web02.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:11:33 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Role Model” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/role%20model Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -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 249: Meet the Navy's first Black female helicopter pilot https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/249 9bced72e-5647-4a1b-8c6d-dc797c1b3958 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 249 Meet the Navy's first Black female helicopter pilot full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:13:46 no Stacy, Joe and Adam look forward to the holidays and observances in February, including African American History Month, International Women’s Day, Valentines Day, Change Your Password Day, and GI Joe Day. THE INTERVIEW After making history, Kamin Samuel struggled upon leaving the military. Now she is an entrepreneur, best-selling author and documentary filmmaker of “Courage to Thrive.” SCUTTLEBUTT Arizona Legion members take part in the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop. National WWII Museum in New Orleans, the special exhibition - Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II A trip down the Reddit rabbit hole in search of wild post office stories in honor of National Thank a Mail Carrier Day Special Guest: Kamin Samuel. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, helicopter pilot, Black History Month, African American History month, Aviation, naval aviator, role model, be the one, mental health, coaching, coping, GI Joe, Rosa Parks, Arizona Bowl, Snoop Dog, Gin & Juice, WWII, World War II, civil rights, Medal of Honor, MOH, segregation, Buffalo Soldiers, USPS, postal workers, mail carriers, Stacy, Joe and Adam look forward to the holidays and observances in February, including African American History Month, International Women’s Day, Valentines Day, Change Your Password Day, and GI Joe Day.

THE INTERVIEW
After making history, Kamin Samuel struggled upon leaving the military. Now she is an entrepreneur, best-selling author and documentary filmmaker of “Courage to Thrive.”

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Arizona Legion members take part in the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop.

National WWII Museum in New Orleans, the special exhibition - Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II

A trip down the Reddit rabbit hole in search of wild post office stories in honor of National Thank a Mail Carrier Day

Special Guest: Kamin Samuel.

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]]> Stacy, Joe and Adam look forward to the holidays and observances in February, including African American History Month, International Women’s Day, Valentines Day, Change Your Password Day, and GI Joe Day.

THE INTERVIEW
After making history, Kamin Samuel struggled upon leaving the military. Now she is an entrepreneur, best-selling author and documentary filmmaker of “Courage to Thrive.”

SCUTTLEBUTT
Arizona Legion members take part in the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop.

National WWII Museum in New Orleans, the special exhibition - Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II

A trip down the Reddit rabbit hole in search of wild post office stories in honor of National Thank a Mail Carrier Day

Special Guest: Kamin Samuel.

Links:

]]> Episode 227: Tango Alpha Lima: Wellbeing Think Tank founder Chase Sterling https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/227 b9120e76-3135-4294-92a9-cce4169597e5 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 227 Tango Alpha Lima: Wellbeing Think Tank founder Chase Sterling full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:25:26 no NAVSEA enters "Survey Era" - director urges employees to participate in annual survey in e-mail laced with Taylor Swift lyrics. THE INTERVIEW Our guest is Chase Sterling, founder of Wellbeing ThinkTank. She’s an Army veteran who has built a career working with organizations and individuals to create a culture of health and wellbeing in the workplace. SCUTTLEBUTT Ret. Gen. Mark Milley: One-third of US military could be robotic by 2039 Marines reunite with their beloved service dogs Bravo Zulu: Graham D Luhn American Legion Post 39 in Taylor, Texas helps their community keep cool Special Guest: Chase Sterling. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Taylor Swift, swifties, pentagon, NAVSEA, role model, wellbeing consultant, fitness, health, weightlifting, exercise science, workplace wellbeing, toxic workplace, inclusivity, military transition, training, entrepreneur, marines, dogs, K9, military dog, working dog, robot, AI, supersoldier, Halo, Spaceballs, Red Sky Morning NAVSEA enters "Survey Era" - director urges employees to participate in annual survey in e-mail laced with Taylor Swift lyrics.

THE INTERVIEW
Our guest is Chase Sterling, founder of Wellbeing ThinkTank. She’s an Army veteran who has built a career working with organizations and individuals to create a culture of health and wellbeing in the workplace.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Ret. Gen. Mark Milley: One-third of US military could be robotic by 2039

Marines reunite with their beloved service dogs

Bravo Zulu: Graham D Luhn American Legion Post 39 in Taylor, Texas helps their community keep cool

Special Guest: Chase Sterling.

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THE INTERVIEW
Our guest is Chase Sterling, founder of Wellbeing ThinkTank. She’s an Army veteran who has built a career working with organizations and individuals to create a culture of health and wellbeing in the workplace.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Ret. Gen. Mark Milley: One-third of US military could be robotic by 2039

Marines reunite with their beloved service dogs

Bravo Zulu: Graham D Luhn American Legion Post 39 in Taylor, Texas helps their community keep cool

Special Guest: Chase Sterling.

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]]> Episode 213: Tango Alpha Lima: 2024 Miss America - U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/213 ef02c3a8-2847-4590-bd77-c4f5da4692b0 Tue, 14 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 213 Tango Alpha Lima: 2024 Miss America - U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:03:25 no 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. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Back Street Boys, tetris, wind therapy, Bosnia, motorcycle, American Legion Riders, space camp, astronaut, pilot, pageants, pageant life, integrity, character, taekwondo, AFITS, role model, military recruiting, pancreatic cancer, cancer research, aviation, check ride, competition, bookworm, thrillers, fantasy book, tbr, non-profit, GI Bill, chaplain, SCOTUS, college education, Post 9/11 GI Bill, Richard Starr Act, NFL, long snapper, Horn of Africa, Djbouti, Yemen, Vietnam War, spy, Laos, MIA, DPAA, DNA 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.

Links:

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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.

Links:

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