web01.fireside.fm Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:06:22 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Special Forces” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/special%20forces Tue, 02 Jul 2024 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 220: Tango Alpha Lima: Haunted War Tales with Army veteran R.C. Bramhall https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/220 dec13505-26db-4a83-bab1-5cdc876f1591 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 220 Tango Alpha Lima: Haunted War Tales with Army veteran R.C. Bramhall full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 57:17 no Reaction to the FDA advisory panel rejection of MDMA-asisted therapy for PTSD THE INTERVIEW Fans of the paranormal, the fantastical or the downright frightening will enjoy our visit with former Army Intelligence officer R.C. Bramhall who talks about his book, "Haunted War Tales: True Military Encounters with the Bizarre, Paranormal and Unexplained." He shares how he came to write his book, and we discuss everything from cryptid encounters to creepy hauntings - even the story of a ghost plane pulled from the pages of The American Legion Magazine. SCUTTLEBUTT Postal worker finds WWII era letters and drives hours to deliver them Down the Reddit Rabbit Hole: What makes the U.S. military so powerful and effective? Marine shielded student from grenade with his body...and survived Special Guest: R.C. Bramhall. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Quora, Vietnam War, rock ape, writer, author, military stories, haunted, paranormal, special forces, cryptid, sasquatch, MDMA, therapy, FDA, PTSD, suicide, Almas, Bigfoot, Solomon island giants, ufo, haunted, unexplained, legend, Iraq, Abu Ghraib, OP Rock, Afghanistan, energy signature, validation, verification, Flying Tigers, 82nd Airborne, oil-drum drop, Salerno, Italy, animal attack, cannibalism, Japanese POW, psy-ops, postal service, mail, letters home, WWII, reddit rabbit-hole Reaction to the FDA advisory panel rejection of MDMA-asisted therapy for PTSD

THE INTERVIEW
Fans of the paranormal, the fantastical or the downright frightening will enjoy our visit with former Army Intelligence officer R.C. Bramhall who talks about his book, "Haunted War Tales: True Military Encounters with the Bizarre, Paranormal and Unexplained."

He shares how he came to write his book, and we discuss everything from cryptid encounters to creepy hauntings - even the story of a ghost plane pulled from the pages of The American Legion Magazine.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Postal worker finds WWII era letters and drives hours to deliver them

Down the Reddit Rabbit Hole: What makes the U.S. military so powerful and effective?

Marine shielded student from grenade with his body...and survived

Special Guest: R.C. Bramhall.

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THE INTERVIEW
Fans of the paranormal, the fantastical or the downright frightening will enjoy our visit with former Army Intelligence officer R.C. Bramhall who talks about his book, "Haunted War Tales: True Military Encounters with the Bizarre, Paranormal and Unexplained."

He shares how he came to write his book, and we discuss everything from cryptid encounters to creepy hauntings - even the story of a ghost plane pulled from the pages of The American Legion Magazine.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Postal worker finds WWII era letters and drives hours to deliver them

Down the Reddit Rabbit Hole: What makes the U.S. military so powerful and effective?

Marine shielded student from grenade with his body...and survived

Special Guest: R.C. Bramhall.

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]]> Tango Alpha Lima Be The One 11: "Operator Syndrome" author, Dr. Chris Frueh https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/talbto11 f9d82571-e6cd-4340-a120-a87df4da9be9 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -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. 34:32 no Dr. Chis Frueh is a professor of psychology at the University of Hawaii who has over thirty years of professional experience working with military veterans, servicemembers, special operators, private defense contractors, and firefighters; and has conducted clinical trials, epidemiology, historical, and neuroscience research. Dr. Frueh’s discusses his book, "Operator Syndrome" and describes the profound impact that years of extreme sacrifice have had on our military special operators and their loved ones. Special Guest: Chris Frueh. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Be The One, mental health, mental wellness, PTSD, suicide prevention, author, special forces, military, first responder, PTSD, military family, VA psychologist, Vietnam War, TBI, sleep impairments, chronic pain, therapy, anxiety, ganglion block, first responders, mission, tribe, connection Dr. Chis Frueh is a professor of psychology at the University of Hawaii who has over thirty years of professional experience working with military veterans, servicemembers, special operators, private defense contractors, and firefighters; and has conducted clinical trials, epidemiology, historical, and neuroscience research.

Dr. Frueh’s discusses his book, "Operator Syndrome" and describes the profound impact that years of extreme sacrifice have had on our military special operators and their loved ones.

Special Guest: Chris Frueh.

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]]> Dr. Chis Frueh is a professor of psychology at the University of Hawaii who has over thirty years of professional experience working with military veterans, servicemembers, special operators, private defense contractors, and firefighters; and has conducted clinical trials, epidemiology, historical, and neuroscience research.

Dr. Frueh’s discusses his book, "Operator Syndrome" and describes the profound impact that years of extreme sacrifice have had on our military special operators and their loved ones.

Special Guest: Chris Frueh.

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]]> Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP10: Freedom Rhythm CEO and Founder Dr. Tiffany Tajiri https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/talbto-10 a8145f2a-a568-421a-aad7-2501a1d48039 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -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. 26:09 no Our guest is Dr. Tiffany Tajiri, CEO and founder of Freedom Rhythm, PLLC and her non-profit organization, Energy in Motion. Dr. Tiffany is an Air Force Veteran, former Army Clinic Chief, and the first American woman to publish a faith-based combat recovery book entitled, PEACE AFTER COMBAT, and she is also the wife of a retired Army combat veteran. Her mission is to inspire people to create a life they love—by teaching them how to harness the incredible power of their mind. Special Guest: Dr. Tiffany Tajiri . military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Be The One, mental health, mental wellness, PTSD, suicide prevention, creativity, passion, aura, creative arts, resilience, neurohacking, special forces, trauma processing, spirituality, forgiveness, comraderie, fellowship, connection, vulnerable, healing, therapeutics, Our guest is Dr. Tiffany Tajiri, CEO and founder of Freedom Rhythm, PLLC and her non-profit organization, Energy in Motion.

Dr. Tiffany is an Air Force Veteran, former Army Clinic Chief, and the first American woman to publish a faith-based combat recovery book entitled, PEACE AFTER COMBAT, and she is also the wife of a retired Army combat veteran.

Her mission is to inspire people to create a life they love—by teaching them how to harness the incredible power of their mind.

Special Guest: Dr. Tiffany Tajiri .

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Dr. Tiffany is an Air Force Veteran, former Army Clinic Chief, and the first American woman to publish a faith-based combat recovery book entitled, PEACE AFTER COMBAT, and she is also the wife of a retired Army combat veteran.

Her mission is to inspire people to create a life they love—by teaching them how to harness the incredible power of their mind.

Special Guest: Dr. Tiffany Tajiri .

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]]> Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP08: Retired Navy SEAL Jason Redman https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/betheone-08 36571bda-0dd3-4843-8f37-83a02eb18d18 Mon, 01 Apr 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. 38:31 no Retired Navy SEAL Jason Redman has mastered the art of getting through tough times. His resilience has inspired thousands, and through his company, SOF Spoken, he has provided inspirational coaching to share his methods for leadership, teamwork and overcoming adversity for businesses, first responders, sports teams, and government organizations. In this episode of the Be The One podcast, Jason talks about overcoming the military mindset of toughness to end the stigma of asking for mental health assistance, and the importance of seeking out the mulitple treatment options to find the best fit. He also talks about the importance of studying the effects and finding treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury. Special Guest: Jason Redman. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Be The One, mental health, mental wellness, PTSD, suicide prevention, military family, Iraq, Fallujah, ambush, SOF, get off the X, special forces, inspirational, public speaker, TED Talks, purpose, stigma, ask for help, PTSD, TBI, CTE, alternative therapy, psychedelics, American Dream, entrepreneur Retired Navy SEAL Jason Redman has mastered the art of getting through tough times. His resilience has inspired thousands, and through his company, SOF Spoken, he has provided inspirational coaching to share his methods for leadership, teamwork and overcoming adversity for businesses, first responders, sports teams, and government organizations.

In this episode of the Be The One podcast, Jason talks about overcoming the military mindset of toughness to end the stigma of asking for mental health assistance, and the importance of seeking out the mulitple treatment options to find the best fit. He also talks about the importance of studying the effects and finding treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury.

Special Guest: Jason Redman.

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]]> Retired Navy SEAL Jason Redman has mastered the art of getting through tough times. His resilience has inspired thousands, and through his company, SOF Spoken, he has provided inspirational coaching to share his methods for leadership, teamwork and overcoming adversity for businesses, first responders, sports teams, and government organizations.

In this episode of the Be The One podcast, Jason talks about overcoming the military mindset of toughness to end the stigma of asking for mental health assistance, and the importance of seeking out the mulitple treatment options to find the best fit. He also talks about the importance of studying the effects and finding treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury.

Special Guest: Jason Redman.

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]]> Episode 153: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with author Herb Thompson https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/153 e37f17aa-a0c3-4ac5-838f-28e728e7ea5d Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 153 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with author Herb Thompson full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 53:26 no IN THE NEWS Coca-Cola was the result of a wounded soldier trying to ease his pain THIS WEEK'S GUEST Herb Thompson, award-winning author who served 20 years in the U.S. Army, was named U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year in 2008 and retired in March 2019 as a Special Forces (Green Beret) Team Sergeant, in the 5th Special Forces Group, talks about his military experience, military transition, and his best-selling book, “The Transition Mission: A Green Beret’s Approach to Transition From Military Service” RAPID FIRE A Marine Corps cook spread the gospel of tacos throughout America Michiganders had a ball at the Deerfield American Legion Testicle Festival A primer on intermittent fasting Special Guest: Herb Thompson. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, taxes, coca-cola, history, John Pemberton, Atlanta, green beret, special forces, drill sergeant, goals, training, military transition, purpose, mission, military spouse, resources, Skillbridge, GI Bill, taco bell, WWII, testicle festival, rocky mountain oysters, intermittent fasting IN THE NEWS
Coca-Cola was the result of a wounded soldier trying to ease his pain

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Herb Thompson, award-winning author who served 20 years in the U.S. Army, was named U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year in 2008 and retired in March 2019 as a Special Forces (Green Beret) Team Sergeant, in the 5th Special Forces Group, talks about his military experience, military transition, and his best-selling book, “The Transition Mission: A Green Beret’s Approach to Transition From Military Service”

RAPID FIRE
A Marine Corps cook spread the gospel of tacos throughout America
Michiganders had a ball at the Deerfield American Legion Testicle Festival
A primer on intermittent fasting

Special Guest: Herb Thompson.

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Coca-Cola was the result of a wounded soldier trying to ease his pain

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Herb Thompson, award-winning author who served 20 years in the U.S. Army, was named U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year in 2008 and retired in March 2019 as a Special Forces (Green Beret) Team Sergeant, in the 5th Special Forces Group, talks about his military experience, military transition, and his best-selling book, “The Transition Mission: A Green Beret’s Approach to Transition From Military Service”

RAPID FIRE
A Marine Corps cook spread the gospel of tacos throughout America
Michiganders had a ball at the Deerfield American Legion Testicle Festival
A primer on intermittent fasting

Special Guest: Herb Thompson.

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]]> Episode 73: Tango Alpha Lima: A hat trick, nuclear spies, and special ops in Taiwan https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/73 25b39602-2695-43aa-99ca-5200ba76e427 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 73 Tango Alpha Lima: A hat trick, nuclear spies, and special ops in Taiwan 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. 41:59 no Jeff reveals CV's fashionable new look for fall. Ashley tells the tale of a Maryland couple who were caught attempting to sell nuclear secrets a foreign operatives who turned out to be the FBI. CV shares his surprise that a Special Operation unit and small group of Marines have been secretly operating in Taiwan for the past year to train military forces in an effort to shore up the island’s defenses as concern regarding potential Chinese aggression mounts. RAPID FIRE Mystery Boom in New Hampshire 11 submariners injured when the USS Connecticut strikes unknown object underwater Rep. Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., wants fewer uniform fashion shows, more tech notes from Space Force The U.S. Marine who brought a cougar back to his barracks american legion, american legion post 8, big bang theory, china, commentary, community, community service, cougar, denzel washington, espionage, irreverent warriors, kombucha, loki, military, national judge advocate, non-profit, nuclear secrets, pat tillman, post-9/11, sliders, space force, special forces, taiwan, topical, treason, uss connecticut, veteran, veterans service, vexillology, irreverent warriors Jeff reveals CV's fashionable new look for fall.

Ashley tells the tale of a Maryland couple who were caught attempting to sell nuclear secrets a foreign operatives who turned out to be the FBI.

CV shares his surprise that a Special Operation unit and small group of Marines have been secretly operating in Taiwan for the past year to train military forces in an effort to shore up the island’s defenses as concern regarding potential Chinese aggression mounts.

RAPID FIRE
Mystery Boom in New Hampshire
11 submariners injured when the USS Connecticut strikes unknown object underwater
Rep. Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., wants fewer uniform fashion shows, more tech notes from Space Force
The U.S. Marine who brought a cougar back to his barracks

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]]> Jeff reveals CV's fashionable new look for fall.

Ashley tells the tale of a Maryland couple who were caught attempting to sell nuclear secrets a foreign operatives who turned out to be the FBI.

CV shares his surprise that a Special Operation unit and small group of Marines have been secretly operating in Taiwan for the past year to train military forces in an effort to shore up the island’s defenses as concern regarding potential Chinese aggression mounts.

RAPID FIRE
Mystery Boom in New Hampshire
11 submariners injured when the USS Connecticut strikes unknown object underwater
Rep. Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., wants fewer uniform fashion shows, more tech notes from Space Force
The U.S. Marine who brought a cougar back to his barracks

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]]> Episode 17: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Healthcare Battle, Women and Infantries and a Deported Marine https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/17 9595603d-9512-4971-9355-9bca6073d607 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 17 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Healthcare Battle, Women and Infantries and a Deported Marine full 1 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. 56:36 no CV bypasses the political trappings, and goes straight to the heart of the perennial battle over military healthcare spending. Ashley celebrates the continuing series of female firsts in the military by sharing the story of Capt. Candice Bowen, who has taken command of Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, making her one of the first black women to take command of a rifle company in the National Guard and the first female infantry commander in Virginia. After watching "Immigration Nation" on Netflix, Jeff shares his take on the plight of deported Marine veteran Cesar Lopez and launches a wider discussion on military service and citizenship. Rapid Fire: Special Forces gear spending and the joys of CIF, trouble stirring in Syria Space Force units are popping up around the world - including Thule, Greenland - which get's CV a little nostalgic, and now Iran is paying bounties. Jeff also shares his excitement for the 100 Miles for Hope campaign swag. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, military health care, pentagon, ice tsunami, capt. candice bowen, women in military, 82nd Airborne, immigration, Immigration nation, netflix, cesar lopez, special forces, space force, syria, thule, Greenland, Thule Air Base, Iran, bounties, 100 Miles for Hope CV bypasses the political trappings, and goes straight to the heart of the perennial battle over military healthcare spending.

Ashley celebrates the continuing series of female firsts in the military by sharing the story of Capt. Candice Bowen, who has taken command of Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, making her one of the first black women to take command of a rifle company in the National Guard and the first female infantry commander in Virginia.

After watching "Immigration Nation" on Netflix, Jeff shares his take on the plight of deported Marine veteran Cesar Lopez and launches a wider discussion on military service and citizenship.

Rapid Fire: Special Forces gear spending and the joys of CIF, trouble stirring in Syria Space Force units are popping up around the world - including Thule, Greenland - which get's CV a little nostalgic, and now Iran is paying bounties.

Jeff also shares his excitement for the 100 Miles for Hope campaign swag.

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]]> CV bypasses the political trappings, and goes straight to the heart of the perennial battle over military healthcare spending.

Ashley celebrates the continuing series of female firsts in the military by sharing the story of Capt. Candice Bowen, who has taken command of Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, making her one of the first black women to take command of a rifle company in the National Guard and the first female infantry commander in Virginia.

After watching "Immigration Nation" on Netflix, Jeff shares his take on the plight of deported Marine veteran Cesar Lopez and launches a wider discussion on military service and citizenship.

Rapid Fire: Special Forces gear spending and the joys of CIF, trouble stirring in Syria Space Force units are popping up around the world - including Thule, Greenland - which get's CV a little nostalgic, and now Iran is paying bounties.

Jeff also shares his excitement for the 100 Miles for Hope campaign swag.

Links:

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