web02.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:08:38 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Social Media” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/social%20media Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 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 269: Best practices for financial success with David Vardeman – Tango Alpha Lima https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/269 c39ec1d9-ce5b-4934-91f7-e18f01dfd99b Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 269 Best practices for financial success with David Vardeman – Tango Alpha Lima full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:12:21 no Summer is in full swing and our hosts have big plans. THE INTERVIEW Navy veteran David Vardeman talks about guiding nonprofits to their goals, what’s led to his success, achieving financial literacy and more. A senior vice president for Capital Bank in Washington, D.C., Vardeman shares what led to his success, how he helps nonprofits and others meet their financial dreams and more. SCUTTLEBUTT An Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii ‘Cake Bandit’ opossum hospitalized after indulging in an entire Costco cake Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in Special Guest: David Vardeman. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, summer travel, grilling, service dog, international travel, psychedelic therapy, Czech Republic, social media, social anxiety, sailing, magic circle, Costco tuxedo cake, raccoon, Washington DC, DMV, Sons of The American Legion, finance, banking, philanthropy, patriotism, military family, focus, mental health, suicide prevention, be the one, financial literacy, non-profits, sailing, wild animals, opossum, magic circle, magician Summer is in full swing and our hosts have big plans.

THE INTERVIEW
Navy veteran David Vardeman talks about guiding nonprofits to their goals, what’s led to his success, achieving financial literacy and more. A senior vice president for Capital Bank in Washington, D.C., Vardeman shares what led to his success, how he helps nonprofits and others meet their financial dreams and more.

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An Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii

‘Cake Bandit’ opossum hospitalized after indulging in an entire Costco cake

Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in

Special Guest: David Vardeman.

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THE INTERVIEW
Navy veteran David Vardeman talks about guiding nonprofits to their goals, what’s led to his success, achieving financial literacy and more. A senior vice president for Capital Bank in Washington, D.C., Vardeman shares what led to his success, how he helps nonprofits and others meet their financial dreams and more.

SCUTTLEBUTT
An Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii

‘Cake Bandit’ opossum hospitalized after indulging in an entire Costco cake

Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in

Special Guest: David Vardeman.

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]]> Episode 250: Who is MandatoryFunDay? https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/250 de3c04f0-9f5f-4e2b-b799-28138eecfedb Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 250 Who is MandatoryFunDay? full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:09:26 no Army 1st Lt. Austin von Letkemann, better known to his Instagram followers as MandatoryFunDay, shares his unusual rise to fame on the podcast. His Instagram channel, with 20 million monthly views, features comedy videos that poke fun at various parts of military life. SCUTTLEBUTT Medals of Honor, delayed nearly 120 years due to administrative issues, to be posthumously delivered to desendants. VA National Salute to Veteran Patients Reddit Rabbit Hole: Military Romance Scams Special Guest: Austin Von Letkemann. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Mandatory Fun Day, social media, influencer, military wives, Arrested Development, comedy, DINFOS, Public Affairs, recruiting, yeet, Medal of Honor, Spanish-American War, VA, inpatient, military romance scam, Valentine’s Day Army 1st Lt. Austin von Letkemann, better known to his Instagram followers as MandatoryFunDay, shares his unusual rise to fame on the podcast. His Instagram channel, with 20 million monthly views, features comedy videos that poke fun at various parts of military life.

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Medals of Honor, delayed nearly 120 years due to administrative issues, to be posthumously delivered to desendants.

VA National Salute to Veteran Patients

Reddit Rabbit Hole: Military Romance Scams

Special Guest: Austin Von Letkemann.

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SCUTTLEBUTT
Medals of Honor, delayed nearly 120 years due to administrative issues, to be posthumously delivered to desendants.

VA National Salute to Veteran Patients

Reddit Rabbit Hole: Military Romance Scams

Special Guest: Austin Von Letkemann.

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]]> Episode 242: Serving as Wives of the Armed Forces https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/242 00577d7f-6b7d-47df-bc32-f9b6dbae0236 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 242 Serving as Wives of the Armed Forces full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:09:04 no Wives of the Armed forces co-founders and content creators, Jen Ferrell and Kirst Navaroli, talk about their unique corner of the internet where thousands of military spouses share experiences as they live the chaotic military lifestyle, support their spouses, one another, and the mission. Jen and Kirst share how they became military spouses, how they met and found themselves leaning on one another for support, and began to grow their online community of "virtual military besties." SCUTTLEBUTT VA plans to drop co-pays for all telehealth services Meet CHAPPIE - the Space Force nuclear material sniffing robot. Support military spouse and veteran-owned businesses while checking off your holiday shopping list. Special Guest: Wives of the Armed Forces. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Thanksgiving, holiday, Giving Tuesday, Christmas Vacation, military spouse, military family, Academy, resources, support, social network, relationship, mental health, career support, virtual military bestie, innovation, social media, friendship, transition, Robot dog, Robot Wars, CBRN, chemical warfare, Christmas, VA, telehealth, rural veterans, Project Atlas, fiber-optics, air-quotes, women in combat, holiday, gift-giving, wishes, uplifting, milspouse, veteran-owned] Wives of the Armed forces co-founders and content creators, Jen Ferrell and Kirst Navaroli, talk about their unique corner of the internet where thousands of military spouses share experiences as they live the chaotic military lifestyle, support their spouses, one another, and the mission.

Jen and Kirst share how they became military spouses, how they met and found themselves leaning on one another for support, and began to grow their online community of "virtual military besties."

SCUTTLEBUTT
VA plans to drop co-pays for all telehealth services

Meet CHAPPIE - the Space Force nuclear material sniffing robot.

Support military spouse and veteran-owned businesses while checking off your holiday shopping list.

Special Guest: Wives of the Armed Forces.

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]]> Wives of the Armed forces co-founders and content creators, Jen Ferrell and Kirst Navaroli, talk about their unique corner of the internet where thousands of military spouses share experiences as they live the chaotic military lifestyle, support their spouses, one another, and the mission.

Jen and Kirst share how they became military spouses, how they met and found themselves leaning on one another for support, and began to grow their online community of "virtual military besties."

SCUTTLEBUTT
VA plans to drop co-pays for all telehealth services

Meet CHAPPIE - the Space Force nuclear material sniffing robot.

Support military spouse and veteran-owned businesses while checking off your holiday shopping list.

Special Guest: Wives of the Armed Forces.

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]]> Episode 217: Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Socials to Combat Loneliness Epidemic with Dr. Jay Gorman https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/217 78a7aa0a-643d-4ad9-b194-016e3bc8cb66 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 217 Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Socials to Combat Loneliness Epidemic with Dr. Jay Gorman full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:08:58 no BRAVO ZULU Georgia American Legion Post enlists local resources to help homeless veteran THE INTERVIEW Dr. Jay Gorman, VA clinical psychologist and Education Director of the VISN 1 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center at the VA Bedford Healthcare System, joins the podcast to discuss how VOICES Veteran Socials enhance communication and foster bonds among veterans and others in the community. Veteran socials are veteran-led weekly community-based social events with a purpose – getting veterans of all ages and service branches in one place to support and build connection with each other. Dr. Gorman stresses the importance of social connection to combat loneliness and isolation and improve overall health. SCUTTLEBUTT Bill would allow retroactive Purple Heart vets to transfer GI benefits How the Gaza humanitarian aid pier traces its origins to discarded cigar boxes before World War II What’s to become of the keepsakes left at Arlington Cemetery? Special Guest: Dr. Jay Gorman. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, social circles, social media, community, veterans socials, VA, social interactions, connection, be the one, mental health stigma, peer-to-peer connection, transition, loneliness, resilience, post-traumatic growth, mental health care, tbi, buddy check, service dog, veteran gaming, digital relationships, suicidal ideation, substance use, service, GI Bill, Purple Heart, WWII, Gaza Pier, humanitarian aid, history, Arlington, cemetery, mementos BRAVO ZULU
Georgia American Legion Post enlists local resources to help homeless veteran

THE INTERVIEW
Dr. Jay Gorman, VA clinical psychologist and Education Director of the VISN 1 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center at the VA Bedford Healthcare System, joins the podcast to discuss how VOICES Veteran Socials enhance communication and foster bonds among veterans and others in the community.

Veteran socials are veteran-led weekly community-based social events with a purpose – getting veterans of all ages and service branches in one place to support and build connection with each other. Dr. Gorman stresses the importance of social connection to combat loneliness and isolation and improve overall health.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Bill would allow retroactive Purple Heart vets to transfer GI benefits

How the Gaza humanitarian aid pier traces its origins to discarded cigar boxes before World War II

What’s to become of the keepsakes left at Arlington Cemetery?

Special Guest: Dr. Jay Gorman.

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Georgia American Legion Post enlists local resources to help homeless veteran

THE INTERVIEW
Dr. Jay Gorman, VA clinical psychologist and Education Director of the VISN 1 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center at the VA Bedford Healthcare System, joins the podcast to discuss how VOICES Veteran Socials enhance communication and foster bonds among veterans and others in the community.

Veteran socials are veteran-led weekly community-based social events with a purpose – getting veterans of all ages and service branches in one place to support and build connection with each other. Dr. Gorman stresses the importance of social connection to combat loneliness and isolation and improve overall health.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Bill would allow retroactive Purple Heart vets to transfer GI benefits

How the Gaza humanitarian aid pier traces its origins to discarded cigar boxes before World War II

What’s to become of the keepsakes left at Arlington Cemetery?

Special Guest: Dr. Jay Gorman.

Links:

]]> Episode 212: Tango Alpha Lima: Air Force EOD veteran and endurance athlete Adam Popp https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/212 58dafcea-b773-40ef-a806-a97caa7d7dd7 Tue, 07 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 212 Tango Alpha Lima: Air Force EOD veteran and endurance athlete Adam Popp full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:07:42 no NEWS FROM LEGIONTOWN Remembrance of those who died - and survived - Pearl Harbor 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. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Golf, Arnold Palmer, macrame, EOD, Air Force, combat veteran, Baghdad, Iraq, explosives, remains recovery, 9/11, deployment, IED, op tempo, transition, The Hurt Locker, cumulative blast, invisible wounds, recovery, running, elite athlete, marathon, ultra-marathon, post-traumatic growth, mental health, resilience, motivation, social media, mental health, mentorship, opportunities, force reductions, Katz Deli, pez, care packages, NEWS FROM LEGIONTOWN
Remembrance of those who died - and survived - Pearl Harbor

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.

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Remembrance of those who died - and survived - Pearl Harbor

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:

]]> Episode 202: Tango Alpha Lima: Ranger Up Founder and Diesel Jack Media CEO Nick Palmisciano https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/202 6621a6e7-76c9-4aa4-8a47-89b477a96c2a Tue, 27 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 202 Tango Alpha Lima: Ranger Up Founder and Diesel Jack Media CEO Nick Palmisciano full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 49:13 no TROLL PATROL Setting the record straight on inclusivity at Legion Posts ZERO CHAT THIRTY Nick Palmisciano, founder of the first military lifestyle brand, Ranger Up, CEO of Diesel Jack Media and aspiring stoic joins the podcast to discuss entrepreneurship, overcoming failure and what he's learned about the importance of The American Legion. SCUTTLEBUTT The military origin story of Kotex VA is facing technical difficulties Farewell and following seas Special Guest: Nick Palmisciano. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, broccoli, grapple, women veterans, feminine hygiene, tech industry, VA, tech jobs, incentives, comedy touring, Office Joe, transition story, docu-comedy, Afghanistan refugees, stoicism, meditations, robot, Marcus Aurelieus, finding happiness, social media, don’t be afraid to fail, marketing agency, customer service, wrestling, TROLL PATROL
Setting the record straight on inclusivity at Legion Posts

ZERO CHAT THIRTY
Nick Palmisciano, founder of the first military lifestyle brand, Ranger Up, CEO of Diesel Jack Media and aspiring stoic joins the podcast to discuss entrepreneurship, overcoming failure and what he's learned about the importance of The American Legion.

SCUTTLEBUTT
The military origin story of Kotex
VA is facing technical difficulties
Farewell and following seas

Special Guest: Nick Palmisciano.

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Setting the record straight on inclusivity at Legion Posts

ZERO CHAT THIRTY
Nick Palmisciano, founder of the first military lifestyle brand, Ranger Up, CEO of Diesel Jack Media and aspiring stoic joins the podcast to discuss entrepreneurship, overcoming failure and what he's learned about the importance of The American Legion.

SCUTTLEBUTT
The military origin story of Kotex
VA is facing technical difficulties
Farewell and following seas

Special Guest: Nick Palmisciano.

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]]> Tango Alpha Lima: Retired U.S. Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/197b 3ad044d4-42a3-4acf-89f1-3c13dcad2482 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500 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. 46:02 no TROLL PATROL Stacy and Ashley shoot down the myth that military service only counts during wartime. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Retired U.S. Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey talks about what's right with America, the need for civics education, the danger of disinformation, and the value of good leadership. THE SCUTTLEBUTT At age 95, holocaust survivor, trained sniper, and sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer is now addressing social isolation as the New York state Loneliness Ambassador. Emergency Alert System test...or zombie activation? From military function to fashion icon: history of Ray-Bans Special Guest: Gen. Barry McCaffrey. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, oller coaster, sinning, national security, geo-political, Ukraine, Israel, Central America, economic collapse, safe, economic, political division, misinformation, social media, AI, artificial intelligence, civics, divisiveness, democracy, journalism, Syracuse University, Putin, isolationism, leadership, Colin Powell, servant-leadership, character, plan, worry, party planner, Dr. Ruth, loneliness, sniper, conspiracy theory, UFO, Bigfoot, Radio Shack TROLL PATROL
Stacy and Ashley shoot down the myth that military service only counts during wartime.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired U.S. Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey talks about what's right with America, the need for civics education, the danger of disinformation, and the value of good leadership.

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
At age 95, holocaust survivor, trained sniper, and sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer is now addressing social isolation as the New York state Loneliness Ambassador.

Emergency Alert System test...or zombie activation?

From military function to fashion icon: history of Ray-Bans

Special Guest: Gen. Barry McCaffrey.

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Stacy and Ashley shoot down the myth that military service only counts during wartime.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired U.S. Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey talks about what's right with America, the need for civics education, the danger of disinformation, and the value of good leadership.

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
At age 95, holocaust survivor, trained sniper, and sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer is now addressing social isolation as the New York state Loneliness Ambassador.

Emergency Alert System test...or zombie activation?

From military function to fashion icon: history of Ray-Bans

Special Guest: Gen. Barry McCaffrey.

Links:

]]> Episode 197: Tango Alpha Lima: U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/197 c2284f79-3d99-4156-81d2-bf938e05a979 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 197 Tango Alpha Lima: U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 50:42 no TROLL PATROL Ashley and Stacy clarify a misunderstanding about service officers from Grunt4Life. There are 16 billion reasons why The American Legion has the backs of all veterans. Even you, Grunt4Life. ZERO CHAT THIRTY We've scheduled an appointment with America's Top Doc – U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy. Dr. Murthy talks about prioritizing mental wellness and identifying loneliness and isolation as predictors of depression and suicidal ideation. He stresses the importance of connection and camraderie. “What we really need more of in the world is to show up for one another, to check on one another and to remind each other that we're, in fact, not alone.” THE SCUTTLEBUTT Finding help for veterans facing homelessness Coast Guardsman to Receive Distinguished Flying Cross for Daring Vessel Boarding and Rescue Special Guest: Dr. Vivek H. Murthy . military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, pider paws, ribs, VSOs, service officers, homelessness, foreclosure, forbearance, mental health, mental wellness, Coast Guard, rescue swimmer, Distinguished Flying Cross, medical, doctor, surgeon general, podcast, 5 for 5 challenge, connection, Be The One, asking for help, express gratitude, mental health, mental wellness, well-being, COVID pandemic, depression, loneliness, suicide, isolation, stigma, showing up, PTSD, anxiety, listen, buddy check, asking for a friend, friendships, relationships, social media, self-esteem, intention, hobbies, tribe TROLL PATROL
Ashley and Stacy clarify a misunderstanding about service officers from Grunt4Life.
There are 16 billion reasons why The American Legion has the backs of all veterans. Even you, Grunt4Life.

ZERO CHAT THIRTY
We've scheduled an appointment with America's Top Doc – U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy.

Dr. Murthy talks about prioritizing mental wellness and identifying loneliness and isolation as predictors of depression and suicidal ideation. He stresses the importance of connection and camraderie. “What we really need more of in the world is to show up for one another, to check on one another and to remind each other that we're, in fact, not alone.”

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Finding help for veterans facing homelessness
Coast Guardsman to Receive Distinguished Flying Cross for Daring Vessel Boarding and Rescue

Special Guest: Dr. Vivek H. Murthy .

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Ashley and Stacy clarify a misunderstanding about service officers from Grunt4Life.
There are 16 billion reasons why The American Legion has the backs of all veterans. Even you, Grunt4Life.

ZERO CHAT THIRTY
We've scheduled an appointment with America's Top Doc – U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy.

Dr. Murthy talks about prioritizing mental wellness and identifying loneliness and isolation as predictors of depression and suicidal ideation. He stresses the importance of connection and camraderie. “What we really need more of in the world is to show up for one another, to check on one another and to remind each other that we're, in fact, not alone.”

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Finding help for veterans facing homelessness
Coast Guardsman to Receive Distinguished Flying Cross for Daring Vessel Boarding and Rescue

Special Guest: Dr. Vivek H. Murthy .

Links:

]]> Episode 191: Tango Alpha Lima: Clean Comedy Connection CEO and Founder PT Bratton https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/191 ce97b0ca-e42a-4ff2-9ced-76e4468e3b51 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 191 Tango Alpha Lima: Clean Comedy Connection CEO and Founder PT Bratton full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 42:53 no IN THE NEWS Roll up your sleeves – The American Legion’s annual Holiday Blood Donor Drive is Nov. 23 through Dec. 31. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Air Force Veteran PT Bratton, founder and CEO of Clean Comedy Connection, combines his advocacy for comedy as a mental health wellness strategy with producing clean comedy experiences all over the country. RAPID FIRE Military spouses bring skills, flexibility to workforce, veterans say 'Influencers in uniform' are boosting recruiting, Pentagon says Meet Maverick, this year’s winner of the American Humane Hero Dog Award Special Guest: PT Bratton. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, blood drive, national security, comedy, stop-loss, Turkey, Japan, Langley, Great Falls, Misawa Air Base, clean comedy, comedy club, Kennedy Center, stand-up comedy, Best Medicine Brigade, Operation Heal*arious, military spouse, jobs, career, social media, influencer, recruiter, hero dog IN THE NEWS
Roll up your sleeves – The American Legion’s annual Holiday Blood Donor Drive is Nov. 23 through Dec. 31.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Air Force Veteran PT Bratton, founder and CEO of Clean Comedy Connection, combines his advocacy for comedy as a mental health wellness strategy with producing clean comedy experiences all over the country.

RAPID FIRE
Military spouses bring skills, flexibility to workforce, veterans say

'Influencers in uniform' are boosting recruiting, Pentagon says
Meet Maverick, this year’s winner of the American Humane Hero Dog Award

Special Guest: PT Bratton.

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Roll up your sleeves – The American Legion’s annual Holiday Blood Donor Drive is Nov. 23 through Dec. 31.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Air Force Veteran PT Bratton, founder and CEO of Clean Comedy Connection, combines his advocacy for comedy as a mental health wellness strategy with producing clean comedy experiences all over the country.

RAPID FIRE
Military spouses bring skills, flexibility to workforce, veterans say

'Influencers in uniform' are boosting recruiting, Pentagon says
Meet Maverick, this year’s winner of the American Humane Hero Dog Award

Special Guest: PT Bratton.

Links:

]]> Episode 163: Tango Alpha Lima: "Nevermind, We'll Do it Ourselves" authors Alec Bierbauer and Mark Cooter https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/163 9b375929-29cd-483e-a687-46fde942a87a Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 163 Tango Alpha Lima: "Nevermind, We'll Do it Ourselves" authors Alec Bierbauer and Mark Cooter full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:01:06 no IN THE NEWS VASEC McDonough says VA hiring push has helped mitigate spike in VA disability claims GUESTS Co-authors Alec Bierbauer and Ret. Col. Mark Cooter tell the origin story of the Predator drone program and the dawn of unmanned warfare in their book, "Never Mind, We'll Do lt Ourselves. The inside Story of How a Team of Renegades Broke Rules, Shattered Barriers, and Launched a Drone Warfare Revolution." The pair talk about how their own military experiences led them to share this story, how unmanned warfare changed how wars are fought, and where the technology is heading. RAPID FIRE Staten Island students help homeless veterans with “Backpacks for Life” How stand-up comedy can heal the military-connected community. American Legion launches Be The One Day Special Guests: Alec Bierbauer and Mark Cooter. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, comedy, social media, VA, VA backlog, PACT Act, disability claims, toxic exposure, service officer, CIA, DIA, Predator Drone, intelligence, counter-intelligence, author, security clearance, redacted, classified, Hellfire, Afghanistan, Iraq, transition, AI, artificial intelligence, Be The One, backpacks, homeless veteran, standup, veteran suicide, mental wellness IN THE NEWS
VASEC McDonough says VA hiring push has helped mitigate spike in VA disability claims

GUESTS
Co-authors Alec Bierbauer and Ret. Col. Mark Cooter tell the origin story of the Predator drone program and the dawn of unmanned warfare in their book, "Never Mind, We'll Do lt Ourselves. The inside Story of How a Team of Renegades Broke Rules, Shattered Barriers, and Launched a Drone Warfare Revolution."

The pair talk about how their own military experiences led them to share this story, how unmanned warfare changed how wars are fought, and where the technology is heading.

RAPID FIRE
Staten Island students help homeless veterans with “Backpacks for Life”

How stand-up comedy can heal the military-connected community.

American Legion launches Be The One Day

Special Guests: Alec Bierbauer and Mark Cooter.

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VASEC McDonough says VA hiring push has helped mitigate spike in VA disability claims

GUESTS
Co-authors Alec Bierbauer and Ret. Col. Mark Cooter tell the origin story of the Predator drone program and the dawn of unmanned warfare in their book, "Never Mind, We'll Do lt Ourselves. The inside Story of How a Team of Renegades Broke Rules, Shattered Barriers, and Launched a Drone Warfare Revolution."

The pair talk about how their own military experiences led them to share this story, how unmanned warfare changed how wars are fought, and where the technology is heading.

RAPID FIRE
Staten Island students help homeless veterans with “Backpacks for Life”

How stand-up comedy can heal the military-connected community.

American Legion launches Be The One Day

Special Guests: Alec Bierbauer and Mark Cooter.

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]]> Episode 162: Tango Alpha Lima: The “Generosity Culture” with entrepreneur April Shprintz https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/162 364120b3-899f-4ca5-bd47-2b4081e25028 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 162 Tango Alpha Lima: The “Generosity Culture” with entrepreneur April Shprintz full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:02:26 no IN THE NEWS A new report released by the Department of the Navy raises concerns about SEALS candidates using performance-enhancing drugs to get through BUD/S. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Air Force veteran April Shprintz uses the principles of The Generosity Culture®, to take failing companies to profitability in less than six months, scale million-dollar international firms to 8 figures in a year and helps new start-ups begin closing $100K deals in less than a month. April talks about the importance of pouring resources back into the people who are part of a company, and shares insight about how the same concept can apply to recruiting new members to a non-profit organization. RAPID FIRE “Be The One” days launched June 1 Get new gear and get registered for 2023 Legacy Run Army Vet goes viral after he details his VA experience on social media Special Guest: April Shprintz. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, SEAL, BUD/S, performance enhancing drugs, entrepreneur, business accelerator, generosity culture, scaling up business, membership, evangelist, empowerment, mindset, motivation, don king, giving back, be the one, mental health, mental wellness, suicide prevention, Legacy Run, motorcycle, Legacy Scholarship, social media, tik tok, VA care, movie critic IN THE NEWS
A new report released by the Department of the Navy raises concerns about SEALS candidates using performance-enhancing drugs to get through BUD/S.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Air Force veteran April Shprintz uses the principles of The Generosity Culture®, to take failing companies to profitability in less than six months, scale million-dollar international firms to 8 figures in a year and helps new start-ups begin closing $100K deals in less than a month.

April talks about the importance of pouring resources back into the people who are part of a company, and shares insight about how the same concept can apply to recruiting new members to a non-profit organization.

RAPID FIRE
“Be The One” days launched June 1
Get new gear and get registered for 2023 Legacy Run
Army Vet goes viral after he details his VA experience on social media

Special Guest: April Shprintz.

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A new report released by the Department of the Navy raises concerns about SEALS candidates using performance-enhancing drugs to get through BUD/S.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Air Force veteran April Shprintz uses the principles of The Generosity Culture®, to take failing companies to profitability in less than six months, scale million-dollar international firms to 8 figures in a year and helps new start-ups begin closing $100K deals in less than a month.

April talks about the importance of pouring resources back into the people who are part of a company, and shares insight about how the same concept can apply to recruiting new members to a non-profit organization.

RAPID FIRE
“Be The One” days launched June 1
Get new gear and get registered for 2023 Legacy Run
Army Vet goes viral after he details his VA experience on social media

Special Guest: April Shprintz.

Links:

]]> Episode 144: Tango Alpha Lima: Controlling the Cyberattack Threat with Jeffrey Engle of Conquest Cyber https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/144 146f2400-65f9-4ebb-9f1b-d52b2c8a3778 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 144 Tango Alpha Lima: Controlling the Cyberattack Threat with Jeffrey Engle of Conquest Cyber 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. 1:02:25 no IN THE NEWS Air Force app allows you to send recruiters after anyone. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Jeffrey Engle, the Chairman and President of Conquest Cyber, talks about cybersecurity threats, and how his team works to help protect critical American assets from ongoing cyberattacks using the philosophies and tactics he learned during his service in the U.S. Army Special Forces Command. Jeffrey also talks about his book, "All the War They Want: Special Operations Techniques for Winning in Cyber Warfare, Business, and Life" RAPID FIRE Veterans Can Now Experience the Smell of Freedom Long After Leaving the Military The risk of too much (or any) alcohol | The American Legion Marines outwitted an AI security camera by hiding in a cardboard box Special Guest: Jeffrey Engle. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, resolutions, Air Force, recruiter, airman, mobile app, Aim High, Marine Corps, Young Guns recruiting, special ops, cybersecurity, national security, critical infrastructure, cyber-resiliency, cyber-attack, social media, drones, AI, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, alexa, JP-8, jet fuel, alcohol IN THE NEWS
Air Force app allows you to send recruiters after anyone.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Jeffrey Engle, the Chairman and President of Conquest Cyber, talks about cybersecurity threats, and how his team works to help protect critical American assets from ongoing cyberattacks using the philosophies and tactics he learned during his service in the U.S. Army Special Forces Command.

Jeffrey also talks about his book, "All the War They Want: Special Operations Techniques for Winning in Cyber Warfare, Business, and Life"

RAPID FIRE
Veterans Can Now Experience the Smell of Freedom Long After Leaving the Military
The risk of too much (or any) alcohol | The American Legion
Marines outwitted an AI security camera by hiding in a cardboard box

Special Guest: Jeffrey Engle.

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Air Force app allows you to send recruiters after anyone.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Jeffrey Engle, the Chairman and President of Conquest Cyber, talks about cybersecurity threats, and how his team works to help protect critical American assets from ongoing cyberattacks using the philosophies and tactics he learned during his service in the U.S. Army Special Forces Command.

Jeffrey also talks about his book, "All the War They Want: Special Operations Techniques for Winning in Cyber Warfare, Business, and Life"

RAPID FIRE
Veterans Can Now Experience the Smell of Freedom Long After Leaving the Military
The risk of too much (or any) alcohol | The American Legion
Marines outwitted an AI security camera by hiding in a cardboard box

Special Guest: Jeffrey Engle.

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]]> Episode 133: Tango Alpha Lima: 49-year-old NDSCS Wildcats Defensive Lineman and ND-ANG Sgt. Ray Ruschel https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/133 961d6d96-17b8-40c9-96e7-3962e3418e3b Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 133 Tango Alpha Lima: 49-year-old NDSCS Wildcats Defensive Lineman and ND-ANG Sgt. Ray Ruschel full 3 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. 1:13:47 no IN THE NEWS Caring for your chompers can benefit your overall health. Jeff and Ashley extoll the virtues of good dental hygiene and explore dental insurance options offered by VA THIS WEEK’S GUEST We visit with the inspiring Ray Ruschel, who served 20 years in the U.S. Army, is still serving in the North Dakota National Guard, and a is a 49-year-old freshman at North Dakota State College of Science where he is taking business classes and is a defensive lineman on the NDSCS Wildcats Division III football team. Tom Brady, eat your heart out. RAPID FIRE Amityville American Legion Pipe Band will take lead role in 2023 D-Day commemoration ceremonies in Normandy New Army social media policy pushes stricter rules Texting paying off for national vice commander Special Guest: Ray Ruschel. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, boot-camp photo, Arlington, POTUS, Tomb of the Unknown, Parks & Rec, NYC, Veterans Day Parade, dental health, Avenger, national guard, North Dakota, NDSCS, college, football, Tom Brady, ACFT, fitness, Division 3, Wildcat, Fergus Falls, Chicago Pizza, finals, bagpipes, Amityville NY, Normandy, D-Day, social media, tiktok, texting, renewal, membership IN THE NEWS
Caring for your chompers can benefit your overall health. Jeff and Ashley extoll the virtues of good dental hygiene and explore dental insurance options offered by VA

THIS WEEK’S GUEST
We visit with the inspiring Ray Ruschel, who served 20 years in the U.S. Army, is still serving in the North Dakota National Guard, and a is a 49-year-old freshman at North Dakota State College of Science where he is taking business classes and is a defensive lineman on the NDSCS Wildcats Division III football team. Tom Brady, eat your heart out.

RAPID FIRE
Amityville American Legion Pipe Band will take lead role in 2023 D-Day commemoration ceremonies in Normandy
New Army social media policy pushes stricter rules

Texting paying off for national vice commander

Special Guest: Ray Ruschel.

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Caring for your chompers can benefit your overall health. Jeff and Ashley extoll the virtues of good dental hygiene and explore dental insurance options offered by VA

THIS WEEK’S GUEST
We visit with the inspiring Ray Ruschel, who served 20 years in the U.S. Army, is still serving in the North Dakota National Guard, and a is a 49-year-old freshman at North Dakota State College of Science where he is taking business classes and is a defensive lineman on the NDSCS Wildcats Division III football team. Tom Brady, eat your heart out.

RAPID FIRE
Amityville American Legion Pipe Band will take lead role in 2023 D-Day commemoration ceremonies in Normandy
New Army social media policy pushes stricter rules

Texting paying off for national vice commander

Special Guest: Ray Ruschel.

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]]> Episode 99: Tango Alpha Lima: “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare” with Jamie Gray Hyder https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/99 dc06cc81-5f9b-419c-ace4-129843326775 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 99 Tango Alpha Lima: “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare” with Jamie Gray Hyder full 3 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. 51:01 no IN THE NEWS CV and Ashley kick off Children & Youth Month with a discussion of the programs and services that support The American Legion's advocacy for young people. THE INTERVIEW Ashley and Jeff visit with actress Jamie Gray Hyder, best know in the military community as Lt. Nora Salter in the video game "Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare." RAPID FIRE Posting POW footage on social media SD VA Medical Center renamed after fallen US Army nurse Rabid animal found at Marine Corps base in North Carolina Special Guest: Jamie Gray Hyder. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, 100 Miles for Hope, Children & Youth, scholarships, Child Welfare Foundation, TFA, Military Child Month, Oratorical Competition, Boys State, Girls State, SVA, Washington DC, advocates, Call of Duty, PAO, video game, F-16, Thunderbird, Law & Order: SVU, SAG-AFTA, infinite warfare, modern warfare, Ice-T, Firefly, The Last Ship, Medal of Honor, Kyle White, Akron State University, POW, Ukraine, Russia, Geneva Convention, social media, women veteran, nurse, Camp Lejeune, rabies ] IN THE NEWS
CV and Ashley kick off Children & Youth Month with a discussion of the programs and services that support The American Legion's advocacy for young people.

THE INTERVIEW
Ashley and Jeff visit with actress Jamie Gray Hyder, best know in the military community as Lt. Nora Salter in the video game "Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare."

RAPID FIRE
Posting POW footage on social media
SD VA Medical Center renamed after fallen US Army nurse
Rabid animal found at Marine Corps base in North Carolina

Special Guest: Jamie Gray Hyder.

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CV and Ashley kick off Children & Youth Month with a discussion of the programs and services that support The American Legion's advocacy for young people.

THE INTERVIEW
Ashley and Jeff visit with actress Jamie Gray Hyder, best know in the military community as Lt. Nora Salter in the video game "Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare."

RAPID FIRE
Posting POW footage on social media
SD VA Medical Center renamed after fallen US Army nurse
Rabid animal found at Marine Corps base in North Carolina

Special Guest: Jamie Gray Hyder.

Links:

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