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  <title>Episode 54: Tango Alpha Lima: No Parking at the Pentagon, shift in DoD debate over combating sexual assault and more trouble over Taiwan</title>
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  <description>Jeff Daly laments the loss of parking privledges at the Pentagon for the Annual Memorial Day 'Rolling to Remember' motorcycle event in Washington D.C.
Ashley shares news that Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley has indicated he is open to considering  proposed changes to military rules that dictate who oversees the prosecution of military sexual assaults. 
CV sounds the alert as China and the United States face a growing likelihood of conflict over the status of Taiwan, which current and former officials fear could lead to upheaval unseen since World War II.
Rapid Fire
Marine Corp charging troops leave for COVID-19 quarantine
U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz is ready to be an Olympian
Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle
Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’ 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jeff Daly laments the loss of parking privledges at the Pentagon for the Annual Memorial Day &#39;Rolling to Remember&#39; motorcycle event in Washington D.C.</p>

<p>Ashley shares news that Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley has indicated he is open to considering  proposed changes to military rules that dictate who oversees the prosecution of military sexual assaults. </p>

<p>CV sounds the alert as China and the United States face a growing likelihood of conflict over the status of Taiwan, which current and former officials fear could lead to upheaval unseen since World War II.</p>

<p>Rapid Fire<br>
Marine Corp charging troops leave for COVID-19 quarantine<br>
U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz is ready to be an Olympian<br>
Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle<br>
Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/9GfefOqjpCM">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="2021 TALMA Winners" rel="nofollow" href="https://legion.org/documents/pdf/talma_award_winners_2021.pdf">2021 TALMA Winners</a></li><li><a title="Rolling Thunder Washington, DC" rel="nofollow" href="https://rollingthunderrun.com/">Rolling Thunder Washington, DC</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="Top US general drops opposition to change in military’s sex assault policy" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2021/05/03/top-us-general-drops-opposition-to-change-in-militarys-sex-assault-policy/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.04.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">Top US general drops opposition to change in military’s sex assault policy</a> &mdash; shift in the debate over combating sexual assault</li><li><a title="American Legion fights against sexual assault and harassment ‘epidemic’ | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/legislative/252486/american-legion-fights-against-sexual-assault-and-harassment-%E2%80%98epidemic%E2%80%99">American Legion fights against sexual assault and harassment ‘epidemic’ | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="White House: US-China war over Taiwan &#39;would broaden quickly&#39; | Washington Examiner" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/white-house-us-china-war-taiwan-broaden-quickly?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.06.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">White House: US-China war over Taiwan 'would broaden quickly' | Washington Examiner</a> &mdash; China and the United States face a growing likelihood of conflict over the status of Taiwan, a contest that current and former officials fear could lead to upheaval unseen since World War II.</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="Marines threatened to be charged leave for quarantine stays" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2021/05/05/marines-threatened-to-be-charged-leave-for-quarantine/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.06.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">Marines threatened to be charged leave for quarantine stays</a></li><li><a title="First US Marine to wrestle at Olympics since 1992 is ready: &#39;Super humbled and grateful&#39; | Fox News" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.foxnews.com/us/us-marine-first-wrestler-olympics-since-1992?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.06.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">First US Marine to wrestle at Olympics since 1992 is ready: 'Super humbled and grateful' | Fox News</a> &mdash; Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz is ready to be an Olympian. </li><li><a title="Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2021/05/03/retired-ranger-col-ralph-puckett-94-to-receive-medal-of-honor-for-korean-war-battle/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.04.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle</a></li><li><a title="Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2021/05/03/air-force-flight-in-mideast-uses-call-sign-pickle-rick-in-apparent-nod-to-rick-and-morty/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.04.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’</a></li><li><a title="Resolution No. 6: Raising Awareness of the Presumptive Service-Connected Condition Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Also Known as &quot;Lou Gehrig&#39;s Disease&quot;" rel="nofollow" href="https://archive.legion.org/handle/20.500.12203/14666">Resolution No. 6: Raising Awareness of the Presumptive Service-Connected Condition Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Also Known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease"</a></li><li><a title="Indiana Legion post helps disabled veteran get new mobile home | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/252341/indiana-legion-post-helps-disabled-veteran-get-new-mobile-home">Indiana Legion post helps disabled veteran get new mobile home | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jeff Daly laments the loss of parking privledges at the Pentagon for the Annual Memorial Day &#39;Rolling to Remember&#39; motorcycle event in Washington D.C.</p>

<p>Ashley shares news that Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley has indicated he is open to considering  proposed changes to military rules that dictate who oversees the prosecution of military sexual assaults. </p>

<p>CV sounds the alert as China and the United States face a growing likelihood of conflict over the status of Taiwan, which current and former officials fear could lead to upheaval unseen since World War II.</p>

<p>Rapid Fire<br>
Marine Corp charging troops leave for COVID-19 quarantine<br>
U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz is ready to be an Olympian<br>
Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle<br>
Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/9GfefOqjpCM">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="2021 TALMA Winners" rel="nofollow" href="https://legion.org/documents/pdf/talma_award_winners_2021.pdf">2021 TALMA Winners</a></li><li><a title="Rolling Thunder Washington, DC" rel="nofollow" href="https://rollingthunderrun.com/">Rolling Thunder Washington, DC</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="Top US general drops opposition to change in military’s sex assault policy" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2021/05/03/top-us-general-drops-opposition-to-change-in-militarys-sex-assault-policy/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.04.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">Top US general drops opposition to change in military’s sex assault policy</a> &mdash; shift in the debate over combating sexual assault</li><li><a title="American Legion fights against sexual assault and harassment ‘epidemic’ | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/legislative/252486/american-legion-fights-against-sexual-assault-and-harassment-%E2%80%98epidemic%E2%80%99">American Legion fights against sexual assault and harassment ‘epidemic’ | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="White House: US-China war over Taiwan &#39;would broaden quickly&#39; | Washington Examiner" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/white-house-us-china-war-taiwan-broaden-quickly?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.06.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">White House: US-China war over Taiwan 'would broaden quickly' | Washington Examiner</a> &mdash; China and the United States face a growing likelihood of conflict over the status of Taiwan, a contest that current and former officials fear could lead to upheaval unseen since World War II.</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="Marines threatened to be charged leave for quarantine stays" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2021/05/05/marines-threatened-to-be-charged-leave-for-quarantine/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.06.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">Marines threatened to be charged leave for quarantine stays</a></li><li><a title="First US Marine to wrestle at Olympics since 1992 is ready: &#39;Super humbled and grateful&#39; | Fox News" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.foxnews.com/us/us-marine-first-wrestler-olympics-since-1992?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.06.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">First US Marine to wrestle at Olympics since 1992 is ready: 'Super humbled and grateful' | Fox News</a> &mdash; Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz is ready to be an Olympian. </li><li><a title="Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2021/05/03/retired-ranger-col-ralph-puckett-94-to-receive-medal-of-honor-for-korean-war-battle/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.04.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle</a></li><li><a title="Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2021/05/03/air-force-flight-in-mideast-uses-call-sign-pickle-rick-in-apparent-nod-to-rick-and-morty/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=EBB%2005.04.21&amp;utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief">Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’</a></li><li><a title="Resolution No. 6: Raising Awareness of the Presumptive Service-Connected Condition Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Also Known as &quot;Lou Gehrig&#39;s Disease&quot;" rel="nofollow" href="https://archive.legion.org/handle/20.500.12203/14666">Resolution No. 6: Raising Awareness of the Presumptive Service-Connected Condition Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Also Known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease"</a></li><li><a title="Indiana Legion post helps disabled veteran get new mobile home | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/252341/indiana-legion-post-helps-disabled-veteran-get-new-mobile-home">Indiana Legion post helps disabled veteran get new mobile home | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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