web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:12:00 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Retrograde” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/retrograde Tue, 25 Jun 2024 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 219: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Army Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith - Living under the confines of DADT https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/219 ffbe0bf7-0449-4096-835e-26f37702ae92 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 219 Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Army Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith - Living under the confines of DADT full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:17:51 no HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE 74th Anniversary of the start of the Korean War THE INTERVIEW Retired Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith served for 25 of her 35 years in the Army while hiding her true self. On this week's episode, she shares her military journey before, during and after the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" era, and how she became an advocate for LGBTQ+ and military veterans. She also addresses the struggles faced by servicemembers who were kicked out of the military during DADT, and how they can formally request an upgraded discharge. SCUTTLEBUTT The deadly, unintended consequence of a documentary about Afghanistan British teen's charity shop purchase connects Wisconsin family the brother killed in Vietnam The Marines are taking down PowerPoint Special Guest: Gen. Tammy Smith . military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, George Washington, Major General Baron Friedrich von Steuben, Korean War, Korean War Memorial, Purple Heart, lgbtq+, diversity, dadt, don’t ask don’t tell, rotc, flag officer, Afghanistan, authenticity, military family, states' rights, humanizing, transition, tribe, military spouse, pride, moral injury, Vietnam Veteran, support system, military discharge, service officers, ally, inclusivity, Retrograde, documentary, Afghanistan, Green Beret, Afghan Allies, military memorabilia, PowerPoint, outcomes based learning HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE
74th Anniversary of the start of the Korean War

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith served for 25 of her 35 years in the Army while hiding her true self. On this week's episode, she shares her military journey before, during and after the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" era, and how she became an advocate for LGBTQ+ and military veterans. She also addresses the struggles faced by servicemembers who were kicked out of the military during DADT, and how they can formally request an upgraded discharge.

SCUTTLEBUTT
The deadly, unintended consequence of a documentary about Afghanistan
British teen's charity shop purchase connects Wisconsin family the brother killed in Vietnam
The Marines are taking down PowerPoint

Special Guest: Gen. Tammy Smith .

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74th Anniversary of the start of the Korean War

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith served for 25 of her 35 years in the Army while hiding her true self. On this week's episode, she shares her military journey before, during and after the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" era, and how she became an advocate for LGBTQ+ and military veterans. She also addresses the struggles faced by servicemembers who were kicked out of the military during DADT, and how they can formally request an upgraded discharge.

SCUTTLEBUTT
The deadly, unintended consequence of a documentary about Afghanistan
British teen's charity shop purchase connects Wisconsin family the brother killed in Vietnam
The Marines are taking down PowerPoint

Special Guest: Gen. Tammy Smith .

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]]> Episode 140: Tango Alpha Lima: Connecticut State Trooper Kyle Kaelberer https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/140 f7282b18-b73f-4aa8-b5cc-210cae66f369 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 140 Tango Alpha Lima: Connecticut State Trooper Kyle Kaelberer 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. 55:08 no IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley discuss "Retrograde" – a documentary about the U.S. military's final months in Afghanistan, as seen from an embed with U.S. Green Berets and an Afghan General. THIS WEEK'S GUEST During a patrol on Sept. 11, 2021, Connecticut State Trooper Kyle Kaelberer stopped to check on a driver that pulled off the highway and activated their hazard lights. The bodycam footage of the interaction with the young veteran inside the vehicle has since gone viral, and Trooper Kaelberer has been lauded for his touching show of humanity. Trooper Kaelberer talks about what happened that night, and how to use empathy to de-esclate and help a someone in crisis. RAPID FIRE McLaren and Lockheed Martin partnering to bring fighter-jet technology to supercars, Marine Corps develops technology to pull potable water from thin-air, and a centenarian attributes his longevity to daily workouts at the local gym. Special Guest: Kyle Kaelberer. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Retrograde, Green Beret, Afghanistan withdrawal, Oscars, Disney Plus, NatGeo, Connecticut State Police, I-84, veteran suicide, veteran's crisis line, 988, Be The One, de-escalation, empathy, buddy check, MacLaren, Lockheed-Martin IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley discuss "Retrograde" – a documentary about the U.S. military's final months in Afghanistan, as seen from an embed with U.S. Green Berets and an Afghan General.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
During a patrol on Sept. 11, 2021, Connecticut State Trooper Kyle Kaelberer stopped to check on a driver that pulled off the highway and activated their hazard lights. The bodycam footage of the interaction with the young veteran inside the vehicle has since gone viral, and Trooper Kaelberer has been lauded for his touching show of humanity.

Trooper Kaelberer talks about what happened that night, and how to use empathy to de-esclate and help a someone in crisis.

RAPID FIRE
McLaren and Lockheed Martin partnering to bring fighter-jet technology to supercars, Marine Corps develops technology to pull potable water from thin-air, and a centenarian attributes his longevity to daily workouts at the local gym.

Special Guest: Kyle Kaelberer.

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Jeff and Ashley discuss "Retrograde" – a documentary about the U.S. military's final months in Afghanistan, as seen from an embed with U.S. Green Berets and an Afghan General.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
During a patrol on Sept. 11, 2021, Connecticut State Trooper Kyle Kaelberer stopped to check on a driver that pulled off the highway and activated their hazard lights. The bodycam footage of the interaction with the young veteran inside the vehicle has since gone viral, and Trooper Kaelberer has been lauded for his touching show of humanity.

Trooper Kaelberer talks about what happened that night, and how to use empathy to de-esclate and help a someone in crisis.

RAPID FIRE
McLaren and Lockheed Martin partnering to bring fighter-jet technology to supercars, Marine Corps develops technology to pull potable water from thin-air, and a centenarian attributes his longevity to daily workouts at the local gym.

Special Guest: Kyle Kaelberer.

Links:

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