web02.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:39:53 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Recruiting” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/recruiting Tue, 22 Jul 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 Episode 273: How to leverage military service into a rewarding civilian career with Natalie Schibell – Tango Alpha Lima https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/273 06d22401-23f8-47d5-932b-d8f39c3aad38 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 273 How to leverage military service into a rewarding civilian career with Natalie Schibell – Tango Alpha Lima full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:21:51 no Native Americans in the Revolutionary War. THE INTERVIEW Former Navy Lt. Cmdr. Natalie Schibell found success in the military but struggled to find work in the civilian sector. She rallied and rebounded to become vice president of Market Strategy at Aetion and create Mission to Commission, a nonprofit dedicated to helping military veterans navigate career transitions. The former American Ninja Warrior contestant shares tips for veterans and servicemembers looking for civilian jobs SCUTTLEBUTT Air Force installing Lumena MindGyms to facilitate relaxation for stressed-out troops Task & Purpose asked for the dumbest moments in uniform - and the responses did not disappoint Army Aviators who helped kick off the air campaign of Operation Desert Storm in January 1991 awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses Special Guest: Natalie Schibell. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, revolutionary war, history, Native American, Iroquois, Battle of Minisink, USA 250, America 250, semiquincentennial, biofeedback, Mind gym, therapy, mental health, therapy, mindfulness, star trek, 10 Forward, samurai sword, spork, forklift, safety brief, liberty brief, Operation Desert Storm, honor, aviators, Distinguished Flying Cross, valor, Apache helicopters, Iraq, Gen. Richard Cody, pilots, Battle of Baqubah, Health Services Medical Corps, USS Virginia, health, wellness, military quality of life, transition, recruiting, CDC, career discovery, career coaching Native Americans in the Revolutionary War.

THE INTERVIEW
Former Navy Lt. Cmdr. Natalie Schibell found success in the military but struggled to find work in the civilian sector. She rallied and rebounded to become vice president of Market Strategy at Aetion and create Mission to Commission, a nonprofit dedicated to helping military veterans navigate career transitions. The former American Ninja Warrior contestant shares tips for veterans and servicemembers looking for civilian jobs

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Air Force installing Lumena MindGyms to facilitate relaxation for stressed-out troops

Task & Purpose asked for the dumbest moments in uniform - and the responses did not disappoint

Army Aviators who helped kick off the air campaign of Operation Desert Storm in January 1991 awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses

Special Guest: Natalie Schibell.

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THE INTERVIEW
Former Navy Lt. Cmdr. Natalie Schibell found success in the military but struggled to find work in the civilian sector. She rallied and rebounded to become vice president of Market Strategy at Aetion and create Mission to Commission, a nonprofit dedicated to helping military veterans navigate career transitions. The former American Ninja Warrior contestant shares tips for veterans and servicemembers looking for civilian jobs

SCUTTLEBUTT
Air Force installing Lumena MindGyms to facilitate relaxation for stressed-out troops

Task & Purpose asked for the dumbest moments in uniform - and the responses did not disappoint

Army Aviators who helped kick off the air campaign of Operation Desert Storm in January 1991 awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses

Special Guest: Natalie Schibell.

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]]> Episode 257: Leadership lessons in the military https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/257 c33546aa-b124-4bc5-8675-5aee50bb34f4 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 257 Leadership lessons in the military full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:05:33 no April is American Legion Children & Youth Month THE INTERVIEW Retired Marine Corps veteran Robert Yarnall talks about leadership, preventing veteran suicide and more. Throughout his career, he has mentored veterans, athletes and others through leadership lessons he was taught in the military. As vice president of Development and Impact for the Robert Irvine Foundation, he focuses on preventing veteran suicide and encouraging safe storage of weapons. SCUTTLEBUTT Army veteran returns WWII ‘good luck’ flag to Japanese soldier’s family American Legion Baseball gearing up for Centennial celebration Special Guest: Robert Yarnall. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, veteran stories, Native American culture, western history, suicide, wellness, mental health, children & youth month, civics, Washington DC, Girls State, American Legion Baseball, centennial, MLB, WWII, Philippines, Japanese, generational healing, Legiontown, recruiting, mentorship, leadership, leading forward, suicide protection, suicide prevention, mental health, moral injury, gun lock April is American Legion Children & Youth Month

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Marine Corps veteran Robert Yarnall talks about leadership, preventing veteran suicide and more. Throughout his career, he has mentored veterans, athletes and others through leadership lessons he was taught in the military. As vice president of Development and Impact for the Robert Irvine Foundation, he focuses on preventing veteran suicide and encouraging safe storage of weapons.

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Army veteran returns WWII ‘good luck’ flag to Japanese soldier’s family

American Legion Baseball gearing up for Centennial celebration

Special Guest: Robert Yarnall.

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THE INTERVIEW
Retired Marine Corps veteran Robert Yarnall talks about leadership, preventing veteran suicide and more. Throughout his career, he has mentored veterans, athletes and others through leadership lessons he was taught in the military. As vice president of Development and Impact for the Robert Irvine Foundation, he focuses on preventing veteran suicide and encouraging safe storage of weapons.

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Army veteran returns WWII ‘good luck’ flag to Japanese soldier’s family

American Legion Baseball gearing up for Centennial celebration

Special Guest: Robert Yarnall.

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]]> Episode 250: Who is MandatoryFunDay? https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/250 de3c04f0-9f5f-4e2b-b799-28138eecfedb Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 250 Who is MandatoryFunDay? full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:09:26 no Army 1st Lt. Austin von Letkemann, better known to his Instagram followers as MandatoryFunDay, shares his unusual rise to fame on the podcast. His Instagram channel, with 20 million monthly views, features comedy videos that poke fun at various parts of military life. SCUTTLEBUTT Medals of Honor, delayed nearly 120 years due to administrative issues, to be posthumously delivered to desendants. VA National Salute to Veteran Patients Reddit Rabbit Hole: Military Romance Scams Special Guest: Austin Von Letkemann. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Mandatory Fun Day, social media, influencer, military wives, Arrested Development, comedy, DINFOS, Public Affairs, recruiting, yeet, Medal of Honor, Spanish-American War, VA, inpatient, military romance scam, Valentine’s Day Army 1st Lt. Austin von Letkemann, better known to his Instagram followers as MandatoryFunDay, shares his unusual rise to fame on the podcast. His Instagram channel, with 20 million monthly views, features comedy videos that poke fun at various parts of military life.

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Medals of Honor, delayed nearly 120 years due to administrative issues, to be posthumously delivered to desendants.

VA National Salute to Veteran Patients

Reddit Rabbit Hole: Military Romance Scams

Special Guest: Austin Von Letkemann.

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]]> Army 1st Lt. Austin von Letkemann, better known to his Instagram followers as MandatoryFunDay, shares his unusual rise to fame on the podcast. His Instagram channel, with 20 million monthly views, features comedy videos that poke fun at various parts of military life.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Medals of Honor, delayed nearly 120 years due to administrative issues, to be posthumously delivered to desendants.

VA National Salute to Veteran Patients

Reddit Rabbit Hole: Military Romance Scams

Special Guest: Austin Von Letkemann.

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]]> Episode 215: Tango Alpha Lima: USU CHAMP with Capt. J. Russell Linderman and Andrea Lindsey https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/215 d21cad32-1a1d-4a62-8b4b-c35f62245591 Tue, 28 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 215 Tango Alpha Lima: USU CHAMP with Capt. J. Russell Linderman and Andrea Lindsey full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:15:20 no BRAVO ZULU Post steps up to help Sea Cadets THE INTERVIEW The Uniformed Services University School of Medicine Consortium of Health and Military Performance (CHAMP), is a designated DoD Center of Excellence specializing in Total Force Fitness and Human Performance Optimization. Deputy Director, Capt. J. Russell Linderman and Director of Operation Supplement Safety and Senior Nutrition Scientist Andrea Lindsey join the podcast to discuss how CHAMP helps to enhance Warfighter readiness through evidence-based human performance optimization knowledge, guidance, and operational support. SCUTTLEBUTT 'Band of Brothers' cast dropping into Normandy INDEF DOD IDs inconvenience Air Travelers The Army’s Future Vertical Lift Initiative Experiences a Hard Landing Special Guests: Andrea Lindsey and J. Russell Linderman. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, military superstitions, pandemic, Legion Family, Sons of The American Legion, Navy Sea Cadets, human performance, research, fitness, wellness, Navy SEAL, evidence based, TBI, PTSD, recruiting, preventative medicine, Holisitc, sleeplessness, sleep hygiene, supplements, nutrition, dietitian, weight-loss, stress, PCS, transition, Normandy, D-Day, Band of Brothers, paratroopers, Easy Company, National Commander, travel, identification, TSA, USID, vertical flight, FARA, Boeing, Blackhawk, Chinook BRAVO ZULU
Post steps up to help Sea Cadets

THE INTERVIEW
The Uniformed Services University School of Medicine Consortium of Health and Military Performance (CHAMP), is a designated DoD Center of Excellence specializing in Total Force Fitness and Human Performance Optimization.

Deputy Director, Capt. J. Russell Linderman and Director of Operation Supplement Safety and Senior Nutrition Scientist Andrea Lindsey join the podcast to discuss how CHAMP helps to enhance Warfighter readiness through evidence-based human performance optimization knowledge, guidance, and operational support.

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'Band of Brothers' cast dropping into Normandy

INDEF DOD IDs inconvenience Air Travelers

The Army’s Future Vertical Lift Initiative Experiences a Hard Landing

Special Guests: Andrea Lindsey and J. Russell Linderman.

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Post steps up to help Sea Cadets

THE INTERVIEW
The Uniformed Services University School of Medicine Consortium of Health and Military Performance (CHAMP), is a designated DoD Center of Excellence specializing in Total Force Fitness and Human Performance Optimization.

Deputy Director, Capt. J. Russell Linderman and Director of Operation Supplement Safety and Senior Nutrition Scientist Andrea Lindsey join the podcast to discuss how CHAMP helps to enhance Warfighter readiness through evidence-based human performance optimization knowledge, guidance, and operational support.

SCUTTLEBUTT
'Band of Brothers' cast dropping into Normandy

INDEF DOD IDs inconvenience Air Travelers

The Army’s Future Vertical Lift Initiative Experiences a Hard Landing

Special Guests: Andrea Lindsey and J. Russell Linderman.

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]]> Episode 184: Tango Alpha Lima: Former Army White House Physician Dr. Jennifer Peña https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/184 c24e6571-9f9e-43b2-8423-d07263e9b5f2 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 184 Tango Alpha Lima: Former Army White House Physician Dr. Jennifer Peña full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 56:10 no IN THE NEWS 10 Military Habits and Hacks That Will Change Your Life THIS WEEK'S GUEST Dr. Jennifer Peña is a board-certified internal medicine physician, an Army combat veteran, a former physician in the White House Medical Unit, and an expert in digital and telehealth. She joins the podcast to share her experience serving as primary physician to the vice president under two administrations, and what it was like to return it to her home in Puerto Rico and become a leading voice in the advancement of telehealth care. RAPID FIRE Shaving the Sergeant Major of the Army? There’s an app for that. A veteran started a gun shop. When a struggling soldier asked him to store his firearms – he started saving lives. Army Colonel Enforces the Rules On and Off the Football Field Special Guest: Dr. Jennifer M. Peña,. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, ilitary habits, sardinki, healthy habits, Puerto Rico, Latino, military family, Army, physician, health care, translator, Yale, culture, combat medicine, medical school, recruiting, trailblazer, white house physician, veep, Hurricane Maria, VP Biden, VP Pence, telemedicine, health tech, accessibility to care, AI, artificial intelligence, rural care, innovation, technology, clean-shaven, suicide prevention, Be The One, gun safety, veteran suicide, Division I, football, college athletics IN THE NEWS
10 Military Habits and Hacks That Will Change Your Life

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Dr. Jennifer Peña is a board-certified internal medicine physician, an Army combat veteran, a former physician in the White House Medical Unit, and an expert in digital and telehealth. She joins the podcast to share her experience serving as primary physician to the vice president under two administrations, and what it was like to return it to her home in Puerto Rico and become a leading voice in the advancement of telehealth care.

RAPID FIRE
Shaving the Sergeant Major of the Army? There’s an app for that.

A veteran started a gun shop. When a struggling soldier asked him to store his firearms – he started saving lives.

Army Colonel Enforces the Rules On and Off the Football Field

Special Guest: Dr. Jennifer M. Peña,.

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10 Military Habits and Hacks That Will Change Your Life

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Dr. Jennifer Peña is a board-certified internal medicine physician, an Army combat veteran, a former physician in the White House Medical Unit, and an expert in digital and telehealth. She joins the podcast to share her experience serving as primary physician to the vice president under two administrations, and what it was like to return it to her home in Puerto Rico and become a leading voice in the advancement of telehealth care.

RAPID FIRE
Shaving the Sergeant Major of the Army? There’s an app for that.

A veteran started a gun shop. When a struggling soldier asked him to store his firearms – he started saving lives.

Army Colonel Enforces the Rules On and Off the Football Field

Special Guest: Dr. Jennifer M. Peña,.

Links:

]]> Episode 172: Tango Alpha Lima: Freedom Fitness America with USMC Lt. Col. Chris Reardon and Col. Patricia Klop https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/172 c7f6c428-9e0c-4a89-a263-1195450f315b Tue, 15 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 172 Tango Alpha Lima: Freedom Fitness America with USMC Lt. Col. Chris Reardon and Col. Patricia Klop full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:03:56 no IN THE NEWS Biden signs historic order moving prosecution of military sexual assault outside chain of command THIS WEEK'S GUEST U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Chris Reardon and Col. Patricia S. Klop of Freedom Fitness America join the podcast to talk about how their organization tackles the issue of "total fitness" for military professionals. RAPID FIRE VA hospitals outperform others in patient care, analysis finds A US Army soldier went viral on TikTok for making videos mocking 'Gen Zs on the battlefield' — and now he wants to be an influencer. Craig Morgan Enlists in Army Reserve Live Onstage at Grand Ole Opry: 'Excited to Once Again Serve My Country' Special Guests: Chris Reardon and Patty Klop. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, MST, chain of command, ndaa, Fit for the fight of life, holistic fitness, wellness, ptsd, post-traumatic growth, mortuary affairs, Afghanistan, Iraq, deployment, VA clinic, stigma, recruiting, resiliency, VA hospital, healthcare, patient experience, tiktok, viral video, influencer, reenlistment, oath of enlistment, country music, IN THE NEWS
Biden signs historic order moving prosecution of military sexual assault outside chain of command

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Chris Reardon and Col. Patricia S. Klop of Freedom Fitness America join the podcast to talk about how their organization tackles the issue of "total fitness" for military professionals.

RAPID FIRE
VA hospitals outperform others in patient care, analysis finds
A US Army soldier went viral on TikTok for making videos mocking 'Gen Zs on the battlefield' — and now he wants to be an influencer.
Craig Morgan Enlists in Army Reserve Live Onstage at Grand Ole Opry: 'Excited to Once Again Serve My Country'

Special Guests: Chris Reardon and Patty Klop.

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Biden signs historic order moving prosecution of military sexual assault outside chain of command

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Chris Reardon and Col. Patricia S. Klop of Freedom Fitness America join the podcast to talk about how their organization tackles the issue of "total fitness" for military professionals.

RAPID FIRE
VA hospitals outperform others in patient care, analysis finds
A US Army soldier went viral on TikTok for making videos mocking 'Gen Zs on the battlefield' — and now he wants to be an influencer.
Craig Morgan Enlists in Army Reserve Live Onstage at Grand Ole Opry: 'Excited to Once Again Serve My Country'

Special Guests: Chris Reardon and Patty Klop.

Links:

]]> Episode 164: Tango Alpha Lima: Task Force Movement Vice-Chairman Dan Kunze https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/164 38a5ce3b-a2ae-4b9d-8742-012b65f936c3 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 164 Tango Alpha Lima: Task Force Movement Vice-Chairman Dan Kunze full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:04:34 no IN THE NEWS Air Force official says he's worried about military families being forced to move over anti-LGBTQ bullying THIS WEEK'S GUEST Task Force Movement Vice Chairman Dan Kunze joins the show to talk about how the program is not only helping people find jobs, but also addressing infrastructure and national security concerns. Task Force Movement is a White House program that connects industry, academia, government and veterans' groups to fast-track the military community into jobs in cyber-security and trucking. RAPID FIRE  Marine Corps' brand: 'I'm not sure you're good enough to be a Marine' Army Pre-Boot Camp Course Expanded as Recruiting Challenge Looms Facing Shortages, US Military Recruiters Trade Citizenship for Service Special Guest: Dan Kunze. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, LGBTQ, diversity, inclusion, military family, bullying, mission readiness, Task Force Movement, White House, armored division, humvee, tank, OTR, trucking, supply chain, logistic, pandemic, trades, jobs, labor, blue-collar, economy, infrastructure, invest in the future, national security, employment, IT, cyber-security, business, career, education, network, dystopia, reverse psychology, boot-camp, recruiting, fitness, physical education, citizenship, aim high IN THE NEWS
Air Force official says he's worried about military families being forced to move over anti-LGBTQ bullying

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Task Force Movement Vice Chairman Dan Kunze joins the show to talk about how the program is not only helping people find jobs, but also addressing infrastructure and national security concerns. Task Force Movement is a White House program that connects industry, academia, government and veterans' groups to fast-track the military community into jobs in cyber-security and trucking.

RAPID FIRE
 Marine Corps' brand: 'I'm not sure you're good enough to be a Marine'
Army Pre-Boot Camp Course Expanded as Recruiting Challenge Looms
Facing Shortages, US Military Recruiters Trade Citizenship for Service

Special Guest: Dan Kunze.

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Air Force official says he's worried about military families being forced to move over anti-LGBTQ bullying

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Task Force Movement Vice Chairman Dan Kunze joins the show to talk about how the program is not only helping people find jobs, but also addressing infrastructure and national security concerns. Task Force Movement is a White House program that connects industry, academia, government and veterans' groups to fast-track the military community into jobs in cyber-security and trucking.

RAPID FIRE
 Marine Corps' brand: 'I'm not sure you're good enough to be a Marine'
Army Pre-Boot Camp Course Expanded as Recruiting Challenge Looms
Facing Shortages, US Military Recruiters Trade Citizenship for Service

Special Guest: Dan Kunze.

Links:

]]> Episode 143: Tango Alpha Lima: Army H2F with Lt. Col. Sean Donohue and Alex Morrow https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/143 c918fd3a-dcf9-4722-8512-96d26ba81876 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 143 Tango Alpha Lima: Army H2F with Lt. Col. Sean Donohue and Alex Morrow full 4 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. 56:09 no IN THE NEWS Do Military Spouses need their own Bill of Rights? THIS WEEK'S GUEST H2F - Holistic Health and Fitness, is the U.S. Army's top priority in the human domain, and our guests, Lt. Col Sean Donohue and Alex Morrow share how the program is helping to take a proactive approach to soldier performance, fitness and wellness to address force readiness, recruiting and veteran healthcare. RAPID FIRE No Barriers Warriors seeks veterans with disabilities for 2023 backcountry expeditions The Old Air Force Tape Test Is Officially Dead. Long Live the New Tape Test. US military enters new era of expanded parental leave Special Guests: Alex Morrow and Lt. Col. Sean Donohue. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, military spouse, absentee voting, career, taxes, bill of rights, holistic health, fitness, human performance, wellness, DoD, physical education, recruiting, VA benefits, technology, future soldier prep course, dietitians, strength training, RWB, spirituality, emotional resilience, Barkley Marathon, No Barrier Warrior, tape test, Space Force, parental leave IN THE NEWS
Do Military Spouses need their own Bill of Rights?

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
H2F - Holistic Health and Fitness, is the U.S. Army's top priority in the human domain, and our guests, Lt. Col Sean Donohue and Alex Morrow share how the program is helping to take a proactive approach to soldier performance, fitness and wellness to address force readiness, recruiting and veteran healthcare.

RAPID FIRE
No Barriers Warriors seeks veterans with disabilities for 2023 backcountry expeditions
The Old Air Force Tape Test Is Officially Dead. Long Live the New Tape Test.
US military enters new era of expanded parental leave

Special Guests: Alex Morrow and Lt. Col. Sean Donohue.

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Do Military Spouses need their own Bill of Rights?

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
H2F - Holistic Health and Fitness, is the U.S. Army's top priority in the human domain, and our guests, Lt. Col Sean Donohue and Alex Morrow share how the program is helping to take a proactive approach to soldier performance, fitness and wellness to address force readiness, recruiting and veteran healthcare.

RAPID FIRE
No Barriers Warriors seeks veterans with disabilities for 2023 backcountry expeditions
The Old Air Force Tape Test Is Officially Dead. Long Live the New Tape Test.
US military enters new era of expanded parental leave

Special Guests: Alex Morrow and Lt. Col. Sean Donohue.

Links:

]]> Episode 136: Tango Alpha Lima: The physical inactivity epidemic with Dr. Dan Bornstein https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/136 5cfb35c4-1299-4daf-a282-a268624a38ea Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 136 Tango Alpha Lima: The physical inactivity epidemic with Dr. Dan Bornstein 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. 1:22:06 no IN THE NEWS A lawmaker frustrated by a the unsolved case of a soldier decapitated in 2020 is pushing the Pentagon to overhaul how it handles cold cases. THIS WEEK'S GUEST The second guest in our fitness and wellness series, Dr. Dan Bornstein talks about the America's Physical Inactivity Epidemic and the impact on military recruiting and readiness. Dr. Bornstein shares simple changes veterans make and resources avialable help them get moving and encourage others to increase physical activity. RAPID FIRE Veterans, Gold Star Families get free lifetime pass to national parks, wildlife refuges, other public lands We salute this Army tank crew that named their tank ‘Come On Bro’ ‘Top Gun’ reimagined with a cat is purrrrfection Special Guest: Dr. Dan Bornstein. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, holiday, FedEx, Frederick W. Smith, gift shopping, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, decapitation, Military.com, cold case, Rep. Torres, true-crime, fitness, wellness, obesity epidemic, physical inactivity, exercise, mental wellness, PTSD, diabetes, CDC, movement, BMI, mission readiness, national security, recruiting, MSKI, active lifestyle, VA Whole Health, DoD Total Force Fitness, food desert, food labels, University of Health and Performance, Be The One, VA, NPS, National Park Pass, Military Pass, outdoors, Fort Riley, tank, M1 Abrams, Letterkenny, cat, Top Gun IN THE NEWS
A lawmaker frustrated by a the unsolved case of a soldier decapitated in 2020 is pushing the Pentagon to overhaul how it handles cold cases.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
The second guest in our fitness and wellness series, Dr. Dan Bornstein talks about the America's Physical Inactivity Epidemic and the impact on military recruiting and readiness.

Dr. Bornstein shares simple changes veterans make and resources avialable help them get moving and encourage others to increase physical activity.

RAPID FIRE
Veterans, Gold Star Families get free lifetime pass to national parks, wildlife refuges, other public lands
We salute this Army tank crew that named their tank ‘Come On Bro’
‘Top Gun’ reimagined with a cat is purrrrfection

Special Guest: Dr. Dan Bornstein.

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A lawmaker frustrated by a the unsolved case of a soldier decapitated in 2020 is pushing the Pentagon to overhaul how it handles cold cases.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
The second guest in our fitness and wellness series, Dr. Dan Bornstein talks about the America's Physical Inactivity Epidemic and the impact on military recruiting and readiness.

Dr. Bornstein shares simple changes veterans make and resources avialable help them get moving and encourage others to increase physical activity.

RAPID FIRE
Veterans, Gold Star Families get free lifetime pass to national parks, wildlife refuges, other public lands
We salute this Army tank crew that named their tank ‘Come On Bro’
‘Top Gun’ reimagined with a cat is purrrrfection

Special Guest: Dr. Dan Bornstein.

Links:

]]> Episode 135: Tango Alpha Lima: President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition with Rob Wilkins https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/135 176d0757-2153-4a1f-affd-382541ed8936 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 135 Tango Alpha Lima: President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition with Rob Wilkins 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. 1:11:57 no IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley get ready to reconnect with Ralphie, and discuss the midterm election, which yielded the largest increase of veterans heading for Capitol Hill since the Vietnam War. THIS WEEK'S GUEST The Honorable Rob Wilkins joins the podcast to kick off our health and wellness series and help motivate everyone to finish out the year strong. Wilkins talks about his role on the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, and stresses the importance of veterans leading the way in advocating for health and wellness in their communities. RAPID FIRE Chief select gives birth and Chiefs mess pins her at hospital High school artists create cards to thank veterans Online Exchange expands access for veterans Special Guest: Rob Wilkins. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, A Christmas Story, fragile, leg lamp, sequel, congress, election, veterans in congress, non-partisan, voting, fitness, wellness, Rolling Thunder, physical activity, screening saves lives, discipline, competitive, exercise, National Military Physical fitness month, commit to fit, stress, accountability, community, recruiting, be fit to fight, Chiefs mess, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Veterans Day, cards, exchange AAFES, Military Star Card IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley get ready to reconnect with Ralphie, and discuss the midterm election, which yielded the largest increase of veterans heading for Capitol Hill since the Vietnam War.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
The Honorable Rob Wilkins joins the podcast to kick off our health and wellness series and help motivate everyone to finish out the year strong.

Wilkins talks about his role on the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, and stresses the importance of veterans leading the way in advocating for health and wellness in their communities.

RAPID FIRE
Chief select gives birth and Chiefs mess pins her at hospital
High school artists create cards to thank veterans
Online Exchange expands access for veterans

Special Guest: Rob Wilkins.

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Jeff and Ashley get ready to reconnect with Ralphie, and discuss the midterm election, which yielded the largest increase of veterans heading for Capitol Hill since the Vietnam War.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
The Honorable Rob Wilkins joins the podcast to kick off our health and wellness series and help motivate everyone to finish out the year strong.

Wilkins talks about his role on the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, and stresses the importance of veterans leading the way in advocating for health and wellness in their communities.

RAPID FIRE
Chief select gives birth and Chiefs mess pins her at hospital
High school artists create cards to thank veterans
Online Exchange expands access for veterans

Special Guest: Rob Wilkins.

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]]> Episode 134: Tango Alpha Lima: VET Tv CEO Waco Hoover https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/134 da6a7b68-d496-4bf8-91bf-26a913c28dd8 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 134 Tango Alpha Lima: VET Tv CEO Waco Hoover 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. 1:02:19 no IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley howl over a 1930s MGM parody of 'All Quiet on the Western Front' where the entire cast were canines. THIS WEEK'S GUEST VET Tv CEO Waco Hoover shares his journey from the U.S. Marine Corps, to entrepreneurship, to leading an entertainment company focused on positive storytelling within the military and veteran community. RAPID FIRE Pentagon attributes UFO sightings to spies and airborne trash The Miliary is 'Extremely Sex-Negative,' says Army Reserve Major who made a porn video Special Guest: Waco Hoover. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, MGM, Dogs, VetTV, Los Angeles, NYU, Cannes Film Festival, entrepreneur, failure, military influencers conference, serendipity, entertainment, CEO, storytelling, inspire, inform, entertain, Operation Hidden Treasures, JDogg, Irreverent Warrior, Grunt Style, veteran-specific content, interpreters, VME, creatives, Hollywood, stereotypes, recruiting, UFO, aliens, spies, space junk IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley howl over a 1930s MGM parody of 'All Quiet on the Western Front' where the entire cast were canines.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
VET Tv CEO Waco Hoover shares his journey from the U.S. Marine Corps, to entrepreneurship, to leading an entertainment company focused on positive storytelling within the military and veteran community.

RAPID FIRE
Pentagon attributes UFO sightings to spies and airborne trash
The Miliary is 'Extremely Sex-Negative,' says Army Reserve Major who made a porn video

Special Guest: Waco Hoover.

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Jeff and Ashley howl over a 1930s MGM parody of 'All Quiet on the Western Front' where the entire cast were canines.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
VET Tv CEO Waco Hoover shares his journey from the U.S. Marine Corps, to entrepreneurship, to leading an entertainment company focused on positive storytelling within the military and veteran community.

RAPID FIRE
Pentagon attributes UFO sightings to spies and airborne trash
The Miliary is 'Extremely Sex-Negative,' says Army Reserve Major who made a porn video

Special Guest: Waco Hoover.

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]]> Episode 125: Tango Alpha Lima: March for the 22 co-founders Liz Hartman and Adin Colón https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/125 a2430f07-36c2-49b7-acb1-25866d36b64b Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 125 Tango Alpha Lima: March for the 22 co-founders Liz Hartman and Adin Colón 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. 43:40 no IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley kick things off discussing the Task & Purpose article that breaks down why Florida's plan to recruit uncertified veterans to become teachers is a stupid idea. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Our guests this week are New Bern, N.C. Post 539 commander and Marine Corps veteran Liz Hartman, and fellow Post 539 member, retired U.S. Army Sergeant and Bronze Star recipient Adin Colón. Liz and Adin are co-founders of March for the 22, an event that helps raise awareness and help end veteran suicide. The pair talk about how they started the event, as well as how their small post does big things within their community. RAPID FIRE Legion member inspired by 100 Miles for Hope walks more than 2,200 miles Navy promises ‘life-altering $115,000’ in bonuses to lure veterans back to active duty Special Guests: Adin Colón and Liz Hartman. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, education, Florida, teachers, teaching certificate, service, community, leadership, Akron Zips, March for 22, suicide awareness walk, ruck march, 100 Miles for Hope, Be The One, mental wellness, stigma, veterans helping veterans, community helping veterans, OIF, OEF, Vietnam, Sebastian Junger, veteran town hall, recruiting, legiontown, walking, fitness IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley kick things off discussing the Task & Purpose article that breaks down why Florida's plan to recruit uncertified veterans to become teachers is a stupid idea.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guests this week are New Bern, N.C. Post 539 commander and Marine Corps veteran Liz Hartman, and fellow Post 539 member, retired U.S. Army Sergeant and Bronze Star recipient Adin Colón.

Liz and Adin are co-founders of March for the 22, an event that helps raise awareness and help end veteran suicide. The pair talk about how they started the event, as well as how their small post does big things within their community.

RAPID FIRE
Legion member inspired by 100 Miles for Hope walks more than 2,200 miles
Navy promises ‘life-altering $115,000’ in bonuses to lure veterans back to active duty

Special Guests: Adin Colón and Liz Hartman.

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Jeff and Ashley kick things off discussing the Task & Purpose article that breaks down why Florida's plan to recruit uncertified veterans to become teachers is a stupid idea.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guests this week are New Bern, N.C. Post 539 commander and Marine Corps veteran Liz Hartman, and fellow Post 539 member, retired U.S. Army Sergeant and Bronze Star recipient Adin Colón.

Liz and Adin are co-founders of March for the 22, an event that helps raise awareness and help end veteran suicide. The pair talk about how they started the event, as well as how their small post does big things within their community.

RAPID FIRE
Legion member inspired by 100 Miles for Hope walks more than 2,200 miles
Navy promises ‘life-altering $115,000’ in bonuses to lure veterans back to active duty

Special Guests: Adin Colón and Liz Hartman.

Links:

]]> Episode 80: Tango Alpha Lima: Our 100th Episode https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/80 38f94b21-9b7d-4ec9-b6eb-7297a60e113d Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 80 Tango Alpha Lima: Our 100th Episode full 2 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by three post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 43:19 no You have to do some math to figure it out, but Episode 80 is really our 100th episode. The hosts spend a little time reminiscing about favorite moments before we dive into the rest of the episode. (Check the show notes if you want to go back to any of the full episodes we loved) Ashley gets excited about a newly signed bill that will allocate $15 million to improve maternity care for female veterans - although CV is not impressed by the name "Momnibus Bill" It wouldn't be a 100th Episode without a good Space Force Story, and CV obliges with a story of the newest branch formulating a plan to train Guardians ... if they could just figure out what they're training them to do. RAPID FIRE Jeff hits the Red Zone with a Rapid Fire matched set of tales about is beloved Eagle, Globe and Anchor: Good Corps, Bad Corps, Bye Corps Special Guests: Autrey James, Hugh Crooks Jr., Jeff Stoffer, Jessica Lynch, Naveed Jamali, Robert Douglas, Sean Powers, and Vince Patton. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, 100, reminiscence, momnibus bill, maternity care, female veterans, space force, asteroid, lasers, EGA, eagle globe and anchor, human performance center, tactical yoga, boot camp, every Marine is a rifleman, DARPA, AI, robotics, National Guard, recruiting You have to do some math to figure it out, but Episode 80 is really our 100th episode. The hosts spend a little time reminiscing about favorite moments before we dive into the rest of the episode. (Check the show notes if you want to go back to any of the full episodes we loved)

Ashley gets excited about a newly signed bill that will allocate $15 million to improve maternity care for female veterans - although CV is not impressed by the name "Momnibus Bill"

It wouldn't be a 100th Episode without a good Space Force Story, and CV obliges with a story of the newest branch formulating a plan to train Guardians ... if they could just figure out what they're training them to do.

RAPID FIRE
Jeff hits the Red Zone with a Rapid Fire matched set of tales about is beloved Eagle, Globe and Anchor: Good Corps, Bad Corps, Bye Corps

Special Guests: Autrey James, Hugh Crooks Jr., Jeff Stoffer, Jessica Lynch, Naveed Jamali, Robert Douglas, Sean Powers, and Vince Patton.

Links:

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Ashley gets excited about a newly signed bill that will allocate $15 million to improve maternity care for female veterans - although CV is not impressed by the name "Momnibus Bill"

It wouldn't be a 100th Episode without a good Space Force Story, and CV obliges with a story of the newest branch formulating a plan to train Guardians ... if they could just figure out what they're training them to do.

RAPID FIRE
Jeff hits the Red Zone with a Rapid Fire matched set of tales about is beloved Eagle, Globe and Anchor: Good Corps, Bad Corps, Bye Corps

Special Guests: Autrey James, Hugh Crooks Jr., Jeff Stoffer, Jessica Lynch, Naveed Jamali, Robert Douglas, Sean Powers, and Vince Patton.

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