Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Tap”

Episode 274: How to overcome the broken veteran narrative with Kevin Schmiegel - Tango Alpha Lima

The American Legion — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

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.

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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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Episode 266: A guide for veterans to navigate VA benefits with Joshua Parish – Tango Alpha Lima

The American Legion — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400

OTD - In 1965 astronaut Edward Higgins White II became the first American to walk in space

THE INTERVIEW
Providing guidance to veterans navigating their VA services and benefits has turned Army National Guard veteran Joshua Parish into an entrepreneur. He has created Battle Buddy, a mobile app built to streamline access to services, support mental health through its AI-powered Talk to Sam feature, and strengthen the overall transition experience for veterans and their families.

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Trump signs executive order for more homeless veteran housing at West LA VA campus

"Mysterious poop chucker" might be targeting Colorado woman for not picking up dog's waste

Special Guest: Joshua Parish.

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Episode 187: Tango Alpha Lima: Extra Ordinary�Delights Founder and CEO�Aaron Hale

The American Legion — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400

IN THE NEWS
Durning National Executive Committee meetings in October, The American Legion passed several resolutions focused on mental health

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Blind and deaf after surviving an IED blast in Afghanistan, Aaron Hale eagerly takes on new challenges as an outdoor adventurer and entrepreneur. The former Navy chef and Army EOD team leader joins the podcast to discuss his recovery, his adventures as an elite athlete, and the entrepreneurial endeavor that showcases his culinary roots.

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Did Edgar Allan Poe attend West Point?
Meet the Marine competing for the best mullet in America
Guardian becomes service’s first to earn Ranger tab

Special Guest: Aaron Hale.

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Episode 115: Tango Alpha Lima: Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and IVMF founder Dr. Mike Haynie

The American Legion — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0400

IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley analyze an angry critic's 1/2-star review of "Top Gun: Maverick"

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Syracuse University Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation, Dr. Mike Haynie, joins the podcast. Dr. Haynie discusses the University’s veteran-connected programs and resources for service members transitioning out of the military, and the evolution of the Syracuse University Institute for Veterans & Military Families, or IVMF, the nation’s first interdisciplinary institute created to inform and advance the policy, economic, and wellness concerns of the America’s veterans and families.

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U.S. House proposes 2.4% "inflation bonus" for DoD employees and U.S. Service Members
Kremlin spokesman says U.S. military veterans fighting in Ukraine won't get wartime protections set by Geneva Convention

Special Guest: Dr. Mike Haynie.

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Episode 112: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with veteran, author and entrepreneur Graciela Tiscareño-Sato

The American Legion — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Part Three of our transition series features guest Graciela Tiscareño-Sato, an Air Force veteran, award-winning author, marketer, bilingual public speaker, and business owner

Graciela talks about her book, "B.R.A.N.D. Before Your Resume," and sheds light on how she helps servicemembers, veterans and spouses create powerful, targeted AUTHENTIC Personal Brands that help them become better job candidates or aspiring entrepreneurs.

Special Guest: Graciela Tiscareño-Sato.

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Episode 111: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with Coeus Umbrella founder Jeffrey Powell

The American Legion — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400

The second episode in our special military transition series features retired Col. Jeffrey Powell.

After an amazing military career, Powell retired in September of 2019. Like so many others, 2020 and the COVID pandemic shattered his plans and he struggled to find his place as a civilian.

Powell shares the story of his struggles, lessons learned, and how he emerged determined to strike out on a path to help other veterans and change perceptions of what “Transition Assistance Programs” should be.

Special Guest: Jeffrey Powell.

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Episode 75: Tango Alpha Lima: The Pink Tax, Marines and vaccines, and military AWOL weapons problems

The American Legion — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Ashley educates the guys about the “Pink Tax” on uniforms for military women, and the FATIGUES Act that proposes and end to the disparity.

Jeff shares the latest chapter in the continuing saga of vaccines for members of the military: Marines facing consequences for vaccine refusals.

CV still can't figure out why the military can't keep track of their weapons, and neither can Congress, who is imposing new rules to force America’s armed services to keep better track of their guns and explosives.

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VA hiring spree to tackle an expected surge in backlogged benefits claims
Special Honor Flight trips honor service of women and Black veterans
American Legion Baseball Alums featured in MLB World Series
DOL encouraging partners to expand services for transitioning veterans and spouses

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Episode 59: Tango Alpha Lima: Post-military careers with guest Matt Disher

The American Legion — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Matt Disher, who's post-military career has focused on building and leading corporate military recruitment programs in small and large businesses, offers advice and strategies for transitioning servicemembers planning their own career path.

Team Tango talks with Matt about available resources, challenges and best practices for those who are building a career after leaving the military.

Special Guest: Matt Disher.

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