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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Red Cross”</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 254: How sleep impacts wellness and readiness with Dr. Tina Burke</title>
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  <itunes:duration>59:35</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Sleep expert Dr. Tina Burke shares her experience working with veterans, first responders and others who have trouble sleeping and provides tips on how to improve sleep including meditation, breathing techniques and establishing a routine.
SCUTTLEBUTT
Anna Coleman Ladd: the American woman who sculpted new faces for battle-scarred WWI vets
The Healing Benefits of Humor and Laughter
National Debunking Day Special Guest: Dr. Tina Burke.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Sleep expert Dr. Tina Burke shares her experience working with veterans, first responders and others who have trouble sleeping and provides tips on how to improve sleep including meditation, breathing techniques and establishing a routine.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Anna Coleman Ladd: the American woman who sculpted new faces for battle-scarred WWI vets</p>

<p>The Healing Benefits of Humor and Laughter</p>

<p>National Debunking Day</p><p>Special Guest: Dr. Tina Burke.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/aJkTbOvmqiM">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="CMPN Training Products" rel="nofollow" href="https://wrair.health.mil/Biomedical-Research/Center-for-Military-Psychiatry-and-Neuroscience/CMPN-Training-Products/">CMPN Training Products</a></li><li><a title="WRAIR: Biomedical Research" rel="nofollow" href="https://wrair.health.mil/Biomedical-Research/">WRAIR: Biomedical Research</a></li><li><a title="Anna Coleman Ladd: Les Gueules Cassées (“The Shattered Mugs”) - The Manchester Cricket" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thecricket.com/stories/anna-coleman-ladd-les-gueules-casses-the-shattered-mugs,26382">Anna Coleman Ladd: Les Gueules Cassées (“The Shattered Mugs”) - The Manchester Cricket</a></li><li><a title="The American woman who sculpted new faces for battle-scarred WWI vets" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2024/11/30/the-american-woman-who-sculpted-new-faces-for-battle-scarred-wwi-vets/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">The American woman who sculpted new faces for battle-scarred WWI vets</a> &mdash; The American woman who sculpted new faces for battle-scarred WWI vets</li><li><a title="Anna Coleman Ladd | Smithsonian Institution" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.si.edu/spotlight/women-in-wwi/anna-coleman-ladd">Anna Coleman Ladd | Smithsonian Institution</a></li><li><a title="Anna Coleman Ladd: An Artist Who Created Hope for Wounded Soldiers – Pieces of History" rel="nofollow" href="https://prologue.blogs.archives.gov/2020/03/11/anna-coleman-ladd-an-artist-who-created-hope-for-wounded-soldiers/">Anna Coleman Ladd: An Artist Who Created Hope for Wounded Soldiers – Pieces of History</a></li><li><a title="The Healing Benefits of Humor and Laughter - Whole Health Library" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTHLIBRARY/tools/healing-benefits-humor-laughter.asp">The Healing Benefits of Humor and Laughter - Whole Health Library</a></li><li><a title="DEBUNKING DAY - March 11, 2025 - National Today" rel="nofollow" href="https://nationaltoday.com/debunking-day/">DEBUNKING DAY - March 11, 2025 - National Today</a></li><li><a title="Wild Thing: Longform Podcasts about Science and Society | Foxtopus Ink" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.foxtopus.ink/wildthing">Wild Thing: Longform Podcasts about Science and Society | Foxtopus Ink</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Sleep expert Dr. Tina Burke shares her experience working with veterans, first responders and others who have trouble sleeping and provides tips on how to improve sleep including meditation, breathing techniques and establishing a routine.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Anna Coleman Ladd: the American woman who sculpted new faces for battle-scarred WWI vets</p>

<p>The Healing Benefits of Humor and Laughter</p>

<p>National Debunking Day</p><p>Special Guest: Dr. Tina Burke.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/aJkTbOvmqiM">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="CMPN Training Products" rel="nofollow" href="https://wrair.health.mil/Biomedical-Research/Center-for-Military-Psychiatry-and-Neuroscience/CMPN-Training-Products/">CMPN Training Products</a></li><li><a title="WRAIR: Biomedical Research" rel="nofollow" href="https://wrair.health.mil/Biomedical-Research/">WRAIR: Biomedical Research</a></li><li><a title="Anna Coleman Ladd: Les Gueules Cassées (“The Shattered Mugs”) - The Manchester Cricket" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thecricket.com/stories/anna-coleman-ladd-les-gueules-casses-the-shattered-mugs,26382">Anna Coleman Ladd: Les Gueules Cassées (“The Shattered Mugs”) - The Manchester Cricket</a></li><li><a title="The American woman who sculpted new faces for battle-scarred WWI vets" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2024/11/30/the-american-woman-who-sculpted-new-faces-for-battle-scarred-wwi-vets/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">The American woman who sculpted new faces for battle-scarred WWI vets</a> &mdash; The American woman who sculpted new faces for battle-scarred WWI vets</li><li><a title="Anna Coleman Ladd | Smithsonian Institution" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.si.edu/spotlight/women-in-wwi/anna-coleman-ladd">Anna Coleman Ladd | Smithsonian Institution</a></li><li><a title="Anna Coleman Ladd: An Artist Who Created Hope for Wounded Soldiers – Pieces of History" rel="nofollow" href="https://prologue.blogs.archives.gov/2020/03/11/anna-coleman-ladd-an-artist-who-created-hope-for-wounded-soldiers/">Anna Coleman Ladd: An Artist Who Created Hope for Wounded Soldiers – Pieces of History</a></li><li><a title="The Healing Benefits of Humor and Laughter - Whole Health Library" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTHLIBRARY/tools/healing-benefits-humor-laughter.asp">The Healing Benefits of Humor and Laughter - Whole Health Library</a></li><li><a title="DEBUNKING DAY - March 11, 2025 - National Today" rel="nofollow" href="https://nationaltoday.com/debunking-day/">DEBUNKING DAY - March 11, 2025 - National Today</a></li><li><a title="Wild Thing: Longform Podcasts about Science and Society | Foxtopus Ink" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.foxtopus.ink/wildthing">Wild Thing: Longform Podcasts about Science and Society | Foxtopus Ink</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 142: Tango Alpha Lima: Vietnam War Silver Star recipient and author Dennis Hoy</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
We welcome former guest, comedian and military spouse Ashley Gutermuth, as the new co-host of the podcast, and get to know her a little better.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Silver Star recipient Dennis Hoy, who served in the U.S. Army infantry during the Vietnam War, is our guest. His memoir, “Letters from Vietnam” is based on the letters he wrote home to his new bride and his parents in 1966 and 67.  He shares stories from his book and tells us how he was inspired to write his memoir.
RAPID FIRE
Singing the praises of the Skilcraft pen
Big year for American Legion blood donations
 Special Guest: Dennis Hoy.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
We welcome former guest, comedian and military spouse Ashley Gutermuth, as the new co-host of the podcast, and get to know her a little better.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Silver Star recipient Dennis Hoy, who served in the U.S. Army infantry during the Vietnam War, is our guest. His memoir, “Letters from Vietnam” is based on the letters he wrote home to his new bride and his parents in 1966 and 67.  He shares stories from his book and tells us how he was inspired to write his memoir.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Singing the praises of the Skilcraft pen<br>
Big year for American Legion blood donations</p><p>Special Guest: Dennis Hoy.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/avH4FzNs3-Q">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</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="Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss" rel="nofollow" href="https://heroeswithhearingloss.org/">Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss</a></li><li><a title="TAL | Trulaw" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.justicecamplejeune.com/TAL/">TAL | Trulaw</a></li><li><a title="Letters from Vietnam: Hoy, Dennis: 9781543498660: Amazon.com: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Vietnam-Dennis-Hoy/dp/1543498663">Letters from Vietnam: Hoy, Dennis: 9781543498660: Amazon.com: Books</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Why the Skilcraft Pen Has Been Used by the Military for 55 Years | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/history/why-skilcraft-pen-has-been-used-military-55-years.html">Why the Skilcraft Pen Has Been Used by the Military for 55 Years | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="Government Pen PSA - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_HdenZO1q0&amp;t=20s">Government Pen PSA - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Big year for Legion blood donations | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/security/257809/big-year-legion-blood-donations">Big year for Legion blood donations | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
We welcome former guest, comedian and military spouse Ashley Gutermuth, as the new co-host of the podcast, and get to know her a little better.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Silver Star recipient Dennis Hoy, who served in the U.S. Army infantry during the Vietnam War, is our guest. His memoir, “Letters from Vietnam” is based on the letters he wrote home to his new bride and his parents in 1966 and 67.  He shares stories from his book and tells us how he was inspired to write his memoir.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Singing the praises of the Skilcraft pen<br>
Big year for American Legion blood donations</p><p>Special Guest: Dennis Hoy.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/avH4FzNs3-Q">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</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="Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss" rel="nofollow" href="https://heroeswithhearingloss.org/">Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss</a></li><li><a title="TAL | Trulaw" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.justicecamplejeune.com/TAL/">TAL | Trulaw</a></li><li><a title="Letters from Vietnam: Hoy, Dennis: 9781543498660: Amazon.com: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Vietnam-Dennis-Hoy/dp/1543498663">Letters from Vietnam: Hoy, Dennis: 9781543498660: Amazon.com: Books</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Why the Skilcraft Pen Has Been Used by the Military for 55 Years | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/history/why-skilcraft-pen-has-been-used-military-55-years.html">Why the Skilcraft Pen Has Been Used by the Military for 55 Years | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="Government Pen PSA - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_HdenZO1q0&amp;t=20s">Government Pen PSA - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Big year for Legion blood donations | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/security/257809/big-year-legion-blood-donations">Big year for Legion blood donations | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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