web02.fireside.fm Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:35:34 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Unity” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/unity Tue, 03 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 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 Episode 229: Wellness advocate and rock star Tanya O'Callaghan https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/229 a44d8560-6a33-4194-93d6-a45bc8d7234b Tue, 03 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 229 Wellness advocate and rock star Tanya O'Callaghan full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:05:43 no Grab your cowboy hats - Stacy briefly steps out of the recording studio and Adam and Joe launch a three-week "Bro-down" of episodes. IN THIS EPISODE September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and a perfect time to be part of The American Legion Be the One mission by taking part in the online Columbia Training Protocol. THE INTERVIEW Our guest is Tanya O’Callaghan - an Irish-born bass player who has toured, written and recorded with music legends. She’s also a passionate advocate of living a vegan lifestyle to support health and environmental concerns. Inspired by her neighbor, Bob, a Vietnam veteran who has faced hardships and health concerns, Tanya is taking a year off from touring to make a documentary with Bob and others to show how health and wellness can positively influence the lives of veterans. SCUTTLEBUTT A little-known law has forced over 120,000 veterans to return the money they got to leave the military Army lieutenant ‘living the American dream’ after being crowned Miss USA Special Guest: Tanya O’Callaghan. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Be The One, suicide, mental health, training, musician, bassist, bass player, Irish, animal welfare, gig, nomad, foodie, touring, unity, caretakers, Vietnam veteran, suicide, documentary, concurrent receipt, va benefits, Richard Starr Act, PACT Act, VA, disability claim, pageant, Miss USA Grab your cowboy hats - Stacy briefly steps out of the recording studio and Adam and Joe launch a three-week "Bro-down" of episodes.

IN THIS EPISODE
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and a perfect time to be part of The American Legion Be the One mission by taking part in the online Columbia Training Protocol.

THE INTERVIEW
Our guest is Tanya O’Callaghan - an Irish-born bass player who has toured, written and recorded with music legends. She’s also a passionate advocate of living a vegan lifestyle to support health and environmental concerns.

Inspired by her neighbor, Bob, a Vietnam veteran who has faced hardships and health concerns, Tanya is taking a year off from touring to make a documentary with Bob and others to show how health and wellness can positively influence the lives of veterans.

SCUTTLEBUTT
A little-known law has forced over 120,000 veterans to return the money they got to leave the military

Army lieutenant ‘living the American dream’ after being crowned Miss USA

Special Guest: Tanya O’Callaghan.

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IN THIS EPISODE
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and a perfect time to be part of The American Legion Be the One mission by taking part in the online Columbia Training Protocol.

THE INTERVIEW
Our guest is Tanya O’Callaghan - an Irish-born bass player who has toured, written and recorded with music legends. She’s also a passionate advocate of living a vegan lifestyle to support health and environmental concerns.

Inspired by her neighbor, Bob, a Vietnam veteran who has faced hardships and health concerns, Tanya is taking a year off from touring to make a documentary with Bob and others to show how health and wellness can positively influence the lives of veterans.

SCUTTLEBUTT
A little-known law has forced over 120,000 veterans to return the money they got to leave the military

Army lieutenant ‘living the American dream’ after being crowned Miss USA

Special Guest: Tanya O’Callaghan.

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]]> Episode 204: Tango Alpha Lima: With Honor Founder and CEO Rye Barcott https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/204 9f28d5f4-55d3-4071-ae2d-381c2869c643 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:45:00 -0400 The American Legion 204 Tango Alpha Lima: With Honor Founder and CEO Rye Barcott full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:17:03 no ASK US ANYTHING How to “choose your own adventure” as a member of The American Legion. INTERVIEW Marine Corps veteran Rye Barcott, co-founder and CEO of With Honor, talks about how the cross-partisan organization works with the For Country Caucus, how they seek to advance veteran leadership in elected public service and the need to support our Afghanistan allies. . SCUTTLEBUTT Hamm gets the Slammer: Texas man sentenced in stolen valor case Psychedelic Fast Track: MDMA approved for a fast-track review by the FDA Celebrity Veteran: Serving in the Coast Guard a family tradition for a trio of Hollywood actors Special Guest: Rye Barcott. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, ilitary retiree, PT, membership, advocacy, VA Volunteer, service officers, member benefits, bi-partisan, polarization, political, Congress, hyper-partisan, integrity, stability and courage, Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam Veteran, Afghan Allies, transition, purpose, mission, 988, veteran crisis line, national security, caucus, civics education, mandatory national service, veteran affairs, mental health, disenfranchisement, JROTC, Brandon Act, mentorship, character, values, authenticity, tribe, elections, vote, immigration, border control, unity, culture war, food insecurity, Fallujah, compromise, stolen valor, MDMA-assisted therapy, PTSD, mental health, break-through therapy, therapeutics, The Big Lebowski, Tron, Starman, white russian ASK US ANYTHING
How to “choose your own adventure” as a member of The American Legion.

INTERVIEW
Marine Corps veteran Rye Barcott, co-founder and CEO of With Honor, talks about how the cross-partisan organization works with the For Country Caucus, how they seek to advance veteran leadership in elected public service and the need to support our Afghanistan allies. .

SCUTTLEBUTT
Hamm gets the Slammer: Texas man sentenced in stolen valor case
Psychedelic Fast Track: MDMA approved for a fast-track review by the FDA
Celebrity Veteran: Serving in the Coast Guard a family tradition for a trio of Hollywood actors

Special Guest: Rye Barcott.

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How to “choose your own adventure” as a member of The American Legion.

INTERVIEW
Marine Corps veteran Rye Barcott, co-founder and CEO of With Honor, talks about how the cross-partisan organization works with the For Country Caucus, how they seek to advance veteran leadership in elected public service and the need to support our Afghanistan allies. .

SCUTTLEBUTT
Hamm gets the Slammer: Texas man sentenced in stolen valor case
Psychedelic Fast Track: MDMA approved for a fast-track review by the FDA
Celebrity Veteran: Serving in the Coast Guard a family tradition for a trio of Hollywood actors

Special Guest: Rye Barcott.

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]]> Episode 161: Tango Alpha Lima: Legion of Valor National Commander Justin "JD" LeHew https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/161 4bd04fe8-244f-4f1d-a837-36d5f1df6b0b Tue, 30 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 161 Tango Alpha Lima: Legion of Valor National Commander Justin "JD" LeHew full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 58:12 no IN THE NEWS We celebrate the career of Marine Corps veteran Dale Dye, and his contributions to more accurate and realistic portrayals of the military in the entertainment industry. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Marine Corps veteran and Navy Cross recipient Justin "JD" LeHew talks about his role as the first post-Vietnam generation National Commander of the Legion of Valor of the United States of America, his work with History Flight, a private MIA search and recovery organization, and his cross-country journey along the Medal of Honor Highway with Team Long Road. RAPID FIRE Top enlisted soldier calls out leaders to ‘show up’ at PT Food delivery driver dashes into Army ranks after chance encounter Reddit post leads to top Army leaders crashing soldier’s reenlistment Special Guest: Justin "JD" LeHew. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Dale Dye, Hollywood, film industry, Ohio, Legion of Valor, VSO, civil war, Spanish American War, Indian Wars, Medal of Honor, Medal of Honor, leadership, recognition of valor, WWI, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Jessica Lynch, heroism, scholarship, MIA recovery, Battle of Tarawa, drones, anthropology, archeology, Team Long Road, ruck march, POW-MIA flag, unity, connection, Mandalorian, this is the way, warrior class, democracy, PT, DoorDash, future soldier prep course, enlistment, Fort Sill, IN THE NEWS
We celebrate the career of Marine Corps veteran Dale Dye, and his contributions to more accurate and realistic portrayals of the military in the entertainment industry.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Marine Corps veteran and Navy Cross recipient Justin "JD" LeHew talks about his role as the first post-Vietnam generation National Commander of the Legion of Valor of the United States of America, his work with History Flight, a private MIA search and recovery organization, and his cross-country journey along the Medal of Honor Highway with Team Long Road.

RAPID FIRE
Top enlisted soldier calls out leaders to ‘show up’ at PT
Food delivery driver dashes into Army ranks after chance encounter
Reddit post leads to top Army leaders crashing soldier’s reenlistment

Special Guest: Justin "JD" LeHew.

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We celebrate the career of Marine Corps veteran Dale Dye, and his contributions to more accurate and realistic portrayals of the military in the entertainment industry.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Marine Corps veteran and Navy Cross recipient Justin "JD" LeHew talks about his role as the first post-Vietnam generation National Commander of the Legion of Valor of the United States of America, his work with History Flight, a private MIA search and recovery organization, and his cross-country journey along the Medal of Honor Highway with Team Long Road.

RAPID FIRE
Top enlisted soldier calls out leaders to ‘show up’ at PT
Food delivery driver dashes into Army ranks after chance encounter
Reddit post leads to top Army leaders crashing soldier’s reenlistment

Special Guest: Justin "JD" LeHew.

Links:

]]> Episode 119: Tango Alpha Lima: S-A-R Flag with Kevin Hertell https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/119 564d183e-a65a-4440-9e4f-fb8797bf5a7b Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 119 Tango Alpha Lima: S-A-R Flag with Kevin Hertell 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. 41:42 no IN THE NEWS Registration is open for the Hiring our Heroes career event taking place on Aug. 25 in conjunction with The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Our guest is Kevin W. Hertell, an Air Force veteran who served with the 309th Fighter Squadron and a member of Glenwood Landing Post 336 in Glen Head, N.Y. Kevin is the Founder and President of “The Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Flag Corporation,” as well as the creator of the S-A-R Flag. Jeff and Ashley learn about what inspired Kevin to create the S-A-R flag and launch his mission to remove the stigma of mental health and veteran suicide. RAPID FIRE Join the 9/11 National Day of Service SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets Special Guest: Kevin Hertell. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Hiring our Heroes, National Convention, Milwaukee, transition, career, jobs, SAR, suicide, awareness, prevention, remembrance, flag, honor, stigma, isolation, mental wellness, Gold Star, POW-MIA flag, mourning, honor, remembrance, resolution, Be The One, 9/11, never forget, national day of service, unity, SCOTUS, employment, National Guard, burn pit, Reserves, toxic exposure, discrimination, USERRA IN THE NEWS
Registration is open for the Hiring our Heroes career event taking place on Aug. 25 in conjunction with The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guest is Kevin W. Hertell, an Air Force veteran who served with the 309th Fighter Squadron and a member of Glenwood Landing Post 336 in Glen Head, N.Y.

Kevin is the Founder and President of “The Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Flag Corporation,” as well as the creator of the S-A-R Flag. Jeff and Ashley learn about what inspired Kevin to create the S-A-R flag and launch his mission to remove the stigma of mental health and veteran suicide.

RAPID FIRE
Join the 9/11 National Day of Service
SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets

Special Guest: Kevin Hertell.

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Registration is open for the Hiring our Heroes career event taking place on Aug. 25 in conjunction with The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guest is Kevin W. Hertell, an Air Force veteran who served with the 309th Fighter Squadron and a member of Glenwood Landing Post 336 in Glen Head, N.Y.

Kevin is the Founder and President of “The Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Flag Corporation,” as well as the creator of the S-A-R Flag. Jeff and Ashley learn about what inspired Kevin to create the S-A-R flag and launch his mission to remove the stigma of mental health and veteran suicide.

RAPID FIRE
Join the 9/11 National Day of Service
SCOTUS Gives Veterans Big Win, Says States Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Vets

Special Guest: Kevin Hertell.

Links:

]]> Episode 48: Tango Alpha Lima: A bit of bragging, GWOT Memorial and tension over Taiwan https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/48 f9539c62-a1ec-401d-bbb3-614b88b7c4ed Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 48 Tango Alpha Lima: A bit of bragging, GWOT Memorial and tension over Taiwan full 2 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by three post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 57:32 no Jeff pops a few buttons with pride over two new American Legion initiatives: the newly unveiled MyLegion.org membership platform and 100 Miles of Hope fundraising and fitness challenge. Ashley shares updates on the progress of a Global War on Terror Memorial on the National Mall in Washington D.C. after a bipartisan panel of 25 veterans in Congress penned a letter asking President Biden to publicly support the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act. CV bring troubling news of tension rising after a Chinese fighter pilot cruised into Taiwanese air space. Rapid Fire Marines selling stolen ammo caught up in sting operation, former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel calls May 1st Afghan pullout strategy "unachievable," Biden lagging on nominees for many VA top leadership posts, and Coasties leading the way on COVID vaccines military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, 100 Miles for Hope, MyLegion.org, Global War on Terror Memorial, GWOT, Rep. Jard Golden, D-Maine, Rep. Van Taylor, R-Texas, honor & remembrance, China, Taiwan, ammo, saftey briefing, Pentagon, Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, troop withdraw, political appointments, VA, vaccine, COVID-19, Coronavirus, vaccine passport, Smithfield, Rhode Island, South Dakota Post 207, G. Gordon LIddy, Watergate, Dr. Timothy Leary, unity Jeff pops a few buttons with pride over two new American Legion initiatives: the newly unveiled MyLegion.org membership platform and 100 Miles of Hope fundraising and fitness challenge.

Ashley shares updates on the progress of a Global War on Terror Memorial on the National Mall in Washington D.C. after a bipartisan panel of 25 veterans in Congress penned a letter asking President Biden to publicly support the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act.

CV bring troubling news of tension rising after a Chinese fighter pilot cruised into Taiwanese air space.

Rapid Fire
Marines selling stolen ammo caught up in sting operation, former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel calls May 1st Afghan pullout strategy "unachievable," Biden lagging on nominees for many VA top leadership posts, and Coasties leading the way on COVID vaccines

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Ashley shares updates on the progress of a Global War on Terror Memorial on the National Mall in Washington D.C. after a bipartisan panel of 25 veterans in Congress penned a letter asking President Biden to publicly support the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act.

CV bring troubling news of tension rising after a Chinese fighter pilot cruised into Taiwanese air space.

Rapid Fire
Marines selling stolen ammo caught up in sting operation, former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel calls May 1st Afghan pullout strategy "unachievable," Biden lagging on nominees for many VA top leadership posts, and Coasties leading the way on COVID vaccines

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