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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Stigma”</title>
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    <description>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.
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    <itunes:summary>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
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  <title>Episode 276: Call of duty: A veteran-led peer support network with retired Maj. Gen. Mark Graham</title>
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  <description>2025 American Legion World Series begins
THE INTERVIEW
Retired Army Maj. Gen. Mark Graham, the executive director of Vets4Warriors, lost both of his sons, including one to suicide. In response, Graham has dedicated his life to mental health awareness and suicide prevention, aligned with the Rutgers UBHC National Call Center. Vets4Warriors hires and trains veterans to be peer support specialists who answer calls within 30 seconds, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Graham discusses his time in the military, his work to reduce mental health stigma and the suicide rate, and more.
SCUTTLEBUTT
American Legion Family rallies to help Texas communities in the aftermath of devastating floods in Kerr County
The amazing escape of a WWII pilot who crash-landed into a field hosting a Nazi soccer match.
OTDIH 1981: IBM enters the personal computer market with the introduction of the IBM 5150. Special Guest: Mark A. Graham.
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    <![CDATA[<p>2025 American Legion World Series begins</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Retired Army Maj. Gen. Mark Graham, the executive director of Vets4Warriors, lost both of his sons, including one to suicide. In response, Graham has dedicated his life to mental health awareness and suicide prevention, aligned with the Rutgers UBHC National Call Center. Vets4Warriors hires and trains veterans to be peer support specialists who answer calls within 30 seconds, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Graham discusses his time in the military, his work to reduce mental health stigma and the suicide rate, and more.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
American Legion Family rallies to help Texas communities in the aftermath of devastating floods in Kerr County</p>

<p>The amazing escape of a WWII pilot who crash-landed into a field hosting a Nazi soccer match.</p>

<p>OTDIH 1981: IBM enters the personal computer market with the introduction of the IBM 5150.</p><p>Special Guest: Mark A. Graham.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/P5gJ1EXl3YY">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="2025 American Legion World Series" rel="nofollow" href="https://americanlegion.sportngin.com/page/show/8866293-2025-american-legion-world-series">2025 American Legion World Series</a></li><li><a title="Baseball Centennial Bookazine - American Legion Flag &amp; Emblem" rel="nofollow" href="https://emblem.legion.org/Baseball-Centennial-Bookazine/productinfo/755.925/">Baseball Centennial Bookazine - American Legion Flag &amp; Emblem</a></li><li><a title="BASEBALL | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legiontown.org/baseball">BASEBALL | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Share | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legiontown.org/share">Share | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="USA 250 Challenge | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/get-involved/community-programs/usa250/challenge">USA 250 Challenge | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Ways to Collaborate - Vets4Warriors" rel="nofollow" href="https://vets4warriors.com/our-partners/ways-to-collaborate/">Ways to Collaborate - Vets4Warriors</a></li><li><a title="Partnership Opportunities - Vets4Warriors" rel="nofollow" href="https://vets4warriors.com/meet-our-donors/partnership-opportunities/">Partnership Opportunities - Vets4Warriors</a></li><li><a title="Become an Ambassador - Vets4Warriors" rel="nofollow" href="https://vets4warriors.com/become-an-ambassador-2/">Become an Ambassador - Vets4Warriors</a></li><li><a title="Home - Vets4Warriors" rel="nofollow" href="https://vets4warriors.com/">Home - Vets4Warriors</a></li><li><a title="Post provides hope, support amidst tragedy of Texas flooding | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/community/2025/july/post-provides-hope-support-amidst-tragedy-of-texas-flooding">Post provides hope, support amidst tragedy of Texas flooding | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Texas counties eligible for NEF grants | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/emergency/2025/july/texas-counties-eligible-for-nef-grants">Texas counties eligible for NEF grants | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="National Commander LaCoursiere gets firsthand look at Texas flooding impact | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/commander/2025/july/national-commander-lacoursiere-gets-firsthand-look-at-texas-flooding-impact">National Commander LaCoursiere gets firsthand look at Texas flooding impact | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="This WWII pilot crash-landed into a field hosting a Nazi soccer match" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/military-history/2025/05/28/this-wwii-pilot-crash-landed-into-a-field-hosting-a-nazi-soccer-match/?utm_campaign=dfn-ebb&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=sailthru">This WWII pilot crash-landed into a field hosting a Nazi soccer match</a></li><li><a title="How the IBM PC Won, Then Lost, the Personal Computer Market - IEEE Spectrum" rel="nofollow" href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/how-the-ibm-pc-won-then-lost-the-personal-computer-market">How the IBM PC Won, Then Lost, the Personal Computer Market - IEEE Spectrum</a></li><li><a title="(17) IBM PS/2 Commerical | Cast of MASH - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr6_anGFh3U">(17) IBM PS/2 Commerical | Cast of MASH - YouTube</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>2025 American Legion World Series begins</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Retired Army Maj. Gen. Mark Graham, the executive director of Vets4Warriors, lost both of his sons, including one to suicide. In response, Graham has dedicated his life to mental health awareness and suicide prevention, aligned with the Rutgers UBHC National Call Center. Vets4Warriors hires and trains veterans to be peer support specialists who answer calls within 30 seconds, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Graham discusses his time in the military, his work to reduce mental health stigma and the suicide rate, and more.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
American Legion Family rallies to help Texas communities in the aftermath of devastating floods in Kerr County</p>

<p>The amazing escape of a WWII pilot who crash-landed into a field hosting a Nazi soccer match.</p>

<p>OTDIH 1981: IBM enters the personal computer market with the introduction of the IBM 5150.</p><p>Special Guest: Mark A. Graham.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/P5gJ1EXl3YY">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="2025 American Legion World Series" rel="nofollow" href="https://americanlegion.sportngin.com/page/show/8866293-2025-american-legion-world-series">2025 American Legion World Series</a></li><li><a title="Baseball Centennial Bookazine - American Legion Flag &amp; Emblem" rel="nofollow" href="https://emblem.legion.org/Baseball-Centennial-Bookazine/productinfo/755.925/">Baseball Centennial Bookazine - American Legion Flag &amp; Emblem</a></li><li><a title="BASEBALL | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legiontown.org/baseball">BASEBALL | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Share | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legiontown.org/share">Share | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="USA 250 Challenge | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/get-involved/community-programs/usa250/challenge">USA 250 Challenge | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Ways to Collaborate - Vets4Warriors" rel="nofollow" href="https://vets4warriors.com/our-partners/ways-to-collaborate/">Ways to Collaborate - Vets4Warriors</a></li><li><a title="Partnership Opportunities - Vets4Warriors" rel="nofollow" href="https://vets4warriors.com/meet-our-donors/partnership-opportunities/">Partnership Opportunities - Vets4Warriors</a></li><li><a title="Become an Ambassador - Vets4Warriors" rel="nofollow" href="https://vets4warriors.com/become-an-ambassador-2/">Become an Ambassador - Vets4Warriors</a></li><li><a title="Home - Vets4Warriors" rel="nofollow" href="https://vets4warriors.com/">Home - Vets4Warriors</a></li><li><a title="Post provides hope, support amidst tragedy of Texas flooding | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/community/2025/july/post-provides-hope-support-amidst-tragedy-of-texas-flooding">Post provides hope, support amidst tragedy of Texas flooding | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Texas counties eligible for NEF grants | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/emergency/2025/july/texas-counties-eligible-for-nef-grants">Texas counties eligible for NEF grants | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="National Commander LaCoursiere gets firsthand look at Texas flooding impact | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/commander/2025/july/national-commander-lacoursiere-gets-firsthand-look-at-texas-flooding-impact">National Commander LaCoursiere gets firsthand look at Texas flooding impact | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="This WWII pilot crash-landed into a field hosting a Nazi soccer match" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/military-history/2025/05/28/this-wwii-pilot-crash-landed-into-a-field-hosting-a-nazi-soccer-match/?utm_campaign=dfn-ebb&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=sailthru">This WWII pilot crash-landed into a field hosting a Nazi soccer match</a></li><li><a title="How the IBM PC Won, Then Lost, the Personal Computer Market - IEEE Spectrum" rel="nofollow" href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/how-the-ibm-pc-won-then-lost-the-personal-computer-market">How the IBM PC Won, Then Lost, the Personal Computer Market - IEEE Spectrum</a></li><li><a title="(17) IBM PS/2 Commerical | Cast of MASH - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr6_anGFh3U">(17) IBM PS/2 Commerical | Cast of MASH - YouTube</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 274: How to overcome the broken veteran narrative with Kevin Schmiegel - Tango Alpha Lima</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:episode>274</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>How to overcome the broken veteran narrative with Kevin Schmiegel - Tango Alpha Lima</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:duration>1:22:24</itunes:duration>
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  <description>250 years of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps
THE INTERVIEW
Retired Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Schmiegel is helping fellow veterans to thrive instead of falling to the broken veteran narrative. Schmiegel, who previously founded Hiring Our Heroes, is now leading ZeroMils. Schmiegel shares how ZeroMills is breaking the broken veteran narrative by creating a military thriving movement.
SCUTTLEBUTT
Coast Guardsman on his first mission helped save 165 Texas flash flood victims
Not-so-hot pursuit! Charleston, S.C. police chase a burglary suspect going 3 mph on a tractor excavator  Special Guest: Kevin Schmiegel.
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    <![CDATA[<p>250 years of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Retired Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Schmiegel is helping fellow veterans to thrive instead of falling to the broken veteran narrative. Schmiegel, who previously founded Hiring Our Heroes, is now leading ZeroMils. Schmiegel shares how ZeroMills is breaking the broken veteran narrative by creating a military thriving movement.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Coast Guardsman on his first mission helped save 165 Texas flash flood victims</p>

<p>Not-so-hot pursuit! Charleston, S.C. police chase a burglary suspect going 3 mph on a tractor excavator </p><p>Special Guest: Kevin Schmiegel.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/qBbfCDFR33g">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="After Action | For God and Country | Season 2 | Episode 2 | PBS" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pbs.org/video/for-god-and-country-ao88wp/">After Action | For God and Country | Season 2 | Episode 2 | PBS</a></li><li><a title="USA 250 Challenge | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/get-involved/community-programs/usa250/challenge">USA 250 Challenge | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Be The One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/advocacy/be-the-one">Be The One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Homepage / ZeroMils" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.zeromils.com/">Homepage / ZeroMils</a></li><li><a title="Hiring Our Heroes: Bridging the Job Gap for Veterans" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hiringourheroes.org/">Hiring Our Heroes: Bridging the Job Gap for Veterans</a></li><li><a title="U.S. Chamber of Commerce | U.S. Chamber of Commerce" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.uschamber.com/">U.S. Chamber of Commerce | U.S. Chamber of Commerce</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Coast Guard &#39;American hero&#39; Scott Ruskan helps save Texas flood victims" rel="nofollow" href="https://nypost.com/2025/07/06/us-news/coast-guard-american-hero-scott-ruskan-helps-save-texas-flood-victims/">Coast Guard 'American hero' Scott Ruskan helps save Texas flood victims</a></li><li><a title="Not-So-Hot Pursuit of Burglary Suspect Sees Police Cars Chase Tractor Excavator at Walking Pace" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/south-carolina/articles/2025-06-11/not-so-hot-pursuit-of-burglary-suspect-sees-police-cars-chase-tractor-excavator-at-walking-pace">Not-So-Hot Pursuit of Burglary Suspect Sees Police Cars Chase Tractor Excavator at Walking Pace</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>250 years of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Retired Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Schmiegel is helping fellow veterans to thrive instead of falling to the broken veteran narrative. Schmiegel, who previously founded Hiring Our Heroes, is now leading ZeroMils. Schmiegel shares how ZeroMills is breaking the broken veteran narrative by creating a military thriving movement.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Coast Guardsman on his first mission helped save 165 Texas flash flood victims</p>

<p>Not-so-hot pursuit! Charleston, S.C. police chase a burglary suspect going 3 mph on a tractor excavator </p><p>Special Guest: Kevin Schmiegel.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/qBbfCDFR33g">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="After Action | For God and Country | Season 2 | Episode 2 | PBS" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pbs.org/video/for-god-and-country-ao88wp/">After Action | For God and Country | Season 2 | Episode 2 | PBS</a></li><li><a title="USA 250 Challenge | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/get-involved/community-programs/usa250/challenge">USA 250 Challenge | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Be The One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/advocacy/be-the-one">Be The One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Homepage / ZeroMils" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.zeromils.com/">Homepage / ZeroMils</a></li><li><a title="Hiring Our Heroes: Bridging the Job Gap for Veterans" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hiringourheroes.org/">Hiring Our Heroes: Bridging the Job Gap for Veterans</a></li><li><a title="U.S. Chamber of Commerce | U.S. Chamber of Commerce" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.uschamber.com/">U.S. Chamber of Commerce | U.S. Chamber of Commerce</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Coast Guard &#39;American hero&#39; Scott Ruskan helps save Texas flood victims" rel="nofollow" href="https://nypost.com/2025/07/06/us-news/coast-guard-american-hero-scott-ruskan-helps-save-texas-flood-victims/">Coast Guard 'American hero' Scott Ruskan helps save Texas flood victims</a></li><li><a title="Not-So-Hot Pursuit of Burglary Suspect Sees Police Cars Chase Tractor Excavator at Walking Pace" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/south-carolina/articles/2025-06-11/not-so-hot-pursuit-of-burglary-suspect-sees-police-cars-chase-tractor-excavator-at-walking-pace">Not-So-Hot Pursuit of Burglary Suspect Sees Police Cars Chase Tractor Excavator at Walking Pace</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 260: Supporting other veterans in crisis with Vic Martin</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:episode>260</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Supporting other veterans in crisis with Vic Martin</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:duration>1:11:27</itunes:duration>
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  <description>American Legion Family Day
THE INTERVIEW
Navy veteran Vic Martin struggled after suffering a brain injury, receiving mental health diagnoses and being medically retired. After hitting bottom and attempting suicide, Martin now dedicates his life to helping others find their purpose and the mental health care they need. 
SCUTTLEBUTT
World Autism Awareness month: Neurodivergent Veterans
Florida American Legion Riders gearing up for massive Boots on the Ground Poker Run
Military nicknames - usually born of our less-than-heroic moments Special Guest: Vic Martin.
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    <![CDATA[<p>American Legion Family Day</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Navy veteran Vic Martin struggled after suffering a brain injury, receiving mental health diagnoses and being medically retired. After hitting bottom and attempting suicide, Martin now dedicates his life to helping others find their purpose and the mental health care they need. </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
World Autism Awareness month: Neurodivergent Veterans</p>

<p>Florida American Legion Riders gearing up for massive Boots on the Ground Poker Run</p>

<p>Military nicknames - usually born of our less-than-heroic moments</p><p>Special Guest: Vic Martin.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/V4kH1hUceF0">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Resolution No. 7: American Legion Family Day | Digital Archive" rel="nofollow" href="https://archive.legion.org/node/14045">Resolution No. 7: American Legion Family Day | Digital Archive</a></li><li><a title="Be The One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/advocacy/be-the-one">Be The One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legiontown.org/veterans-strengthening-america">VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Onward Ops - Your next deployment isn&#39;t a military operation" rel="nofollow" href="https://onwardops.org/">Onward Ops - Your next deployment isn't a military operation</a></li><li><a title="Courage to Call - Helpline for Veterans, Military &amp; Families" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.courage2call.org/">Courage to Call - Helpline for Veterans, Military &amp; Families</a></li><li><a title="S.2372 - 115th Congress (2017-2018): VA MISSION Act of 2018 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2372">S.2372 - 115th Congress (2017-2018): VA MISSION Act of 2018 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress</a></li><li><a title="Amazon.com: Phoenix Revival: The Aftermath of Naval Aviation&#39;s Fastest Ejection: 9781964934518: Gill, Lt Kegan Smurf: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Revival-Aftermath-Aviations-Ejection/dp/1964934516">Amazon.com: Phoenix Revival: The Aftermath of Naval Aviation's Fastest Ejection: 9781964934518: Gill, Lt Kegan Smurf: Books</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Mental Health Treatment Center in San Diego | Solara" rel="nofollow" href="https://solaramentalhealth.com/">Veterans Mental Health Treatment Center in San Diego | Solara</a></li><li><a title="Army Veteran shares her experiences with autism - VA News" rel="nofollow" href="https://news.va.gov/130846/army-veteran-shares-her-experiences-with-autism/">Army Veteran shares her experiences with autism - VA News</a></li><li><a title="(20+) Autistic Veterans | Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/autisticveterans">(20+) Autistic Veterans | Facebook</a></li><li><a title="Autism Speaks applauds Department of Veterans Affairs for including vital autism care in insurance coverage for families of disabled veterans | Autism Speaks" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.autismspeaks.org/advocacy-news/va-disability-autism">Autism Speaks applauds Department of Veterans Affairs for including vital autism care in insurance coverage for families of disabled veterans | Autism Speaks</a></li><li><a title="An Autistic Soldier Wants You to Read This - Modern War Institute" rel="nofollow" href="https://mwi.westpoint.edu/an-autistic-soldier-wants-you-to-read-this/">An Autistic Soldier Wants You to Read This - Modern War Institute</a></li><li><a title="Riders chapter prepping for massive annual poker run to benefit veteran causes, honor fallen military | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/riders/2025/march/legion-riders-chapter-prepping-for-massive-annual-poker-run-to-benefit-veteran-causes">Riders chapter prepping for massive annual poker run to benefit veteran causes, honor fallen military | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Are Sharing Their Hilarious Military Nicknames, And It Proves That Nobody Would Be Called &quot;Maverick&quot;" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/veterans-sharing-hilarious-military-nicknames-211603653.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMceG1BxON6K6wBVFrX6igvWtbTpLSj9qLO6v3IB0utzYlFp8KVq7TAISqKZ_t8Tj_KyFcqxRshKXCmBedRD7wOcHUVoRyNGOOZBrbC-puHkQIX8wURtmX9rzvMSqMqfRAPz9KIFsGECcghB06yOi9O-xiudSW1FcFGy7-bS49ly&amp;guccounter=2">Veterans Are Sharing Their Hilarious Military Nicknames, And It Proves That Nobody Would Be Called "Maverick"</a></li><li><a title="9 Military Badasses With Awesome Nicknames | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/undertheradar/2017/03/9-military-badasses-awesome-nicknames">9 Military Badasses With Awesome Nicknames | Military.com</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>American Legion Family Day</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Navy veteran Vic Martin struggled after suffering a brain injury, receiving mental health diagnoses and being medically retired. After hitting bottom and attempting suicide, Martin now dedicates his life to helping others find their purpose and the mental health care they need. </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
World Autism Awareness month: Neurodivergent Veterans</p>

<p>Florida American Legion Riders gearing up for massive Boots on the Ground Poker Run</p>

<p>Military nicknames - usually born of our less-than-heroic moments</p><p>Special Guest: Vic Martin.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/V4kH1hUceF0">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Resolution No. 7: American Legion Family Day | Digital Archive" rel="nofollow" href="https://archive.legion.org/node/14045">Resolution No. 7: American Legion Family Day | Digital Archive</a></li><li><a title="Be The One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/advocacy/be-the-one">Be The One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legiontown.org/veterans-strengthening-america">VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Onward Ops - Your next deployment isn&#39;t a military operation" rel="nofollow" href="https://onwardops.org/">Onward Ops - Your next deployment isn't a military operation</a></li><li><a title="Courage to Call - Helpline for Veterans, Military &amp; Families" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.courage2call.org/">Courage to Call - Helpline for Veterans, Military &amp; Families</a></li><li><a title="S.2372 - 115th Congress (2017-2018): VA MISSION Act of 2018 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2372">S.2372 - 115th Congress (2017-2018): VA MISSION Act of 2018 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress</a></li><li><a title="Amazon.com: Phoenix Revival: The Aftermath of Naval Aviation&#39;s Fastest Ejection: 9781964934518: Gill, Lt Kegan Smurf: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Revival-Aftermath-Aviations-Ejection/dp/1964934516">Amazon.com: Phoenix Revival: The Aftermath of Naval Aviation's Fastest Ejection: 9781964934518: Gill, Lt Kegan Smurf: Books</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Mental Health Treatment Center in San Diego | Solara" rel="nofollow" href="https://solaramentalhealth.com/">Veterans Mental Health Treatment Center in San Diego | Solara</a></li><li><a title="Army Veteran shares her experiences with autism - VA News" rel="nofollow" href="https://news.va.gov/130846/army-veteran-shares-her-experiences-with-autism/">Army Veteran shares her experiences with autism - VA News</a></li><li><a title="(20+) Autistic Veterans | Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/autisticveterans">(20+) Autistic Veterans | Facebook</a></li><li><a title="Autism Speaks applauds Department of Veterans Affairs for including vital autism care in insurance coverage for families of disabled veterans | Autism Speaks" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.autismspeaks.org/advocacy-news/va-disability-autism">Autism Speaks applauds Department of Veterans Affairs for including vital autism care in insurance coverage for families of disabled veterans | Autism Speaks</a></li><li><a title="An Autistic Soldier Wants You to Read This - Modern War Institute" rel="nofollow" href="https://mwi.westpoint.edu/an-autistic-soldier-wants-you-to-read-this/">An Autistic Soldier Wants You to Read This - Modern War Institute</a></li><li><a title="Riders chapter prepping for massive annual poker run to benefit veteran causes, honor fallen military | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/riders/2025/march/legion-riders-chapter-prepping-for-massive-annual-poker-run-to-benefit-veteran-causes">Riders chapter prepping for massive annual poker run to benefit veteran causes, honor fallen military | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Are Sharing Their Hilarious Military Nicknames, And It Proves That Nobody Would Be Called &quot;Maverick&quot;" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/veterans-sharing-hilarious-military-nicknames-211603653.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMceG1BxON6K6wBVFrX6igvWtbTpLSj9qLO6v3IB0utzYlFp8KVq7TAISqKZ_t8Tj_KyFcqxRshKXCmBedRD7wOcHUVoRyNGOOZBrbC-puHkQIX8wURtmX9rzvMSqMqfRAPz9KIFsGECcghB06yOi9O-xiudSW1FcFGy7-bS49ly&amp;guccounter=2">Veterans Are Sharing Their Hilarious Military Nicknames, And It Proves That Nobody Would Be Called "Maverick"</a></li><li><a title="9 Military Badasses With Awesome Nicknames | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/undertheradar/2017/03/9-military-badasses-awesome-nicknames">9 Military Badasses With Awesome Nicknames | Military.com</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 234: How military families can fight food insecurity</title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/234</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:episode>234</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>How military families can fight food insecurity</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>42:01</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>Monica Bassett, founder and CEO of Stronghold Food Pantry, is a Military Food Insecurity Expert and a dedicated advocate for military families facing this issue. 
A military spouse and the daughter of a Vietnam War veteran, Monica knows first-hand the struggle some families face when it comes to food insecurity. She shares how her own experiences influenced her commitment to helping others, and why she continues to build trust and serve others with dignity. 
SCUTTLEBUTT
Bravo Zulu to an Arizona post who helped distribute 250,000 lbs of food
The U.S. Navy has run out of pants Special Guest: Monica Bassett.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Monica Bassett, founder and CEO of Stronghold Food Pantry, is a Military Food Insecurity Expert and a dedicated advocate for military families facing this issue. </p>

<p>A military spouse and the daughter of a Vietnam War veteran, Monica knows first-hand the struggle some families face when it comes to food insecurity. She shares how her own experiences influenced her commitment to helping others, and why she continues to build trust and serve others with dignity. </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Bravo Zulu to an Arizona post who helped distribute 250,000 lbs of food</p>

<p>The U.S. Navy has run out of pants</p><p>Special Guest: Monica Bassett.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/mfx97EjT5_U">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss" rel="nofollow" href="https://heroeswithhearingloss.org/">Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss</a></li><li><a title="Stronghold Food Pantry | Military Families" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.strongholdfoodpantry.org/">Stronghold Food Pantry | Military Families</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wellcarenow.com/veterans/?cid=CMT84543">The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare</a></li><li><a title="John J. Morris Post 62 partners to provide free food to veterans | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legiontown.org/veteranshelping/13209/john-j-morris-post-62-partners-provide-free-food-veterans">John J. Morris Post 62 partners to provide free food to veterans | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Navy suffers shortage of working uniform trousers" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2024/08/23/navy-suffers-shortage-of-working-uniform-trousers/">Navy suffers shortage of working uniform trousers</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Monica Bassett, founder and CEO of Stronghold Food Pantry, is a Military Food Insecurity Expert and a dedicated advocate for military families facing this issue. </p>

<p>A military spouse and the daughter of a Vietnam War veteran, Monica knows first-hand the struggle some families face when it comes to food insecurity. She shares how her own experiences influenced her commitment to helping others, and why she continues to build trust and serve others with dignity. </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Bravo Zulu to an Arizona post who helped distribute 250,000 lbs of food</p>

<p>The U.S. Navy has run out of pants</p><p>Special Guest: Monica Bassett.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/mfx97EjT5_U">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss" rel="nofollow" href="https://heroeswithhearingloss.org/">Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss</a></li><li><a title="Stronghold Food Pantry | Military Families" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.strongholdfoodpantry.org/">Stronghold Food Pantry | Military Families</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wellcarenow.com/veterans/?cid=CMT84543">The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare</a></li><li><a title="John J. Morris Post 62 partners to provide free food to veterans | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legiontown.org/veteranshelping/13209/john-j-morris-post-62-partners-provide-free-food-veterans">John J. Morris Post 62 partners to provide free food to veterans | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Navy suffers shortage of working uniform trousers" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2024/08/23/navy-suffers-shortage-of-working-uniform-trousers/">Navy suffers shortage of working uniform trousers</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 228: Tango Alpha Lima: American Legion 105th National Convention</title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/228</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 06:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
  <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/852e2c24-960d-476d-8bba-5e9e83730833.mp3" length="58354339" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>228</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: American Legion 105th National Convention</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:18:39</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>In a special episode recorded live at the Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Outpost at The American Legion National Convention in New Orleans, hosts Stacy Pearsall and Adam Marr catch up with former guests and meet new friends who discuss the exciting things they are sharing with convention attendees.
Steve Burke, an Army veteran, West Point grad and Business Leader of Associations with Grouper talks about the critical need for social connection.
Kristie McNally, deputy director of the U.S. Mint shares news of the 2024 Greatest Generation commemorative coin set.
Kathryn Walker, chief executive director of Revitalist Lifestyle and Wellness Ltd., discusses ketamine treatments and the integration of psychedelic medicine into mainstream mental health practices.
Marine Corps veteran Waco Hoover, the chairman of Be the One and a member of The American Legion talks about the second annual Be the One symposium and the future of the Be the One mission.
Norka Rojas, chief of Internment Services at Arlington National Cemetery talks about the process of requesting burial at Arlington.
Lexie Millikan, executive director of Quilts of Valor talks about the community built through the act of making quilts to comfort and honor servicemembers, veterans and first responders.
Navy veteran Andre Andrews, a member of American Legion Post 283 in Los Angeles and chairman of the Department of California’s Video Game Committee talks about the future of online gaming in the American Legion.
Cullen Wright and Christina Lonigro of Advocate Healthcare give an update on their new product, Vetecare
Special thanks to Wellcare for support of our Podcast Outpost on site in New Orleans. Special Guests: Andre Andrews, Christina Lonigro, Cullen Wright, Kathryn Walker, Kristie McNally, Lexie Millikan, Norka Rojas, Steve Burke, and Waco Hoover.
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    <![CDATA[<p>In a special episode recorded live at the Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Outpost at The American Legion National Convention in New Orleans, hosts Stacy Pearsall and Adam Marr catch up with former guests and meet new friends who discuss the exciting things they are sharing with convention attendees.</p>

<p>Steve Burke, an Army veteran, West Point grad and Business Leader of Associations with Grouper talks about the critical need for social connection.</p>

<p>Kristie McNally, deputy director of the U.S. Mint shares news of the 2024 Greatest Generation commemorative coin set.</p>

<p>Kathryn Walker, chief executive director of Revitalist Lifestyle and Wellness Ltd., discusses ketamine treatments and the integration of psychedelic medicine into mainstream mental health practices.</p>

<p>Marine Corps veteran Waco Hoover, the chairman of Be the One and a member of The American Legion talks about the second annual Be the One symposium and the future of the Be the One mission.</p>

<p>Norka Rojas, chief of Internment Services at Arlington National Cemetery talks about the process of requesting burial at Arlington.</p>

<p>Lexie Millikan, executive director of Quilts of Valor talks about the community built through the act of making quilts to comfort and honor servicemembers, veterans and first responders.</p>

<p>Navy veteran Andre Andrews, a member of American Legion Post 283 in Los Angeles and chairman of the Department of California’s Video Game Committee talks about the future of online gaming in the American Legion.</p>

<p>Cullen Wright and Christina Lonigro of Advocate Healthcare give an update on their new product, Vetecare</p>

<p>Special thanks to Wellcare for support of our Podcast Outpost on site in New Orleans.</p><p>Special Guests: Andre Andrews, Christina Lonigro, Cullen Wright, Kathryn Walker, Kristie McNally, Lexie Millikan, Norka Rojas, Steve Burke, and Waco Hoover.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/wGc2z1B1ToA">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Grouper - Benefits with Friends" rel="nofollow" href="https://hellogrouper.com/">Grouper - Benefits with Friends</a></li><li><a title="Greatest Generation Commemorative Coins | US Mint" rel="nofollow" href="https://catalog.usmint.gov/coins/commemorative-coins/greatest-generation/">Greatest Generation Commemorative Coins | US Mint</a></li><li><a title="Revitalist Clinic: Transforming Lives with Therapy" rel="nofollow" href="https://revitalistclinic.com/">Revitalist Clinic: Transforming Lives with Therapy</a></li><li><a title="Be the One Symposium features progress, hope | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone/262469/be-one-symposium-features-progress-hope">Be the One Symposium features progress, hope | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Arlington National Cemetery - Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/#/">Arlington National Cemetery - Home</a></li><li><a title="Quilts of Valor Foundation |" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.qovf.org/">Quilts of Valor Foundation |</a></li><li><a title="Home Page - The Advocate Veterans Initiative Program" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.advocateforveterans.com/">Home Page - The Advocate Veterans Initiative Program</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 93: Tango Alpha Lima: Advocate Health Advisors talk Medicare and VA benefits" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/93">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 93: Tango Alpha Lima: Advocate Health Advisors talk Medicare and VA benefits</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In a special episode recorded live at the Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Outpost at The American Legion National Convention in New Orleans, hosts Stacy Pearsall and Adam Marr catch up with former guests and meet new friends who discuss the exciting things they are sharing with convention attendees.</p>

<p>Steve Burke, an Army veteran, West Point grad and Business Leader of Associations with Grouper talks about the critical need for social connection.</p>

<p>Kristie McNally, deputy director of the U.S. Mint shares news of the 2024 Greatest Generation commemorative coin set.</p>

<p>Kathryn Walker, chief executive director of Revitalist Lifestyle and Wellness Ltd., discusses ketamine treatments and the integration of psychedelic medicine into mainstream mental health practices.</p>

<p>Marine Corps veteran Waco Hoover, the chairman of Be the One and a member of The American Legion talks about the second annual Be the One symposium and the future of the Be the One mission.</p>

<p>Norka Rojas, chief of Internment Services at Arlington National Cemetery talks about the process of requesting burial at Arlington.</p>

<p>Lexie Millikan, executive director of Quilts of Valor talks about the community built through the act of making quilts to comfort and honor servicemembers, veterans and first responders.</p>

<p>Navy veteran Andre Andrews, a member of American Legion Post 283 in Los Angeles and chairman of the Department of California’s Video Game Committee talks about the future of online gaming in the American Legion.</p>

<p>Cullen Wright and Christina Lonigro of Advocate Healthcare give an update on their new product, Vetecare</p>

<p>Special thanks to Wellcare for support of our Podcast Outpost on site in New Orleans.</p><p>Special Guests: Andre Andrews, Christina Lonigro, Cullen Wright, Kathryn Walker, Kristie McNally, Lexie Millikan, Norka Rojas, Steve Burke, and Waco Hoover.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/wGc2z1B1ToA">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Grouper - Benefits with Friends" rel="nofollow" href="https://hellogrouper.com/">Grouper - Benefits with Friends</a></li><li><a title="Greatest Generation Commemorative Coins | US Mint" rel="nofollow" href="https://catalog.usmint.gov/coins/commemorative-coins/greatest-generation/">Greatest Generation Commemorative Coins | US Mint</a></li><li><a title="Revitalist Clinic: Transforming Lives with Therapy" rel="nofollow" href="https://revitalistclinic.com/">Revitalist Clinic: Transforming Lives with Therapy</a></li><li><a title="Be the One Symposium features progress, hope | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone/262469/be-one-symposium-features-progress-hope">Be the One Symposium features progress, hope | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Arlington National Cemetery - Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/#/">Arlington National Cemetery - Home</a></li><li><a title="Quilts of Valor Foundation |" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.qovf.org/">Quilts of Valor Foundation |</a></li><li><a title="Home Page - The Advocate Veterans Initiative Program" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.advocateforveterans.com/">Home Page - The Advocate Veterans Initiative Program</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 93: Tango Alpha Lima: Advocate Health Advisors talk Medicare and VA benefits" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/93">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 93: Tango Alpha Lima: Advocate Health Advisors talk Medicare and VA benefits</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 218: Tango Alpha Lima: Wrestle Like a Girl CEO and founder Sally Roberts</title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/218</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:duration>1:16:27</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>Gators on the FOD walk 
An Olympic Challenge 
THE INTERVIEW
Sally Roberts is an athlete, Army veteran and the founder of Wrestle Like A Girl, an organization that empower girls and women to become leaders – while participating in the sport of wrestling. On this episode, she delivers her message: “It’s OK to suffer, it’s OK to endure, it’s the lessons we learn from it.” 
SCUTTLEBUTT
Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves 
Tracking Brain Baselines 
Celebrity Veteran: FedEx Founder Fred Smith  Special Guest: Sally Roberts.
</description>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Gators on the FOD walk <br>
An Olympic Challenge </p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Sally Roberts is an athlete, Army veteran and the founder of Wrestle Like A Girl, an organization that empower girls and women to become leaders – while participating in the sport of wrestling. On this episode, she delivers her message: “It’s OK to suffer, it’s OK to endure, it’s the lessons we learn from it.” </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves <br>
Tracking Brain Baselines <br>
Celebrity Veteran: FedEx Founder Fred Smith </p><p>Special Guest: Sally Roberts.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/GBt_90J3Wp4">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Legacy of an Olympian and Legionnaire | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legiontown.org/ownwords/12382/legacy-olympian-and-legionnaire">Legacy of an Olympian and Legionnaire | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 194: Tango Alpha Lima: Mental Management Systems Founder Lanny Bassham" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/194">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 194: Tango Alpha Lima: Mental Management Systems Founder Lanny Bassham</a></li><li><a title="Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone/training">Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Wrestle Like A Girl" rel="nofollow" href="https://wrestlelikeagirl.org/">Wrestle Like A Girl</a></li><li><a title="Why Women&#39;s Wrestling, Why Now — Wrestle Like A Girl" rel="nofollow" href="https://wrestlelikeagirl.org/why-womens-wrestling-why-now">Why Women's Wrestling, Why Now — Wrestle Like A Girl</a></li><li><a title="Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/mil-money/2024/04/18/agreement-helps-military-spouses-keep-federal-jobs-in-overseas-moves/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves</a></li><li><a title="Army adds cognitive test to track new soldier brain health" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2024/04/22/army-adds-cognitive-test-to-track-new-soldier-brain-health/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Army adds cognitive test to track new soldier brain health</a></li><li><a title="FedEx founder credits Marine Corps for giving him the tools to succeed" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2024/04/09/fedex-founder-credits-marine-corps-for-giving-him-the-tools-to-succeed/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">FedEx founder credits Marine Corps for giving him the tools to succeed</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Gators on the FOD walk <br>
An Olympic Challenge </p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Sally Roberts is an athlete, Army veteran and the founder of Wrestle Like A Girl, an organization that empower girls and women to become leaders – while participating in the sport of wrestling. On this episode, she delivers her message: “It’s OK to suffer, it’s OK to endure, it’s the lessons we learn from it.” </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves <br>
Tracking Brain Baselines <br>
Celebrity Veteran: FedEx Founder Fred Smith </p><p>Special Guest: Sally Roberts.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/GBt_90J3Wp4">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Legacy of an Olympian and Legionnaire | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legiontown.org/ownwords/12382/legacy-olympian-and-legionnaire">Legacy of an Olympian and Legionnaire | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 194: Tango Alpha Lima: Mental Management Systems Founder Lanny Bassham" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/194">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 194: Tango Alpha Lima: Mental Management Systems Founder Lanny Bassham</a></li><li><a title="Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone/training">Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Wrestle Like A Girl" rel="nofollow" href="https://wrestlelikeagirl.org/">Wrestle Like A Girl</a></li><li><a title="Why Women&#39;s Wrestling, Why Now — Wrestle Like A Girl" rel="nofollow" href="https://wrestlelikeagirl.org/why-womens-wrestling-why-now">Why Women's Wrestling, Why Now — Wrestle Like A Girl</a></li><li><a title="Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/mil-money/2024/04/18/agreement-helps-military-spouses-keep-federal-jobs-in-overseas-moves/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves</a></li><li><a title="Army adds cognitive test to track new soldier brain health" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2024/04/22/army-adds-cognitive-test-to-track-new-soldier-brain-health/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Army adds cognitive test to track new soldier brain health</a></li><li><a title="FedEx founder credits Marine Corps for giving him the tools to succeed" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2024/04/09/fedex-founder-credits-marine-corps-for-giving-him-the-tools-to-succeed/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">FedEx founder credits Marine Corps for giving him the tools to succeed</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP09: "The Keeper" with George Eshleman</title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/talbto-09</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
  <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/cc55f995-cf21-4f06-bfdf-cc585b4e7e0f.mp3" length="26412144" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <itunes:duration>27:27</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>George Eshleman is a Desert Storm veteran who shares the story of his own struggle with suicide, and how he found healing and a mission to help others while hiking the Appalachian Trail. His story is told in the new movie, “The Keeper” which opens on Memorial Day. Special Guest: George Eshleman.
</description>
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    <![CDATA[<p>George Eshleman is a Desert Storm veteran who shares the story of his own struggle with suicide, and how he found healing and a mission to help others while hiking the Appalachian Trail. His story is told in the new movie, “The Keeper” which opens on Memorial Day.</p><p>Special Guest: George Eshleman.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/kuAuQWT9Hdo">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="The Keeper | Movie" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thekeepermovie.info/">The Keeper | Movie</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Crisis Line" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/">Veterans Crisis Line</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>George Eshleman is a Desert Storm veteran who shares the story of his own struggle with suicide, and how he found healing and a mission to help others while hiking the Appalachian Trail. His story is told in the new movie, “The Keeper” which opens on Memorial Day.</p><p>Special Guest: George Eshleman.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/kuAuQWT9Hdo">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="The Keeper | Movie" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thekeepermovie.info/">The Keeper | Movie</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Crisis Line" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/">Veterans Crisis Line</a></li></ul>]]>
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<item>
  <title>Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP08: Retired Navy SEAL Jason Redman</title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/betheone-08</link>
  <guid isPermaLink="false">36571bda-0dd3-4843-8f37-83a02eb18d18</guid>
  <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
  <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/36571bda-0dd3-4843-8f37-83a02eb18d18.mp3" length="37027587" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>38:31</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>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.
</description>
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>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. </p>

<p>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.</p><p>Special Guest: Jason Redman.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/sXfBPTxhb7s">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Amazon.com: The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader: 9780062208316: Redman, Jason, Bruning, John: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Trident-Forging-Reforging-Navy-Leader/dp/0062208314/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1707340186&amp;sr=8-1">Amazon.com: The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader: 9780062208316: Redman, Jason, Bruning, John: Books</a></li><li><a title="Sign on the Door Poster - Signed by Jason Redman - Get Off The X" rel="nofollow" href="https://getoffx.com/product/sign-on-the-door-poster/">Sign on the Door Poster - Signed by Jason Redman - Get Off The X</a></li><li><a title="Overcome - Signed Hard Cover - Get Off The X" rel="nofollow" href="https://getoffx.com/product/overcome-signed-hard-cover/?_ga=2.27101885.1622669047.1707340708-233615279.1707340708">Overcome - Signed Hard Cover - Get Off The X</a></li><li><a title="Homepage | Concussion Legacy Foundation" rel="nofollow" href="https://concussionfoundation.org/">Homepage | Concussion Legacy Foundation</a></li><li><a title="Amazon.com: Touching the Dragon: And Other Techniques for Surviving Life&#39;s Wars: 9780451494689: Hatch, James, D&#39;Andrea, Christian: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Touching-Dragon-Other-Techniques-Surviving/dp/0451494687/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1707341403&amp;sr=8-1">Amazon.com: Touching the Dragon: And Other Techniques for Surviving Life's Wars: 9780451494689: Hatch, James, D'Andrea, Christian: Books</a></li><li><a title="Why Psychedelics? | Stanford Psychedelic Science Group | Stanford Medicine" rel="nofollow" href="https://med.stanford.edu/spsg/about.html">Why Psychedelics? | Stanford Psychedelic Science Group | Stanford Medicine</a></li><li><a title="Home - Jason Redman" rel="nofollow" href="https://jasonredman.com/">Home - Jason Redman</a></li><li><a title="Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone/training">Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>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. </p>

<p>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.</p><p>Special Guest: Jason Redman.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/sXfBPTxhb7s">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Amazon.com: The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader: 9780062208316: Redman, Jason, Bruning, John: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Trident-Forging-Reforging-Navy-Leader/dp/0062208314/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1707340186&amp;sr=8-1">Amazon.com: The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader: 9780062208316: Redman, Jason, Bruning, John: Books</a></li><li><a title="Sign on the Door Poster - Signed by Jason Redman - Get Off The X" rel="nofollow" href="https://getoffx.com/product/sign-on-the-door-poster/">Sign on the Door Poster - Signed by Jason Redman - Get Off The X</a></li><li><a title="Overcome - Signed Hard Cover - Get Off The X" rel="nofollow" href="https://getoffx.com/product/overcome-signed-hard-cover/?_ga=2.27101885.1622669047.1707340708-233615279.1707340708">Overcome - Signed Hard Cover - Get Off The X</a></li><li><a title="Homepage | Concussion Legacy Foundation" rel="nofollow" href="https://concussionfoundation.org/">Homepage | Concussion Legacy Foundation</a></li><li><a title="Amazon.com: Touching the Dragon: And Other Techniques for Surviving Life&#39;s Wars: 9780451494689: Hatch, James, D&#39;Andrea, Christian: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Touching-Dragon-Other-Techniques-Surviving/dp/0451494687/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1707341403&amp;sr=8-1">Amazon.com: Touching the Dragon: And Other Techniques for Surviving Life's Wars: 9780451494689: Hatch, James, D'Andrea, Christian: Books</a></li><li><a title="Why Psychedelics? | Stanford Psychedelic Science Group | Stanford Medicine" rel="nofollow" href="https://med.stanford.edu/spsg/about.html">Why Psychedelics? | Stanford Psychedelic Science Group | Stanford Medicine</a></li><li><a title="Home - Jason Redman" rel="nofollow" href="https://jasonredman.com/">Home - Jason Redman</a></li><li><a title="Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone/training">Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP07: Healing Breakthrough with Juliana Mercer</title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/talbto-07</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
  <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/bd979e23-b6cd-4945-96f4-26b0bced64f6.mp3" length="36654281" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>36:30</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>Marine Corps veteran Juliana Mercer, Veteran Advocacy and Public Policy Director of Healing Breakthrough, discusses her work in advocating for the adoption of MDMA-Assisted Therapy in the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. 
Juliana talks about removing the stigma of psychedelics use, the experience of MDMA-assisted therapy, and the work her organization is doing to fulfill their mission of making this treatment available to veterans in the United States. Special Guest: Juliana Mercer.
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Be The One, mental health, mental wellness, PTSD, suicide prevention, Iraq, deployment, Anbar province, combat, hearts and minds, Fallujah, Ramadi, wwb, wounded warrior battalion, Afghanistan, Helmund province, thriving, employment, talk therapy, psychedelics, psilocybin, alternative therapy, MDMA-assisted therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, PTSD, Ibogaine, breakthrough therapy, FDA approval, D.A.R.E, stigma, empathy</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Marine Corps veteran Juliana Mercer, Veteran Advocacy and Public Policy Director of Healing Breakthrough, discusses her work in advocating for the adoption of MDMA-Assisted Therapy in the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. </p>

<p>Juliana talks about removing the stigma of psychedelics use, the experience of MDMA-assisted therapy, and the work her organization is doing to fulfill their mission of making this treatment available to veterans in the United States.</p><p>Special Guest: Juliana Mercer.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/WiExMd7B2Vo">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Be The One" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be The One</a></li><li><a title="Healing Breakthrough | Connect. Transform. Thrive." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.healingbreakthrough.org/">Healing Breakthrough | Connect. Transform. Thrive.</a></li><li><a title="Exploring psychedelics for the treatment of Veterans - VA News" rel="nofollow" href="https://news.va.gov/124415/exploring-psychedelics-treatment-of-veterans/">Exploring psychedelics for the treatment of Veterans - VA News</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast: Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP05: VETS Co-founders Amber and Marcus Capone" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/talbto-05">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast: Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP05: VETS Co-founders Amber and Marcus Capone</a></li><li><a title="Heroic Hearts Project" rel="nofollow" href="https://heroicheartsproject.org/">Heroic Hearts Project</a></li><li><a title="Home | ClinicalTrials.gov" rel="nofollow" href="https://clinicaltrials.gov/">Home | ClinicalTrials.gov</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Marine Corps veteran Juliana Mercer, Veteran Advocacy and Public Policy Director of Healing Breakthrough, discusses her work in advocating for the adoption of MDMA-Assisted Therapy in the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. </p>

<p>Juliana talks about removing the stigma of psychedelics use, the experience of MDMA-assisted therapy, and the work her organization is doing to fulfill their mission of making this treatment available to veterans in the United States.</p><p>Special Guest: Juliana Mercer.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/WiExMd7B2Vo">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Be The One" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be The One</a></li><li><a title="Healing Breakthrough | Connect. Transform. Thrive." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.healingbreakthrough.org/">Healing Breakthrough | Connect. Transform. Thrive.</a></li><li><a title="Exploring psychedelics for the treatment of Veterans - VA News" rel="nofollow" href="https://news.va.gov/124415/exploring-psychedelics-treatment-of-veterans/">Exploring psychedelics for the treatment of Veterans - VA News</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast: Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP05: VETS Co-founders Amber and Marcus Capone" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/talbto-05">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast: Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP05: VETS Co-founders Amber and Marcus Capone</a></li><li><a title="Heroic Hearts Project" rel="nofollow" href="https://heroicheartsproject.org/">Heroic Hearts Project</a></li><li><a title="Home | ClinicalTrials.gov" rel="nofollow" href="https://clinicaltrials.gov/">Home | ClinicalTrials.gov</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 200: Tango Alpha Lima: Rutgers U. Veteran &amp; Military Services Assistant Director Bryan Adams</title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/200</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
  <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/e40fac59-6150-4fca-8ff6-865b13dc9357.mp3" length="45670699" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>200</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: Rutgers U. Veteran &amp; Military Services Assistant Director Bryan Adams</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>45:49</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>TROLL PATROL
Why it's important for busy veterans to make time for volunteering in the veteran community.
ZERO CHAT THIRTY
Army veteran Bryan Adams, who famously appeared in the 2008 IAVA Ad Council PSA "Alone", shares how his advocacy for veteran services on college campuses, his experience as a Pat Tillman Foundation Scholar, and his own recovery from combat wounds and PTSD led him to his position as Assistant Director of Rutgers University Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services.
Adams discusses how his position allows him to help other veterans as they navigate transition from the military and using their GI Bill benefits. 
SCUTTLEBUTT
Remembering "Thunder Throat" the Army veteran known for movie trailer voiceovers 
Love, American Legion Style – a Valentine's Day truer than the Red, White and Blue.
Turtle Power - history of American submariners Special Guest: Bryan Adams.
</description>
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>TROLL PATROL<br>
Why it&#39;s important for busy veterans to make time for volunteering in the veteran community.</p>

<p>ZERO CHAT THIRTY<br>
Army veteran Bryan Adams, who famously appeared in the 2008 IAVA Ad Council PSA &quot;Alone&quot;, shares how his advocacy for veteran services on college campuses, his experience as a Pat Tillman Foundation Scholar, and his own recovery from combat wounds and PTSD led him to his position as Assistant Director of Rutgers University Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services.</p>

<p>Adams discusses how his position allows him to help other veterans as they navigate transition from the military and using their GI Bill benefits. </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Remembering &quot;Thunder Throat&quot; the Army veteran known for movie trailer voiceovers <br>
Love, American Legion Style – a Valentine&#39;s Day truer than the Red, White and Blue.<br>
Turtle Power - history of American submariners</p><p>Special Guest: Bryan Adams.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/G__Xz23slBw">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wellcarenow.com/veterans/?cid=CMT84543">The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare</a></li><li><a title="Home | Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services" rel="nofollow" href="https://veterans.rutgers.edu/">Home | Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services</a></li><li><a title="Watch the 2008 PSA - Alone" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/fDbqLul97Fg?si=a62cPUOkRy3DxFC4">Watch the 2008 PSA - Alone</a></li><li><a title="Building The Next Generation Of Leaders | Pat Tillman Foundation" rel="nofollow" href="https://pattillmanfoundation.org/">Building The Next Generation Of Leaders | Pat Tillman Foundation</a></li><li><a title="Active Minds - Changing the conversation about mental health" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.activeminds.org/">Active Minds - Changing the conversation about mental health</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Don LaFontaine - Wikipedia" rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_LaFontaine">Don LaFontaine - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a title="Utah’s department commander, president truly make up a Legion Family  | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/259320/utah%E2%80%99s-department-commander-president-truly-make-legion-family%C2%A0">Utah’s department commander, president truly make up a Legion Family  | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="“Turtle” Submarine | Connecticut River Museum" rel="nofollow" href="https://ctrivermuseum.org/turtle-submarine/">“Turtle” Submarine | Connecticut River Museum</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>TROLL PATROL<br>
Why it&#39;s important for busy veterans to make time for volunteering in the veteran community.</p>

<p>ZERO CHAT THIRTY<br>
Army veteran Bryan Adams, who famously appeared in the 2008 IAVA Ad Council PSA &quot;Alone&quot;, shares how his advocacy for veteran services on college campuses, his experience as a Pat Tillman Foundation Scholar, and his own recovery from combat wounds and PTSD led him to his position as Assistant Director of Rutgers University Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services.</p>

<p>Adams discusses how his position allows him to help other veterans as they navigate transition from the military and using their GI Bill benefits. </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Remembering &quot;Thunder Throat&quot; the Army veteran known for movie trailer voiceovers <br>
Love, American Legion Style – a Valentine&#39;s Day truer than the Red, White and Blue.<br>
Turtle Power - history of American submariners</p><p>Special Guest: Bryan Adams.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/G__Xz23slBw">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wellcarenow.com/veterans/?cid=CMT84543">The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare</a></li><li><a title="Home | Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services" rel="nofollow" href="https://veterans.rutgers.edu/">Home | Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services</a></li><li><a title="Watch the 2008 PSA - Alone" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/fDbqLul97Fg?si=a62cPUOkRy3DxFC4">Watch the 2008 PSA - Alone</a></li><li><a title="Building The Next Generation Of Leaders | Pat Tillman Foundation" rel="nofollow" href="https://pattillmanfoundation.org/">Building The Next Generation Of Leaders | Pat Tillman Foundation</a></li><li><a title="Active Minds - Changing the conversation about mental health" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.activeminds.org/">Active Minds - Changing the conversation about mental health</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Don LaFontaine - Wikipedia" rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_LaFontaine">Don LaFontaine - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a title="Utah’s department commander, president truly make up a Legion Family  | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/259320/utah%E2%80%99s-department-commander-president-truly-make-legion-family%C2%A0">Utah’s department commander, president truly make up a Legion Family  | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="“Turtle” Submarine | Connecticut River Museum" rel="nofollow" href="https://ctrivermuseum.org/turtle-submarine/">“Turtle” Submarine | Connecticut River Museum</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 197: Tango Alpha Lima: U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy  </title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/197</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
  <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/c2284f79-3d99-4156-81d2-bf938e05a979.mp3" length="48793297" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>197</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy  </itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>5</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>50:42</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/7/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/episodes/c/c2284f79-3d99-4156-81d2-bf938e05a979/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>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  .
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>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</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>TROLL PATROL<br>
Ashley and Stacy clarify a misunderstanding about service officers from Grunt4Life.<br>
There are 16 billion reasons why The American Legion has the backs of all veterans. Even you, Grunt4Life.</p>

<p>ZERO CHAT THIRTY<br>
We&#39;ve scheduled an appointment with America&#39;s Top Doc – U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy. </p>

<p>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&#39;re, in fact, not alone.”</p>

<p>THE SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Finding help for veterans facing homelessness<br>
Coast Guardsman to Receive Distinguished Flying Cross for Daring Vessel Boarding and Rescue  </p><p>Special Guest: Dr. Vivek H. Murthy  .</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/803NcmmzkNU">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wellcarenow.com/veterans/?cid=CMT84543">The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare</a></li><li><a title="Social Connection — 5-For-5 Connection Challenge" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/connection/challenge/index.html">Social Connection — 5-For-5 Connection Challenge</a></li><li><a title="Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/">Home</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Buddy Check | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/buddycheck">Buddy Check | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="VA Surpasses Goal to House Vets in 2023 – theMReport.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://themreport.com/news/data/12-01-2023/va-goal-house-vets-2023">VA Surpasses Goal to House Vets in 2023 – theMReport.com</a> &mdash; VA Surpasses Goal to House Vets in 2023</li><li><a title="Veterans pushed into in high cost home mortgages after a forbearance are scared : NPR" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.npr.org/2023/12/01/1216213793/veterans-fear-the-vas-new-foreclosure-rescue-plan-wont-help-them">Veterans pushed into in high cost home mortgages after a forbearance are scared : NPR</a></li><li><a title="Find a Service Officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer">Find a Service Officer</a></li><li><a title="Homeless Veterans Task Force | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/careers/homelesstaskforce">Homeless Veterans Task Force | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Coast Guardsman to Receive Distinguished Flying Cross for Daring Vessel Boarding and Rescue | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/12/12/coast-guardsman-receive-distinguished-flying-cross-daring-vessel-boarding-and-rescue.html">Coast Guardsman to Receive Distinguished Flying Cross for Daring Vessel Boarding and Rescue | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="Membership Impact Reports | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/impact">Membership Impact Reports | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>TROLL PATROL<br>
Ashley and Stacy clarify a misunderstanding about service officers from Grunt4Life.<br>
There are 16 billion reasons why The American Legion has the backs of all veterans. Even you, Grunt4Life.</p>

<p>ZERO CHAT THIRTY<br>
We&#39;ve scheduled an appointment with America&#39;s Top Doc – U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy. </p>

<p>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&#39;re, in fact, not alone.”</p>

<p>THE SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Finding help for veterans facing homelessness<br>
Coast Guardsman to Receive Distinguished Flying Cross for Daring Vessel Boarding and Rescue  </p><p>Special Guest: Dr. Vivek H. Murthy  .</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/803NcmmzkNU">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wellcarenow.com/veterans/?cid=CMT84543">The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare</a></li><li><a title="Social Connection — 5-For-5 Connection Challenge" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/connection/challenge/index.html">Social Connection — 5-For-5 Connection Challenge</a></li><li><a title="Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/">Home</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Buddy Check | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/buddycheck">Buddy Check | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="VA Surpasses Goal to House Vets in 2023 – theMReport.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://themreport.com/news/data/12-01-2023/va-goal-house-vets-2023">VA Surpasses Goal to House Vets in 2023 – theMReport.com</a> &mdash; VA Surpasses Goal to House Vets in 2023</li><li><a title="Veterans pushed into in high cost home mortgages after a forbearance are scared : NPR" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.npr.org/2023/12/01/1216213793/veterans-fear-the-vas-new-foreclosure-rescue-plan-wont-help-them">Veterans pushed into in high cost home mortgages after a forbearance are scared : NPR</a></li><li><a title="Find a Service Officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer">Find a Service Officer</a></li><li><a title="Homeless Veterans Task Force | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/careers/homelesstaskforce">Homeless Veterans Task Force | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Coast Guardsman to Receive Distinguished Flying Cross for Daring Vessel Boarding and Rescue | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/12/12/coast-guardsman-receive-distinguished-flying-cross-daring-vessel-boarding-and-rescue.html">Coast Guardsman to Receive Distinguished Flying Cross for Daring Vessel Boarding and Rescue | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="Membership Impact Reports | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/impact">Membership Impact Reports | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 178: Tango Alpha LIma: MST Series - The LGBTQ+ community with Lindsay Church and Rebekka Eshler</title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/178</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
  <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/69969d30-fc33-4181-8904-19044bb96da5.mp3" length="46522273" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>178</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha LIma: MST Series - The LGBTQ+ community with Lindsay Church and Rebekka Eshler</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>4</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>48:25</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>Navy veteran Lindsay Church, is founder and executive director of Minority Veterans of America and Army veteran Rebekka Eshler is president of Transgender American Veterans Association. The pair continues our special series with a discussion of the prevalence of Military Sexual Trauma in the LGBTQ+ community and how their organizations are addressing the issue.
In this series, be aware we will be discussing topics that are sensitive and potentially triggering, so pause and take a break as needed, and remember you can always reach out to the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1.
 Special Guests: Lindsay Church and Rebekka Eshler.
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, MST, military sexual trauma, LGBTQ+, TAVA, Smithsonian, DADT, don’t ask, don’t tell, VA benefits, military family, SVA, transgender, support services, PTSD, gender dysphoria, cultural competency, training, stigma, VA, gender neutral services, facility safety, gender identity,</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Navy veteran Lindsay Church, is founder and executive director of Minority Veterans of America and Army veteran Rebekka Eshler is president of Transgender American Veterans Association. The pair continues our special series with a discussion of the prevalence of Military Sexual Trauma in the LGBTQ+ community and how their organizations are addressing the issue.</p>

<p>In this series, be aware we will be discussing topics that are sensitive and potentially triggering, so pause and take a break as needed, and remember you can always reach out to the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1.</p><p>Special Guests: Lindsay Church and Rebekka Eshler.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/B59CbFF_ZoE">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Transgender American Veterans Association" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.transveteran.org/">Transgender American Veterans Association</a></li><li><a title="Home | Minority Veterans of America" rel="nofollow" href="https://minorityvets.org/">Home | Minority Veterans of America</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Crisis Line" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw9fqnBhDSARIsAHlcQYQ0SGmyzlloc0FerIqNZrHJyKoRcJPnGYm1svA6tOIYA92jhcSm2IgaAq96EALw_wcB">Veterans Crisis Line</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Navy veteran Lindsay Church, is founder and executive director of Minority Veterans of America and Army veteran Rebekka Eshler is president of Transgender American Veterans Association. The pair continues our special series with a discussion of the prevalence of Military Sexual Trauma in the LGBTQ+ community and how their organizations are addressing the issue.</p>

<p>In this series, be aware we will be discussing topics that are sensitive and potentially triggering, so pause and take a break as needed, and remember you can always reach out to the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1.</p><p>Special Guests: Lindsay Church and Rebekka Eshler.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/B59CbFF_ZoE">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Transgender American Veterans Association" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.transveteran.org/">Transgender American Veterans Association</a></li><li><a title="Home | Minority Veterans of America" rel="nofollow" href="https://minorityvets.org/">Home | Minority Veterans of America</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Crisis Line" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw9fqnBhDSARIsAHlcQYQ0SGmyzlloc0FerIqNZrHJyKoRcJPnGYm1svA6tOIYA92jhcSm2IgaAq96EALw_wcB">Veterans Crisis Line</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 176: Tango Alpha Lima: MST Series - Changing culture with Andrea Goldstein and Dr. Athena Ives</title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/176</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:episode>176</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: MST Series - Changing culture with Andrea Goldstein and Dr. Athena Ives</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>4</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>53:04</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>In this episode, two survivors discuss how they are transforming their personal experiences into a mission to create culture change and prevent and support individuals affected by Military Sexual Trauma.
U.S. Navy Reserve Lt. Cmdr. Andrea Goldstein, a member of American Legion Post 84 in Hudson, N.Y., formerly served as the principal adviser to the Secretary of the Navy on integrated prevention efforts. In that capacity she led the Navy’s sexual assault, sexual harassment, and suicide prevention and response efforts. 
Dr. Athena Ives, a Marine Corps sexual assault prevention specialist and forensic criminologist, did her doctoral dissertation on how military culture affects MST.
These women share their inspiring journeys as well as the strategies, resources, and support systems they have developed to help survivors and prevent future incidents. 
In this series, be aware we will be discussing topics that are sensitive and potentially triggering, so pause and take a break as needed, and remember you can always reach out to the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1. Special Guests: Andrea N. Goldstein and Athena Ives, PhD.
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  <itunes:keywords>military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, MST, military sexual trauma, sexual violence, sexual harassment, assault, hazing, bullying, gender discrimination, prevention, culture change,  don’t ask don’t tell, DADT, closed system, forensics, abuse, suicide, survivors, stigma, post-traumatic growth, self-demobilization, resilience, prevention, advocate, ally, false reports, confidentiality</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, two survivors discuss how they are transforming their personal experiences into a mission to create culture change and prevent and support individuals affected by Military Sexual Trauma.</p>

<p>U.S. Navy Reserve Lt. Cmdr. Andrea Goldstein, a member of American Legion Post 84 in Hudson, N.Y., formerly served as the principal adviser to the Secretary of the Navy on integrated prevention efforts. In that capacity she led the Navy’s sexual assault, sexual harassment, and suicide prevention and response efforts. </p>

<p>Dr. Athena Ives, a Marine Corps sexual assault prevention specialist and forensic criminologist, did her doctoral dissertation on how military culture affects MST.</p>

<p>These women share their inspiring journeys as well as the strategies, resources, and support systems they have developed to help survivors and prevent future incidents. </p>

<p>In this series, be aware we will be discussing topics that are sensitive and potentially triggering, so pause and take a break as needed, and remember you can always reach out to the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1.</p><p>Special Guests: Andrea N. Goldstein and Athena Ives, PhD.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/UnhXZFxKdjk">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Amazon.com: Thank You for Raping Me 2nd Edition eBook : Ives, Athena: Kindle Store" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Thank-You-Raping-Me-2nd-ebook/dp/B09FH4FQSH/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1693993821&amp;sr=1-1">Amazon.com: Thank You for Raping Me 2nd Edition eBook : Ives, Athena: Kindle Store</a></li><li><a title="Women are the Most Visible Servicemembers, and the Most Invisible Veterans | Center for a New American Security (en-US)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cnas.org/publications/reports/women-are-the-most-visible-soldiers-and-the-most-invisible-veterans">Women are the Most Visible Servicemembers, and the Most Invisible Veterans | Center for a New American Security (en-US)</a></li><li><a title="Department of the Navy Department&#39;s commitment to improving victim response" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/ALNAV/ALN2022/ALN22084.txt?ver=h7-YseAzhWMOkMRHfWo0aA%3d%3d">Department of the Navy Department's commitment to improving victim response</a></li><li><a title="Department of Navy Announces Office of Force Resiliency, Commits to Culture Change &gt; United States Navy &gt; display-pressreleases" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/Press-Releases/display-pressreleases/Article/3136930/department-of-navy-announces-office-of-force-resiliency-commits-to-culture-chan/">Department of Navy Announces Office of Force Resiliency, Commits to Culture Change &gt; United States Navy &gt; display-pressreleases</a></li><li><a title="Navy implements new policies to make it easier for victims to report sexual assaults | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2022-07-01/navy-sexual-assault-victims-policies-6521349.html">Navy implements new policies to make it easier for victims to report sexual assaults | Stars and Stripes</a></li><li><a title="Influence of Military Culture on Resilience in Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma - ProQuest" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.proquest.com/openview/0af46fa976b033f46548742f24bde25e/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&amp;cbl=18750&amp;diss=y">Influence of Military Culture on Resilience in Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma - ProQuest</a></li><li><a title="veterans crisis line - Google Search" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.google.com/search?q=veterans+crisis+line&amp;oq=vet&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBggAEEUYOzIGCAAQRRg7MgYIARBFGDkyBggCEEUYPTIGCAMQRRg8MgYIBBBFGDwyBggFEEUYQTIGCAYQRRhBMgYIBxBFGEHSAQgxMTkwajBqN6gCALACAA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8">veterans crisis line - Google Search</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, two survivors discuss how they are transforming their personal experiences into a mission to create culture change and prevent and support individuals affected by Military Sexual Trauma.</p>

<p>U.S. Navy Reserve Lt. Cmdr. Andrea Goldstein, a member of American Legion Post 84 in Hudson, N.Y., formerly served as the principal adviser to the Secretary of the Navy on integrated prevention efforts. In that capacity she led the Navy’s sexual assault, sexual harassment, and suicide prevention and response efforts. </p>

<p>Dr. Athena Ives, a Marine Corps sexual assault prevention specialist and forensic criminologist, did her doctoral dissertation on how military culture affects MST.</p>

<p>These women share their inspiring journeys as well as the strategies, resources, and support systems they have developed to help survivors and prevent future incidents. </p>

<p>In this series, be aware we will be discussing topics that are sensitive and potentially triggering, so pause and take a break as needed, and remember you can always reach out to the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1.</p><p>Special Guests: Andrea N. Goldstein and Athena Ives, PhD.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/UnhXZFxKdjk">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Amazon.com: Thank You for Raping Me 2nd Edition eBook : Ives, Athena: Kindle Store" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Thank-You-Raping-Me-2nd-ebook/dp/B09FH4FQSH/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1693993821&amp;sr=1-1">Amazon.com: Thank You for Raping Me 2nd Edition eBook : Ives, Athena: Kindle Store</a></li><li><a title="Women are the Most Visible Servicemembers, and the Most Invisible Veterans | Center for a New American Security (en-US)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cnas.org/publications/reports/women-are-the-most-visible-soldiers-and-the-most-invisible-veterans">Women are the Most Visible Servicemembers, and the Most Invisible Veterans | Center for a New American Security (en-US)</a></li><li><a title="Department of the Navy Department&#39;s commitment to improving victim response" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/ALNAV/ALN2022/ALN22084.txt?ver=h7-YseAzhWMOkMRHfWo0aA%3d%3d">Department of the Navy Department's commitment to improving victim response</a></li><li><a title="Department of Navy Announces Office of Force Resiliency, Commits to Culture Change &gt; United States Navy &gt; display-pressreleases" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/Press-Releases/display-pressreleases/Article/3136930/department-of-navy-announces-office-of-force-resiliency-commits-to-culture-chan/">Department of Navy Announces Office of Force Resiliency, Commits to Culture Change &gt; United States Navy &gt; display-pressreleases</a></li><li><a title="Navy implements new policies to make it easier for victims to report sexual assaults | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2022-07-01/navy-sexual-assault-victims-policies-6521349.html">Navy implements new policies to make it easier for victims to report sexual assaults | Stars and Stripes</a></li><li><a title="Influence of Military Culture on Resilience in Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma - ProQuest" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.proquest.com/openview/0af46fa976b033f46548742f24bde25e/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&amp;cbl=18750&amp;diss=y">Influence of Military Culture on Resilience in Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma - ProQuest</a></li><li><a title="veterans crisis line - Google Search" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.google.com/search?q=veterans+crisis+line&amp;oq=vet&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBggAEEUYOzIGCAAQRRg7MgYIARBFGDkyBggCEEUYPTIGCAMQRRg8MgYIBBBFGDwyBggFEEUYQTIGCAYQRRhBMgYIBxBFGEHSAQgxMTkwajBqN6gCALACAA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8">veterans crisis line - Google Search</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 172: Tango Alpha Lima: Freedom Fitness America with USMC Lt. Col. Chris Reardon and Col. Patricia Klop</title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/172</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
  <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/c7f6c428-9e0c-4a89-a263-1195450f315b.mp3" length="61852555" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>172</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: Freedom Fitness America with USMC Lt. Col. Chris Reardon and Col. Patricia Klop</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>4</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:03:56</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/7/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/cover.jpg?v=9"/>
  <description>IN THE NEWS
Biden signs historic order moving prosecution of military sexual assault outside chain of command
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Chris Reardon and Col. Patricia S. Klop of Freedom Fitness America join the podcast to talk about how their organization tackles the issue of "total fitness" for military professionals. 
RAPID FIRE
VA hospitals outperform others in patient care, analysis finds 
A US Army soldier went viral on TikTok for making videos mocking 'Gen Zs on the battlefield' — and now he wants to be an influencer.
Craig Morgan Enlists in Army Reserve Live Onstage at Grand Ole Opry: 'Excited to Once Again Serve My Country'  Special Guests: Chris Reardon and Patty Klop.
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, MST, chain of command, ndaa, Fit for the fight of life, holistic fitness, wellness, ptsd, post-traumatic growth, mortuary affairs, Afghanistan, Iraq, deployment, VA clinic, stigma, recruiting, resiliency, VA hospital, healthcare, patient experience, tiktok, viral video, influencer, reenlistment, oath of enlistment, country music,  </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Biden signs historic order moving prosecution of military sexual assault outside chain of command</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Chris Reardon and Col. Patricia S. Klop of Freedom Fitness America join the podcast to talk about how their organization tackles the issue of &quot;total fitness&quot; for military professionals. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
VA hospitals outperform others in patient care, analysis finds <br>
A US Army soldier went viral on TikTok for making videos mocking &#39;Gen Zs on the battlefield&#39; — and now he wants to be an influencer.<br>
Craig Morgan Enlists in Army Reserve Live Onstage at Grand Ole Opry: &#39;Excited to Once Again Serve My Country&#39; </p><p>Special Guests: Chris Reardon and Patty Klop.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/zF8CmWCKnv0">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Volunteers sought for community service project during 2023 National Convention | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/convention/259439/volunteers-sought-community-service-project-during-2023-national-convention">Volunteers sought for community service project during 2023 National Convention | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Be The One-American Legion Flag &amp; Emblem" rel="nofollow" href="https://emblem.legion.org/Be-The-One/products/1470/">Be The One-American Legion Flag &amp; Emblem</a></li><li><a title="Biden signs historic order moving prosecution of military sexual assault outside chain of command | CNN Politics" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/28/politics/biden-executive-order-sexual-assault-military/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">Biden signs historic order moving prosecution of military sexual assault outside chain of command | CNN Politics</a></li><li><a title="Meeting &amp; Event Spaces in Charlotte, NC | Charlotte Meetings" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.charlottemeetings.com/">Meeting &amp; Event Spaces in Charlotte, NC | Charlotte Meetings</a></li><li><a title="Total Force Fitness - Military Human Performance for the 21st Century - Freedom Fitness America" rel="nofollow" href="https://freedomfitnessamerica.org/">Total Force Fitness - Military Human Performance for the 21st Century - Freedom Fitness America</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="VA hospitals outperform others in patient care, analysis finds | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/veteranshealthcare/259664/va-hospitals-outperform-others-patient-care-analysis-finds?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">VA hospitals outperform others in patient care, analysis finds | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="A US Army soldier went viral on TikTok for making videos mocking &#39;Gen Zs on the battlefield&#39; — and now he wants to be an influencer" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/us-army-soldier-went-viral-050024481.html?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas&amp;guccounter=1">A US Army soldier went viral on TikTok for making videos mocking 'Gen Zs on the battlefield' — and now he wants to be an influencer</a></li><li><a title="Country singer Craig Morgan rejoins Army in bid to boost recruiting" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2023/07/31/country-singer-craig-morgan-rejoins-army-in-bid-to-boost-recruiting/">Country singer Craig Morgan rejoins Army in bid to boost recruiting</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Biden signs historic order moving prosecution of military sexual assault outside chain of command</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Chris Reardon and Col. Patricia S. Klop of Freedom Fitness America join the podcast to talk about how their organization tackles the issue of &quot;total fitness&quot; for military professionals. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
VA hospitals outperform others in patient care, analysis finds <br>
A US Army soldier went viral on TikTok for making videos mocking &#39;Gen Zs on the battlefield&#39; — and now he wants to be an influencer.<br>
Craig Morgan Enlists in Army Reserve Live Onstage at Grand Ole Opry: &#39;Excited to Once Again Serve My Country&#39; </p><p>Special Guests: Chris Reardon and Patty Klop.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/zF8CmWCKnv0">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Volunteers sought for community service project during 2023 National Convention | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/convention/259439/volunteers-sought-community-service-project-during-2023-national-convention">Volunteers sought for community service project during 2023 National Convention | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Be The One-American Legion Flag &amp; Emblem" rel="nofollow" href="https://emblem.legion.org/Be-The-One/products/1470/">Be The One-American Legion Flag &amp; Emblem</a></li><li><a title="Biden signs historic order moving prosecution of military sexual assault outside chain of command | CNN Politics" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/28/politics/biden-executive-order-sexual-assault-military/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">Biden signs historic order moving prosecution of military sexual assault outside chain of command | CNN Politics</a></li><li><a title="Meeting &amp; Event Spaces in Charlotte, NC | Charlotte Meetings" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.charlottemeetings.com/">Meeting &amp; Event Spaces in Charlotte, NC | Charlotte Meetings</a></li><li><a title="Total Force Fitness - Military Human Performance for the 21st Century - Freedom Fitness America" rel="nofollow" href="https://freedomfitnessamerica.org/">Total Force Fitness - Military Human Performance for the 21st Century - Freedom Fitness America</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="VA hospitals outperform others in patient care, analysis finds | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/veteranshealthcare/259664/va-hospitals-outperform-others-patient-care-analysis-finds?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">VA hospitals outperform others in patient care, analysis finds | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="A US Army soldier went viral on TikTok for making videos mocking &#39;Gen Zs on the battlefield&#39; — and now he wants to be an influencer" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/us-army-soldier-went-viral-050024481.html?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas&amp;guccounter=1">A US Army soldier went viral on TikTok for making videos mocking 'Gen Zs on the battlefield' — and now he wants to be an influencer</a></li><li><a title="Country singer Craig Morgan rejoins Army in bid to boost recruiting" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2023/07/31/country-singer-craig-morgan-rejoins-army-in-bid-to-boost-recruiting/">Country singer Craig Morgan rejoins Army in bid to boost recruiting</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 154: Tango Alpha Lima: VA Vet Center Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher</title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/154</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:episode>154</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: VA Vet Center Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>4</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>47:19</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/7/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/cover.jpg?v=9"/>
  <description>IN THE NEWS
Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, according to a study published in the May issue of Psychiatry Research. 
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
VA Vet Centers Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher joins us to talk about the services provided by Vet Centers, scholarship opportunities available through the Vet Center Scholarship program, and future growth and expansion of Vet Centers across the nation.
RAPID FIRE
American Legion Removes Confederate Flag After Vet’s Query 
Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app
 Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day Special Guest: Mike Fisher.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, according to a study published in the May issue of Psychiatry Research. </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
VA Vet Centers Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher joins us to talk about the services provided by Vet Centers, scholarship opportunities available through the Vet Center Scholarship program, and future growth and expansion of Vet Centers across the nation.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
American Legion Removes Confederate Flag After Vet’s Query <br>
Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app<br>
 Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day</p><p>Special Guest: Mike Fisher.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/2TQRNX55b5g">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="CHILDREN &amp; YOUTH MONTH | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/events/2023/04/01/children-youth-month">CHILDREN &amp; YOUTH MONTH | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, study finds" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-army/2023/04/04/suicide-surges-among-soldiers-not-inherently-tied-to-wars-study-finds/">Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, study finds</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/">Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home</a></li><li><a title="Vet Center Scholarship Program - Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/Vet_Center_Scholarship_Program.asp">Vet Center Scholarship Program - Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling)</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Grassroots Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">American Legion Grassroots Action Center</a></li><li><a title="Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/258509/legionnaires-warned-not-download-unauthorized-my-legion-app">Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/honors/10528/fred-brock-post-828-honors-vietnam-veterans-family-members-during-national-vietnam-war">Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, according to a study published in the May issue of Psychiatry Research. </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
VA Vet Centers Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher joins us to talk about the services provided by Vet Centers, scholarship opportunities available through the Vet Center Scholarship program, and future growth and expansion of Vet Centers across the nation.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
American Legion Removes Confederate Flag After Vet’s Query <br>
Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app<br>
 Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day</p><p>Special Guest: Mike Fisher.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/2TQRNX55b5g">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="CHILDREN &amp; YOUTH MONTH | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/events/2023/04/01/children-youth-month">CHILDREN &amp; YOUTH MONTH | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, study finds" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-army/2023/04/04/suicide-surges-among-soldiers-not-inherently-tied-to-wars-study-finds/">Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, study finds</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/">Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home</a></li><li><a title="Vet Center Scholarship Program - Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/Vet_Center_Scholarship_Program.asp">Vet Center Scholarship Program - Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling)</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Grassroots Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">American Legion Grassroots Action Center</a></li><li><a title="Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/258509/legionnaires-warned-not-download-unauthorized-my-legion-app">Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/honors/10528/fred-brock-post-828-honors-vietnam-veterans-family-members-during-national-vietnam-war">Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 146: Tango Alpha Lima: CBRN Expert Jeffrey Brodeur</title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/146</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:episode>146</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: CBRN Expert Jeffrey Brodeur</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>4</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:15:28</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
American Legion lines out priorities for the 118th Congress.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Former U.S. Army Ranger Jeffrey Brodeur has experience developing Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear (CBRN) strategy, plans, and training programs. He is an internationally recognized CBRN expert who has lead survey teams in combat zones to support Department of State programs, and he talks about the technology being used for presumptive identification of potential toxins in combat zones.  
RAPID FIRE
Be The One takes center stage at California American Legion Revitalization event.
Military Police commander at Fort Hood suspended amid ongoing investigations
American Legion post in South Korea honors Four Chaplain Special Guest: Jeffrey Brodeur.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
American Legion lines out priorities for the 118th Congress.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Former U.S. Army Ranger Jeffrey Brodeur has experience developing Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear (CBRN) strategy, plans, and training programs. He is an internationally recognized CBRN expert who has lead survey teams in combat zones to support Department of State programs, and he talks about the technology being used for presumptive identification of potential toxins in combat zones.  </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Be The One takes center stage at California American Legion Revitalization event.<br>
Military Police commander at Fort Hood suspended amid ongoing investigations<br>
American Legion post in South Korea honors Four Chaplain</p><p>Special Guest: Jeffrey Brodeur.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/Afg9itXAuHA">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Legion lines out priorities for 118th Congress | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/legislative/258056/legion-lines-out-priorities-118th-congress">Legion lines out priorities for 118th Congress | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Legislative Center | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/legislative">Legislative Center | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Legislative Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">American Legion Legislative Action Center</a></li><li><a title="Raman spectroscopy - Wikipedia" rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raman_spectroscopy">Raman spectroscopy - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a title="Raman products from Rigaku | Rigaku Global Website" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rigaku.com/products/raman">Raman products from Rigaku | Rigaku Global Website</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="‘Be the One’ takes center stage at California revitalization | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/258113/%E2%80%98be-one%E2%80%99-takes-center-stage-california-revitalization">‘Be the One’ takes center stage at California revitalization | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Military Police commander at Fort Hood suspended" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2023/02/07/military-police-commander-at-fort-hood-suspended/">Military Police commander at Fort Hood suspended</a></li><li><a title="Four Chaplains remembrance ceremony | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/other/10312/four-chaplains-remembrance-ceremony">Four Chaplains remembrance ceremony | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
American Legion lines out priorities for the 118th Congress.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Former U.S. Army Ranger Jeffrey Brodeur has experience developing Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear (CBRN) strategy, plans, and training programs. He is an internationally recognized CBRN expert who has lead survey teams in combat zones to support Department of State programs, and he talks about the technology being used for presumptive identification of potential toxins in combat zones.  </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Be The One takes center stage at California American Legion Revitalization event.<br>
Military Police commander at Fort Hood suspended amid ongoing investigations<br>
American Legion post in South Korea honors Four Chaplain</p><p>Special Guest: Jeffrey Brodeur.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/Afg9itXAuHA">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Legion lines out priorities for 118th Congress | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/legislative/258056/legion-lines-out-priorities-118th-congress">Legion lines out priorities for 118th Congress | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Legislative Center | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/legislative">Legislative Center | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Legislative Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">American Legion Legislative Action Center</a></li><li><a title="Raman spectroscopy - Wikipedia" rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raman_spectroscopy">Raman spectroscopy - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a title="Raman products from Rigaku | Rigaku Global Website" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.rigaku.com/products/raman">Raman products from Rigaku | Rigaku Global Website</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="‘Be the One’ takes center stage at California revitalization | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/membership/258113/%E2%80%98be-one%E2%80%99-takes-center-stage-california-revitalization">‘Be the One’ takes center stage at California revitalization | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Military Police commander at Fort Hood suspended" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2023/02/07/military-police-commander-at-fort-hood-suspended/">Military Police commander at Fort Hood suspended</a></li><li><a title="Four Chaplains remembrance ceremony | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/other/10312/four-chaplains-remembrance-ceremony">Four Chaplains remembrance ceremony | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 132: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired U.S. Army Old Guard Sergeant of the Guard Chelsea Porterfield</title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/132</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:episode>132</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: Retired U.S. Army Old Guard Sergeant of the Guard Chelsea Porterfield</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:15:46</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
In response to a Military times article, "Congress Wants America to Thank Veterans in the Most Awkward Way Possible" 
Jeff and Ashley discuss how to properly respond to "Thank you for our Freedom."
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Chelsea Porterfield recently retired from the U.S. Army, where she served as a platoon sergeant in the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). During her four years there, she became the first woman to lead a marching element onto Arlington, she became the 38th Sergeant of the Guard, and in 2021 she became the fifth woman to earn her Tomb Guard Identification Badge. 
Chelsea talks about her military experience, including her struggle with suicide and how she worked through it and has now become an advocate to help others to seek help.
RAPID FIRE
Marine Corps Reserve celebrates 75 years of Toys for Tots
NATO Begins Nuclear Exercises Amid Russian War Tensions
Letters from Legiontown: Finding a purpose again Special Guest: Chelsea Porterfield .
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
In response to a Military times article, &quot;Congress Wants America to Thank Veterans in the Most Awkward Way Possible&quot; <br>
Jeff and Ashley discuss how to properly respond to &quot;Thank you for our Freedom.&quot;</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Chelsea Porterfield recently retired from the U.S. Army, where she served as a platoon sergeant in the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). During her four years there, she became the first woman to lead a marching element onto Arlington, she became the 38th Sergeant of the Guard, and in 2021 she became the fifth woman to earn her Tomb Guard Identification Badge. </p>

<p>Chelsea talks about her military experience, including her struggle with suicide and how she worked through it and has now become an advocate to help others to seek help.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Marine Corps Reserve celebrates 75 years of Toys for Tots<br>
NATO Begins Nuclear Exercises Amid Russian War Tensions<br>
Letters from Legiontown: Finding a purpose again</p><p>Special Guest: Chelsea Porterfield .</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/6t4rgYuf52w">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Congress Wants America to Thank Veterans in the Most Awkward Way Possible | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/opinions/2022/10/14/congress-wants-america-thank-veterans-most-awkward-way-possible.html">Congress Wants America to Thank Veterans in the Most Awkward Way Possible | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.terrilynn.com/al">See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising</a></li><li><a title="TAL | Trulaw" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.justicecamplejeune.com/TAL/">TAL | Trulaw</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 34: Tango Alpha Lima: &quot;Honor Guard&quot; producers Neal Schrodetzki and Ethan Morse" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/34">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 34: Tango Alpha Lima: "Honor Guard" producers Neal Schrodetzki and Ethan Morse</a></li><li><a title="Society of the Honor Guard | Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://tombguard.org/">Society of the Honor Guard | Home</a></li><li><a title="Society of the Honor Guard | Centennial (TUS100)" rel="nofollow" href="https://tombguard.org/centennial">Society of the Honor Guard | Centennial (TUS100)</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/vsa">Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Legiontown U.S.A. |" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/">Legiontown U.S.A. |</a></li><li><a title="Finding purpose again | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/be-the-one/9617/finding-purpose-again">Finding purpose again | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
In response to a Military times article, &quot;Congress Wants America to Thank Veterans in the Most Awkward Way Possible&quot; <br>
Jeff and Ashley discuss how to properly respond to &quot;Thank you for our Freedom.&quot;</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Chelsea Porterfield recently retired from the U.S. Army, where she served as a platoon sergeant in the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). During her four years there, she became the first woman to lead a marching element onto Arlington, she became the 38th Sergeant of the Guard, and in 2021 she became the fifth woman to earn her Tomb Guard Identification Badge. </p>

<p>Chelsea talks about her military experience, including her struggle with suicide and how she worked through it and has now become an advocate to help others to seek help.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Marine Corps Reserve celebrates 75 years of Toys for Tots<br>
NATO Begins Nuclear Exercises Amid Russian War Tensions<br>
Letters from Legiontown: Finding a purpose again</p><p>Special Guest: Chelsea Porterfield .</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/6t4rgYuf52w">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Congress Wants America to Thank Veterans in the Most Awkward Way Possible | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/opinions/2022/10/14/congress-wants-america-thank-veterans-most-awkward-way-possible.html">Congress Wants America to Thank Veterans in the Most Awkward Way Possible | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.terrilynn.com/al">See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising</a></li><li><a title="TAL | Trulaw" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.justicecamplejeune.com/TAL/">TAL | Trulaw</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 34: Tango Alpha Lima: &quot;Honor Guard&quot; producers Neal Schrodetzki and Ethan Morse" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/34">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 34: Tango Alpha Lima: "Honor Guard" producers Neal Schrodetzki and Ethan Morse</a></li><li><a title="Society of the Honor Guard | Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://tombguard.org/">Society of the Honor Guard | Home</a></li><li><a title="Society of the Honor Guard | Centennial (TUS100)" rel="nofollow" href="https://tombguard.org/centennial">Society of the Honor Guard | Centennial (TUS100)</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/vsa">Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Legiontown U.S.A. |" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/">Legiontown U.S.A. |</a></li><li><a title="Finding purpose again | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/be-the-one/9617/finding-purpose-again">Finding purpose again | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 131: Tango Alpha Lima: Former MLB pitcher and American Legion Baseball Alumni Steve Woodard</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
  <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/60ca3bcf-6aaa-4440-8a7f-689073722d31.mp3" length="52059723" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>131</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: Former MLB pitcher and American Legion Baseball Alumni Steve Woodard</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>53:24</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/7/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/cover.jpg?v=9"/>
  <description>IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley get into the 'spirit' of Halloween with a run-down of some American Legion post hauntings.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Former MLB Pitcher Steve Woodard, an American Legion Baseball Alumni who played for Post 52 in Hartselle, Ala., talks about his own baseball career, how American Legion Baseball influenced his path to the majors, and his experience as a color commentator during the broadcasts of The American Legion World Series on ESPN3 and ESPNU. 
RAPID FIRE
Coast Guard seizes $29M of narcotics in Gulf of Oman
Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say
Share your ‘Be the One’ story
SHOUT-OUT
To Veterans in Media &amp;amp; Entertainment for the upcoming Amazon Prime documentary "Wildcat."
 Special Guest: Steve Woodard.
</description>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff and Ashley get into the &#39;spirit&#39; of Halloween with a run-down of some American Legion post hauntings.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Former MLB Pitcher Steve Woodard, an American Legion Baseball Alumni who played for Post 52 in Hartselle, Ala., talks about his own baseball career, how American Legion Baseball influenced his path to the majors, and his experience as a color commentator during the broadcasts of The American Legion World Series on ESPN3 and ESPNU. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Coast Guard seizes $29M of narcotics in Gulf of Oman<br>
Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say<br>
Share your ‘Be the One’ story</p>

<p>SHOUT-OUT<br>
To Veterans in Media &amp; Entertainment for the upcoming Amazon Prime documentary &quot;Wildcat.&quot;</p><p>Special Guest: Steve Woodard.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/v7PyfrIgOdY">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Brockton paranormal: 16 haunted places you can visit this Halloween" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.enterprisenews.com/story/lifestyle/things-to-do/2021/09/30/haunted-ghosts-brockton-halloween-taunton-whitman-east-bridgewater-stonehill-easton-middleboro/8371538002/">Brockton paranormal: 16 haunted places you can visit this Halloween</a></li><li><a title="Home" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion22.org/">Home</a></li><li><a title="A moment in time - Halloween Safety" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/moment-in-time/217736/what-american-legion%E2%80%99s-focus-around-halloween">A moment in time - Halloween Safety</a></li><li><a title="TAL | Trulaw" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.justicecamplejeune.com/TAL/">TAL | Trulaw</a></li><li><a title="Find a Service Officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer">Find a Service Officer</a></li><li><a title="See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.terrilynn.com/al">See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising</a></li><li><a title="Bob Uecker named American Legion &quot;Good Guy&quot; - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_WzgwzzxBg">Bob Uecker named American Legion "Good Guy" - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="(20+) American Legion Post 52 - Hartselle, Alabama | Hartselle AL | Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/Hartselle52/">(20+) American Legion Post 52 - Hartselle, Alabama | Hartselle AL | Facebook</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/vsa">Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Coast Guard seizes $29M of narcotics in Gulf of Oman" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-navy/2022/10/14/coast-guard-seizes-29m-of-narcotics-in-gulf-of-oman/">Coast Guard seizes $29M of narcotics in Gulf of Oman</a></li><li><a title="(174) Coast Guard boards suspected drug-smuggling vessel - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp7NGn4rvOs">(174) Coast Guard boards suspected drug-smuggling vessel - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/burn-pits/2022/10/14/burn-pit-registry-is-failing-to-help-track-vet-illnesses-experts-say/">Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say</a></li><li><a title="Share your ‘Be the One’ story | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/suicideprevention/257128/share-your-%E2%80%98be-one%E2%80%99-story">Share your ‘Be the One’ story | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="(174) Wildcat | First Look Clip | Prime Video - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqbPEI3yfbo">(174) Wildcat | First Look Clip | Prime Video - YouTube</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff and Ashley get into the &#39;spirit&#39; of Halloween with a run-down of some American Legion post hauntings.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Former MLB Pitcher Steve Woodard, an American Legion Baseball Alumni who played for Post 52 in Hartselle, Ala., talks about his own baseball career, how American Legion Baseball influenced his path to the majors, and his experience as a color commentator during the broadcasts of The American Legion World Series on ESPN3 and ESPNU. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Coast Guard seizes $29M of narcotics in Gulf of Oman<br>
Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say<br>
Share your ‘Be the One’ story</p>

<p>SHOUT-OUT<br>
To Veterans in Media &amp; Entertainment for the upcoming Amazon Prime documentary &quot;Wildcat.&quot;</p><p>Special Guest: Steve Woodard.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/v7PyfrIgOdY">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Brockton paranormal: 16 haunted places you can visit this Halloween" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.enterprisenews.com/story/lifestyle/things-to-do/2021/09/30/haunted-ghosts-brockton-halloween-taunton-whitman-east-bridgewater-stonehill-easton-middleboro/8371538002/">Brockton paranormal: 16 haunted places you can visit this Halloween</a></li><li><a title="Home" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion22.org/">Home</a></li><li><a title="A moment in time - Halloween Safety" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/moment-in-time/217736/what-american-legion%E2%80%99s-focus-around-halloween">A moment in time - Halloween Safety</a></li><li><a title="TAL | Trulaw" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.justicecamplejeune.com/TAL/">TAL | Trulaw</a></li><li><a title="Find a Service Officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer">Find a Service Officer</a></li><li><a title="See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.terrilynn.com/al">See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising</a></li><li><a title="Bob Uecker named American Legion &quot;Good Guy&quot; - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_WzgwzzxBg">Bob Uecker named American Legion "Good Guy" - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="(20+) American Legion Post 52 - Hartselle, Alabama | Hartselle AL | Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/Hartselle52/">(20+) American Legion Post 52 - Hartselle, Alabama | Hartselle AL | Facebook</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/vsa">Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Coast Guard seizes $29M of narcotics in Gulf of Oman" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-navy/2022/10/14/coast-guard-seizes-29m-of-narcotics-in-gulf-of-oman/">Coast Guard seizes $29M of narcotics in Gulf of Oman</a></li><li><a title="(174) Coast Guard boards suspected drug-smuggling vessel - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp7NGn4rvOs">(174) Coast Guard boards suspected drug-smuggling vessel - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/burn-pits/2022/10/14/burn-pit-registry-is-failing-to-help-track-vet-illnesses-experts-say/">Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say</a></li><li><a title="Share your ‘Be the One’ story | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/suicideprevention/257128/share-your-%E2%80%98be-one%E2%80%99-story">Share your ‘Be the One’ story | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="(174) Wildcat | First Look Clip | Prime Video - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqbPEI3yfbo">(174) Wildcat | First Look Clip | Prime Video - YouTube</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 125: Tango Alpha Lima: March for the 22 co-founders Liz Hartman and Adin Colón</title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/125</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:episode>125</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: March for the 22 co-founders Liz Hartman and Adin Colón</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>43:40</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/7/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/cover.jpg?v=9"/>
  <description>IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley kick things off discussing the Task &amp;amp; Purpose article that breaks down why Florida's plan to recruit uncertified veterans to become teachers is a stupid idea.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guests this week are New Bern, N.C. Post 539 commander and Marine Corps veteran Liz Hartman, and fellow Post 539 member, retired U.S. Army Sergeant and Bronze Star recipient Adin Colón. 
Liz and Adin are co-founders of March for the 22, an event that helps raise awareness and help end veteran suicide. The pair talk about how they started the event, as well as how their small post does big things within their community.
RAPID FIRE
Legion member inspired by 100 Miles for Hope walks more than 2,200 miles
Navy promises ‘life-altering $115,000’ in bonuses to lure veterans back to active duty Special Guests: Adin Colón and Liz Hartman.
</description>
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff and Ashley kick things off discussing the Task &amp; Purpose article that breaks down why Florida&#39;s plan to recruit uncertified veterans to become teachers is a stupid idea.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Our guests this week are New Bern, N.C. Post 539 commander and Marine Corps veteran Liz Hartman, and fellow Post 539 member, retired U.S. Army Sergeant and Bronze Star recipient Adin Colón. </p>

<p>Liz and Adin are co-founders of March for the 22, an event that helps raise awareness and help end veteran suicide. The pair talk about how they started the event, as well as how their small post does big things within their community.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Legion member inspired by 100 Miles for Hope walks more than 2,200 miles<br>
Navy promises ‘life-altering $115,000’ in bonuses to lure veterans back to active duty</p><p>Special Guests: Adin Colón and Liz Hartman.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/Ixbly7Iz1sE">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Florida&#39;s plan to recruit uncertified vets to become teachers is a stupid idea" rel="nofollow" href="https://taskandpurpose.com/opinion/florida-veteran-teachers-opinion/">Florida's plan to recruit uncertified vets to become teachers is a stupid idea</a></li><li><a title="See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.terrilynn.com/al">See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising</a></li><li><a title="Home | American Legion Post 539" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.newbernpost539.org/">Home | American Legion Post 539</a></li><li><a title="Home | Marchforthe22" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.marchforthe22.us/">Home | Marchforthe22</a></li><li><a title="Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">Action Center</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 107: Tango Alpha Lima: Author, journalist and filmmaker Sebastian Junger" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/107">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 107: Tango Alpha Lima: Author, journalist and filmmaker Sebastian Junger</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/vsa">Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Two years of walking | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/100-miles/9325/two-years-walking">Two years of walking | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Navy promises ‘life-altering $115,000’ in bonuses to lure veterans back to active duty | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2022-08-17/navy-reenlistment-bonus-student-loans-7012794.html">Navy promises ‘life-altering $115,000’ in bonuses to lure veterans back to active duty | Stars and Stripes</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff and Ashley kick things off discussing the Task &amp; Purpose article that breaks down why Florida&#39;s plan to recruit uncertified veterans to become teachers is a stupid idea.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Our guests this week are New Bern, N.C. Post 539 commander and Marine Corps veteran Liz Hartman, and fellow Post 539 member, retired U.S. Army Sergeant and Bronze Star recipient Adin Colón. </p>

<p>Liz and Adin are co-founders of March for the 22, an event that helps raise awareness and help end veteran suicide. The pair talk about how they started the event, as well as how their small post does big things within their community.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Legion member inspired by 100 Miles for Hope walks more than 2,200 miles<br>
Navy promises ‘life-altering $115,000’ in bonuses to lure veterans back to active duty</p><p>Special Guests: Adin Colón and Liz Hartman.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/Ixbly7Iz1sE">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Florida&#39;s plan to recruit uncertified vets to become teachers is a stupid idea" rel="nofollow" href="https://taskandpurpose.com/opinion/florida-veteran-teachers-opinion/">Florida's plan to recruit uncertified vets to become teachers is a stupid idea</a></li><li><a title="See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.terrilynn.com/al">See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising</a></li><li><a title="Home | American Legion Post 539" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.newbernpost539.org/">Home | American Legion Post 539</a></li><li><a title="Home | Marchforthe22" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.marchforthe22.us/">Home | Marchforthe22</a></li><li><a title="Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">Action Center</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 107: Tango Alpha Lima: Author, journalist and filmmaker Sebastian Junger" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/107">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 107: Tango Alpha Lima: Author, journalist and filmmaker Sebastian Junger</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/vsa">Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Two years of walking | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/100-miles/9325/two-years-walking">Two years of walking | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Navy promises ‘life-altering $115,000’ in bonuses to lure veterans back to active duty | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2022-08-17/navy-reenlistment-bonus-student-loans-7012794.html">Navy promises ‘life-altering $115,000’ in bonuses to lure veterans back to active duty | Stars and Stripes</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li></ul>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 124: Tango Alpha Lima: "Be The One" spokesman, Dr. M. David Rudd</title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/124</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:episode>124</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: "Be The One" spokesman, Dr. M. David Rudd</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>41:09</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/7/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/cover.jpg?v=9"/>
  <description>IN THE NEWS
We have an update on the case of a Navy nuclear engineer and his wife who attempted to smuggle secrets about nuclear-powered warships in half-eaten PBJ sandwiches.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Jeff and Ashley are joined by Distinguished University Professor of Psychology, President Emeritus, and Director of the Rudd Institute for Veteran and Military Suicide Prevention at the University of Memphis, Dr. M. David Rudd. 
Dr. Rudd is also a spokesman for The American Legion "Be the One" initiative, and he talks about his own career helping veterans struggling with mental health issues and why veterans groups like The American Legion are an important part of helping them overcome psycological and emotional challenges.
RAPID FIRE
A story of Heroism and other Post Awards
Jeff and Ashley remember their favorite episodes from last year's award-winning 9/11 series Special Guest: Dr. M. David Rudd .
</description>
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
We have an update on the case of a Navy nuclear engineer and his wife who attempted to smuggle secrets about nuclear-powered warships in half-eaten PBJ sandwiches.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Jeff and Ashley are joined by Distinguished University Professor of Psychology, President Emeritus, and Director of the Rudd Institute for Veteran and Military Suicide Prevention at the University of Memphis, Dr. M. David Rudd. </p>

<p>Dr. Rudd is also a spokesman for The American Legion &quot;Be the One&quot; initiative, and he talks about his own career helping veterans struggling with mental health issues and why veterans groups like The American Legion are an important part of helping them overcome psycological and emotional challenges.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
A story of Heroism and other Post Awards<br>
Jeff and Ashley remember their favorite episodes from last year&#39;s award-winning 9/11 series</p><p>Special Guest: Dr. M. David Rudd .</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/hGBWP4yEblY">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 73: Tango Alpha Lima: A hat trick, nuclear spies, and special ops in Taiwan" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/73">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 73: Tango Alpha Lima: A hat trick, nuclear spies, and special ops in Taiwan</a></li><li><a title="STRIVE-Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans | Ohio State College of Medicine" rel="nofollow" href="https://medicine.osu.edu/departments/psychiatry-and-behavioral-health/strive">STRIVE-Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans | Ohio State College of Medicine</a></li><li><a title="TAL | Trulaw" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.justicecamplejeune.com/TAL/">TAL | Trulaw</a></li><li><a title="Rudd Institute" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ruddinstitute.memphis.edu/">Rudd Institute</a></li><li><a title="See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.terrilynn.com/al">See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising</a></li><li><a title="Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials Manual | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/publications/164896/trophies-awards-and-ceremonials-manual">Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials Manual | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Archive" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/episodes?season=911">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Archive</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 91114: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with former POW Jessica Lynch" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/91114">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 91114: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with former POW Jessica Lynch</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 91103: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with Sgt. Maj. Clifford Lovejoy" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/91103">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 91103: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with Sgt. Maj. Clifford Lovejoy</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Suggest a Guest" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/tangoalphalima/nominate-guest">Suggest a Guest</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
We have an update on the case of a Navy nuclear engineer and his wife who attempted to smuggle secrets about nuclear-powered warships in half-eaten PBJ sandwiches.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Jeff and Ashley are joined by Distinguished University Professor of Psychology, President Emeritus, and Director of the Rudd Institute for Veteran and Military Suicide Prevention at the University of Memphis, Dr. M. David Rudd. </p>

<p>Dr. Rudd is also a spokesman for The American Legion &quot;Be the One&quot; initiative, and he talks about his own career helping veterans struggling with mental health issues and why veterans groups like The American Legion are an important part of helping them overcome psycological and emotional challenges.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
A story of Heroism and other Post Awards<br>
Jeff and Ashley remember their favorite episodes from last year&#39;s award-winning 9/11 series</p><p>Special Guest: Dr. M. David Rudd .</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/hGBWP4yEblY">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 73: Tango Alpha Lima: A hat trick, nuclear spies, and special ops in Taiwan" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/73">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 73: Tango Alpha Lima: A hat trick, nuclear spies, and special ops in Taiwan</a></li><li><a title="STRIVE-Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans | Ohio State College of Medicine" rel="nofollow" href="https://medicine.osu.edu/departments/psychiatry-and-behavioral-health/strive">STRIVE-Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans | Ohio State College of Medicine</a></li><li><a title="TAL | Trulaw" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.justicecamplejeune.com/TAL/">TAL | Trulaw</a></li><li><a title="Rudd Institute" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ruddinstitute.memphis.edu/">Rudd Institute</a></li><li><a title="See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.terrilynn.com/al">See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising</a></li><li><a title="Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials Manual | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/publications/164896/trophies-awards-and-ceremonials-manual">Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials Manual | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Archive" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/episodes?season=911">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Archive</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 91114: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with former POW Jessica Lynch" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/91114">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 91114: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with former POW Jessica Lynch</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 91103: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with Sgt. Maj. Clifford Lovejoy" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/91103">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 91103: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with Sgt. Maj. Clifford Lovejoy</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Suggest a Guest" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/tangoalphalima/nominate-guest">Suggest a Guest</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 119: Tango Alpha Lima: S-A-R Flag with Kevin Hertell</title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/119</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:episode>119</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: S-A-R Flag with Kevin Hertell</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>41:42</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/7/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/cover.jpg?v=9"/>
  <description>IN THE NEWS
Registration is open for the Hiring our Heroes career event taking place on Aug. 25 in conjunction with The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee. 
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guest is Kevin W. Hertell,  an Air Force veteran who served with the 309th Fighter Squadron and a member of Glenwood Landing Post 336 in Glen Head, N.Y. 
Kevin is the Founder and President of “The Veterans Suicide Awareness &amp;amp; Remembrance Flag Corporation,” as well as the creator of the S-A-R Flag. Jeff and Ashley learn about what inspired Kevin to create the S-A-R flag and launch his mission to remove the stigma of mental health and veteran suicide. 
RAPID FIRE
Join the 9/11 National Day of Service 
SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets 
 Special Guest: Kevin Hertell.
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Hiring our Heroes, National Convention, Milwaukee, transition, career, jobs, SAR, suicide, awareness, prevention, remembrance, flag, honor, stigma, isolation, mental wellness, Gold Star, POW-MIA flag, mourning, honor, remembrance, resolution, Be The One, 9/11, never forget, national day of service, unity, SCOTUS, employment, National Guard, burn pit, Reserves, toxic exposure, discrimination, USERRA</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Registration is open for the Hiring our Heroes career event taking place on Aug. 25 in conjunction with The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee. </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Our guest is Kevin W. Hertell,  an Air Force veteran who served with the 309th Fighter Squadron and a member of Glenwood Landing Post 336 in Glen Head, N.Y. </p>

<p>Kevin is the Founder and President of “The Veterans Suicide Awareness &amp; Remembrance Flag Corporation,” as well as the creator of the S-A-R Flag. Jeff and Ashley learn about what inspired Kevin to create the S-A-R flag and launch his mission to remove the stigma of mental health and veteran suicide. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Join the 9/11 National Day of Service <br>
SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets </p><p>Special Guest: Kevin Hertell.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/jKTxkhUXIwY">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="SUMMARY - Hiring Our Heroes and The American Legion Wisconsin Career Event" rel="nofollow" href="https://events.hiringourheroes.org/event/42dbd3d2-b353-40a0-9917-9551715c3711/summary">SUMMARY - Hiring Our Heroes and The American Legion Wisconsin Career Event</a></li><li><a title="National Convention | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/convention">National Convention | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Terri Lynn Fundraising" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.terrilynn.com/al">Terri Lynn Fundraising</a></li><li><a title="SUICIDE AWARENESS &amp; REMEMBRANCE FLAG" rel="nofollow" href="https://sarflag.org/">SUICIDE AWARENESS &amp; REMEMBRANCE FLAG</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/vsa">Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="9/11 Day – Join the 9/11 National Day of Service" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.911day.org/">9/11 Day – Join the 9/11 National Day of Service</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast 911 Series" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/?season=911">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast 911 Series</a></li><li><a title="SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veterannews.com/post/scotus-gives-veterans-big-win-says-states-can-be-sued-for-discriminating-against-vets">SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets</a></li><li><a title="Mobile Apps | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/mobileapps">Mobile Apps | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Registration is open for the Hiring our Heroes career event taking place on Aug. 25 in conjunction with The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee. </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Our guest is Kevin W. Hertell,  an Air Force veteran who served with the 309th Fighter Squadron and a member of Glenwood Landing Post 336 in Glen Head, N.Y. </p>

<p>Kevin is the Founder and President of “The Veterans Suicide Awareness &amp; Remembrance Flag Corporation,” as well as the creator of the S-A-R Flag. Jeff and Ashley learn about what inspired Kevin to create the S-A-R flag and launch his mission to remove the stigma of mental health and veteran suicide. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Join the 9/11 National Day of Service <br>
SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets </p><p>Special Guest: Kevin Hertell.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/jKTxkhUXIwY">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="SUMMARY - Hiring Our Heroes and The American Legion Wisconsin Career Event" rel="nofollow" href="https://events.hiringourheroes.org/event/42dbd3d2-b353-40a0-9917-9551715c3711/summary">SUMMARY - Hiring Our Heroes and The American Legion Wisconsin Career Event</a></li><li><a title="National Convention | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/convention">National Convention | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Terri Lynn Fundraising" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.terrilynn.com/al">Terri Lynn Fundraising</a></li><li><a title="SUICIDE AWARENESS &amp; REMEMBRANCE FLAG" rel="nofollow" href="https://sarflag.org/">SUICIDE AWARENESS &amp; REMEMBRANCE FLAG</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/vsa">Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="9/11 Day – Join the 9/11 National Day of Service" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.911day.org/">9/11 Day – Join the 9/11 National Day of Service</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast 911 Series" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/?season=911">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast 911 Series</a></li><li><a title="SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veterannews.com/post/scotus-gives-veterans-big-win-says-states-can-be-sued-for-discriminating-against-vets">SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets</a></li><li><a title="Mobile Apps | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/mobileapps">Mobile Apps | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 103: Tango Alpha Lima: Buffalo Soldier Iron Riders with Bobby McDonald</title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/103</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
  <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/1df1d145-fe7c-402c-a19c-204b5b6b8d16.mp3" length="42158314" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>103</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: Buffalo Soldier Iron Riders with Bobby McDonald</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>43:45</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/7/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/cover.jpg?v=9"/>
  <description>IN THE NEWS
Our hosts discuss the dilemma caused by the Navy deputizing doctors to enforce drug rules - even for those seeking mental health assistance.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
American Legion member Bobby McDonald visits to talk about his passion for military history, his work with the Buffalo Soldiers re-enactors and the upcoming Quasquicentennial of the Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders.
RAPID FIRE
Bean bags, pod chairs and iPads for Air Force new recruit training
Back Packs for Hope
 Special Guest: Bobby McDonald.
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, rug use, confidentiality, mental health, stigma, Buffalo Soldiers, Iron Riders, bicycle, cycling, HBC, reenactor, Orange County, Montana, Missoula, Ft. Wallace, history, Teddy Roosevelt, Flag Day, Juneteenth, mobile technology, family outreach, community, children</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Our hosts discuss the dilemma caused by the Navy deputizing doctors to enforce drug rules - even for those seeking mental health assistance.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
American Legion member Bobby McDonald visits to talk about his passion for military history, his work with the Buffalo Soldiers re-enactors and the upcoming Quasquicentennial of the Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Bean bags, pod chairs and iPads for Air Force new recruit training<br>
Back Packs for Hope</p><p>Special Guest: Bobby McDonald.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/WYkC_JHfJhM">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="The Navy Is Deputizing Doctors to Enforce Drug Rules Even for Those Seeking Mental Health Help | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/04/18/navy-deputizing-doctors-enforce-drug-rules-even-those-seeking-mental-health-help.html">The Navy Is Deputizing Doctors to Enforce Drug Rules Even for Those Seeking Mental Health Help | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss" rel="nofollow" href="https://heroeswithhearingloss.org/">Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss</a></li><li><a title="Home - The Iron Riders" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ironriders2022.org/">Home - The Iron Riders</a></li><li><a title="Legionnaires pay homage to Iron Riders" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh1hc9cpQi0">Legionnaires pay homage to Iron Riders</a></li><li><a title="Bean bags, pod chairs, iPads: How the Air Force plans to revamp new recruit training | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2022-04-08/ipads-tablets-air-force-bmt-cerego-basic-training-5621949.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Bean bags, pod chairs, iPads: How the Air Force plans to revamp new recruit training | Stars and Stripes</a></li><li><a title="Back Packs for Hope, supporting the 4 Pillars | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/women-veterans/8229/back-packs-hope-supporting-4-pillars">Back Packs for Hope, supporting the 4 Pillars | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Scenic rides, events to celebrate the Buffalo Soldier Bicycle Corps | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/honor/254909/scenic-rides-events-celebrate-buffalo-soldier-bicycle-corps">Scenic rides, events to celebrate the Buffalo Soldier Bicycle Corps | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="100 Miles For Hope | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/100miles">100 Miles For Hope | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Our hosts discuss the dilemma caused by the Navy deputizing doctors to enforce drug rules - even for those seeking mental health assistance.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
American Legion member Bobby McDonald visits to talk about his passion for military history, his work with the Buffalo Soldiers re-enactors and the upcoming Quasquicentennial of the Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Bean bags, pod chairs and iPads for Air Force new recruit training<br>
Back Packs for Hope</p><p>Special Guest: Bobby McDonald.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/WYkC_JHfJhM">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="The Navy Is Deputizing Doctors to Enforce Drug Rules Even for Those Seeking Mental Health Help | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/04/18/navy-deputizing-doctors-enforce-drug-rules-even-those-seeking-mental-health-help.html">The Navy Is Deputizing Doctors to Enforce Drug Rules Even for Those Seeking Mental Health Help | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss" rel="nofollow" href="https://heroeswithhearingloss.org/">Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss</a></li><li><a title="Home - The Iron Riders" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ironriders2022.org/">Home - The Iron Riders</a></li><li><a title="Legionnaires pay homage to Iron Riders" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh1hc9cpQi0">Legionnaires pay homage to Iron Riders</a></li><li><a title="Bean bags, pod chairs, iPads: How the Air Force plans to revamp new recruit training | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2022-04-08/ipads-tablets-air-force-bmt-cerego-basic-training-5621949.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Bean bags, pod chairs, iPads: How the Air Force plans to revamp new recruit training | Stars and Stripes</a></li><li><a title="Back Packs for Hope, supporting the 4 Pillars | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/women-veterans/8229/back-packs-hope-supporting-4-pillars">Back Packs for Hope, supporting the 4 Pillars | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="Scenic rides, events to celebrate the Buffalo Soldier Bicycle Corps | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/honor/254909/scenic-rides-events-celebrate-buffalo-soldier-bicycle-corps">Scenic rides, events to celebrate the Buffalo Soldier Bicycle Corps | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="100 Miles For Hope | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/100miles">100 Miles For Hope | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 85: Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 3 - NYPD POPPA program with Sean Powers</title>
  <link>https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/85</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
  <enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/77de1a80-94b7-4628-a8d8-15055b0f6c7c.mp3" length="31385507" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episode>85</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 3 - NYPD POPPA program with Sean Powers</itunes:title>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>32:36</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/7/7c74b2db-1281-4198-8c34-2dc2631a82da/cover.jpg?v=9"/>
  <description>Sean Powers is a former NYPD Officer, a member of American Legion 9-11 Memorial Post 2001 in New York City, and Tango Alpha Lima's first return guest. 
He's come back to talk about the New York Police Department’s POPPA (Police Organization Providing Peer Assistance) program, a volunteer police support network committed to providing a confidential, safe and supportive environment for police officers and retirees. 
While POPPA is geared toward officers, the approach can be scaled to assist veterans who are struggling, and Powers says he has used his POPPA training to help fellow veterans.  Special Guest: Sean Powers.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Sean Powers is a former NYPD Officer, a member of American Legion 9-11 Memorial Post 2001 in New York City, and Tango Alpha Lima&#39;s first return guest. </p>

<p>He&#39;s come back to talk about the New York Police Department’s POPPA (Police Organization Providing Peer Assistance) program, a volunteer police support network committed to providing a confidential, safe and supportive environment for police officers and retirees. </p>

<p>While POPPA is geared toward officers, the approach can be scaled to assist veterans who are struggling, and Powers says he has used his POPPA training to help fellow veterans. </p><p>Special Guest: Sean Powers.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/on4REbwEW54">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program" rel="nofollow" href="https://legion.careasy.org/home">The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program</a></li><li><a title="POPPA New York Police" rel="nofollow" href="https://poppanewyork.org/">POPPA New York Police</a></li><li><a title="Cop Counselors - Alexander Street, a ProQuest Company" rel="nofollow" href="https://video-alexanderstreet-bc.orc.scoolaid.net/watch/cop-counselors?context=channel:investigative-reports">Cop Counselors - Alexander Street, a ProQuest Company</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/JOIN">Join The American Legion | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Crisis Line: Suicide Prevention Hotline, Text &amp; Chat" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/">Veterans Crisis Line: Suicide Prevention Hotline, Text &amp; Chat</a></li><li><a title="Find a Service Officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer">Find a Service Officer</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Sean Powers is a former NYPD Officer, a member of American Legion 9-11 Memorial Post 2001 in New York City, and Tango Alpha Lima&#39;s first return guest. </p>

<p>He&#39;s come back to talk about the New York Police Department’s POPPA (Police Organization Providing Peer Assistance) program, a volunteer police support network committed to providing a confidential, safe and supportive environment for police officers and retirees. </p>

<p>While POPPA is geared toward officers, the approach can be scaled to assist veterans who are struggling, and Powers says he has used his POPPA training to help fellow veterans. </p><p>Special Guest: Sean Powers.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/on4REbwEW54">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program" rel="nofollow" href="https://legion.careasy.org/home">The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program</a></li><li><a title="POPPA New York Police" rel="nofollow" href="https://poppanewyork.org/">POPPA New York Police</a></li><li><a title="Cop Counselors - Alexander Street, a ProQuest Company" rel="nofollow" href="https://video-alexanderstreet-bc.orc.scoolaid.net/watch/cop-counselors?context=channel:investigative-reports">Cop Counselors - Alexander Street, a ProQuest Company</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/JOIN">Join The American Legion | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Crisis Line: Suicide Prevention Hotline, Text &amp; Chat" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/">Veterans Crisis Line: Suicide Prevention Hotline, Text &amp; Chat</a></li><li><a title="Find a Service Officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer">Find a Service Officer</a></li></ul>]]>
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