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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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    <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 229: Wellness advocate and rock star Tanya O'Callaghan</title>
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  <description>Grab your cowboy hats - Stacy briefly steps out of the recording studio and Adam and Joe launch a three-week "Bro-down" of episodes.
IN THIS EPISODE
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and a perfect time to be part of The American Legion Be the One mission by taking part in the online Columbia Training Protocol.
THE INTERVIEW
Our guest is Tanya O’Callaghan - an Irish-born bass player who has toured, written and recorded with music legends. She’s also a passionate advocate of living a vegan lifestyle to support health and environmental concerns. 
Inspired by her neighbor, Bob, a Vietnam veteran who has faced hardships and health concerns, Tanya is taking a year off from touring to make a documentary with Bob and others to show how health and wellness can positively influence the lives of veterans.
SCUTTLEBUTT
A little-known law has forced over 120,000 veterans to return the money they got to leave the military
Army lieutenant ‘living the American dream’ after being crowned Miss USA Special Guest: Tanya O’Callaghan.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Grab your cowboy hats - Stacy briefly steps out of the recording studio and Adam and Joe launch a three-week &quot;Bro-down&quot; of episodes.</p>

<p>IN THIS EPISODE<br>
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and a perfect time to be part of The American Legion Be the One mission by taking part in the online Columbia Training Protocol.</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Our guest is Tanya O’Callaghan - an Irish-born bass player who has toured, written and recorded with music legends. She’s also a passionate advocate of living a vegan lifestyle to support health and environmental concerns. </p>

<p>Inspired by her neighbor, Bob, a Vietnam veteran who has faced hardships and health concerns, Tanya is taking a year off from touring to make a documentary with Bob and others to show how health and wellness can positively influence the lives of veterans.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
A little-known law has forced over 120,000 veterans to return the money they got to leave the military</p>

<p>Army lieutenant ‘living the American dream’ after being crowned Miss USA</p><p>Special Guest: Tanya O’Callaghan.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/ivwMQ9nMvM8">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Be The One - Columbia Protocol Training" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone/training">Be The One - Columbia Protocol Training</a></li><li><a title="Tanya O&#39;Callaghan – LA Bassist | Freelance Bassist | Irish musician" rel="nofollow" href="https://tanyaocallaghan.com/">Tanya O'Callaghan – LA Bassist | Freelance Bassist | Irish musician</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast: Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP02: Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health with Dr. Regan Stiegmann" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/talbto-02">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast: Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP02: Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health with Dr. Regan Stiegmann</a></li><li><a title="A little-known law has forced over 120,000 veterans to return the money they got to leave the military, new data shows" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/disabled-veterans-incentive-return-federal-law-rcna163636">A little-known law has forced over 120,000 veterans to return the money they got to leave the military, new data shows</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Point Paper - Concurrent Receipt" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/legion/publications/Legislative-Point-Paper-Concurrent-Receipt.pdf">American Legion Point Paper - Concurrent Receipt</a></li><li><a title="Army lieutenant ‘living the American dream’ crowned Miss USA | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2024-08-05/army-officer-crowned-miss-usa-14747247.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Army lieutenant ‘living the American dream’ crowned Miss USA | Stars and Stripes</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 213: Tango Alpha Lima: 2024 Miss America - U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/213">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 213: Tango Alpha Lima: 2024 Miss America - U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Grab your cowboy hats - Stacy briefly steps out of the recording studio and Adam and Joe launch a three-week &quot;Bro-down&quot; of episodes.</p>

<p>IN THIS EPISODE<br>
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and a perfect time to be part of The American Legion Be the One mission by taking part in the online Columbia Training Protocol.</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Our guest is Tanya O’Callaghan - an Irish-born bass player who has toured, written and recorded with music legends. She’s also a passionate advocate of living a vegan lifestyle to support health and environmental concerns. </p>

<p>Inspired by her neighbor, Bob, a Vietnam veteran who has faced hardships and health concerns, Tanya is taking a year off from touring to make a documentary with Bob and others to show how health and wellness can positively influence the lives of veterans.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
A little-known law has forced over 120,000 veterans to return the money they got to leave the military</p>

<p>Army lieutenant ‘living the American dream’ after being crowned Miss USA</p><p>Special Guest: Tanya O’Callaghan.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/ivwMQ9nMvM8">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Be The One - Columbia Protocol Training" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone/training">Be The One - Columbia Protocol Training</a></li><li><a title="Tanya O&#39;Callaghan – LA Bassist | Freelance Bassist | Irish musician" rel="nofollow" href="https://tanyaocallaghan.com/">Tanya O'Callaghan – LA Bassist | Freelance Bassist | Irish musician</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast: Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP02: Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health with Dr. Regan Stiegmann" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/talbto-02">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast: Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP02: Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health with Dr. Regan Stiegmann</a></li><li><a title="A little-known law has forced over 120,000 veterans to return the money they got to leave the military, new data shows" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/disabled-veterans-incentive-return-federal-law-rcna163636">A little-known law has forced over 120,000 veterans to return the money they got to leave the military, new data shows</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Point Paper - Concurrent Receipt" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/legion/publications/Legislative-Point-Paper-Concurrent-Receipt.pdf">American Legion Point Paper - Concurrent Receipt</a></li><li><a title="Army lieutenant ‘living the American dream’ crowned Miss USA | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2024-08-05/army-officer-crowned-miss-usa-14747247.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Army lieutenant ‘living the American dream’ crowned Miss USA | Stars and Stripes</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 213: Tango Alpha Lima: 2024 Miss America - U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/213">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 213: Tango Alpha Lima: 2024 Miss America - U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 213: Tango Alpha Lima: 2024 Miss America - U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh</title>
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  <itunes:episode>213</itunes:episode>
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  <description>LEARN ABOUT THE LEGION
American Legion Riders and the value of "Wind Therapy"
THE INTERVIEW
Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh is quite accomplished, obtaining her pilot’s license at age 16, receiving a black belt in taekwondo, earning a degree in astrophysics and completing a NASA internship.  Marsh is also the first active-duty military officer to be crowned Miss America. 
Marsh joins the podcast this week to talk about her motivation to join the military as a way to fulfill her childhood dream to become an astronaut, her support for pancreatic cancer research in memory of her mother, and what books are at the top of her reading list. 
SCUTTLEBUTT
Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limits
New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona leads dual life as NFL player and Navy Reservist
U.S. pilot accounted for 57 years after vanishing during Vietnam War spy mission Special Guest: Madison Marsh.
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    <![CDATA[<p>LEARN ABOUT THE LEGION<br>
American Legion Riders and the value of &quot;Wind Therapy&quot;</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh is quite accomplished, obtaining her pilot’s license at age 16, receiving a black belt in taekwondo, earning a degree in astrophysics and completing a NASA internship.  Marsh is also the first active-duty military officer to be crowned Miss America. </p>

<p>Marsh joins the podcast this week to talk about her motivation to join the military as a way to fulfill her childhood dream to become an astronaut, her support for pancreatic cancer research in memory of her mother, and what books are at the top of her reading list. </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limits<br>
New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona leads dual life as NFL player and Navy Reservist<br>
U.S. pilot accounted for 57 years after vanishing during Vietnam War spy mission</p><p>Special Guest: Madison Marsh.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/nJtll910tpg">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Mr Ms Military Pageant Showcase" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.mmmilitary.com/">Mr Ms Military Pageant Showcase</a></li><li><a title="(20+) American Legion Riders 2024 Texas State Rally | Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/504563740557885">(20+) American Legion Riders 2024 Texas State Rally | Facebook</a></li><li><a title="Legacy Run Registration | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/riders/registration">Legacy Run Registration | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone/training">Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="(3) Madison Marsh&#39;s (Miss Colorado) Monologue! - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BJRM3IDMYc">(3) Madison Marsh's (Miss Colorado) Monologue! - YouTube</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="Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limits" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/education-transition/2024/04/16/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-veteran-who-sued-over-gi-bill-limits/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limits</a></li><li><a title="Docket for 22-888" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/22-888.html">Docket for 22-888</a></li><li><a title="Navy and NFL football: How Patriots long snapper balances both careers" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/good-news/2024/04/22/navy-and-nfl-football-how-patriots-long-snapper-joe-cardona-balances-both-careers/73354973007/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Navy and NFL football: How Patriots long snapper balances both careers</a></li><li><a title="U.S. pilot accounted for 57 years after vanishing during Vietnam War spy mission - CBS News" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-pilot-vietnam-war-disappearance-spy-mission-accounted-for-john-c-g-kerr/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">U.S. pilot accounted for 57 years after vanishing during Vietnam War spy mission - CBS News</a></li><li><a title="VWIP" rel="nofollow" href="https://dpaa-mil.experience.crmforce.mil/Projects/s/vwip">VWIP</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>LEARN ABOUT THE LEGION<br>
American Legion Riders and the value of &quot;Wind Therapy&quot;</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh is quite accomplished, obtaining her pilot’s license at age 16, receiving a black belt in taekwondo, earning a degree in astrophysics and completing a NASA internship.  Marsh is also the first active-duty military officer to be crowned Miss America. </p>

<p>Marsh joins the podcast this week to talk about her motivation to join the military as a way to fulfill her childhood dream to become an astronaut, her support for pancreatic cancer research in memory of her mother, and what books are at the top of her reading list. </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limits<br>
New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona leads dual life as NFL player and Navy Reservist<br>
U.S. pilot accounted for 57 years after vanishing during Vietnam War spy mission</p><p>Special Guest: Madison Marsh.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/nJtll910tpg">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Mr Ms Military Pageant Showcase" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.mmmilitary.com/">Mr Ms Military Pageant Showcase</a></li><li><a title="(20+) American Legion Riders 2024 Texas State Rally | Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/504563740557885">(20+) American Legion Riders 2024 Texas State Rally | Facebook</a></li><li><a title="Legacy Run Registration | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/riders/registration">Legacy Run Registration | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone/training">Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="(3) Madison Marsh&#39;s (Miss Colorado) Monologue! - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BJRM3IDMYc">(3) Madison Marsh's (Miss Colorado) Monologue! - YouTube</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="Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limits" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/education-transition/2024/04/16/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-veteran-who-sued-over-gi-bill-limits/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limits</a></li><li><a title="Docket for 22-888" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/22-888.html">Docket for 22-888</a></li><li><a title="Navy and NFL football: How Patriots long snapper balances both careers" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/good-news/2024/04/22/navy-and-nfl-football-how-patriots-long-snapper-joe-cardona-balances-both-careers/73354973007/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Navy and NFL football: How Patriots long snapper balances both careers</a></li><li><a title="U.S. pilot accounted for 57 years after vanishing during Vietnam War spy mission - CBS News" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-pilot-vietnam-war-disappearance-spy-mission-accounted-for-john-c-g-kerr/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">U.S. pilot accounted for 57 years after vanishing during Vietnam War spy mission - CBS News</a></li><li><a title="VWIP" rel="nofollow" href="https://dpaa-mil.experience.crmforce.mil/Projects/s/vwip">VWIP</a></li></ul>]]>
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