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  <title>Episode 262: Patriotism in our National Parks with Chris Marvin</title>
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  <description>Veterans, fourth-graders get special access to National Parks
THE INTERVIEW
Army combat veteran Chris Marvin has found his passion and purpose in America’s national parks. In 2020, Marvin established the Park-to-Park Tour project to help share national parks with his children as a way to demonstrate the purpose and legacy of his own military service. He believes strongly that patriotism is exhibited through the enjoyment and protection of national parks and public lands. 
SCUTTLEBUTT
Air Force warns airmen, veterans of foreign intelligence recruitment ploy
Celebrating 140 years of Coca-Cola Special Guest: Chris Marvin.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Veterans, fourth-graders get special access to National Parks</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Army combat veteran Chris Marvin has found his passion and purpose in America’s national parks. In 2020, Marvin established the Park-to-Park Tour project to help share national parks with his children as a way to demonstrate the purpose and legacy of his own military service. He believes strongly that patriotism is exhibited through the enjoyment and protection of national parks and public lands. </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Air Force warns airmen, veterans of foreign intelligence recruitment ploy</p>

<p>Celebrating 140 years of Coca-Cola</p><p>Special Guest: Chris Marvin.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/_-90DGgdnGI">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="Free Entrance to National Parks for Current Military, Veterans, and Gold Star Families (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/veterans-and-gold-star-families-free-access.htm">Free Entrance to National Parks for Current Military, Veterans, and Gold Star Families (U.S. National Park Service)</a></li><li><a title="Every Kid Outdoors" rel="nofollow" href="https://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm">Every Kid Outdoors</a></li><li><a title="Park-to-Park Tour" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.parktoparktour.com/">Park-to-Park Tour</a></li><li><a title="Home - Paving The Way: The National Park-to-Park Highway" rel="nofollow" href="https://pavingtheway.tv/">Home - Paving The Way: The National Park-to-Park Highway</a></li><li><a title="Channel Islands National Park (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/chis/index.htm">Channel Islands National Park (U.S. National Park Service)</a></li><li><a title="Pinnacles National Park (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/pinn/index.htm">Pinnacles National Park (U.S. National Park Service)</a></li><li><a title="Guadalupe Mountains National Park (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/gumo/index.htm">Guadalupe Mountains National Park (U.S. National Park Service)</a></li><li><a title="North Cascades National Park (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/noca/index.htm">North Cascades National Park (U.S. National Park Service)</a></li><li><a title="Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/olym/index.htm">Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)</a></li><li><a title="Great Basin National Park (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/grba/index.htm">Great Basin National Park (U.S. National Park Service)</a></li><li><a title="Haleakalā National Park (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/hale/index.htm">Haleakalā National Park (U.S. National Park Service)</a></li><li><a title="Peace Vans: Camper Van Rentals, Repairs, and Sales" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.peacevans.com/">Peace Vans: Camper Van Rentals, Repairs, and Sales</a></li><li><a title="Become A Junior Ranger (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/kids/become-a-junior-ranger.htm">Become A Junior Ranger (U.S. National Park Service)</a></li><li><a title="Air Force warns airmen, veterans of foreign intelligence recruitment ploy - Breaking Defense" rel="nofollow" href="https://breakingdefense.com/2025/04/air-force-warns-airmen-veterans-of-foreign-intelligence-recruitment-ploy/?utm_campaign=dfn-ebb&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=sailthru">Air Force warns airmen, veterans of foreign intelligence recruitment ploy - Breaking Defense</a> &mdash; Air Force warns airmen, veterans of foreign intelligence recruitment ploy</li><li><a title="An American GI’s best friend: Coca-Cola - Museum of the American G.I." rel="nofollow" href="https://americangimuseum.org/an-american-gis-best-friend-coca-cola/">An American GI’s best friend: Coca-Cola - Museum of the American G.I.</a></li><li><a title="Rum and Coca-Cola - The American Scholar" rel="nofollow" href="https://theamericanscholar.org/rum-and-coca-cola/">Rum and Coca-Cola - The American Scholar</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Veterans, fourth-graders get special access to National Parks</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Army combat veteran Chris Marvin has found his passion and purpose in America’s national parks. In 2020, Marvin established the Park-to-Park Tour project to help share national parks with his children as a way to demonstrate the purpose and legacy of his own military service. He believes strongly that patriotism is exhibited through the enjoyment and protection of national parks and public lands. </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Air Force warns airmen, veterans of foreign intelligence recruitment ploy</p>

<p>Celebrating 140 years of Coca-Cola</p><p>Special Guest: Chris Marvin.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/_-90DGgdnGI">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="Free Entrance to National Parks for Current Military, Veterans, and Gold Star Families (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/veterans-and-gold-star-families-free-access.htm">Free Entrance to National Parks for Current Military, Veterans, and Gold Star Families (U.S. National Park Service)</a></li><li><a title="Every Kid Outdoors" rel="nofollow" href="https://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm">Every Kid Outdoors</a></li><li><a title="Park-to-Park Tour" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.parktoparktour.com/">Park-to-Park Tour</a></li><li><a title="Home - Paving The Way: The National Park-to-Park Highway" rel="nofollow" href="https://pavingtheway.tv/">Home - Paving The Way: The National Park-to-Park Highway</a></li><li><a title="Channel Islands National Park (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/chis/index.htm">Channel Islands National Park (U.S. National Park Service)</a></li><li><a title="Pinnacles National Park (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/pinn/index.htm">Pinnacles National Park (U.S. National Park Service)</a></li><li><a title="Guadalupe Mountains National Park (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/gumo/index.htm">Guadalupe Mountains National Park (U.S. National Park Service)</a></li><li><a title="North Cascades National Park (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/noca/index.htm">North Cascades National Park (U.S. National Park Service)</a></li><li><a title="Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/olym/index.htm">Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)</a></li><li><a title="Great Basin National Park (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/grba/index.htm">Great Basin National Park (U.S. National Park Service)</a></li><li><a title="Haleakalā National Park (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/hale/index.htm">Haleakalā National Park (U.S. National Park Service)</a></li><li><a title="Peace Vans: Camper Van Rentals, Repairs, and Sales" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.peacevans.com/">Peace Vans: Camper Van Rentals, Repairs, and Sales</a></li><li><a title="Become A Junior Ranger (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/kids/become-a-junior-ranger.htm">Become A Junior Ranger (U.S. National Park Service)</a></li><li><a title="Air Force warns airmen, veterans of foreign intelligence recruitment ploy - Breaking Defense" rel="nofollow" href="https://breakingdefense.com/2025/04/air-force-warns-airmen-veterans-of-foreign-intelligence-recruitment-ploy/?utm_campaign=dfn-ebb&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=sailthru">Air Force warns airmen, veterans of foreign intelligence recruitment ploy - Breaking Defense</a> &mdash; Air Force warns airmen, veterans of foreign intelligence recruitment ploy</li><li><a title="An American GI’s best friend: Coca-Cola - Museum of the American G.I." rel="nofollow" href="https://americangimuseum.org/an-american-gis-best-friend-coca-cola/">An American GI’s best friend: Coca-Cola - Museum of the American G.I.</a></li><li><a title="Rum and Coca-Cola - The American Scholar" rel="nofollow" href="https://theamericanscholar.org/rum-and-coca-cola/">Rum and Coca-Cola - The American Scholar</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 103: Tango Alpha Lima: Buffalo Soldier Iron Riders with Bobby McDonald</title>
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  <itunes:episode>103</itunes:episode>
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  <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.
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    <![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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    <![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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