warcraft well with CV as he shares the story of how he started his non-profit, Stack Up, as a way to bring veterans and civilian supporters together through a shared love of video gaming.
Stephen talks about the programs Stack Up offers, gaming as recreation therapy, and opportunities for American Legion members to connect. Special Guest: Stephen Machuga.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Stephen “Shanghai Six” Machuga deftly avoids falling down the World of Warcraft well with CV as he shares the story of how he started his non-profit, Stack Up, as a way to bring veterans and civilian supporters together through a shared love of video gaming.</p>

<p>Stephen talks about the programs Stack Up offers, gaming as recreation therapy, and opportunities for American Legion members to connect.</p><p>Special Guest: Stephen Machuga.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/os-gPBvIzmw">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="Military Charity | Stack Up | United States" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stackup.org/">Military Charity | Stack Up | United States</a></li><li><a title="Air Assaults | Stack Up" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stackup.org/air-assaults">Air Assaults | Stack Up</a></li><li><a title="The Stacks | Stack Up" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stackup.org/stacks">The Stacks | Stack Up</a></li><li><a title="Overwatch Program (StOP) | Stack Up" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stackup.org/stop">Overwatch Program (StOP) | Stack Up</a></li><li><a title="Dr Disrespect - Wikipedia" rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr_Disrespect">Dr Disrespect - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a title="(1) Stephen at San Diego Comic Con (@ShanghaiSix) / Twitter" rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/ShanghaiSix">(1) Stephen at San Diego Comic Con (@ShanghaiSix) / Twitter</a></li><li><a title="American Legion called upon to bolster Toys for Tots | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/254330/american-legion-called-upon-bolster-toys-tots">American Legion called upon to bolster Toys for Tots | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program" rel="nofollow" href="https://legion.careasy.org/home">The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Stephen “Shanghai Six” Machuga deftly avoids falling down the World of Warcraft well with CV as he shares the story of how he started his non-profit, Stack Up, as a way to bring veterans and civilian supporters together through a shared love of video gaming.</p>

<p>Stephen talks about the programs Stack Up offers, gaming as recreation therapy, and opportunities for American Legion members to connect.</p><p>Special Guest: Stephen Machuga.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/os-gPBvIzmw">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="Military Charity | Stack Up | United States" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stackup.org/">Military Charity | Stack Up | United States</a></li><li><a title="Air Assaults | Stack Up" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stackup.org/air-assaults">Air Assaults | Stack Up</a></li><li><a title="The Stacks | Stack Up" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stackup.org/stacks">The Stacks | Stack Up</a></li><li><a title="Overwatch Program (StOP) | Stack Up" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stackup.org/stop">Overwatch Program (StOP) | Stack Up</a></li><li><a title="Dr Disrespect - Wikipedia" rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr_Disrespect">Dr Disrespect - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a title="(1) Stephen at San Diego Comic Con (@ShanghaiSix) / Twitter" rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/ShanghaiSix">(1) Stephen at San Diego Comic Con (@ShanghaiSix) / Twitter</a></li><li><a title="American Legion called upon to bolster Toys for Tots | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/254330/american-legion-called-upon-bolster-toys-tots">American Legion called upon to bolster Toys for Tots | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program" rel="nofollow" href="https://legion.careasy.org/home">The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program</a></li></ul>]]>
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