web02.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:42:32 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Silver Star” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/silver%20star Tue, 04 Mar 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 253: Transitioning tips for service members https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/253 7357bded-6666-44f0-a5fa-850bc283d529 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 253 Transitioning tips for service members full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:12:08 no Retired Col. Sam Whitehurst found his purpose during his nearly 30 years in the Army. Whitehurst developed a passion for uplifting and developing the soldiers around him. That experience smoothed his civilian transition to his role at the Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services where he helps veterans and their families. Whitehurst discusses all this and more as the special guest on this week’s Tango Alpha Lima podcast. SCUTTLEBUTT FDA Finally Bans Red Dye No.3 from Food, Drinks and Medicines in US–Following Cancer Link A trailblazing woman veteran: Linda A McDonald DuMoulin Horan Use Your Leadership Skills: Become a Mentor for a Veteran Special Guest: Sam Whitehurst. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, veteran authors, illustrators, military career, GI Bill, OCS, military transition, leadership, citizenship through service, naturalization, immigration, Fallujah, Navy Corpsman, Silver Star, mental health, PT, exercise, wellness, homelessness, housing insecurity, support system, Red Dye #3, Women’s History Month, aviation, women veterans, helicopter pilot, test pilot, Medevac pilot, mentorship, leadership, transition, military spouse, protege, career, Retired Col. Sam Whitehurst found his purpose during his nearly 30 years in the Army. Whitehurst developed a passion for uplifting and developing the soldiers around him. That experience smoothed his civilian transition to his role at the Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services where he helps veterans and their families. Whitehurst discusses all this and more as the special guest on this week’s Tango Alpha Lima podcast.

SCUTTLEBUTT
FDA Finally Bans Red Dye No.3 from Food, Drinks and Medicines in US–Following Cancer Link

A trailblazing woman veteran: Linda A McDonald DuMoulin Horan

Use Your Leadership Skills: Become a Mentor for a Veteran

Special Guest: Sam Whitehurst.

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]]> Retired Col. Sam Whitehurst found his purpose during his nearly 30 years in the Army. Whitehurst developed a passion for uplifting and developing the soldiers around him. That experience smoothed his civilian transition to his role at the Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services where he helps veterans and their families. Whitehurst discusses all this and more as the special guest on this week’s Tango Alpha Lima podcast.

SCUTTLEBUTT
FDA Finally Bans Red Dye No.3 from Food, Drinks and Medicines in US–Following Cancer Link

A trailblazing woman veteran: Linda A McDonald DuMoulin Horan

Use Your Leadership Skills: Become a Mentor for a Veteran

Special Guest: Sam Whitehurst.

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]]> Tango Alpha Lima Trailblazing Women Veterans: The Angels of Anzio https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/mww2 69b3f2a7-518d-4ecc-87aa-fb37388dc730 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The American Legion full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 31:50 no _In this special series we celebrate Women's History Month and honor the service of women veterans and their contributions to American military history. _ In this episode, we honor the "Angels of Anzio," four courageous nurses of World War II who received the Silver Star for their gallantry in combat. The stories of Mary Roberts, Elaine Roe, Virginia Rourke, and Ellen Ainsworth is one of exceptional courage and resilience as they saved countless lives during the chaos of a relentless battle. We also recognize the contributions of other women who emerged as trailblazers as a new century of warfare brought new roles for women SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR Esther Hasson Anita Newcomb McGee Jane Delano WORLD WAR I The "Hello Girls" Opha May Johnson Helen Purviance Loretta Perfectus Walsh WORLD WAR II Elaine Harmon Jacqueline Cochran Nancy Harkness Love Cornelia Fort Ruth Streeter Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, military women, women's history month, spanish-american war, world war I, World War II, WWI, WWII, WASP, WAVE, WAC, Army Nurse Corps, Donut Lassies, Hello Girls, Navy Nurse Corps, military medicine, women in combat, silver star, heroic, bravery _In this special series we celebrate Women's History Month and honor the service of women veterans and their contributions to American military history. _

In this episode, we honor the "Angels of Anzio," four courageous nurses of World War II who received the Silver Star for their gallantry in combat. The stories of Mary Roberts, Elaine Roe, Virginia Rourke, and Ellen Ainsworth is one of exceptional courage and resilience as they saved countless lives during the chaos of a relentless battle.

We also recognize the contributions of other women who emerged as trailblazers as a new century of warfare brought new roles for women

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR
Esther Hasson
Anita Newcomb McGee
Jane Delano

WORLD WAR I
The "Hello Girls"
Opha May Johnson
Helen Purviance
Loretta Perfectus Walsh

WORLD WAR II
Elaine Harmon
Jacqueline Cochran
Nancy Harkness Love
Cornelia Fort
Ruth Streeter
Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley

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In this episode, we honor the "Angels of Anzio," four courageous nurses of World War II who received the Silver Star for their gallantry in combat. The stories of Mary Roberts, Elaine Roe, Virginia Rourke, and Ellen Ainsworth is one of exceptional courage and resilience as they saved countless lives during the chaos of a relentless battle.

We also recognize the contributions of other women who emerged as trailblazers as a new century of warfare brought new roles for women

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR
Esther Hasson
Anita Newcomb McGee
Jane Delano

WORLD WAR I
The "Hello Girls"
Opha May Johnson
Helen Purviance
Loretta Perfectus Walsh

WORLD WAR II
Elaine Harmon
Jacqueline Cochran
Nancy Harkness Love
Cornelia Fort
Ruth Streeter
Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley

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]]> Episode 145: Tango Alpha Lima: Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/145 3cc20e88-f1d1-4d10-87a9-1064b00181bf Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 145 Tango Alpha Lima: Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 47:48 no IN THE NEWS A “Stars & Stripes" story that calls food insecurity for military families a national security issue, leads Ashley to share her passion for this issue facing military families and what she and others are doing to help in their local communities. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner talks about the mission to support recovery and resilience among veterans, military families, and communities using mindful resilience. RAPID FIRE Legionnaire finally receives Navy Cross for 1952 heroics Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ should win the Oscar for Best Picture Special Guest: Brianna Renner. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Valentine, food insecurity, military families, national security, American Legion Auxiliary, food pantry, BAH, food stamps, WIC, yoga, veteran, wellness, health, mindful resilience, breathwork, mindfulness, balance, yoga studio, vet center, gratitude, merch, Korean War, Silver Star, Navy Cross, San Diego, fighter pilot, Oscar, Top Gun Maverick, Academy Award IN THE NEWS
A “Stars & Stripes" story that calls food insecurity for military families a national security issue, leads Ashley to share her passion for this issue facing military families and what she and others are doing to help in their local communities.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner talks about the mission to support recovery and resilience among veterans, military families, and communities using mindful resilience.

RAPID FIRE
Legionnaire finally receives Navy Cross for 1952 heroics
Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ should win the Oscar for Best Picture

Special Guest: Brianna Renner.

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A “Stars & Stripes" story that calls food insecurity for military families a national security issue, leads Ashley to share her passion for this issue facing military families and what she and others are doing to help in their local communities.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner talks about the mission to support recovery and resilience among veterans, military families, and communities using mindful resilience.

RAPID FIRE
Legionnaire finally receives Navy Cross for 1952 heroics
Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ should win the Oscar for Best Picture

Special Guest: Brianna Renner.

Links:

]]> Episode 142: Tango Alpha Lima: Vietnam War Silver Star recipient and author Dennis Hoy https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/142 ec58f599-3e09-4155-91f8-37f62d1dd213 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 142 Tango Alpha Lima: Vietnam War Silver Star recipient and author Dennis Hoy full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:00:13 no IN THE NEWS We welcome former guest, comedian and military spouse Ashley Gutermuth, as the new co-host of the podcast, and get to know her a little better. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Silver Star recipient Dennis Hoy, who served in the U.S. Army infantry during the Vietnam War, is our guest. His memoir, “Letters from Vietnam” is based on the letters he wrote home to his new bride and his parents in 1966 and 67. He shares stories from his book and tells us how he was inspired to write his memoir. RAPID FIRE Singing the praises of the Skilcraft pen Big year for American Legion blood donations Special Guest: Dennis Hoy. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, influencer, comedian, draft, American Legion Auxiliary, military spouse, baseball, college, GI Bill, Vietnam, Vietnam War, author, memoir, soldier, infantry, silver star, transition, professional bass fishing, transition, deployment, Eastern New Mexico University, Medal of Honor, Bob Hope, LBJ, 1st Air Cavalry, letters home, SkillCraft pen, NIB, blood drive, blood donation, Red Cross IN THE NEWS
We welcome former guest, comedian and military spouse Ashley Gutermuth, as the new co-host of the podcast, and get to know her a little better.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Silver Star recipient Dennis Hoy, who served in the U.S. Army infantry during the Vietnam War, is our guest. His memoir, “Letters from Vietnam” is based on the letters he wrote home to his new bride and his parents in 1966 and 67. He shares stories from his book and tells us how he was inspired to write his memoir.

RAPID FIRE
Singing the praises of the Skilcraft pen
Big year for American Legion blood donations

Special Guest: Dennis Hoy.

Links:

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We welcome former guest, comedian and military spouse Ashley Gutermuth, as the new co-host of the podcast, and get to know her a little better.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Silver Star recipient Dennis Hoy, who served in the U.S. Army infantry during the Vietnam War, is our guest. His memoir, “Letters from Vietnam” is based on the letters he wrote home to his new bride and his parents in 1966 and 67. He shares stories from his book and tells us how he was inspired to write his memoir.

RAPID FIRE
Singing the praises of the Skilcraft pen
Big year for American Legion blood donations

Special Guest: Dennis Hoy.

Links:

]]> Episode 66: Tango Alpha Lima: Vietnam...Through My Lens with guest Stu Richel https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/66 0330b59f-fa6d-437f-a912-134618faab62 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:45:00 -0400 The American Legion 66 Tango Alpha Lima: Vietnam...Through My Lens with guest Stu Richel full 2 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by three post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 45:25 no Team Tango chats with Stu Richel, a U.S. Army combat journalist with the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam, who came home to work as an actor and playwright in California and New York. A refreshingly unabashed Stu shares stories of his experiences, as well as treats the hosts to an excerpt performance from his one-man play, “Vietnam...Through My Lens.” military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, photography, creative, playwright, Jane Fonda, lawyer, actor, playwright, San Jose, Vietnam, combat photographer, 1st Infantry Division, New York, Greenwich Village, Memorial Day, Father Devine, Silver Star, VA, vaccine Team Tango chats with Stu Richel, a U.S. Army combat journalist with the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam, who came home to work as an actor and playwright in California and New York.

A refreshingly unabashed Stu shares stories of his experiences, as well as treats the hosts to an excerpt performance from his one-man play, “Vietnam...Through My Lens.”

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]]> Team Tango chats with Stu Richel, a U.S. Army combat journalist with the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam, who came home to work as an actor and playwright in California and New York.

A refreshingly unabashed Stu shares stories of his experiences, as well as treats the hosts to an excerpt performance from his one-man play, “Vietnam...Through My Lens.”

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]]> Episode 8: Tango Alpha Lima: The Legion Response, Base Namesakes and Military Gamers https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/8 00e3f942-1c1f-4aba-9770-7dbfcae2ec05 Wed, 24 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 8 Tango Alpha Lima: The Legion Response, Base Namesakes and Military Gamers full 1 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a twice-monthly podcast from The American Legion hosted by three post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:00:47 no Jeff starts the conversation about The American Legion statement addressing racial tensions. CV talks about the potential renaming of military bases after Medal of Honor recipients and relates the story of Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Raul Perez “Roy” Benavidez and Silver Star recipient Army Sgt. Alwyn Cashe, who are potential namesakes. Ashley talks about Green Berets playing video games. Rapid Fire Topics A bad week for Fort Hood - deplorable housing conditions and sex trafficking rings and a soldier gone missing, and the Army delays penalties for ACFT scores until 2022. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, racial tensions, Medal of Honor, MOH, Silver Star, Roy Benavidez, Alwyn Cashe, Green Beret, video games, Fort Hood, GoFundMe, ACFT, vanessa guillen, missing Jeff starts the conversation about The American Legion statement addressing racial tensions.

CV talks about the potential renaming of military bases after Medal of Honor recipients and relates the story of Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Raul Perez “Roy” Benavidez and Silver Star recipient Army Sgt. Alwyn Cashe, who are potential namesakes.

Ashley talks about Green Berets playing video games.

Rapid Fire Topics
A bad week for Fort Hood - deplorable housing conditions and sex trafficking rings and a soldier gone missing, and the Army delays penalties for ACFT scores until 2022.

Links:

]]> Jeff starts the conversation about The American Legion statement addressing racial tensions.

CV talks about the potential renaming of military bases after Medal of Honor recipients and relates the story of Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Raul Perez “Roy” Benavidez and Silver Star recipient Army Sgt. Alwyn Cashe, who are potential namesakes.

Ashley talks about Green Berets playing video games.

Rapid Fire Topics
A bad week for Fort Hood - deplorable housing conditions and sex trafficking rings and a soldier gone missing, and the Army delays penalties for ACFT scores until 2022.

Links:

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