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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Total Force Fitness”</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 210: Tango Alpha Lima: Fort Meade Armed Forces Wellness Center Director Noelle Austin-Jones</title>
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  <description>BRAVO ZULU
Celebration of a service officer who helped a Army veteran recieve the funeral honors she deserved'
THE INTERVIEW
Noelle Austin-Jones, Director of the Armed Forces Wellness Center Director at Fort Meade in Maryland discusses the AFWC global mission to improve and sustain health, performance, and readiness of the Total Fighting Force.   
SCUTTLEBUTT
Celebrity veteran Shaggy's unique vocal style inspired by his Marine Corps drill instructor
Woobies are forever
Kansas Sons of The American Legion supporting homeless veterans Special Guest: Noelle Austin-Jones .
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    <![CDATA[<p>BRAVO ZULU<br>
Celebration of a service officer who helped a Army veteran recieve the funeral honors she deserved&#39;</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Noelle Austin-Jones, Director of the Armed Forces Wellness Center Director at Fort Meade in Maryland discusses the AFWC global mission to improve and sustain health, performance, and readiness of the Total Fighting Force.   </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Celebrity veteran Shaggy&#39;s unique vocal style inspired by his Marine Corps drill instructor<br>
Woobies are forever<br>
Kansas Sons of The American Legion supporting homeless veterans</p><p>Special Guest: Noelle Austin-Jones .</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/c_vSCv-Lx-E">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="What to Do Before a Veteran Dies | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/publications/226617/what-do-veteran-dies">What to Do Before a Veteran Dies | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone/training">Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Armed Forces Wellness Center Operations - Defense Centers for Public Health - Aberdeen" rel="nofollow" href="https://ph.health.mil/organization/hpw/Pages/ArmyWellnessCenters.aspx">Armed Forces Wellness Center Operations - Defense Centers for Public Health - Aberdeen</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="Rapper Shaggy Got His Distinctive Voice from Making Fun of His Marine Corps Drill Instructors | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/off-duty/music/2024/03/12/rapper-shaggy-got-his-distinctive-voice-making-fun-of-his-marine-corps-drill-instructors.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb&amp;SToverlay=342f5a58-c37b-4142-b049-1f737335b507">Rapper Shaggy Got His Distinctive Voice from Making Fun of His Marine Corps Drill Instructors | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="The Woobie" rel="nofollow" href="https://veteran.com/woobie/">The Woobie</a></li><li><a title="Fundraiser will help over 30 homeless Wichita veterans as they move to permanent housing | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/sons/261360/fundraiser-will-help-over-30-homeless-wichita-veterans-they-move-permanent-housing">Fundraiser will help over 30 homeless Wichita veterans as they move to permanent housing | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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Celebration of a service officer who helped a Army veteran recieve the funeral honors she deserved&#39;</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Noelle Austin-Jones, Director of the Armed Forces Wellness Center Director at Fort Meade in Maryland discusses the AFWC global mission to improve and sustain health, performance, and readiness of the Total Fighting Force.   </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Celebrity veteran Shaggy&#39;s unique vocal style inspired by his Marine Corps drill instructor<br>
Woobies are forever<br>
Kansas Sons of The American Legion supporting homeless veterans</p><p>Special Guest: Noelle Austin-Jones .</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/c_vSCv-Lx-E">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="What to Do Before a Veteran Dies | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/publications/226617/what-do-veteran-dies">What to Do Before a Veteran Dies | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone/training">Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Armed Forces Wellness Center Operations - Defense Centers for Public Health - Aberdeen" rel="nofollow" href="https://ph.health.mil/organization/hpw/Pages/ArmyWellnessCenters.aspx">Armed Forces Wellness Center Operations - Defense Centers for Public Health - Aberdeen</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="Rapper Shaggy Got His Distinctive Voice from Making Fun of His Marine Corps Drill Instructors | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/off-duty/music/2024/03/12/rapper-shaggy-got-his-distinctive-voice-making-fun-of-his-marine-corps-drill-instructors.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb&amp;SToverlay=342f5a58-c37b-4142-b049-1f737335b507">Rapper Shaggy Got His Distinctive Voice from Making Fun of His Marine Corps Drill Instructors | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="The Woobie" rel="nofollow" href="https://veteran.com/woobie/">The Woobie</a></li><li><a title="Fundraiser will help over 30 homeless Wichita veterans as they move to permanent housing | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/sons/261360/fundraiser-will-help-over-30-homeless-wichita-veterans-they-move-permanent-housing">Fundraiser will help over 30 homeless Wichita veterans as they move to permanent housing | The American Legion</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 168: Tango Alpha Lima: West Point Master of the Sword Col. Nick Gist</title>
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  <itunes:duration>53:50</itunes:duration>
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Legion now sponsoring veteran gaming community 
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Col. Nicholas Gist, Head of the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy talks about his role as Master of the Sword at West Point and how his team helps develop mentally tough leaders through a robust program of formal physical education, fitness testing, and competitive sport. 
RAPID FIRE
Fort Bliss orders its soldiers to take leave. Yes, really.
Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910
Anchorage American Legion post celebrates 100 years of service Special Guest: Col. Nicholas Gist.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Legion now sponsoring veteran gaming community </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Col. Nicholas Gist, Head of the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy talks about his role as Master of the Sword at West Point and how his team helps develop mentally tough leaders through a robust program of formal physical education, fitness testing, and competitive sport. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Fort Bliss orders its soldiers to take leave. Yes, really.<br>
Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910<br>
Anchorage American Legion post celebrates 100 years of service</p><p>Special Guest: Col. Nicholas Gist.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/jV5M2xphc1Y">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Legion now sponsoring veteran gaming community | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/259363/legion-now-sponsoring-veteran-gaming-community?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">Legion now sponsoring veteran gaming community | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="REGIMENT" rel="nofollow" href="https://regiment.gg/">REGIMENT</a></li><li><a title="Military Charity | Stack Up | United States" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stackup.org/">Military Charity | Stack Up | United States</a></li><li><a title="Paradox Customs | PC&#39;s Done Right" rel="nofollow" href="https://brparadox.com/">Paradox Customs | PC's Done Right</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 79: Tango Alpha Lima: Stack Up CEO and founder Stephen Machuga" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/79">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 79: Tango Alpha Lima: Stack Up CEO and founder Stephen Machuga</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="Physical Education Department Landing Page | United States Military Academy West Point" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.westpoint.edu/military/department-of-physical-education">Physical Education Department Landing Page | United States Military Academy West Point</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 143: Tango Alpha Lima: Army H2F with Lt. Col. Sean Donohue and Alex Morrow" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/143">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 143: Tango Alpha Lima: Army H2F with Lt. Col. Sean Donohue and Alex Morrow</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 135: Tango Alpha Lima: President&#39;s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition with Rob Wilkins" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/135">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 135: Tango Alpha Lima: President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition with Rob Wilkins</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="Fort Bliss orders its soldiers to take leave. Yes, really." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-army/2023/06/29/fort-bliss-orders-its-soldiers-to-take-leave-yes-really/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">Fort Bliss orders its soldiers to take leave. Yes, really.</a> &mdash; Fort Bliss orders its soldiers to take leave. Yes, really.</li><li><a title="Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2023/07/10/the-corps-is-without-a-confirmed-top-marine-for-the-1st-time-since-1910/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910</a> &mdash; Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910</li><li><a title="Anchorage American Legion post celebrates 100 years of service" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/07/04/anchorage-american-legion-post-celebrates-100-years-service/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">Anchorage American Legion post celebrates 100 years of service</a> &mdash; Anchorage American Legion post celebrates 100 years of service</li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Legion now sponsoring veteran gaming community </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Col. Nicholas Gist, Head of the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy talks about his role as Master of the Sword at West Point and how his team helps develop mentally tough leaders through a robust program of formal physical education, fitness testing, and competitive sport. </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Fort Bliss orders its soldiers to take leave. Yes, really.<br>
Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910<br>
Anchorage American Legion post celebrates 100 years of service</p><p>Special Guest: Col. Nicholas Gist.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/jV5M2xphc1Y">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Legion now sponsoring veteran gaming community | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/259363/legion-now-sponsoring-veteran-gaming-community?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">Legion now sponsoring veteran gaming community | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="REGIMENT" rel="nofollow" href="https://regiment.gg/">REGIMENT</a></li><li><a title="Military Charity | Stack Up | United States" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stackup.org/">Military Charity | Stack Up | United States</a></li><li><a title="Paradox Customs | PC&#39;s Done Right" rel="nofollow" href="https://brparadox.com/">Paradox Customs | PC's Done Right</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 79: Tango Alpha Lima: Stack Up CEO and founder Stephen Machuga" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/79">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 79: Tango Alpha Lima: Stack Up CEO and founder Stephen Machuga</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="Physical Education Department Landing Page | United States Military Academy West Point" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.westpoint.edu/military/department-of-physical-education">Physical Education Department Landing Page | United States Military Academy West Point</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 143: Tango Alpha Lima: Army H2F with Lt. Col. Sean Donohue and Alex Morrow" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/143">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 143: Tango Alpha Lima: Army H2F with Lt. Col. Sean Donohue and Alex Morrow</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 135: Tango Alpha Lima: President&#39;s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition with Rob Wilkins" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/135">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 135: Tango Alpha Lima: President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition with Rob Wilkins</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="Fort Bliss orders its soldiers to take leave. Yes, really." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-army/2023/06/29/fort-bliss-orders-its-soldiers-to-take-leave-yes-really/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">Fort Bliss orders its soldiers to take leave. Yes, really.</a> &mdash; Fort Bliss orders its soldiers to take leave. Yes, really.</li><li><a title="Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2023/07/10/the-corps-is-without-a-confirmed-top-marine-for-the-1st-time-since-1910/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910</a> &mdash; Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910</li><li><a title="Anchorage American Legion post celebrates 100 years of service" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/07/04/anchorage-american-legion-post-celebrates-100-years-service/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">Anchorage American Legion post celebrates 100 years of service</a> &mdash; Anchorage American Legion post celebrates 100 years of service</li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li></ul>]]>
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