web01.fireside.fm Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:56:50 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Support System” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/support%20system Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Three Global War on Terrorism veterans interview military veterans and other influencers in the military community who share stories related to transitioning, valor and heroism, mental wellness and overcoming PTSD, accessing VA benefits and much more. Join us each week for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community. This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima en-us episodic A podcast for and by military veterans and service members, brought to you by The American Legion The American Legion Three Global War on Terrorism veterans interview military veterans and other influencers in the military community who share stories related to transitioning, valor and heroism, mental wellness and overcoming PTSD, accessing VA benefits and much more. Join us each week for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community. This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima no veterans, military service, The American Legion, community, transition, PTSD, service members, careers, military life, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force National Guard, Reserves, DoD, defense, national security, veterans service organizations, VA benefits The American Legion hsoria@legion.org Episode 253: Transitioning tips for service members https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/253 7357bded-6666-44f0-a5fa-850bc283d529 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 253 Transitioning tips for service members full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:12:08 no Retired Col. Sam Whitehurst found his purpose during his nearly 30 years in the Army. Whitehurst developed a passion for uplifting and developing the soldiers around him. That experience smoothed his civilian transition to his role at the Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services where he helps veterans and their families. Whitehurst discusses all this and more as the special guest on this week’s Tango Alpha Lima podcast. SCUTTLEBUTT FDA Finally Bans Red Dye No.3 from Food, Drinks and Medicines in US–Following Cancer Link A trailblazing woman veteran: Linda A McDonald DuMoulin Horan Use Your Leadership Skills: Become a Mentor for a Veteran Special Guest: Sam Whitehurst. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, veteran authors, illustrators, military career, GI Bill, OCS, military transition, leadership, citizenship through service, naturalization, immigration, Fallujah, Navy Corpsman, Silver Star, mental health, PT, exercise, wellness, homelessness, housing insecurity, support system, Red Dye #3, Women’s History Month, aviation, women veterans, helicopter pilot, test pilot, Medevac pilot, mentorship, leadership, transition, military spouse, protege, career, Retired Col. Sam Whitehurst found his purpose during his nearly 30 years in the Army. Whitehurst developed a passion for uplifting and developing the soldiers around him. That experience smoothed his civilian transition to his role at the Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services where he helps veterans and their families. Whitehurst discusses all this and more as the special guest on this week’s Tango Alpha Lima podcast.

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

A trailblazing woman veteran: Linda A McDonald DuMoulin Horan

Use Your Leadership Skills: Become a Mentor for a Veteran

Special Guest: Sam Whitehurst.

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

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

A trailblazing woman veteran: Linda A McDonald DuMoulin Horan

Use Your Leadership Skills: Become a Mentor for a Veteran

Special Guest: Sam Whitehurst.

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]]> Episode 219: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Army Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith - Living under the confines of DADT https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/219 ffbe0bf7-0449-4096-835e-26f37702ae92 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 219 Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Army Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith - Living under the confines of DADT full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:17:51 no HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE 74th Anniversary of the start of the Korean War THE INTERVIEW Retired Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith served for 25 of her 35 years in the Army while hiding her true self. On this week's episode, she shares her military journey before, during and after the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" era, and how she became an advocate for LGBTQ+ and military veterans. She also addresses the struggles faced by servicemembers who were kicked out of the military during DADT, and how they can formally request an upgraded discharge. SCUTTLEBUTT The deadly, unintended consequence of a documentary about Afghanistan British teen's charity shop purchase connects Wisconsin family the brother killed in Vietnam The Marines are taking down PowerPoint Special Guest: Gen. Tammy Smith . military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, George Washington, Major General Baron Friedrich von Steuben, Korean War, Korean War Memorial, Purple Heart, lgbtq+, diversity, dadt, don’t ask don’t tell, rotc, flag officer, Afghanistan, authenticity, military family, states' rights, humanizing, transition, tribe, military spouse, pride, moral injury, Vietnam Veteran, support system, military discharge, service officers, ally, inclusivity, Retrograde, documentary, Afghanistan, Green Beret, Afghan Allies, military memorabilia, PowerPoint, outcomes based learning HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE
74th Anniversary of the start of the Korean War

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith served for 25 of her 35 years in the Army while hiding her true self. On this week's episode, she shares her military journey before, during and after the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" era, and how she became an advocate for LGBTQ+ and military veterans. She also addresses the struggles faced by servicemembers who were kicked out of the military during DADT, and how they can formally request an upgraded discharge.

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The deadly, unintended consequence of a documentary about Afghanistan
British teen's charity shop purchase connects Wisconsin family the brother killed in Vietnam
The Marines are taking down PowerPoint

Special Guest: Gen. Tammy Smith .

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74th Anniversary of the start of the Korean War

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith served for 25 of her 35 years in the Army while hiding her true self. On this week's episode, she shares her military journey before, during and after the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" era, and how she became an advocate for LGBTQ+ and military veterans. She also addresses the struggles faced by servicemembers who were kicked out of the military during DADT, and how they can formally request an upgraded discharge.

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The deadly, unintended consequence of a documentary about Afghanistan
British teen's charity shop purchase connects Wisconsin family the brother killed in Vietnam
The Marines are taking down PowerPoint

Special Guest: Gen. Tammy Smith .

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

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

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

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

So does the Air Force have new aces now?

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

Special Guest: Omar "Crispy" Avila.

Links:

]]> Bravo Zulu to the American Legion Family of Arizona Post 136 for support of their community

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

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

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

So does the Air Force have new aces now?

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

Special Guest: Omar "Crispy" Avila.

Links:

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