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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Uap”</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 216: Tango Alpha Lima: Wounded veteran and powerlifting champ Omar 'Crispy' Avila</title>
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  <description>Bravo Zulu to the American Legion Family of Arizona Post 136 for support of their community
THE INTERVIEW
Sgt. Omar Avila, is an Army veteran who survived an IED blast that resulted in burns over 75% of his body and the amputation of right leg. 
Better known as "Crispy," Avila joins the podcast to talk about his story of recovery, success as a paralympic athlete and his life of service dedicated to his country and his fellow veterans. 
SCUTTLEBUTT
Toxic Exposure Screenings: Veterans Report Spotty Follow-Up on Questionnaire Meant to Boost Health Care and Benefits  
So does the Air Force have new aces now?
'Tales from the Grid Square' brings servicemembers stories of the supernatural to the masses Special Guest: Omar "Crispy" Avila.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Bravo Zulu to the American Legion Family of Arizona Post 136 for support of their community</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Sgt. Omar Avila, is an Army veteran who survived an IED blast that resulted in burns over 75% of his body and the amputation of right leg. </p>

<p>Better known as &quot;Crispy,&quot; Avila joins the podcast to talk about his story of recovery, success as a paralympic athlete and his life of service dedicated to his country and his fellow veterans. </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Toxic Exposure Screenings: Veterans Report Spotty Follow-Up on Questionnaire Meant to Boost Health Care and Benefits  </p>

<p>So does the Air Force have new aces now?</p>

<p>&#39;Tales from the Grid Square&#39; brings servicemembers stories of the supernatural to the masses</p><p>Special Guest: Omar &quot;Crispy&quot; Avila.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/QZHyvNDmpdY">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="gammaCore nVNS Therapy for Migraine and Headache Relief" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gammacore.com/">gammaCore nVNS Therapy for Migraine and Headache Relief</a></li><li><a title="BioXcellerator | Leader in Stem Cell Therapy Near You" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bioxcellerator.com/">BioXcellerator | Leader in Stem Cell Therapy Near You</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="Toxic Exposure Screenings: Vets Report Spotty Follow-Up on Questionnaire Meant to Boost Health Care and Benefits | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/04/24/toxic-exposure-screenings-vets-report-spotty-follow-questionnaire-meant-boost-health-care-and.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Toxic Exposure Screenings: Vets Report Spotty Follow-Up on Questionnaire Meant to Boost Health Care and Benefits | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="So does the Air Force have any new aces now? - Task &amp; Purpose" rel="nofollow" href="https://taskandpurpose.com/news/air-force-new-aces-iran-drones/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-">So does the Air Force have any new aces now? - Task &amp; Purpose</a></li><li><a title="Meet the soldier behind ‘Tales From the Grid Square’ - Task &amp; Purpose" rel="nofollow" href="https://taskandpurpose.com/culture/army-soldier-tales-grid-square/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Meet the soldier behind ‘Tales From the Grid Square’ - Task &amp; Purpose</a></li><li><a title="Tales From The Grid Square (@tales_from_the_gridsquare) • Instagram photos and videos" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tales_from_the_gridsquare">Tales From The Grid Square (@tales_from_the_gridsquare) • Instagram photos and videos</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Bravo Zulu to the American Legion Family of Arizona Post 136 for support of their community</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Sgt. Omar Avila, is an Army veteran who survived an IED blast that resulted in burns over 75% of his body and the amputation of right leg. </p>

<p>Better known as &quot;Crispy,&quot; Avila joins the podcast to talk about his story of recovery, success as a paralympic athlete and his life of service dedicated to his country and his fellow veterans. </p>

<p>SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Toxic Exposure Screenings: Veterans Report Spotty Follow-Up on Questionnaire Meant to Boost Health Care and Benefits  </p>

<p>So does the Air Force have new aces now?</p>

<p>&#39;Tales from the Grid Square&#39; brings servicemembers stories of the supernatural to the masses</p><p>Special Guest: Omar &quot;Crispy&quot; Avila.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/QZHyvNDmpdY">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="gammaCore nVNS Therapy for Migraine and Headache Relief" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.gammacore.com/">gammaCore nVNS Therapy for Migraine and Headache Relief</a></li><li><a title="BioXcellerator | Leader in Stem Cell Therapy Near You" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bioxcellerator.com/">BioXcellerator | Leader in Stem Cell Therapy Near You</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="Toxic Exposure Screenings: Vets Report Spotty Follow-Up on Questionnaire Meant to Boost Health Care and Benefits | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/04/24/toxic-exposure-screenings-vets-report-spotty-follow-questionnaire-meant-boost-health-care-and.html?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Toxic Exposure Screenings: Vets Report Spotty Follow-Up on Questionnaire Meant to Boost Health Care and Benefits | Military.com</a></li><li><a title="So does the Air Force have any new aces now? - Task &amp; Purpose" rel="nofollow" href="https://taskandpurpose.com/news/air-force-new-aces-iran-drones/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-">So does the Air Force have any new aces now? - Task &amp; Purpose</a></li><li><a title="Meet the soldier behind ‘Tales From the Grid Square’ - Task &amp; Purpose" rel="nofollow" href="https://taskandpurpose.com/culture/army-soldier-tales-grid-square/?utm_source=sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mil-ebb">Meet the soldier behind ‘Tales From the Grid Square’ - Task &amp; Purpose</a></li><li><a title="Tales From The Grid Square (@tales_from_the_gridsquare) • Instagram photos and videos" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/tales_from_the_gridsquare">Tales From The Grid Square (@tales_from_the_gridsquare) • Instagram photos and videos</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 171: Tango Alpha Lima: DoD athlete and cancer survivor Matt Cable</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:episode>171</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: DoD athlete and cancer survivor Matt Cable</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:duration>1:10:01</itunes:duration>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
Hiring event in conjunction with Legion’s 104th National Convention
More savings, full shelves are the focus of new commissary chief
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Matt Cable, an Air Force veteran who has overcome two bouts with acute myeloid leukemia and adversity to excel as an elite DoD athlete who has participated in the Warrior Games, NBC's Titan Games, and the Invictus Games.   
RAPID FIRE
Ship military care packages to help Be the One 
Ex-official who revealed UFO project accuses Pentagon of 'disinformation' campaign
Stolen Valor Among Small Businesses Lying About Being Veteran-Owned Targeted by Iowa Senator Special Guest: Matt Cable.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Hiring event in conjunction with Legion’s 104th National Convention<br>
More savings, full shelves are the focus of new commissary chief</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Matt Cable, an Air Force veteran who has overcome two bouts with acute myeloid leukemia and adversity to excel as an elite DoD athlete who has participated in the Warrior Games, NBC&#39;s Titan Games, and the Invictus Games.   </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Ship military care packages to help Be the One <br>
Ex-official who revealed UFO project accuses Pentagon of &#39;disinformation&#39; campaign<br>
Stolen Valor Among Small Businesses Lying About Being Veteran-Owned Targeted by Iowa Senator</p><p>Special Guest: Matt Cable.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/GwaqYKTz6QI">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Hiring event in conjunction with Legion’s 104th National Convention | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/careers/259356/hiring-event-conjunction-legion%E2%80%99s-104th-national-convention">Hiring event in conjunction with Legion’s 104th National Convention | The American Legion</a> &mdash; Hiring event in conjunction with Legion’s 104th National Convention</li><li><a title="National Convention | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/convention">National Convention | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="More savings, full shelves are the focus of new commissary chief" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/mil-money/2023/08/01/more-savings-full-shelves-are-the-focus-of-new-commissary-chief/">More savings, full shelves are the focus of new commissary chief</a></li><li><a title="Meeting &amp; Event Spaces in Charlotte, NC | Charlotte Meetings" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.charlottemeetings.com/">Meeting &amp; Event Spaces in Charlotte, NC | Charlotte Meetings</a></li><li><a title="Ship military care packages to help Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/259653/ship-military-care-packages-help-be-one?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">Ship military care packages to help Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Shipthrifty | Register" rel="nofollow" href="https://shipthrifty.com/rf/legion.%20You%20also%20can%20ShipThrifty%20at%20800-544-4992">Shipthrifty | Register</a></li><li><a title="Ex-official who revealed UFO project accuses Pentagon of &#39;disinformation&#39; campaign - POLITICO" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.politico.com/news/2021/05/26/ufo-whistleblower-ig-complaint-pentagon-491098">Ex-official who revealed UFO project accuses Pentagon of 'disinformation' campaign - POLITICO</a></li><li><a title="Stolen Valor Among Small Businesses Lying About Being Veteran-Owned Targeted by Iowa Senator | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/07/31/senate-bill-targets-stolen-valor-among-small-businesses-lying-about-being-veteran-owned.html">Stolen Valor Among Small Businesses Lying About Being Veteran-Owned Targeted by Iowa Senator | Military.com</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Hiring event in conjunction with Legion’s 104th National Convention<br>
More savings, full shelves are the focus of new commissary chief</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Matt Cable, an Air Force veteran who has overcome two bouts with acute myeloid leukemia and adversity to excel as an elite DoD athlete who has participated in the Warrior Games, NBC&#39;s Titan Games, and the Invictus Games.   </p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Ship military care packages to help Be the One <br>
Ex-official who revealed UFO project accuses Pentagon of &#39;disinformation&#39; campaign<br>
Stolen Valor Among Small Businesses Lying About Being Veteran-Owned Targeted by Iowa Senator</p><p>Special Guest: Matt Cable.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/GwaqYKTz6QI">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Hiring event in conjunction with Legion’s 104th National Convention | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/careers/259356/hiring-event-conjunction-legion%E2%80%99s-104th-national-convention">Hiring event in conjunction with Legion’s 104th National Convention | The American Legion</a> &mdash; Hiring event in conjunction with Legion’s 104th National Convention</li><li><a title="National Convention | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/convention">National Convention | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="More savings, full shelves are the focus of new commissary chief" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/mil-money/2023/08/01/more-savings-full-shelves-are-the-focus-of-new-commissary-chief/">More savings, full shelves are the focus of new commissary chief</a></li><li><a title="Meeting &amp; Event Spaces in Charlotte, NC | Charlotte Meetings" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.charlottemeetings.com/">Meeting &amp; Event Spaces in Charlotte, NC | Charlotte Meetings</a></li><li><a title="Ship military care packages to help Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/259653/ship-military-care-packages-help-be-one?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=dalydose2013%2Fmagazine%2FTango+Alpha+Lima+Podcast+Ideas">Ship military care packages to help Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Shipthrifty | Register" rel="nofollow" href="https://shipthrifty.com/rf/legion.%20You%20also%20can%20ShipThrifty%20at%20800-544-4992">Shipthrifty | Register</a></li><li><a title="Ex-official who revealed UFO project accuses Pentagon of &#39;disinformation&#39; campaign - POLITICO" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.politico.com/news/2021/05/26/ufo-whistleblower-ig-complaint-pentagon-491098">Ex-official who revealed UFO project accuses Pentagon of 'disinformation' campaign - POLITICO</a></li><li><a title="Stolen Valor Among Small Businesses Lying About Being Veteran-Owned Targeted by Iowa Senator | Military.com" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/07/31/senate-bill-targets-stolen-valor-among-small-businesses-lying-about-being-veteran-owned.html">Stolen Valor Among Small Businesses Lying About Being Veteran-Owned Targeted by Iowa Senator | Military.com</a></li></ul>]]>
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