Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Revolutionary War”

Episode 284: Ken Burns previews American Revolution documentary

The American Legion — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Finding your Revolutionary War Roots

THE INTERVIEW
Renowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns talks about his new documentary film on the American Revolution, his Vietnam War documentary series, his path to a career in movies and more. He has created a legendary catalog of documentary movies including “The Vietnam War,” “The Civil War,” “Baseball,” “The War,” “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea;” and more. His films have been honored with dozens of major awards, including 17 Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards and two Oscar nominations. Other topics include the impact of funding cuts on PBS and NPR, what Reddit is saying about watching documentaries by Burns and more.

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Ken Burns support for PBS, CPB and the National Endowment for the Humanities
Reddit Rabbit Hole: Bingeing Burns documentaries

Special Guest: Ken Burns.

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Episode 274: How to overcome the broken veteran narrative with Kevin Schmiegel - Tango Alpha Lima

The American Legion — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

250 years of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Schmiegel is helping fellow veterans to thrive instead of falling to the broken veteran narrative. Schmiegel, who previously founded Hiring Our Heroes, is now leading ZeroMils. Schmiegel shares how ZeroMills is breaking the broken veteran narrative by creating a military thriving movement.

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Coast Guardsman on his first mission helped save 165 Texas flash flood victims

Not-so-hot pursuit! Charleston, S.C. police chase a burglary suspect going 3 mph on a tractor excavator

Special Guest: Kevin Schmiegel.

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Episode 273: How to leverage military service into a rewarding civilian career with Natalie Schibell – Tango Alpha Lima

The American Legion — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

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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Episode 272: Living the punk life with former sailor John Joseph - Tango Alpha Lima

The American Legion — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Remembering Gen. "Mad" Anthony Wayne and the Battle of Stony Point

THE INTERVIEW
Former Cro-Mags and Bad Brains singer John Joseph emerged from an abusive childhood in a foster home to serve in the Navy and then forge his punk rock career. Joseph rose through the ranks, along with others in the early 1980s scene including Henry Rollins, the Beastie Boys and others to become a successful singer. Now he inspires others as a vegan triathlete.

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Reddit Rabbit Hole: Best posters seen during a triathalon

Army bringing in big tech executives as lieutenant colonels

American airmen in Japan test AI tool to streamline flight scheduling

Special Guest: John Joseph.

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Episode 271: Guiding veterans to healing and mentoring the next generation with Bart Womack – Tango Alpha Lima

The American Legion — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

OTDIH: The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bart Womack discusses creating an equine therapy facility for veterans with PTSD; mentoring ROTC cadets; his book, “Embedded Enemy,” which is about an insider terrorist attack; and more

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Mapping US troops and military bases in the Middle East

Navy destroyer, air defense systems help intercept Iranian missiles

Special Guest: Bart Womack.

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Tango Alpha Lima Trailblazing Women Veterans: Medical Marvel Dr. Mary Edwards Walker

The American Legion — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500

_In this special series we celebrate Women's History Month and honor the service of women veterans and their contributions to American military history. _

Dr. Mary Edwards Walker was a surgeon and is the only woman to receive the Medal of Honor for her service during the Civil War. She worked as a contract surgeon for the Union Army and was known for her dedication and pioneering efforts in the field of military medicine.

In addition to sharing the story of Dr. Walker, we also honor other trailblazing women who served in during the earliest wars in America's history.

AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR
Deborah Sampson
Molly Pitcher
Lydia Darragh

MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR
Sarah Borginis
Sarah Edmonds

U.S. CIVIL WAR
Mary Ann "Mother" Bickerdyke
Dorothea Dix
Susie King Taylor

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Episode 201: Tango Alpha Lima: Actor and comedian Rob Riggle

The American Legion — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 06:45:00 -0500

TROLL PATROL
We discuss shopping for the perfect post and how posts are evolving away from the smoky bar stereotype to attract younger members.

ZERO CHAT THIRTY
Marine Corps veteran, “The Hangover” actor and comedian Rob Riggle talks about his military service and his work as an entertainer – plus, learns a few tips on accessing his military benefits.

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Presidents who served: Commanders-in-chief with military experience prior to taking office.
Foods you never knew were invented by the military
The Culper Spy Ring and Agent 355

Special Guest: Rob Riggle.

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Episode 200: Tango Alpha Lima: Rutgers U. Veteran & Military Services Assistant Director Bryan Adams

The American Legion — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

TROLL PATROL
Why it's important for busy veterans to make time for volunteering in the veteran community.

ZERO CHAT THIRTY
Army veteran Bryan Adams, who famously appeared in the 2008 IAVA Ad Council PSA "Alone", shares how his advocacy for veteran services on college campuses, his experience as a Pat Tillman Foundation Scholar, and his own recovery from combat wounds and PTSD led him to his position as Assistant Director of Rutgers University Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services.

Adams discusses how his position allows him to help other veterans as they navigate transition from the military and using their GI Bill benefits.

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Remembering "Thunder Throat" the Army veteran known for movie trailer voiceovers
Love, American Legion Style – a Valentine's Day truer than the Red, White and Blue.
Turtle Power - history of American submariners

Special Guest: Bryan Adams.

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Episode 149: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson

The American Legion — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500

IN THE NEWS
A nuclear reactor was melting down, and naval officer Jimmy Carter came to the rescue.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson talks about the continuing nationwide push to collect and document the stories of women who served.

RAPID FIRE
Army spouse recruited to lead Second Service Foundation
War in Ukraine accelerates global drive toward killer robots
National Cemetery Administration nets prestigious honor

Special Guest: Phyllis Wilson.

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A nuclear reactor was melting down, naval officer Jimmy Carter came to the rescue | Stars and Stripes
Home - Military Women's Memorial
A Q&A with Military Women’s Memorial President Phyllis Wilson | The American Legion — continuing its nationwide push to collect and document the stories of women who served
Army spouse recruited to lead Second Service Foundation - We Are The Mighty
War in Ukraine Accelerates Global Drive Toward Killer Robots | Military.com
National Cemetery Administration nets prestigious honor | The American Legion

Episode 46: Tango Alpha Lima: History of Women in Military Service

The American Legion — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Ashley takes the helm and leads Team Tango through a series of stories of women who made history serving in the U.S. military.

CV celebrates a trio of young female sailors who serve as master helmsmen, qualified to take the wheel of the $4.5 billion aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt.

Jeff makes plan to virually visit The Color of Freedom: Honoring the Diversity of America's Service Women, an exibit at the Military Women's Memorial.

Rapid Fire
Women registering for the draft, ALA Girls State program endures amid pandemic and two women generals nominated for 4-star command.

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