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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Thailand”</title>
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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 251: What veterans should know about moving abroad</title>
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  <description>Celebrating National Vet Girls Rise Day
THE INTERVIEW
Army veteran John Davis lives in the Dominican Republic, scuba dives, plays golf and works as a veteran advocate. In this episode, he shares what veterans need to know about the process to move abroad, what to do in advance, how to take care of their health care, mental wellness and much more.
SCUTTLEBUTT
New bill would make it easier for veterans who signed secrecy oaths for covert ops to obtain back benefits 
A caucus of military veterans seeks to bridge the political divide in a polarized Congress
Marine recruit uniforms were photoshopped on at boot camp Special Guest: John Davis.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Celebrating National Vet Girls Rise Day</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Army veteran John Davis lives in the Dominican Republic, scuba dives, plays golf and works as a veteran advocate. In this episode, he shares what veterans need to know about the process to move abroad, what to do in advance, how to take care of their health care, mental wellness and much more.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
New bill would make it easier for veterans who signed secrecy oaths for covert ops to obtain back benefits </p>

<p>A caucus of military veterans seeks to bridge the political divide in a polarized Congress</p>

<p>Marine recruit uniforms were photoshopped on at boot camp</p><p>Special Guest: John Davis.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/odb47y7gJIU">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="Home - Military Women&#39;s Memorial" rel="nofollow" href="https://womensmemorial.org/">Home - Military Women's Memorial</a></li><li><a title="Be The One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/advocacy/be-the-one">Be The One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Home - John H. Davis" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.johnhdaviswriter.com/">Home - John H. Davis</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Guide to Moving Abroad - John H. Davis" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.johnhdaviswriter.com/resources-for-veterans/veterans-guide-to-moving-abroad/">Veterans Guide to Moving Abroad - John H. Davis</a></li><li><a title="Combat to College - John H. Davis" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.johnhdaviswriter.com/writing/combat-to-college/">Combat to College - John H. Davis</a></li><li><a title="Writing Archive - John H. Davis" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.johnhdaviswriter.com/writing/">Writing Archive - John H. Davis</a></li><li><a title="Bill would make it easier for veterans who signed secrecy oaths for covert ops to obtain back benefits | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2025-01-06/veterans-secret-experiments-health-benefits-16396852.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Bill would make it easier for veterans who signed secrecy oaths for covert ops to obtain back benefits | Stars and Stripes</a></li><li><a title="Military veterans in Congress bridge the political divide | AP News" rel="nofollow" href="https://apnews.com/article/democracy-congress-military-veteran-caucus-bipartisan-5299f946c401df6f5062f37db995c5d3?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Military veterans in Congress bridge the political divide | AP News</a></li><li><a title="The Marines tried photoshopping uniforms on recruits at boot camp" rel="nofollow" href="https://taskandpurpose.com/news/marines-recruits-photoshop/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">The Marines tried photoshopping uniforms on recruits at boot camp</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Celebrating National Vet Girls Rise Day</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Army veteran John Davis lives in the Dominican Republic, scuba dives, plays golf and works as a veteran advocate. In this episode, he shares what veterans need to know about the process to move abroad, what to do in advance, how to take care of their health care, mental wellness and much more.</p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
New bill would make it easier for veterans who signed secrecy oaths for covert ops to obtain back benefits </p>

<p>A caucus of military veterans seeks to bridge the political divide in a polarized Congress</p>

<p>Marine recruit uniforms were photoshopped on at boot camp</p><p>Special Guest: John Davis.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/odb47y7gJIU">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="Home - Military Women&#39;s Memorial" rel="nofollow" href="https://womensmemorial.org/">Home - Military Women's Memorial</a></li><li><a title="Be The One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/advocacy/be-the-one">Be The One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Home - John H. Davis" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.johnhdaviswriter.com/">Home - John H. Davis</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Guide to Moving Abroad - John H. Davis" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.johnhdaviswriter.com/resources-for-veterans/veterans-guide-to-moving-abroad/">Veterans Guide to Moving Abroad - John H. Davis</a></li><li><a title="Combat to College - John H. Davis" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.johnhdaviswriter.com/writing/combat-to-college/">Combat to College - John H. Davis</a></li><li><a title="Writing Archive - John H. Davis" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.johnhdaviswriter.com/writing/">Writing Archive - John H. Davis</a></li><li><a title="Bill would make it easier for veterans who signed secrecy oaths for covert ops to obtain back benefits | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2025-01-06/veterans-secret-experiments-health-benefits-16396852.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Bill would make it easier for veterans who signed secrecy oaths for covert ops to obtain back benefits | Stars and Stripes</a></li><li><a title="Military veterans in Congress bridge the political divide | AP News" rel="nofollow" href="https://apnews.com/article/democracy-congress-military-veteran-caucus-bipartisan-5299f946c401df6f5062f37db995c5d3?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Military veterans in Congress bridge the political divide | AP News</a></li><li><a title="The Marines tried photoshopping uniforms on recruits at boot camp" rel="nofollow" href="https://taskandpurpose.com/news/marines-recruits-photoshop/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">The Marines tried photoshopping uniforms on recruits at boot camp</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 165: Tango Alpha Lima: Nixon's Secret War with Air Force Veteran Bruce Roberson</title>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
America Faces Sharp Increase in Aging Military Veterans
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Air Force veteran Bruce Roberson served in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. He joins the podcast to talk about his experience working with Air Force Security Services as a military working dog handler on deployments that included the clandestine operations in Laos and Cambodia that later became known as “Nixon’s Secret War.” 
RAPID FIRE
The US Army wants to build a drone fleet, inspired by Ukraine's example, but will not be able to use DJI quadcopters
Amid an epidemic of loneliness, nonprofits are helping keep veterans connected
All In One: GLA’s Document Day Offers Veterans Easy Access To Critical Documents
 Special Guest: Bruce Roberson.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
America Faces Sharp Increase in Aging Military Veterans</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Air Force veteran Bruce Roberson served in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. He joins the podcast to talk about his experience working with Air Force Security Services as a military working dog handler on deployments that included the clandestine operations in Laos and Cambodia that later became known as “Nixon’s Secret War.” </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
The US Army wants to build a drone fleet, inspired by Ukraine&#39;s example, but will not be able to use DJI quadcopters<br>
Amid an epidemic of loneliness, nonprofits are helping keep veterans connected<br>
All In One: GLA’s Document Day Offers Veterans Easy Access To Critical Documents</p><p>Special Guest: Bruce Roberson.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/2JiYHkenRQQ">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="America Faces Sharp Increase in Aging Military Veterans - The War Horse" rel="nofollow" href="https://thewarhorse.org/america-faces-sharp-increase-in-aging-military-veterans/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">America Faces Sharp Increase in Aging Military Veterans - The War Horse</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Ho Chi Minh trail - Wikipedia" rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ho_Chi_Minh_trail">Ho Chi Minh trail - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a title="Expressoul Health &amp; Wellness Podcast" rel="nofollow" href="https://expressoulhealthandwellness.com/">Expressoul Health &amp; Wellness Podcast</a></li><li><a title="Expressoul Coffee" rel="nofollow" href="https://expressoulcoffee.com/">Expressoul Coffee</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="The US Army wants to build a drone fleet, inspired by Ukraine&#39;s example, but will not be able to use DJI quadcopters | gagadget.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://gagadget.com/en/uav/255288-the-us-army-wants-to-build-a-drone-fleet-inspired-by-ukraines-example-but-will-not-be-able-to-use-dji-quadcopters/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">The US Army wants to build a drone fleet, inspired by Ukraine's example, but will not be able to use DJI quadcopters | gagadget.com</a></li><li><a title="Amid an epidemic of loneliness, nonprofits are helping keep veterans connected | The Hill" rel="nofollow" href="https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/4030292-amid-an-epidemic-of-loneliness-nonprofits-are-helping-keep-veterans-connected/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">Amid an epidemic of loneliness, nonprofits are helping keep veterans connected | The Hill</a></li><li><a title="All In One: GLA’s Document Day Offers Veterans Easy Access To Critical Documents | VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care | Veterans Affairs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.va.gov/greater-los-angeles-health-care/stories/all-in-one-glas-document-day-offers-veterans-easy-access-to-critical-documents/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">All In One: GLA’s Document Day Offers Veterans Easy Access To Critical Documents | VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care | Veterans Affairs</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
America Faces Sharp Increase in Aging Military Veterans</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Air Force veteran Bruce Roberson served in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. He joins the podcast to talk about his experience working with Air Force Security Services as a military working dog handler on deployments that included the clandestine operations in Laos and Cambodia that later became known as “Nixon’s Secret War.” </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
The US Army wants to build a drone fleet, inspired by Ukraine&#39;s example, but will not be able to use DJI quadcopters<br>
Amid an epidemic of loneliness, nonprofits are helping keep veterans connected<br>
All In One: GLA’s Document Day Offers Veterans Easy Access To Critical Documents</p><p>Special Guest: Bruce Roberson.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/2JiYHkenRQQ">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="America Faces Sharp Increase in Aging Military Veterans - The War Horse" rel="nofollow" href="https://thewarhorse.org/america-faces-sharp-increase-in-aging-military-veterans/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">America Faces Sharp Increase in Aging Military Veterans - The War Horse</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Ho Chi Minh trail - Wikipedia" rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ho_Chi_Minh_trail">Ho Chi Minh trail - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a title="Expressoul Health &amp; Wellness Podcast" rel="nofollow" href="https://expressoulhealthandwellness.com/">Expressoul Health &amp; Wellness Podcast</a></li><li><a title="Expressoul Coffee" rel="nofollow" href="https://expressoulcoffee.com/">Expressoul Coffee</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="The US Army wants to build a drone fleet, inspired by Ukraine&#39;s example, but will not be able to use DJI quadcopters | gagadget.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://gagadget.com/en/uav/255288-the-us-army-wants-to-build-a-drone-fleet-inspired-by-ukraines-example-but-will-not-be-able-to-use-dji-quadcopters/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">The US Army wants to build a drone fleet, inspired by Ukraine's example, but will not be able to use DJI quadcopters | gagadget.com</a></li><li><a title="Amid an epidemic of loneliness, nonprofits are helping keep veterans connected | The Hill" rel="nofollow" href="https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/4030292-amid-an-epidemic-of-loneliness-nonprofits-are-helping-keep-veterans-connected/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">Amid an epidemic of loneliness, nonprofits are helping keep veterans connected | The Hill</a></li><li><a title="All In One: GLA’s Document Day Offers Veterans Easy Access To Critical Documents | VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care | Veterans Affairs" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.va.gov/greater-los-angeles-health-care/stories/all-in-one-glas-document-day-offers-veterans-easy-access-to-critical-documents/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">All In One: GLA’s Document Day Offers Veterans Easy Access To Critical Documents | VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care | Veterans Affairs</a></li></ul>]]>
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