web01.fireside.fm Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:15:51 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Resolution” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/resolution Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:30:00 -0500 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 245: Iraqi-born interpreter's escape to the U.S. https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/245 fbbc1d5f-18ee-4e1b-93b4-61993ad35246 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:30:00 -0500 The American Legion 245 Iraqi-born interpreter's escape to the U.S. full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:18:42 no We kick off the new year with a few resolutions and a memory of Sammi, the Iraqi interpreter who worked with Joe and his Marines. THE INTERVIEW Mazin Mozan, who served as an interpreter with Stacy in Iraq shares his story of serving with Coalition forces, gaining a Special Immigrant Visa and moving to the United States, and his enlistment in the U.S. Army. SCUTTLEBUTT Norwegian fishermen accidentally catch U.S. sub in net Thousands of U.S. affiliated Iraqis in harms way due to refugee program delays 'Disturbing' Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms Special Guest: Mazin Mozan. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, New Years, resolution, junk food, Iraq, interpreter, allies, linguist, citizenship, combat, coalition forces, SIV, Special Immigrant Visa, trauma bonding, servant leadership, loyalty, duty, fishing, Norway, submarine, Fairbanks, Alaska, bureaucracy, red tape, therapy, VA, cancellation, combat trauma, advocacy, Be the One, mental wellness, mental health, mental health provider, healthcare system, PTSD We kick off the new year with a few resolutions and a memory of Sammi, the Iraqi interpreter who worked with Joe and his Marines.

THE INTERVIEW
Mazin Mozan, who served as an interpreter with Stacy in Iraq shares his story of serving with Coalition forces, gaining a Special Immigrant Visa and moving to the United States, and his enlistment in the U.S. Army.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Norwegian fishermen accidentally catch U.S. sub in net

Thousands of U.S. affiliated Iraqis in harms way due to refugee program delays

'Disturbing' Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms

Special Guest: Mazin Mozan.

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THE INTERVIEW
Mazin Mozan, who served as an interpreter with Stacy in Iraq shares his story of serving with Coalition forces, gaining a Special Immigrant Visa and moving to the United States, and his enlistment in the U.S. Army.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Norwegian fishermen accidentally catch U.S. sub in net

Thousands of U.S. affiliated Iraqis in harms way due to refugee program delays

'Disturbing' Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms

Special Guest: Mazin Mozan.

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]]> Episode 119: Tango Alpha Lima: S-A-R Flag with Kevin Hertell https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/119 564d183e-a65a-4440-9e4f-fb8797bf5a7b Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 119 Tango Alpha Lima: S-A-R Flag with Kevin Hertell 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. 41:42 no IN THE NEWS Registration is open for the Hiring our Heroes career event taking place on Aug. 25 in conjunction with The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Our guest is Kevin W. Hertell, an Air Force veteran who served with the 309th Fighter Squadron and a member of Glenwood Landing Post 336 in Glen Head, N.Y. Kevin is the Founder and President of “The Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Flag Corporation,” as well as the creator of the S-A-R Flag. Jeff and Ashley learn about what inspired Kevin to create the S-A-R flag and launch his mission to remove the stigma of mental health and veteran suicide. RAPID FIRE Join the 9/11 National Day of Service SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets Special Guest: Kevin Hertell. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Hiring our Heroes, National Convention, Milwaukee, transition, career, jobs, SAR, suicide, awareness, prevention, remembrance, flag, honor, stigma, isolation, mental wellness, Gold Star, POW-MIA flag, mourning, honor, remembrance, resolution, Be The One, 9/11, never forget, national day of service, unity, SCOTUS, employment, National Guard, burn pit, Reserves, toxic exposure, discrimination, USERRA IN THE NEWS
Registration is open for the Hiring our Heroes career event taking place on Aug. 25 in conjunction with The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guest is Kevin W. Hertell, an Air Force veteran who served with the 309th Fighter Squadron and a member of Glenwood Landing Post 336 in Glen Head, N.Y.

Kevin is the Founder and President of “The Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Flag Corporation,” as well as the creator of the S-A-R Flag. Jeff and Ashley learn about what inspired Kevin to create the S-A-R flag and launch his mission to remove the stigma of mental health and veteran suicide.

RAPID FIRE
Join the 9/11 National Day of Service
SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets

Special Guest: Kevin Hertell.

Links:

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Registration is open for the Hiring our Heroes career event taking place on Aug. 25 in conjunction with The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guest is Kevin W. Hertell, an Air Force veteran who served with the 309th Fighter Squadron and a member of Glenwood Landing Post 336 in Glen Head, N.Y.

Kevin is the Founder and President of “The Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Flag Corporation,” as well as the creator of the S-A-R Flag. Jeff and Ashley learn about what inspired Kevin to create the S-A-R flag and launch his mission to remove the stigma of mental health and veteran suicide.

RAPID FIRE
Join the 9/11 National Day of Service
SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets

Special Guest: Kevin Hertell.

Links:

]]> Episode 90: Tango Alpha LIma: Honoring Black History https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/90 0e516770-1f6d-4857-8ec1-2617bba6249c Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 90 Tango Alpha LIma: Honoring Black History 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. 42:29 no IN THE NEWS Jeff kicks off the episode by sharing the 2021 National American Legion College Resolution urging the United States to award the Congressional Gold Medal to all members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. FEATURED GUESTS We feature two of the stories from the February issue of The American Legion Magazine: NASCAR rising star Jessie Iwuji, a Navy Rerservist and Legion member who is poised to bring change and diversity to racing. A group of California Legion members who are commemorating the unique experience of the Iron Riders - a group of Buffalo Soldiers in an experimental Bicycle Corps who made a 1,900-mile trek from Fort Missoula to St. Louis in 1897. RAPID FIRE  Newly introduced GI Bill Restoration Act would provide benefits to descendants of Black World War II veterans Colin Powell remembered as a model for future generations military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, resolution, 6888th, WWII, Congressional Gold Medal, NASCAR, Jessie Iwuji, Buffalo Soldiers, Iron Riders, bicycle, Bicycle Corps, GI Bill, generational wealth, Colin Powell, character IN THE NEWS
Jeff kicks off the episode by sharing the 2021 National American Legion College Resolution urging the United States to award the Congressional Gold Medal to all members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

FEATURED GUESTS
We feature two of the stories from the February issue of The American Legion Magazine:
NASCAR rising star Jessie Iwuji, a Navy Rerservist and Legion member who is poised to bring change and diversity to racing.
A group of California Legion members who are commemorating the unique experience of the Iron Riders - a group of Buffalo Soldiers in an experimental Bicycle Corps who made a 1,900-mile trek from Fort Missoula to St. Louis in 1897.

RAPID FIRE
 Newly introduced GI Bill Restoration Act would provide benefits to descendants of Black World War II veterans
Colin Powell remembered as a model for future generations

Links:

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Jeff kicks off the episode by sharing the 2021 National American Legion College Resolution urging the United States to award the Congressional Gold Medal to all members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

FEATURED GUESTS
We feature two of the stories from the February issue of The American Legion Magazine:
NASCAR rising star Jessie Iwuji, a Navy Rerservist and Legion member who is poised to bring change and diversity to racing.
A group of California Legion members who are commemorating the unique experience of the Iron Riders - a group of Buffalo Soldiers in an experimental Bicycle Corps who made a 1,900-mile trek from Fort Missoula to St. Louis in 1897.

RAPID FIRE
 Newly introduced GI Bill Restoration Act would provide benefits to descendants of Black World War II veterans
Colin Powell remembered as a model for future generations

Links:

]]> Episode 40: Tango Alpha Lima: An antifreeze tasting, writing resolutions and a TSwift sea shanty https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/40 9ffad5ec-191c-4905-9a33-7253686917b7 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 40 Tango Alpha Lima: An antifreeze tasting, writing resolutions and a TSwift sea shanty 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. 48:35 no Ashley questions the wisdom of a group of soldiers on a field exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, who thought they'd sneak a round of drinks, but instead ended up hospitalized after ingesting antifreeze. Jeff gets passionate about writing resolutions. CV shares the saga of the U.S. Navy band's cover of a Taylor Swift song remade a sea shanty, the Twitter backlash, and the band member's redemption when they followed up with a mean Tweets video in response. Rapid Fire: Cheaters at the Air Force Academy, Space Force rank structures, COVID vaccines at GITMO, and troops opting out of vaccine military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Fort Bliss, resolution, Twitter, Navy Band, Taylor Swift, sea shanty, Air Force Academy, Space Force, COVID, vaccine, William Shatner, GITMO, Ashley questions the wisdom of a group of soldiers on a field exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, who thought they'd sneak a round of drinks, but instead ended up hospitalized after ingesting antifreeze.

Jeff gets passionate about writing resolutions.

CV shares the saga of the U.S. Navy band's cover of a Taylor Swift song remade a sea shanty, the Twitter backlash, and the band member's redemption when they followed up with a mean Tweets video in response.

Rapid Fire:
Cheaters at the Air Force Academy, Space Force rank structures, COVID vaccines at GITMO, and troops opting out of vaccine

Links:

]]> Ashley questions the wisdom of a group of soldiers on a field exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, who thought they'd sneak a round of drinks, but instead ended up hospitalized after ingesting antifreeze.

Jeff gets passionate about writing resolutions.

CV shares the saga of the U.S. Navy band's cover of a Taylor Swift song remade a sea shanty, the Twitter backlash, and the band member's redemption when they followed up with a mean Tweets video in response.

Rapid Fire:
Cheaters at the Air Force Academy, Space Force rank structures, COVID vaccines at GITMO, and troops opting out of vaccine

Links:

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