web02.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:39:48 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Star Wars” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/star%20wars Tue, 04 Jun 2024 06:30:00 -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 216: Tango Alpha Lima: Wounded veteran and powerlifting champ Omar 'Crispy' Avila https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/216 2ee43317-8dff-4430-a009-b836222abe64 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 06:30:00 -0400 The American Legion 216 Tango Alpha Lima: Wounded veteran and powerlifting champ Omar 'Crispy' Avila full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:19:48 no Bravo Zulu to the American Legion Family of Arizona Post 136 for support of their community THE INTERVIEW Sgt. Omar Avila, is an Army veteran who survived an IED blast that resulted in burns over 75% of his body and the amputation of right leg. Better known as "Crispy," Avila joins the podcast to talk about his story of recovery, success as a paralympic athlete and his life of service dedicated to his country and his fellow veterans. SCUTTLEBUTT Toxic Exposure Screenings: Veterans Report Spotty Follow-Up on Questionnaire Meant to Boost Health Care and Benefits So does the Air Force have new aces now? 'Tales from the Grid Square' brings servicemembers stories of the supernatural to the masses Special Guest: Omar "Crispy" Avila. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Star Wars, Luke Skywalker, Bravo Zulu, food pantry, community, Arizona IED, self-reflection, patience, thankfulness, forgiveness, survivor guilt, mental health, Paralympic athlete, weightlifting, world record, deadlift, bench press, powerlifting, stem cell treatment, pain management, prosthetic, TBI, family, support system, toxic exposure, PACT Act, medical screening, agent orange, burn pit, service officer, Aces, fighter jets, missile defense, UFO, paranormal, UAP Bravo Zulu to the American Legion Family of Arizona Post 136 for support of their community

THE INTERVIEW
Sgt. Omar Avila, is an Army veteran who survived an IED blast that resulted in burns over 75% of his body and the amputation of right leg.

Better known as "Crispy," Avila joins the podcast to talk about his story of recovery, success as a paralympic athlete and his life of service dedicated to his country and his fellow veterans.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Toxic Exposure Screenings: Veterans Report Spotty Follow-Up on Questionnaire Meant to Boost Health Care and Benefits

So does the Air Force have new aces now?

'Tales from the Grid Square' brings servicemembers stories of the supernatural to the masses

Special Guest: Omar "Crispy" Avila.

Links:

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THE INTERVIEW
Sgt. Omar Avila, is an Army veteran who survived an IED blast that resulted in burns over 75% of his body and the amputation of right leg.

Better known as "Crispy," Avila joins the podcast to talk about his story of recovery, success as a paralympic athlete and his life of service dedicated to his country and his fellow veterans.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Toxic Exposure Screenings: Veterans Report Spotty Follow-Up on Questionnaire Meant to Boost Health Care and Benefits

So does the Air Force have new aces now?

'Tales from the Grid Square' brings servicemembers stories of the supernatural to the masses

Special Guest: Omar "Crispy" Avila.

Links:

]]> Episode 127: Tango Alpha Lima: Health and Wellness with U.S. Army Veteran Jonathan Wechter https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/127 5fb04960-86eb-453c-b414-78072c5092b1 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 127 Tango Alpha Lima: Health and Wellness with U.S. Army Veteran Jonathan Wechter 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. 1:05:40 no IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley discuss the threats China and Russia pose to U.S. dominance in space and Jeff tries to figure out the Space Force "battle zone". THIS WEEK'S GUEST Our guest Jonathan talks about his work as a personal trainer and nutritionist, competing as an elite athlete, and his advocacy for mental wellness and therapeutic use of psychedelics to recover from trauma. RAPID FIRE  WWII veteran joins Legion post before 100th birthday Big Navy investigating SEAL basic training Special Guest: Jonathan Wechter. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Nancy Sinatra, space force, star wars, space warfare, satellite, guardians, Hiring our Heroes, National Convention, Milwaukee, transition, Rangers, health, fitness, wellness, mental health, leadership, personal trainer, PTSD, elite athlete, psychedelic therapeutics, trauma, GWOT, meditation, therapy, self-reflection, LSD, mushrooms, nature, shaman, self-care, individualized treatment, Philly Cheesesteak, legiontown, SEAL, BUDS IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley discuss the threats China and Russia pose to U.S. dominance in space and Jeff tries to figure out the Space Force "battle zone".

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guest Jonathan talks about his work as a personal trainer and nutritionist, competing as an elite athlete, and his advocacy for mental wellness and therapeutic use of psychedelics to recover from trauma.

RAPID FIRE
 WWII veteran joins Legion post before 100th birthday
Big Navy investigating SEAL basic training

Special Guest: Jonathan Wechter.

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Jeff and Ashley discuss the threats China and Russia pose to U.S. dominance in space and Jeff tries to figure out the Space Force "battle zone".

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guest Jonathan talks about his work as a personal trainer and nutritionist, competing as an elite athlete, and his advocacy for mental wellness and therapeutic use of psychedelics to recover from trauma.

RAPID FIRE
 WWII veteran joins Legion post before 100th birthday
Big Navy investigating SEAL basic training

Special Guest: Jonathan Wechter.

Links:

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