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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Utah”</title>
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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 148: Tango Alpha Lima: HillVets Founder and CEO Justin Brown</title>
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  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: HillVets Founder and CEO Justin Brown</itunes:title>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley talk about the new video game release from Steam Games. “Company of Heroes 3″ takes on a new facet of WWII history, and brings players into the battle between U.S. Forces, British Forces, Wehrmacht, and Deutsches Afrikakorps that ensued during campaigns in Italy and North Africa. 
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
HillVets founder and CEO Justin Brown tells the origin story of how a networking event for veterans working in the Capitol has evolved into a veteran and military community helping one another in their pursuit of continued service in government.  
Justin explains the leadership and fellowship programs, and how HillVets works with other VSOs to accomplish their mission.
RAPID FIRE
I'm a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings
Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander 
African Americans in USCG Special Guest: Justin Brown.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff and Ashley talk about the new video game release from Steam Games. “Company of Heroes 3″ takes on a new facet of WWII history, and brings players into the battle between U.S. Forces, British Forces, Wehrmacht, and Deutsches Afrikakorps that ensued during campaigns in Italy and North Africa. </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
HillVets founder and CEO Justin Brown tells the origin story of how a networking event for veterans working in the Capitol has evolved into a veteran and military community helping one another in their pursuit of continued service in government.  </p>

<p>Justin explains the leadership and fellowship programs, and how HillVets works with other VSOs to accomplish their mission.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
I&#39;m a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings<br>
Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander <br>
African Americans in USCG</p><p>Special Guest: Justin Brown.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/kaQJZ0w6Y74">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="New WWII video game drops players into Italy, North Africa campaigns" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2023/02/21/new-wwii-video-game-drops-gamers-into-italian-north-african-campaigns/">New WWII video game drops players into Italy, North Africa campaigns</a></li><li><a title="Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">Action Center</a></li><li><a title="HillVets | Serving Veterans &amp; the Military-Connected in Washington D.C." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hillvets.org/">HillVets | Serving Veterans &amp; the Military-Connected in Washington D.C.</a> &mdash; Our mission is to serve those who have served in their pursuit of continued service in government.</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="I&#39;m a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings | The US Sun" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/7409363/marine-turned-hooters-girl-thank-service/">I'm a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings | The US Sun</a></li><li><a title="Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/258163/wisconsin-post-provides-proper-send-deploying-commander">Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="African Americans in USCG | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/other/10322/african-americans-uscg">African Americans in USCG | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="African American Chronology" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.history.uscg.mil/Browse-by-Topic/Notable-People/Minorities/African-Americans/African-American-History-Chronology/">African American Chronology</a></li><li><a title="(20+) American Legion Post 83 - Merced, Ca. | Merced CA | Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/ALP83Merced/">(20+) American Legion Post 83 - Merced, Ca. | Merced CA | Facebook</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
Jeff and Ashley talk about the new video game release from Steam Games. “Company of Heroes 3″ takes on a new facet of WWII history, and brings players into the battle between U.S. Forces, British Forces, Wehrmacht, and Deutsches Afrikakorps that ensued during campaigns in Italy and North Africa. </p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
HillVets founder and CEO Justin Brown tells the origin story of how a networking event for veterans working in the Capitol has evolved into a veteran and military community helping one another in their pursuit of continued service in government.  </p>

<p>Justin explains the leadership and fellowship programs, and how HillVets works with other VSOs to accomplish their mission.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
I&#39;m a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings<br>
Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander <br>
African Americans in USCG</p><p>Special Guest: Justin Brown.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/kaQJZ0w6Y74">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="New WWII video game drops players into Italy, North Africa campaigns" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2023/02/21/new-wwii-video-game-drops-gamers-into-italian-north-african-campaigns/">New WWII video game drops players into Italy, North Africa campaigns</a></li><li><a title="Action Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/home">Action Center</a></li><li><a title="HillVets | Serving Veterans &amp; the Military-Connected in Washington D.C." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hillvets.org/">HillVets | Serving Veterans &amp; the Military-Connected in Washington D.C.</a> &mdash; Our mission is to serve those who have served in their pursuit of continued service in government.</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="I&#39;m a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings | The US Sun" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/7409363/marine-turned-hooters-girl-thank-service/">I'm a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings | The US Sun</a></li><li><a title="Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/news/258163/wisconsin-post-provides-proper-send-deploying-commander">Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="African Americans in USCG | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legiontown.org/other/10322/african-americans-uscg">African Americans in USCG | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li><li><a title="African American Chronology" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.history.uscg.mil/Browse-by-Topic/Notable-People/Minorities/African-Americans/African-American-History-Chronology/">African American Chronology</a></li><li><a title="(20+) American Legion Post 83 - Merced, Ca. | Merced CA | Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/ALP83Merced/">(20+) American Legion Post 83 - Merced, Ca. | Merced CA | Facebook</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 124: Tango Alpha Lima: "Be The One" spokesman, Dr. M. David Rudd</title>
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  <itunes:duration>41:09</itunes:duration>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
We have an update on the case of a Navy nuclear engineer and his wife who attempted to smuggle secrets about nuclear-powered warships in half-eaten PBJ sandwiches.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Jeff and Ashley are joined by Distinguished University Professor of Psychology, President Emeritus, and Director of the Rudd Institute for Veteran and Military Suicide Prevention at the University of Memphis, Dr. M. David Rudd. 
Dr. Rudd is also a spokesman for The American Legion "Be the One" initiative, and he talks about his own career helping veterans struggling with mental health issues and why veterans groups like The American Legion are an important part of helping them overcome psycological and emotional challenges.
RAPID FIRE
A story of Heroism and other Post Awards
Jeff and Ashley remember their favorite episodes from last year's award-winning 9/11 series Special Guest: Dr. M. David Rudd .
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
We have an update on the case of a Navy nuclear engineer and his wife who attempted to smuggle secrets about nuclear-powered warships in half-eaten PBJ sandwiches.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Jeff and Ashley are joined by Distinguished University Professor of Psychology, President Emeritus, and Director of the Rudd Institute for Veteran and Military Suicide Prevention at the University of Memphis, Dr. M. David Rudd. </p>

<p>Dr. Rudd is also a spokesman for The American Legion &quot;Be the One&quot; initiative, and he talks about his own career helping veterans struggling with mental health issues and why veterans groups like The American Legion are an important part of helping them overcome psycological and emotional challenges.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
A story of Heroism and other Post Awards<br>
Jeff and Ashley remember their favorite episodes from last year&#39;s award-winning 9/11 series</p><p>Special Guest: Dr. M. David Rudd .</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/hGBWP4yEblY">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 73: Tango Alpha Lima: A hat trick, nuclear spies, and special ops in Taiwan" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/73">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 73: Tango Alpha Lima: A hat trick, nuclear spies, and special ops in Taiwan</a></li><li><a title="STRIVE-Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans | Ohio State College of Medicine" rel="nofollow" href="https://medicine.osu.edu/departments/psychiatry-and-behavioral-health/strive">STRIVE-Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans | Ohio State College of Medicine</a></li><li><a title="TAL | Trulaw" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.justicecamplejeune.com/TAL/">TAL | Trulaw</a></li><li><a title="Rudd Institute" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ruddinstitute.memphis.edu/">Rudd Institute</a></li><li><a title="See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.terrilynn.com/al">See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising</a></li><li><a title="Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials Manual | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/publications/164896/trophies-awards-and-ceremonials-manual">Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials Manual | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Archive" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/episodes?season=911">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Archive</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 91114: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with former POW Jessica Lynch" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/91114">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 91114: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with former POW Jessica Lynch</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 91103: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with Sgt. Maj. Clifford Lovejoy" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/91103">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 91103: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with Sgt. Maj. Clifford Lovejoy</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Suggest a Guest" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/tangoalphalima/nominate-guest">Suggest a Guest</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
We have an update on the case of a Navy nuclear engineer and his wife who attempted to smuggle secrets about nuclear-powered warships in half-eaten PBJ sandwiches.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Jeff and Ashley are joined by Distinguished University Professor of Psychology, President Emeritus, and Director of the Rudd Institute for Veteran and Military Suicide Prevention at the University of Memphis, Dr. M. David Rudd. </p>

<p>Dr. Rudd is also a spokesman for The American Legion &quot;Be the One&quot; initiative, and he talks about his own career helping veterans struggling with mental health issues and why veterans groups like The American Legion are an important part of helping them overcome psycological and emotional challenges.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
A story of Heroism and other Post Awards<br>
Jeff and Ashley remember their favorite episodes from last year&#39;s award-winning 9/11 series</p><p>Special Guest: Dr. M. David Rudd .</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/hGBWP4yEblY">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 73: Tango Alpha Lima: A hat trick, nuclear spies, and special ops in Taiwan" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/73">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 73: Tango Alpha Lima: A hat trick, nuclear spies, and special ops in Taiwan</a></li><li><a title="STRIVE-Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans | Ohio State College of Medicine" rel="nofollow" href="https://medicine.osu.edu/departments/psychiatry-and-behavioral-health/strive">STRIVE-Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans | Ohio State College of Medicine</a></li><li><a title="TAL | Trulaw" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.justicecamplejeune.com/TAL/">TAL | Trulaw</a></li><li><a title="Rudd Institute" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ruddinstitute.memphis.edu/">Rudd Institute</a></li><li><a title="See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.terrilynn.com/al">See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising</a></li><li><a title="Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials Manual | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/publications/164896/trophies-awards-and-ceremonials-manual">Trophies, Awards and Ceremonials Manual | Brochures &amp; Publications | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Archive" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/episodes?season=911">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Archive</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 91114: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with former POW Jessica Lynch" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/91114">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 91114: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with former POW Jessica Lynch</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 91103: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with Sgt. Maj. Clifford Lovejoy" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/91103">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 91103: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with Sgt. Maj. Clifford Lovejoy</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Suggest a Guest" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/tangoalphalima/nominate-guest">Suggest a Guest</a></li></ul>]]>
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