web01.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:27:25 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Ukraine” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/ukraine Tue, 23 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500 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 en-us episodic A podcast for and by military veterans and service members, brought to you by The American Legion The American Legion 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 no veterans, military service, The American Legion, community, transition, PTSD, service members, careers, military life, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force National Guard, Reserves, DoD, defense, national security, veterans service organizations, VA benefits The American Legion hsoria@legion.org Tango Alpha Lima: Retired U.S. Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/197b 3ad044d4-42a3-4acf-89f1-3c13dcad2482 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 46:02 no TROLL PATROL Stacy and Ashley shoot down the myth that military service only counts during wartime. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Retired U.S. Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey talks about what's right with America, the need for civics education, the danger of disinformation, and the value of good leadership. THE SCUTTLEBUTT At age 95, holocaust survivor, trained sniper, and sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer is now addressing social isolation as the New York state Loneliness Ambassador. Emergency Alert System test...or zombie activation? From military function to fashion icon: history of Ray-Bans Special Guest: Gen. Barry McCaffrey. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, oller coaster, sinning, national security, geo-political, Ukraine, Israel, Central America, economic collapse, safe, economic, political division, misinformation, social media, AI, artificial intelligence, civics, divisiveness, democracy, journalism, Syracuse University, Putin, isolationism, leadership, Colin Powell, servant-leadership, character, plan, worry, party planner, Dr. Ruth, loneliness, sniper, conspiracy theory, UFO, Bigfoot, Radio Shack TROLL PATROL
Stacy and Ashley shoot down the myth that military service only counts during wartime.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired U.S. Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey talks about what's right with America, the need for civics education, the danger of disinformation, and the value of good leadership.

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
At age 95, holocaust survivor, trained sniper, and sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer is now addressing social isolation as the New York state Loneliness Ambassador.

Emergency Alert System test...or zombie activation?

From military function to fashion icon: history of Ray-Bans

Special Guest: Gen. Barry McCaffrey.

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Stacy and Ashley shoot down the myth that military service only counts during wartime.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired U.S. Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey talks about what's right with America, the need for civics education, the danger of disinformation, and the value of good leadership.

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
At age 95, holocaust survivor, trained sniper, and sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer is now addressing social isolation as the New York state Loneliness Ambassador.

Emergency Alert System test...or zombie activation?

From military function to fashion icon: history of Ray-Bans

Special Guest: Gen. Barry McCaffrey.

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]]> Episode 195: Tango Alpha Lima: RTM Protocol with Montel Williams https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/195 40b4eccc-2aa3-45a6-9dcb-591dcfdcd59e Tue, 09 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 195 Tango Alpha Lima: RTM Protocol with Montel Williams full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 50:32 no TROLL PATROL Extinguishing the perception of smoke-filled American Legion posts 0-CHAT THIRTY Emmy-award winning TV host, entrepreneur and inspirational speaker Williams is the episode’s special guest. He is active in raising awareness of non-medical treatments to help veterans, first responders and others overcome post-traumatic stress disorder. He is passionate about Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) therapy, a non-drug, non-traumatizing treatment that reprograms the neurological connection between the brain and traumatic memories. THE SCUTTLEBUTT The Myth of Stress Cards Iraq War veteran with terminal cancer fires tank for last time Launch of the Tango Mike Awards Special Guest: Montel Williams. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, platypus milk, kidney transplant, skele-gro, non-smoking, smoking cessation, scuttlebutt, stress cards, mental health, basic training, mood indicator, Be The One, mental wellness, Iraq veteran, tank gunner, dying wish, Tango Mike, RTM, reconsolidation of traumatic memories, Ukraine, Israel, Walter Reed, PTSD, therapy, MS, medical care, brain science, opioids, cognitive behavioral therapy, telehealth, purple heart, George W. Bush, TROLL PATROL
Extinguishing the perception of smoke-filled American Legion posts

0-CHAT THIRTY
Emmy-award winning TV host, entrepreneur and inspirational speaker Williams is the episode’s special guest. He is active in raising awareness of non-medical treatments to help veterans, first responders and others overcome post-traumatic stress disorder. He is passionate about Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) therapy, a non-drug, non-traumatizing treatment that reprograms the neurological connection between the brain and traumatic memories.

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
The Myth of Stress Cards
Iraq War veteran with terminal cancer fires tank for last time
Launch of the Tango Mike Awards

Special Guest: Montel Williams.

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Extinguishing the perception of smoke-filled American Legion posts

0-CHAT THIRTY
Emmy-award winning TV host, entrepreneur and inspirational speaker Williams is the episode’s special guest. He is active in raising awareness of non-medical treatments to help veterans, first responders and others overcome post-traumatic stress disorder. He is passionate about Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) therapy, a non-drug, non-traumatizing treatment that reprograms the neurological connection between the brain and traumatic memories.

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
The Myth of Stress Cards
Iraq War veteran with terminal cancer fires tank for last time
Launch of the Tango Mike Awards

Special Guest: Montel Williams.

Links:

]]> Episode 149: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/149 679975da-9085-4df9-89e9-bdd46cc9ff53 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 149 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 47:56 no IN THE NEWS A nuclear reactor was melting down, and naval officer Jimmy Carter came to the rescue. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson talks about the continuing nationwide push to collect and document the stories of women who served. RAPID FIRE Army spouse recruited to lead Second Service Foundation War in Ukraine accelerates global drive toward killer robots National Cemetery Administration nets prestigious honor Special Guest: Phyllis Wilson. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Jimmy Carter, nuclear reactor, desegregation, women’s history month, women veterans, registry, education, HERstory, military history, research, storytelling, GWOT, revolutionary war, WWII, WWI, Vietnam War, Korean war, Arlington national cemetery, Lee Mansion, RBG, Gen. Vaught, exhibit, military spouse, second service, Panera, top chef, Ukraine, AI, killer robots, Battlestar Galactica, NCA, cemetery IN THE NEWS
A nuclear reactor was melting down, and naval officer Jimmy Carter came to the rescue.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson talks about the continuing nationwide push to collect and document the stories of women who served.

RAPID FIRE
Army spouse recruited to lead Second Service Foundation
War in Ukraine accelerates global drive toward killer robots
National Cemetery Administration nets prestigious honor

Special Guest: Phyllis Wilson.

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A nuclear reactor was melting down, and naval officer Jimmy Carter came to the rescue.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson talks about the continuing nationwide push to collect and document the stories of women who served.

RAPID FIRE
Army spouse recruited to lead Second Service Foundation
War in Ukraine accelerates global drive toward killer robots
National Cemetery Administration nets prestigious honor

Special Guest: Phyllis Wilson.

Links:

]]> Episode 146: Tango Alpha Lima: CBRN Expert Jeffrey Brodeur https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/146 866404b0-122e-42eb-94ae-eb38a1230a2b Tue, 14 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 146 Tango Alpha Lima: CBRN Expert Jeffrey Brodeur full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:15:28 no IN THE NEWS American Legion lines out priorities for the 118th Congress. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Former U.S. Army Ranger Jeffrey Brodeur has experience developing Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear (CBRN) strategy, plans, and training programs. He is an internationally recognized CBRN expert who has lead survey teams in combat zones to support Department of State programs, and he talks about the technology being used for presumptive identification of potential toxins in combat zones. RAPID FIRE Be The One takes center stage at California American Legion Revitalization event. Military Police commander at Fort Hood suspended amid ongoing investigations American Legion post in South Korea honors Four Chaplain Special Guest: Jeffrey Brodeur. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Valentine’s Day, love, PACT Act, legislative priorities, 118th Congress, military quality of life, military family, House, Senate, chemical warfare, weapons of mass destruction, chemicals, presumptive identification backpack, Army Ranger, CBRN, Iraq, Mosul, civilian contractor, Mosul University, remediation, pollution, Uzbekistan, Raman spectroscopy, IED, Ukraine, Be The One, revitalization, service officer, Merced, veteran suicide, stigma, mental health, mental wellness, Ft. Hood, suspension, Vanessa Guillen, Legiontown, Four Chaplain, USAT Dorchester, honor, remembrance, South Korea IN THE NEWS
American Legion lines out priorities for the 118th Congress.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Former U.S. Army Ranger Jeffrey Brodeur has experience developing Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear (CBRN) strategy, plans, and training programs. He is an internationally recognized CBRN expert who has lead survey teams in combat zones to support Department of State programs, and he talks about the technology being used for presumptive identification of potential toxins in combat zones.

RAPID FIRE
Be The One takes center stage at California American Legion Revitalization event.
Military Police commander at Fort Hood suspended amid ongoing investigations
American Legion post in South Korea honors Four Chaplain

Special Guest: Jeffrey Brodeur.

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American Legion lines out priorities for the 118th Congress.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Former U.S. Army Ranger Jeffrey Brodeur has experience developing Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear (CBRN) strategy, plans, and training programs. He is an internationally recognized CBRN expert who has lead survey teams in combat zones to support Department of State programs, and he talks about the technology being used for presumptive identification of potential toxins in combat zones.

RAPID FIRE
Be The One takes center stage at California American Legion Revitalization event.
Military Police commander at Fort Hood suspended amid ongoing investigations
American Legion post in South Korea honors Four Chaplain

Special Guest: Jeffrey Brodeur.

Links:

]]> Episode 132: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired U.S. Army Old Guard Sergeant of the Guard Chelsea Porterfield https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/132 65249dbf-171d-4866-a6df-545087d41568 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 132 Tango Alpha Lima: Retired U.S. Army Old Guard Sergeant of the Guard Chelsea Porterfield full 3 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:15:46 no IN THE NEWS In response to a Military times article, "Congress Wants America to Thank Veterans in the Most Awkward Way Possible" Jeff and Ashley discuss how to properly respond to "Thank you for our Freedom." THIS WEEK'S GUEST Chelsea Porterfield recently retired from the U.S. Army, where she served as a platoon sergeant in the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). During her four years there, she became the first woman to lead a marching element onto Arlington, she became the 38th Sergeant of the Guard, and in 2021 she became the fifth woman to earn her Tomb Guard Identification Badge. Chelsea talks about her military experience, including her struggle with suicide and how she worked through it and has now become an advocate to help others to seek help. RAPID FIRE Marine Corps Reserve celebrates 75 years of Toys for Tots NATO Begins Nuclear Exercises Amid Russian War Tensions Letters from Legiontown: Finding a purpose again Special Guest: Chelsea Porterfield . military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Letterkenny, L.A., tacos, thank you for your service, freedom, Old Guard, infantry, Arlington, Iraq, Afghanistan, drill sgt. sword, McGyver, TGIB, mentorship, 21 steps, Be The One, mental wellness, stigma, self-accountability, trauma-compare, Toys for Tots, NATO, Ukraine, nuclear exercises, Be The One, Legiontown, mental wellness, stigma, Fort Hood IN THE NEWS
In response to a Military times article, "Congress Wants America to Thank Veterans in the Most Awkward Way Possible"
Jeff and Ashley discuss how to properly respond to "Thank you for our Freedom."

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Chelsea Porterfield recently retired from the U.S. Army, where she served as a platoon sergeant in the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). During her four years there, she became the first woman to lead a marching element onto Arlington, she became the 38th Sergeant of the Guard, and in 2021 she became the fifth woman to earn her Tomb Guard Identification Badge.

Chelsea talks about her military experience, including her struggle with suicide and how she worked through it and has now become an advocate to help others to seek help.

RAPID FIRE
Marine Corps Reserve celebrates 75 years of Toys for Tots
NATO Begins Nuclear Exercises Amid Russian War Tensions
Letters from Legiontown: Finding a purpose again

Special Guest: Chelsea Porterfield .

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In response to a Military times article, "Congress Wants America to Thank Veterans in the Most Awkward Way Possible"
Jeff and Ashley discuss how to properly respond to "Thank you for our Freedom."

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Chelsea Porterfield recently retired from the U.S. Army, where she served as a platoon sergeant in the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). During her four years there, she became the first woman to lead a marching element onto Arlington, she became the 38th Sergeant of the Guard, and in 2021 she became the fifth woman to earn her Tomb Guard Identification Badge.

Chelsea talks about her military experience, including her struggle with suicide and how she worked through it and has now become an advocate to help others to seek help.

RAPID FIRE
Marine Corps Reserve celebrates 75 years of Toys for Tots
NATO Begins Nuclear Exercises Amid Russian War Tensions
Letters from Legiontown: Finding a purpose again

Special Guest: Chelsea Porterfield .

Links:

]]> Episode 115: Tango Alpha Lima: Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and IVMF founder Dr. Mike Haynie https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/115 ff43faf5-43f5-44f1-a92a-e6fa2986f13d Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 115 Tango Alpha Lima: Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and IVMF founder Dr. Mike Haynie full 3 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 56:04 no IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley analyze an angry critic's 1/2-star review of "Top Gun: Maverick" THIS WEEK'S GUEST Syracuse University Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation, Dr. Mike Haynie, joins the podcast. Dr. Haynie discusses the University’s veteran-connected programs and resources for service members transitioning out of the military, and the evolution of the Syracuse University Institute for Veterans & Military Families, or IVMF, the nation’s first interdisciplinary institute created to inform and advance the policy, economic, and wellness concerns of the America’s veterans and families. RAPID FIRE U.S. House proposes 2.4% "inflation bonus" for DoD employees and U.S. Service Members Kremlin spokesman says U.S. military veterans fighting in Ukraine won't get wartime protections set by Geneva Convention Special Guest: Dr. Mike Haynie. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, op Gun, Rotten Tomatoes, military movies, academic, student veteran, Syracuse University, IVMF, Institute for Veterans & Military Families, small business, entrepreneur, Purdue, UConn, LSU, higher education, military transition, SVA, women veterans, veteran employment, WWII, GI Bill, JP Morgan Chase, TAP, careers, deadly gap, network, resources, Be The One, corporate partnerships, philanthropy, personal development, service officer, meaning and purpose, Jared Lyon, Inflation Bonus, Geneva Convention, POW, war crimes, Ukraine IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley analyze an angry critic's 1/2-star review of "Top Gun: Maverick"

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Syracuse University Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation, Dr. Mike Haynie, joins the podcast. Dr. Haynie discusses the University’s veteran-connected programs and resources for service members transitioning out of the military, and the evolution of the Syracuse University Institute for Veterans & Military Families, or IVMF, the nation’s first interdisciplinary institute created to inform and advance the policy, economic, and wellness concerns of the America’s veterans and families.

RAPID FIRE
U.S. House proposes 2.4% "inflation bonus" for DoD employees and U.S. Service Members
Kremlin spokesman says U.S. military veterans fighting in Ukraine won't get wartime protections set by Geneva Convention

Special Guest: Dr. Mike Haynie.

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Jeff and Ashley analyze an angry critic's 1/2-star review of "Top Gun: Maverick"

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Syracuse University Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation, Dr. Mike Haynie, joins the podcast. Dr. Haynie discusses the University’s veteran-connected programs and resources for service members transitioning out of the military, and the evolution of the Syracuse University Institute for Veterans & Military Families, or IVMF, the nation’s first interdisciplinary institute created to inform and advance the policy, economic, and wellness concerns of the America’s veterans and families.

RAPID FIRE
U.S. House proposes 2.4% "inflation bonus" for DoD employees and U.S. Service Members
Kremlin spokesman says U.S. military veterans fighting in Ukraine won't get wartime protections set by Geneva Convention

Special Guest: Dr. Mike Haynie.

Links:

]]> Episode 108: Tango Alpha Lima: Real life "Dragon-Lady" Air Force U2 pilot retired Col. Merryl Tengesdal https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/108 f4729e91-e9e1-43ad-ad81-1b09b1c1ff8b Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 108 Tango Alpha Lima: Real life "Dragon-Lady" Air Force U2 pilot retired Col. Merryl Tengesdal full 3 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 54:35 no IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley discuss the news of the first Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine's first war crimes trial. OUR GUEST Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Merryl Tengesdal talks about launching her military career in an effort to fulfill her childhood dreams, her accomplishments along the way, including becoming the first African American woman to fly the U2 Dragon-Lady. She talks about her appearance on CBS "Tough as Nails," working with Steven Spielberg, motivating youth, and her book, "Shatter the Sky" RAPID FIRE Space Force National Guard Marines love of Ranger panties Special Guest: Merryl Tengesdal. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Ukraine, war crime, Russian soldier, Astronaut, Star Trek, science fiction, aviator, aviation, air force, navy, U-2 Dragon-Lady, reconnaissance, spy-plane, Cuban Missile Crisis, Gary Powers, Hollywood, combat pilot, STEM, CBS, Tough as Nails, PBS, Steven Spielberg, Bridge of Spies, Dreamworks, author, youth, motivational speaker, fitness, personal trainer, air show, inspirational, Space Force National Guard, ranger panties, silkies IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley discuss the news of the first Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine's first war crimes trial.

OUR GUEST
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Merryl Tengesdal talks about launching her military career in an effort to fulfill her childhood dreams, her accomplishments along the way, including becoming the first African American woman to fly the U2 Dragon-Lady.

She talks about her appearance on CBS "Tough as Nails," working with Steven Spielberg, motivating youth, and her book, "Shatter the Sky"

RAPID FIRE
Space Force National Guard
Marines love of Ranger panties

Special Guest: Merryl Tengesdal.

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Jeff and Ashley discuss the news of the first Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine's first war crimes trial.

OUR GUEST
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Merryl Tengesdal talks about launching her military career in an effort to fulfill her childhood dreams, her accomplishments along the way, including becoming the first African American woman to fly the U2 Dragon-Lady.

She talks about her appearance on CBS "Tough as Nails," working with Steven Spielberg, motivating youth, and her book, "Shatter the Sky"

RAPID FIRE
Space Force National Guard
Marines love of Ranger panties

Special Guest: Merryl Tengesdal.

Links:

]]> Episode 99: Tango Alpha Lima: “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare” with Jamie Gray Hyder https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/99 dc06cc81-5f9b-419c-ace4-129843326775 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 99 Tango Alpha Lima: “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare” with Jamie Gray Hyder full 3 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 51:01 no IN THE NEWS CV and Ashley kick off Children & Youth Month with a discussion of the programs and services that support The American Legion's advocacy for young people. THE INTERVIEW Ashley and Jeff visit with actress Jamie Gray Hyder, best know in the military community as Lt. Nora Salter in the video game "Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare." RAPID FIRE Posting POW footage on social media SD VA Medical Center renamed after fallen US Army nurse Rabid animal found at Marine Corps base in North Carolina Special Guest: Jamie Gray Hyder. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, 100 Miles for Hope, Children & Youth, scholarships, Child Welfare Foundation, TFA, Military Child Month, Oratorical Competition, Boys State, Girls State, SVA, Washington DC, advocates, Call of Duty, PAO, video game, F-16, Thunderbird, Law & Order: SVU, SAG-AFTA, infinite warfare, modern warfare, Ice-T, Firefly, The Last Ship, Medal of Honor, Kyle White, Akron State University, POW, Ukraine, Russia, Geneva Convention, social media, women veteran, nurse, Camp Lejeune, rabies ] IN THE NEWS
CV and Ashley kick off Children & Youth Month with a discussion of the programs and services that support The American Legion's advocacy for young people.

THE INTERVIEW
Ashley and Jeff visit with actress Jamie Gray Hyder, best know in the military community as Lt. Nora Salter in the video game "Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare."

RAPID FIRE
Posting POW footage on social media
SD VA Medical Center renamed after fallen US Army nurse
Rabid animal found at Marine Corps base in North Carolina

Special Guest: Jamie Gray Hyder.

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CV and Ashley kick off Children & Youth Month with a discussion of the programs and services that support The American Legion's advocacy for young people.

THE INTERVIEW
Ashley and Jeff visit with actress Jamie Gray Hyder, best know in the military community as Lt. Nora Salter in the video game "Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare."

RAPID FIRE
Posting POW footage on social media
SD VA Medical Center renamed after fallen US Army nurse
Rabid animal found at Marine Corps base in North Carolina

Special Guest: Jamie Gray Hyder.

Links:

]]> Episode 98: Tango Alpha Lima: "Jungle Combat" with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/98 b6ecfc35-589e-473c-9241-80377803b3f6 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 98 Tango Alpha Lima: "Jungle Combat" with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle full 3 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 53:48 no IN THE NEWS CV makes a guest appearance, and he and Ashley get excited for 100 Miles for Hope and the Boston Tough Ruck. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Jeff and Ashley spend time with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle, talking about his new book, "Jungle Combat: A Combat Pilot’s Tape Recorded Transcripts from Vietnam 1968-1969," as well as a lifetime of expereiences that included his service in the military - including a tour in Vietnam and a tour as a Marine One Presidential helicopter pilot, law enforcement, and the Maryland General Assembly.  RAPID FIRE Russia's alleged use of hypersonic missile in combat Ukrainian girl who sang 'Let it Go' in a bomb shelter sings Ukranian national anthem at a charity concert in Poland Taliban cancels higher education for girls - to the surprise of nobody. Special Guest: John Astle. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, ruck march, Boston Marathon, SVA, Jared Lyon, Rod Rodriguez, 100 Miles for Hope, GWOT Memorial, Washington DC, Vietnam, Tet Offensive, Reserves, helicopter, Marine One, John Ripley, Annapolis, Maryland, oral history, transcription, time capsule, memories, napalm, hypersonic missile, Ukrainian Let it Go girl, Ukraine, Taliban IN THE NEWS
CV makes a guest appearance, and he and Ashley get excited for 100 Miles for Hope and the Boston Tough Ruck.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Jeff and Ashley spend time with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle, talking about his new book, "Jungle Combat: A Combat Pilot’s Tape Recorded Transcripts from Vietnam 1968-1969," as well as a lifetime of expereiences that included his service in the military - including a tour in Vietnam and a tour as a Marine One Presidential helicopter pilot, law enforcement, and the Maryland General Assembly. 

RAPID FIRE
Russia's alleged use of hypersonic missile in combat
Ukrainian girl who sang 'Let it Go' in a bomb shelter sings Ukranian national anthem at a charity concert in Poland
Taliban cancels higher education for girls - to the surprise of nobody.

Special Guest: John Astle.

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CV makes a guest appearance, and he and Ashley get excited for 100 Miles for Hope and the Boston Tough Ruck.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Jeff and Ashley spend time with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle, talking about his new book, "Jungle Combat: A Combat Pilot’s Tape Recorded Transcripts from Vietnam 1968-1969," as well as a lifetime of expereiences that included his service in the military - including a tour in Vietnam and a tour as a Marine One Presidential helicopter pilot, law enforcement, and the Maryland General Assembly. 

RAPID FIRE
Russia's alleged use of hypersonic missile in combat
Ukrainian girl who sang 'Let it Go' in a bomb shelter sings Ukranian national anthem at a charity concert in Poland
Taliban cancels higher education for girls - to the surprise of nobody.

Special Guest: John Astle.

Links:

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