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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.
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  <title>Episode 86: Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 4: The Soldier's Guide to PTSD with Virginia Cruse</title>
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  <description>Jeff and Ashley are joined by Virginia Cruse, a licensed professional and nationally certified counselor specializing in military issues and combat-related trauma. Virginia shares her personal path to becoming a therapist and her quest to explain PTSD to service members in a way that makes sense. 
Virginia also talks about how American Legion members and posts can help veterans struggling with PTSD.  Special Guest: Virginia Cruse.
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<p>Virginia also talks about how American Legion members and posts can help veterans struggling with PTSD. </p><p>Special Guest: Virginia Cruse.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/m8fLIQ13xl0">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="The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program" rel="nofollow" href="https://legion.careasy.org/home">The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program</a></li><li><a title="The Soldier&#39;s Guide to PTSD" rel="nofollow" href="https://storyoriginapp.com/universalbooklinks/456d9b6e-6b68-11eb-a236-fb31385d7c14">The Soldier's Guide to PTSD</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="The Soldier&#39;s Blog" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thesoldiersblog.com/">The Soldier's Blog</a></li><li><a title="Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/">Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home</a></li><li><a title="Home - Landing Page - Give an Hour" rel="nofollow" href="https://giveanhour.org/">Home - Landing Page - Give an Hour</a></li><li><a title="Cohen Veterans Network | Veteran and Military Family Mental Health Care" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/">Cohen Veterans Network | Veteran and Military Family Mental Health Care</a></li><li><a title="Find a Service Officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer">Find a Service Officer</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Crisis Line: Suicide Prevention Hotline, Text &amp; Chat" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/">Veterans Crisis Line: Suicide Prevention Hotline, Text &amp; Chat</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jeff and Ashley are joined by Virginia Cruse, a licensed professional and nationally certified counselor specializing in military issues and combat-related trauma. Virginia shares her personal path to becoming a therapist and her quest to explain PTSD to service members in a way that makes sense. </p>

<p>Virginia also talks about how American Legion members and posts can help veterans struggling with PTSD. </p><p>Special Guest: Virginia Cruse.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/m8fLIQ13xl0">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="The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program" rel="nofollow" href="https://legion.careasy.org/home">The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program</a></li><li><a title="The Soldier&#39;s Guide to PTSD" rel="nofollow" href="https://storyoriginapp.com/universalbooklinks/456d9b6e-6b68-11eb-a236-fb31385d7c14">The Soldier's Guide to PTSD</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="The Soldier&#39;s Blog" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thesoldiersblog.com/">The Soldier's Blog</a></li><li><a title="Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/">Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home</a></li><li><a title="Home - Landing Page - Give an Hour" rel="nofollow" href="https://giveanhour.org/">Home - Landing Page - Give an Hour</a></li><li><a title="Cohen Veterans Network | Veteran and Military Family Mental Health Care" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/">Cohen Veterans Network | Veteran and Military Family Mental Health Care</a></li><li><a title="Find a Service Officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer">Find a Service Officer</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Crisis Line: Suicide Prevention Hotline, Text &amp; Chat" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/">Veterans Crisis Line: Suicide Prevention Hotline, Text &amp; Chat</a></li></ul>]]>
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