web02.fireside.fm Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:57:18 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Usa 250” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/usa%20250 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 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 274: How to overcome the broken veteran narrative with Kevin Schmiegel - Tango Alpha Lima https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/274 bcac529e-0266-4fc7-98ed-1faab8b473e9 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 274 How to overcome the broken veteran narrative with Kevin Schmiegel - Tango Alpha Lima full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:22:24 no 250 years of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps THE INTERVIEW Retired Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Schmiegel is helping fellow veterans to thrive instead of falling to the broken veteran narrative. Schmiegel, who previously founded Hiring Our Heroes, is now leading ZeroMils. Schmiegel shares how ZeroMills is breaking the broken veteran narrative by creating a military thriving movement. SCUTTLEBUTT Coast Guardsman on his first mission helped save 165 Texas flash flood victims Not-so-hot pursuit! Charleston, S.C. police chase a burglary suspect going 3 mph on a tractor excavator Special Guest: Kevin Schmiegel. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, history, revolutionary war, chaplain, spirituality, comfort, America 250, USA 250, USA 250 Challenge, fitness, wellness, community service, employment, military spouse, Marine Corps, military transition, Camp Pendleton, volunteering, service, called to serve, job, enlisted, unemployment, stigma, TAP, transition assistance, resumes, retention, healing, tribe, depression, non-profit, military-friendly, thriving, caregivers, military family, recruitment, mental health, mental wellness, VA research, storytelling, buddy check, accountability, meaningful employment, purpose, health, kit bag, mentorship, self-improvement, hiring fair, resources, Coast Guard, hero, Texas Flooding, rescue, Guadalupe, Camp Mystic, police chase, excavator, natural disaster, be prepared 250 years of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps

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Retired Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Schmiegel is helping fellow veterans to thrive instead of falling to the broken veteran narrative. Schmiegel, who previously founded Hiring Our Heroes, is now leading ZeroMils. Schmiegel shares how ZeroMills is breaking the broken veteran narrative by creating a military thriving movement.

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Coast Guardsman on his first mission helped save 165 Texas flash flood victims

Not-so-hot pursuit! Charleston, S.C. police chase a burglary suspect going 3 mph on a tractor excavator

Special Guest: Kevin Schmiegel.

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THE INTERVIEW
Retired Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Schmiegel is helping fellow veterans to thrive instead of falling to the broken veteran narrative. Schmiegel, who previously founded Hiring Our Heroes, is now leading ZeroMils. Schmiegel shares how ZeroMills is breaking the broken veteran narrative by creating a military thriving movement.

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Coast Guardsman on his first mission helped save 165 Texas flash flood victims

Not-so-hot pursuit! Charleston, S.C. police chase a burglary suspect going 3 mph on a tractor excavator

Special Guest: Kevin Schmiegel.

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]]> Episode 273: How to leverage military service into a rewarding civilian career with Natalie Schibell – Tango Alpha Lima https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/273 06d22401-23f8-47d5-932b-d8f39c3aad38 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 273 How to leverage military service into a rewarding civilian career with Natalie Schibell – Tango Alpha Lima full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:21:51 no Native Americans in the Revolutionary War. THE INTERVIEW Former Navy Lt. Cmdr. Natalie Schibell found success in the military but struggled to find work in the civilian sector. She rallied and rebounded to become vice president of Market Strategy at Aetion and create Mission to Commission, a nonprofit dedicated to helping military veterans navigate career transitions. The former American Ninja Warrior contestant shares tips for veterans and servicemembers looking for civilian jobs SCUTTLEBUTT Air Force installing Lumena MindGyms to facilitate relaxation for stressed-out troops Task & Purpose asked for the dumbest moments in uniform - and the responses did not disappoint Army Aviators who helped kick off the air campaign of Operation Desert Storm in January 1991 awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses Special Guest: Natalie Schibell. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, revolutionary war, history, Native American, Iroquois, Battle of Minisink, USA 250, America 250, semiquincentennial, biofeedback, Mind gym, therapy, mental health, therapy, mindfulness, star trek, 10 Forward, samurai sword, spork, forklift, safety brief, liberty brief, Operation Desert Storm, honor, aviators, Distinguished Flying Cross, valor, Apache helicopters, Iraq, Gen. Richard Cody, pilots, Battle of Baqubah, Health Services Medical Corps, USS Virginia, health, wellness, military quality of life, transition, recruiting, CDC, career discovery, career coaching Native Americans in the Revolutionary War.

THE INTERVIEW
Former Navy Lt. Cmdr. Natalie Schibell found success in the military but struggled to find work in the civilian sector. She rallied and rebounded to become vice president of Market Strategy at Aetion and create Mission to Commission, a nonprofit dedicated to helping military veterans navigate career transitions. The former American Ninja Warrior contestant shares tips for veterans and servicemembers looking for civilian jobs

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Air Force installing Lumena MindGyms to facilitate relaxation for stressed-out troops

Task & Purpose asked for the dumbest moments in uniform - and the responses did not disappoint

Army Aviators who helped kick off the air campaign of Operation Desert Storm in January 1991 awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses

Special Guest: Natalie Schibell.

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THE INTERVIEW
Former Navy Lt. Cmdr. Natalie Schibell found success in the military but struggled to find work in the civilian sector. She rallied and rebounded to become vice president of Market Strategy at Aetion and create Mission to Commission, a nonprofit dedicated to helping military veterans navigate career transitions. The former American Ninja Warrior contestant shares tips for veterans and servicemembers looking for civilian jobs

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Air Force installing Lumena MindGyms to facilitate relaxation for stressed-out troops

Task & Purpose asked for the dumbest moments in uniform - and the responses did not disappoint

Army Aviators who helped kick off the air campaign of Operation Desert Storm in January 1991 awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses

Special Guest: Natalie Schibell.

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]]> Episode 268: The healing power of music for veterans with Mike Corrado – Tango Alpha Lima https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/268 3871d56e-28fc-442a-9faf-201258686291 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 268 The healing power of music for veterans with Mike Corrado – Tango Alpha Lima full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:04:01 no Navigating Visual Sequela Progression due to TBI THE INTERVIEW Mike Corrado discovered the power of music while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Music offers the power to heal, honor the fallen and inspire. He has seen firsthand how teaching songwriting to amputees helps them heal and move forward. Corrado talks about his lifelong love of music, its power to heal, his singer/songwriter retreats for veterans and more. SCUTTLEBUTT The moment 250 years ago today, June 17, when General William Prescott uttered the famous line, “Don’t one of you fire until you see the whites of their eyes!” An update to the Veterans Legacy Memorial’s online project A “not friendly” macaque that is terrorizing military bases Special Guest: Mike Corrado. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, low vision, Visual Sequela, TBI, arts, music, music therapy, art therapy, veteran artists, American Revolution, USA 250, Battle of Bunker Hill, US History, honor, remembrance, memorial, overseas graves. Macaques, snow monkey, wild animal Navigating Visual Sequela Progression due to TBI

THE INTERVIEW
Mike Corrado discovered the power of music while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Music offers the power to heal, honor the fallen and inspire. He has seen firsthand how teaching songwriting to amputees helps them heal and move forward. Corrado talks about his lifelong love of music, its power to heal, his singer/songwriter retreats for veterans and more.

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The moment 250 years ago today, June 17, when General William Prescott uttered the famous line, “Don’t one of you fire until you see the whites of their eyes!”

An update to the Veterans Legacy Memorial’s online project

A “not friendly” macaque that is terrorizing military bases

Special Guest: Mike Corrado.

Links:

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THE INTERVIEW
Mike Corrado discovered the power of music while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Music offers the power to heal, honor the fallen and inspire. He has seen firsthand how teaching songwriting to amputees helps them heal and move forward. Corrado talks about his lifelong love of music, its power to heal, his singer/songwriter retreats for veterans and more.

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The moment 250 years ago today, June 17, when General William Prescott uttered the famous line, “Don’t one of you fire until you see the whites of their eyes!”

An update to the Veterans Legacy Memorial’s online project

A “not friendly” macaque that is terrorizing military bases

Special Guest: Mike Corrado.

Links:

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