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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Texas Tech”</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.
This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima
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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 124: Tango Alpha Lima: "Be The One" spokesman, Dr. M. David Rudd</title>
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  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: "Be The One" spokesman, Dr. M. David Rudd</itunes:title>
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  <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 .
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    <![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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    <![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 65: Tango Alpha Lima: First steps for Afghan Interpreters, Pay the Guard, and GOMORs Galore</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:episode>65</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: First steps for Afghan Interpreters, Pay the Guard, and GOMORs Galore</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
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  <itunes:duration>42:15</itunes:duration>
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  <description>CV gets a surprise, then shares a story of positive first steps for Afghan Interpreters as Fort Lee prepares temporary housing for evacuees.
Ashley talks about the National Guard facing shutdown as Congress debates payment of the $520 million tab to reimburse the force for protecting lawmakers during its months-long Capitol Hill mission.
Jeff learns about GOMORs (General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand) and debates Fort Knox official issuing them as punishments for unvaccinated troops caught unmasked.
Rapid Fire: Battle Taxis, Ft. Hood looks for lost NVGs, Immigrant turned U.S. Army soldier competes in Olympics, and drones fired fro grenade launchers. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>CV gets a surprise, then shares a story of positive first steps for Afghan Interpreters as Fort Lee prepares temporary housing for evacuees.</p>

<p>Ashley talks about the National Guard facing shutdown as Congress debates payment of the $520 million tab to reimburse the force for protecting lawmakers during its months-long Capitol Hill mission.</p>

<p>Jeff learns about GOMORs (General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand) and debates Fort Knox official issuing them as punishments for unvaccinated troops caught unmasked.</p>

<p>Rapid Fire: Battle Taxis, Ft. Hood looks for lost NVGs, Immigrant turned U.S. Army soldier competes in Olympics, and drones fired fro grenade launchers.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/SvL8RQlMIbs">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="Defense Department eyes Fort Lee as temporary housing for Afghan interpreters fleeing the Taliban - The Washington Post" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2021/07/19/pentagon-house-afghan-interpreters-fort-lee-virginia/">Defense Department eyes Fort Lee as temporary housing for Afghan interpreters fleeing the Taliban - The Washington Post</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><li><a title="The American Legion to Congress: ‘Pay the Guard’ | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/commander/253031/american-legion-congress-%E2%80%98pay-guard%E2%80%99">The American Legion to Congress: ‘Pay the Guard’ | The American Legion</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="Athletics - Final Results of Men&#39;s 3000m Steeplechase" rel="nofollow" href="https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/athletics/result-men-s-3000m-steeplechase-fnl-000100-.htm">Athletics - Final Results of Men's 3000m Steeplechase</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Kenneth H. Nash Post 8" rel="nofollow" href="https://i40994.wixsite.com/am-legion-draft">American Legion Kenneth H. Nash Post 8</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></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>CV gets a surprise, then shares a story of positive first steps for Afghan Interpreters as Fort Lee prepares temporary housing for evacuees.</p>

<p>Ashley talks about the National Guard facing shutdown as Congress debates payment of the $520 million tab to reimburse the force for protecting lawmakers during its months-long Capitol Hill mission.</p>

<p>Jeff learns about GOMORs (General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand) and debates Fort Knox official issuing them as punishments for unvaccinated troops caught unmasked.</p>

<p>Rapid Fire: Battle Taxis, Ft. Hood looks for lost NVGs, Immigrant turned U.S. Army soldier competes in Olympics, and drones fired fro grenade launchers.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/SvL8RQlMIbs">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="Defense Department eyes Fort Lee as temporary housing for Afghan interpreters fleeing the Taliban - The Washington Post" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2021/07/19/pentagon-house-afghan-interpreters-fort-lee-virginia/">Defense Department eyes Fort Lee as temporary housing for Afghan interpreters fleeing the Taliban - The Washington Post</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><li><a title="The American Legion to Congress: ‘Pay the Guard’ | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/commander/253031/american-legion-congress-%E2%80%98pay-guard%E2%80%99">The American Legion to Congress: ‘Pay the Guard’ | The American Legion</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="Athletics - Final Results of Men&#39;s 3000m Steeplechase" rel="nofollow" href="https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/athletics/result-men-s-3000m-steeplechase-fnl-000100-.htm">Athletics - Final Results of Men's 3000m Steeplechase</a></li><li><a title="American Legion Kenneth H. Nash Post 8" rel="nofollow" href="https://i40994.wixsite.com/am-legion-draft">American Legion Kenneth H. Nash Post 8</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></ul>]]>
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