Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Rotc”

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

SCUTTLEBUTT
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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Episode 262: Patriotism in our National Parks with Chris Marvin

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

Veterans, fourth-graders get special access to National Parks

THE INTERVIEW
Army combat veteran Chris Marvin has found his passion and purpose in America’s national parks. In 2020, Marvin established the Park-to-Park Tour project to help share national parks with his children as a way to demonstrate the purpose and legacy of his own military service. He believes strongly that patriotism is exhibited through the enjoyment and protection of national parks and public lands.

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Air Force warns airmen, veterans of foreign intelligence recruitment ploy

Celebrating 140 years of Coca-Cola

Special Guest: Chris Marvin.

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Episode 224: Tango Alpha Lima: Servant Leadership with Retired Lt. Col Oakland McCulloch

The American Legion — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Celebrating the rise of the WAVES

THE INTERVIEW
Author and internationally recognized keynote speaker, retired Army Lt. Col. Oakland McCulloch uses his 23 years of experience as a combat arms officer to inspire servant leadership.

SCUTTLEBUTT
China fines comedy troupe $2m for joke about the military

VA problems lead veterans who die alone to go unclaimed

BRAVO ZULU to Merton V. Hair American Legion Post 325 in Early, Iowa for support of their local sheriff’s department

Special Guest: Oakland McCulloch.

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Episode 219: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Army Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith - Living under the confines of DADT

The American Legion — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400

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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Episode 207: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro

The American Legion — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:15:00 -0400

A BRAVO ZULU to Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 in San Antonio, Texas for support of youth in their community.

THE INTERVIEW
After being severly injured while serving in Afghanistan in 2005, doctors gave Israel Del Toro a 20% chance of survival. Israel not only survived, but endured years of skin grafts, surgeries and brutal physical therapy and in 2010 became the first 100% disabled veteran to re-enlist in the Air Force.

Israel shares his incredible story of survivial and resilience, his role in the emergence of Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, the his experiences through adaptive sports

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For veterans and servicemembers facing food insecurity, there are resources available to help.
We share some resources, as well as celebrate Legion posts who are actively combating food insecurity.

Special Guest: Israel Del Toro.

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Tango Alpha Lima: Leaping Lizards – Meet the new Tango Alpha Lima podcast hosts

The American Legion — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Since there’s an extra day on the calendar, we’re taking the opportunity to introduce the newest members of the Tango Alpha Lima family. Host Stacy Pearsall introduces her new co-hosts, Army veteran Adam Marr and Navy veteran Joe Worley.

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Episode 194: Tango Alpha Lima: Mental Management Systems Founder Lanny Bassham

The American Legion — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

IN THE NEWS
We welcome our new host, retired Air Force combat photojournalist, founder of the Veterans Portrait Project and host of the PBS series "After Action," Stacy Pearsall.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Army veteran Lanny Bassham, is recognized as one of the world's best mental coaches. The Olympic champion, author and Founder & CEO of Mental Management Systems has worked with PGA players, Miss America finalists, Miss USA winners, World and Olympic champions, as well as Fortune 500 companies, the Secret Service, Navy SEALS, Army Marksmanship Unit, and Marine Corps Marksmanship Unit.

RAPID FIRE
Toys for Tots gave a toy bunny to a girl in need. She became a Marine.

New trailer arrives for Spielberg-Hanks series ‘Masters of the Air’

A sneak peek of what's in store for Season 5

Special Guest: Lanny Bassham.

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Episode 192: Tango Alpha Lima: America’s Resilience Coach Kristen Christy

The American Legion — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

IN THE NEWS
National Membership & Post Activities Committee Chairman Matt Jabaut of Maine guest hosts the first of two episodes. He'll talk about membership, the 21st Century Committe and the origins of the podcast and other ways The American Legion is connecting with new generations of veterans and their communities.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Leaning on her own lived experiences, Air Force spouse and co-creator of 988 Crisis Line is dedicated to being an “emotional support human” for those facing tragedy.

Kristen discusses the importance of getting embedded in your community to provide a safety net that will support you in times of tragedy, as well as the knowing your resources and developing the skills to help those who may be in crisis.

RAPID FIRE
Jobs for spouses and childcare will be goals of new Army app

Army, Navy Unveil Incredible New Uniforms for 2023 Clash

What was the military doing at the Anime NYC convention?

Special Guest: Kristen Christy .

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Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP04: Veterans Mental Health Leadership Coalition Director Adam Marr

The American Legion — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

As a U.S. Army Apache helicopter pilot, Adam Marr deployed to Iraq where he flew more than 400 combat hours and was awarded the combat action badge. In 2017, Marr co-authored the best-selling book, "Tales from the Blast Factory” where he shared the challenges his brother, a Green Beret, faced transitioning out of the Army because of his TBI and PTSD injuries sustained in combat. This book was the inspiration for the Academy Award-qualified documentary film Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain (2020).

In this episode, Marr discusses the challenges his brother faced, his own struggles, and his current work as Director of Operations for the Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition, a group of more than 45 organizations that advocates for increased research and safe, affordable access to psychedelic medicine and assisted therapies for Veterans and their family members.

Special Guest: Adam Marr.

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Episode 114: Tango Alpha Lima: "Kilroy Was Here" author Brett Allen

The American Legion — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400

IN THE NEWS
Security cam video reveals VA employee body-slamming and beating 73-year-old veteran at Georgia VA Clinic. _NOTE: The incident took place on April 28, and while Lawrence F. Galliard Jr. was arrested and charged, at the time of our recording, he still had his job. WSB-TV reporters posted the video on June 20, and on June 23, VA Secretary Denis McDonough issued an apology to the patient, Phillip Web, and Galliard was indefinitely suspended without pay. _

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
We're joined by Brett Allen is a U.S. Army veteran who shares how his military experience influenced his novel, “Kilroy Was Here.” He talks about his purposeful effort to steer away from the action-hero or broken soldier stories and focus on shenanigans and dark humor.

RAPID FIRE
Air Force makes the world’s saddest PB&J sandwich
Michigan teen raises more than $140,000 to send Vietnam Veterans on Honor Flight
The Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders Gathering begins in Montana

Special Guest: Brett Allen.

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Episode 79: Tango Alpha Lima: Stack Up CEO and founder Stephen Machuga

The American Legion — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Stephen “Shanghai Six” Machuga deftly avoids falling down the World of Warcraft well with CV as he shares the story of how he started his non-profit, Stack Up, as a way to bring veterans and civilian supporters together through a shared love of video gaming.

Stephen talks about the programs Stack Up offers, gaming as recreation therapy, and opportunities for American Legion members to connect.

Special Guest: Stephen Machuga.

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