THE INTERVIEW
In 2007, while serving as an Air Force EOD team leader in Afghanistan, Adam Popp was injured in a blast that resulted in an above-the-knee amputation of his right leg. During a decade of recovery and training, Adam has trained to become an elite athlete and a certified peer-mentor trainer who helps other amputees and individuals with disabilities to successfully pursue athletic and other personal goals. He joins the podcast to talk about his service, his recovery, and his search for a solemate.

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
The truth covered in sarcasm – exploring Redditors take on U.S. Army plans to restructure and slash force by 5% in preparation to fight future wars

Send a Salami to your Boy in the Army - New York's Katz Delicatessen still fulfilling a their WWII-era tradition.

Special Guest: Adam Popp.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Last Survivor of Pearl Harbor Dies at 102 | Legiontown U.S.A.
• Last USS Arizona survivor passes away | The American Legion
• Four USS Arizona survivors share their memories | The American Legion
• The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare
• Amputee Coalition - Learn about amputation & prosthetic care & request support for people living with limb loss, their families, caregivers and clinicians who care for amputees.
• UTMB World Series - Meet your extraordinary!
• Adam Popp Sport and Performance Psychology Adam Popp Triathlon Adam Popp running — Couch To 100
• Adam Popp
• Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion
• New York's Famous Katz's Deli Will Still 'Send a Salami to Your Boy in the Army' | Military.com
• (1) Katz's Delicatessen - Jerry Lewis sings "Send A Salami" - YouTube
• Katz's Deli - NYC's oldest deli

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Blind and deaf after surviving an IED blast in Afghanistan, Aaron Hale eagerly takes on new challenges as an outdoor adventurer and entrepreneur. The former Navy chef and Army EOD team leader joins the podcast to discuss his recovery, his adventures as an elite athlete, and the entrepreneurial endeavor that showcases his culinary roots.

RAPID FIRE
Did Edgar Allan Poe attend West Point?
Meet the Marine competing for the best mullet in America
Guardian becomes service’s first to earn Ranger tab

Special Guest: Aaron Hale.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• NEC-approved resolutions focus on mental health | The American Legion
• Search Results | Digital Archive
• Be the One | The American Legion
• Extra Ordinary Delights - Veteran-made confections delivered to you
• Did Edgar Allan Poe go to West Point? - Task & Purpose
• Meet the Marine competing for the best mullet in America - Task & Purpose
• Mullet Champ – Official Home of the USA Mullet Championships
• Space Ranger — guardian becomes service’s first to earn Ranger tab
• Join The American Legion

THIS WEEK'S GUESTS
Robin Phoenix Johnson is an Army veteran, comedian and CEO of the Best Medicine Brigade, where she gives veteran and military spouse comedians performance opportunities. She is also president of her non-profit organization, HEALARIOUS, a humor therapy program for veterans. Robin and Marine Corp veteran and Best Medicine Brigade comedian Doug Bennett talk about comedy as therapy and the Operation HEALARIOUS Comedy Competition sponsored by The American Legion.

RAPID FIRE
A call for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to make amends for omission of actor, Army veteran and American Legion member Paul Sorvino from the "In Memoriam" program during the Oscars

Woman complains about military-themed candles to shop attendant, who is a veteran.

American Legion Post in Georgia donates 50th vehicle to veterans in need.

Special Guests: Doug Bennett and Robin Phoenix Johnson.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Join The American Legion
• Send us your feedback!
• New VA mission statement recognizes sacred commitment to all Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors
• American Legion Grassroots Action Center
• Best Medicine Brigade
• Operation HEAL*ARIOUS Comedy Competition
• Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 138: Tango Alpha Lima: Give An Hour CEO Dr. Trina Clayeux
• Operation HEAL*ARIOUS Comedy Night - National Veterans Memorial and Museum
• Be the One | The American Legion
• Commentary: Do the right thing, Hollywood | The American Legion — Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
• Woman Complains About Military Candles, Owner's Daughter Is a Veteran
• Malicious Women Candle Co – Malicious Women Co.
• Homeless Veterans program, American Legion Post 45 donate 50th car to veterans in need | Legiontown U.S.A.
• Thomas M. Brady Post 45, Inc.
• The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
We're doubling down on our Ashlies this week with our guest, New Jersey-based actress, voice-over artist and stand-up comedian Ashley Gutermuth.

Ashley is married to a career Air Force reservist, and she's rapidly building an online following with her unique take on spouse and military humor, and she's quickly carving out a name for herself with her inside-military jokes.

RAPID FIRE
June American Legion Impact Report highlights career events and legislative wins on Capitol Hill.
Army backpedals on policy dropping High School diploma requirement
WWII Medal of Honor recipient Herschel "Woody" Williams lies in honor at U.S. Capitol

Special Guest: Ashley Gutermuth.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Send us your feedback!
• Join The American Legion
• Heroes With Hearing Loss
• Ashley Gutermuth - Comedy
• Armed Services Arts Partnership | ASAP
• 100 Miles for Hope | The American Legion
• (20) I Am The American Legion - Hershel 'Woody' Williams - YouTube
• (20) Medal of Honor Story: Hershel “Woody” Williams - YouTube