web02.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:28:45 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Vaccine” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/vaccine Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -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 Episode 94: Tango Alpha Lima: Honoring WWII WASPs with author and activist Erin Miller https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/94 4683a888-96bc-4db8-a8e5-cf4d3ed4b017 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 94 Tango Alpha Lima: Honoring WWII WASPs with author and activist Erin Miller 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. 49:54 no IN THE NEWS While they're geared up to reflect on the more celebratory side of Military Women's History Month, Jeff and Ashley begin by addressing a challenge to women in the military. Ashley shares a report about a concerning increase in reports of sexual assault at U.S. service academies during the 2020-21 academic year, to the highest number ever since DoD began closely tracking in the problem 2006. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Author and activist Erin Miller shares the story of her grandmother, Elaine Danforth Harmon, who served with the Women Airforce Service Pilots - or WASPs - during WWII. When her grandmother's final wish to be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery was denied by the U.S. Army in 2015, Erin began a grassroots, social media and lobbying campaign to fight the decision and have a law passed to recognize the service of the WASP for inurnment eligibility at Arlington National Cemetery. RAPID FIRE Marine and nurse charged with fake vaccine card scam VA propses changing disability ratings for mental health 'Call of Duty' can make you a better sailor or Marine Special Guest: Erin Miller. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, MST, sexual assault, service academies, WASP, women air force service pilot, WWII, women, Arlington, legislation, cemetery, burial, airplane, Congress, Martha McSally, constitution, civics, educational, democracy, vaccine, mental health, VA disability rating, Call of Duty IN THE NEWS
While they're geared up to reflect on the more celebratory side of Military Women's History Month, Jeff and Ashley begin by addressing a challenge to women in the military. Ashley shares a report about a concerning increase in reports of sexual assault at U.S. service academies during the 2020-21 academic year, to the highest number ever since DoD began closely tracking in the problem 2006.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Author and activist Erin Miller shares the story of her grandmother, Elaine Danforth Harmon, who served with the Women Airforce Service Pilots - or WASPs - during WWII.

When her grandmother's final wish to be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery was denied by the U.S. Army in 2015, Erin began a grassroots, social media and lobbying campaign to fight the decision and have a law passed to recognize the service of the WASP for inurnment eligibility at Arlington National Cemetery.

RAPID FIRE
Marine and nurse charged with fake vaccine card scam
VA propses changing disability ratings for mental health
'Call of Duty' can make you a better sailor or Marine

Special Guest: Erin Miller.

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While they're geared up to reflect on the more celebratory side of Military Women's History Month, Jeff and Ashley begin by addressing a challenge to women in the military. Ashley shares a report about a concerning increase in reports of sexual assault at U.S. service academies during the 2020-21 academic year, to the highest number ever since DoD began closely tracking in the problem 2006.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Author and activist Erin Miller shares the story of her grandmother, Elaine Danforth Harmon, who served with the Women Airforce Service Pilots - or WASPs - during WWII.

When her grandmother's final wish to be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery was denied by the U.S. Army in 2015, Erin began a grassroots, social media and lobbying campaign to fight the decision and have a law passed to recognize the service of the WASP for inurnment eligibility at Arlington National Cemetery.

RAPID FIRE
Marine and nurse charged with fake vaccine card scam
VA propses changing disability ratings for mental health
'Call of Duty' can make you a better sailor or Marine

Special Guest: Erin Miller.

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]]> Episode 75: Tango Alpha Lima: The Pink Tax, Marines and vaccines, and military AWOL weapons problems https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/75 cd837ac6-69d7-4e61-84ad-2c3879acd75a Tue, 02 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 75 Tango Alpha Lima: The Pink Tax, Marines and vaccines, and military AWOL weapons problems 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. 41:56 no Ashley educates the guys about the “Pink Tax” on uniforms for military women, and the FATIGUES Act that proposes and end to the disparity. Jeff shares the latest chapter in the continuing saga of vaccines for members of the military: Marines facing consequences for vaccine refusals. CV still can't figure out why the military can't keep track of their weapons, and neither can Congress, who is imposing new rules to force America’s armed services to keep better track of their guns and explosives. RAPID FIRE VA hiring spree to tackle an expected surge in backlogged benefits claims Special Honor Flight trips honor service of women and Black veterans American Legion Baseball Alums featured in MLB World Series DOL encouraging partners to expand services for transitioning veterans and spouses military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, uniforms, Pink Tax, FATIGUES Act, gender wage gap, COVID, vaccine, military weapon, Gronk, VA, disability claim, EHR, Honor Flight, baseball, Dusty Baker, Brian Snitker, Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, Idaho Post 56 Bandits, World Series, ALWS, transitioning veterans, military spouses, Small Business Task Force, TAP, Post Everlasting, Department of California, Department of Virginia, Williamsburg Ashley educates the guys about the “Pink Tax” on uniforms for military women, and the FATIGUES Act that proposes and end to the disparity.

Jeff shares the latest chapter in the continuing saga of vaccines for members of the military: Marines facing consequences for vaccine refusals.

CV still can't figure out why the military can't keep track of their weapons, and neither can Congress, who is imposing new rules to force America’s armed services to keep better track of their guns and explosives.

RAPID FIRE
VA hiring spree to tackle an expected surge in backlogged benefits claims
Special Honor Flight trips honor service of women and Black veterans
American Legion Baseball Alums featured in MLB World Series
DOL encouraging partners to expand services for transitioning veterans and spouses

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]]> Ashley educates the guys about the “Pink Tax” on uniforms for military women, and the FATIGUES Act that proposes and end to the disparity.

Jeff shares the latest chapter in the continuing saga of vaccines for members of the military: Marines facing consequences for vaccine refusals.

CV still can't figure out why the military can't keep track of their weapons, and neither can Congress, who is imposing new rules to force America’s armed services to keep better track of their guns and explosives.

RAPID FIRE
VA hiring spree to tackle an expected surge in backlogged benefits claims
Special Honor Flight trips honor service of women and Black veterans
American Legion Baseball Alums featured in MLB World Series
DOL encouraging partners to expand services for transitioning veterans and spouses

Links:

]]> Episode 69: Tango Alpha Lima: Convention AAR, Army Vaccine Mandate and Suicide Prevention https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/69 2c2fea9c-4c21-4827-8a72-013d08b8886a Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 69 Tango Alpha Lima: Convention AAR, Army Vaccine Mandate and Suicide Prevention 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. 32:55 no The hiatus is over and Team Tango is back to tackle the news of the week. CV kicks things off with a reminiscence of the podcast team's experience at National Convention in Phoenix. Jeff revisits the subject of COVID-19 vaccines for the military, now that the Army has issued mandates. Ashley discusses how purpose plays a role in the in reducing the rate of veterans suicide. RAPID FIRE U.S. Flag sewn by POW during Vietnam War heading for Smithsonian WWII veteran meets grade-school pen pal, now National Guard member. Food inflation hits commissaries. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Phoenix, convention, COVID-19, vaccine, smallpox, anthrax, Spanish Flu, veteran suicide, veteran crisis line, Buddy Check, POW, flag, WWII, commissary, inflation, The hiatus is over and Team Tango is back to tackle the news of the week.

CV kicks things off with a reminiscence of the podcast team's experience at National Convention in Phoenix.

Jeff revisits the subject of COVID-19 vaccines for the military, now that the Army has issued mandates.

Ashley discusses how purpose plays a role in the in reducing the rate of veterans suicide.

RAPID FIRE
U.S. Flag sewn by POW during Vietnam War heading for Smithsonian
WWII veteran meets grade-school pen pal, now National Guard member.
Food inflation hits commissaries.

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]]> The hiatus is over and Team Tango is back to tackle the news of the week.

CV kicks things off with a reminiscence of the podcast team's experience at National Convention in Phoenix.

Jeff revisits the subject of COVID-19 vaccines for the military, now that the Army has issued mandates.

Ashley discusses how purpose plays a role in the in reducing the rate of veterans suicide.

RAPID FIRE
U.S. Flag sewn by POW during Vietnam War heading for Smithsonian
WWII veteran meets grade-school pen pal, now National Guard member.
Food inflation hits commissaries.

Links:

]]> Episode 67: Tango Alpha Lima: Face-to-Face with VA Secretary Denis McDonough https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/67 d3b3643b-74a6-48d5-98a3-b1a9d552c56b Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 67 Tango Alpha Lima: Face-to-Face with VA Secretary Denis McDonough 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. 18:03 no You thought we were done with Bonus Episodes, but we have one more in the tank! During The American Legion 102nd National Convention in Phoenix, the Tango Team had the unique opportunity to get together for a face to face interview with VA Secretary Denis McDonough. During the interview we touch on development of new technology for patient access, VA COVID protocols and resources for veterans struggling with the situation in Afghanistan or other mental health needs. Special Guest: VA Secretary Denis McDonough. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, EHRM, MyHealthEVet, COVID-19, vaccine, VA facility, Radeubush VA, Afghanistan, mental health, VetCenter, counseling, Crisis Line, Buddy Check You thought we were done with Bonus Episodes, but we have one more in the tank!

During The American Legion 102nd National Convention in Phoenix, the Tango Team had the unique opportunity to get together for a face to face interview with VA Secretary Denis McDonough.

During the interview we touch on development of new technology for patient access, VA COVID protocols and resources for veterans struggling with the situation in Afghanistan or other mental health needs.

Special Guest: VA Secretary Denis McDonough.

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During The American Legion 102nd National Convention in Phoenix, the Tango Team had the unique opportunity to get together for a face to face interview with VA Secretary Denis McDonough.

During the interview we touch on development of new technology for patient access, VA COVID protocols and resources for veterans struggling with the situation in Afghanistan or other mental health needs.

Special Guest: VA Secretary Denis McDonough.

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]]> Episode 66: Tango Alpha Lima: Vietnam...Through My Lens with guest Stu Richel https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/66 0330b59f-fa6d-437f-a912-134618faab62 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:45:00 -0400 The American Legion 66 Tango Alpha Lima: Vietnam...Through My Lens with guest Stu Richel 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. 45:25 no Team Tango chats with Stu Richel, a U.S. Army combat journalist with the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam, who came home to work as an actor and playwright in California and New York. A refreshingly unabashed Stu shares stories of his experiences, as well as treats the hosts to an excerpt performance from his one-man play, “Vietnam...Through My Lens.” military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, photography, creative, playwright, Jane Fonda, lawyer, actor, playwright, San Jose, Vietnam, combat photographer, 1st Infantry Division, New York, Greenwich Village, Memorial Day, Father Devine, Silver Star, VA, vaccine Team Tango chats with Stu Richel, a U.S. Army combat journalist with the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam, who came home to work as an actor and playwright in California and New York.

A refreshingly unabashed Stu shares stories of his experiences, as well as treats the hosts to an excerpt performance from his one-man play, “Vietnam...Through My Lens.”

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]]> Team Tango chats with Stu Richel, a U.S. Army combat journalist with the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam, who came home to work as an actor and playwright in California and New York.

A refreshingly unabashed Stu shares stories of his experiences, as well as treats the hosts to an excerpt performance from his one-man play, “Vietnam...Through My Lens.”

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]]> Episode 65: Tango Alpha Lima: First steps for Afghan Interpreters, Pay the Guard, and GOMORs Galore https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/65 d0f3bd40-9444-4c1b-9233-1a6b65dd65d8 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 65 Tango Alpha Lima: First steps for Afghan Interpreters, Pay the Guard, and GOMORs Galore 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. 42:15 no CV gets a surprise, then shares a story of positive first steps for Afghan Interpreters as Fort Lee prepares temporary housing for evacuees. Ashley talks about the National Guard facing shutdown as Congress debates payment of the $520 million tab to reimburse the force for protecting lawmakers during its months-long Capitol Hill mission. Jeff learns about GOMORs (General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand) and debates Fort Knox official issuing them as punishments for unvaccinated troops caught unmasked. Rapid Fire: Battle Taxis, Ft. Hood looks for lost NVGs, Immigrant turned U.S. Army soldier competes in Olympics, and drones fired fro grenade launchers. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Boys Nation, Ft. Lee, Afghan interpreters, National Guard, pay the guard, Pay Our Coast Guard Act, Congress, masks, vaccine, COVID-19, Fort Knox, GOMOR, battle taxi, submarine, Fort Hood, night vision, Olympics, runner, Team USA, Kenya, Texas Tech, Chariots of Fire, drone, grenade launcher, honor flight, American Legion Kenneth Nash Post 8 CV gets a surprise, then shares a story of positive first steps for Afghan Interpreters as Fort Lee prepares temporary housing for evacuees.

Ashley talks about the National Guard facing shutdown as Congress debates payment of the $520 million tab to reimburse the force for protecting lawmakers during its months-long Capitol Hill mission.

Jeff learns about GOMORs (General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand) and debates Fort Knox official issuing them as punishments for unvaccinated troops caught unmasked.

Rapid Fire: Battle Taxis, Ft. Hood looks for lost NVGs, Immigrant turned U.S. Army soldier competes in Olympics, and drones fired fro grenade launchers.

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]]> CV gets a surprise, then shares a story of positive first steps for Afghan Interpreters as Fort Lee prepares temporary housing for evacuees.

Ashley talks about the National Guard facing shutdown as Congress debates payment of the $520 million tab to reimburse the force for protecting lawmakers during its months-long Capitol Hill mission.

Jeff learns about GOMORs (General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand) and debates Fort Knox official issuing them as punishments for unvaccinated troops caught unmasked.

Rapid Fire: Battle Taxis, Ft. Hood looks for lost NVGs, Immigrant turned U.S. Army soldier competes in Olympics, and drones fired fro grenade launchers.

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]]> Episode 50: Tango Alpha Lima: Devil Dogs Decline Vaccine, a Legion Founder and Navy 'Deviants' https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/50 2f580082-c28f-474e-b5ed-edae9b9037c0 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 50 Tango Alpha Lima: Devil Dogs Decline Vaccine, a Legion Founder and Navy 'Deviants' 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. 43:00 no Ashley shares some stats that show 40% of U.S. Marines have declined the COVID-19 vaccine. Jeff drops some history knowledge with a story the life of Legion founder Maj. G. Edward “Ned” Buxton Jr. of Rhode Island. Hilarity ensues when CV shares a story of a Navy officer who penned a strongly worded message to complain about his noisy enlisted neighbors, who he called 'perverts' and 'deviants.' Rapid Fire Withdrawal from Afghanistan, VA staffer stalks female vet, and Space Force Command lands in LA military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, vaccine, 100 Miles for Hope, COVID-19, Camp Lejune, California Boys State, Virginia Boys State, kombucha, Boys Nation, Seinfeld, Edward Buxton, Alvin York, Scrabble, OSS, CIA, officers, enlisted, abs, Afghanistan, troop withdrawal, forever war, Taliban, Space Force Command, Los Angeles, BHA, Sparta, Wis. Ashley shares some stats that show 40% of U.S. Marines have declined the COVID-19 vaccine.

Jeff drops some history knowledge with a story the life of Legion founder Maj. G. Edward “Ned” Buxton Jr. of Rhode Island.

Hilarity ensues when CV shares a story of a Navy officer who penned a strongly worded message to complain about his noisy enlisted neighbors, who he called 'perverts' and 'deviants.'

Rapid Fire
Withdrawal from Afghanistan, VA staffer stalks female vet, and Space Force Command lands in LA

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]]> Ashley shares some stats that show 40% of U.S. Marines have declined the COVID-19 vaccine.

Jeff drops some history knowledge with a story the life of Legion founder Maj. G. Edward “Ned” Buxton Jr. of Rhode Island.

Hilarity ensues when CV shares a story of a Navy officer who penned a strongly worded message to complain about his noisy enlisted neighbors, who he called 'perverts' and 'deviants.'

Rapid Fire
Withdrawal from Afghanistan, VA staffer stalks female vet, and Space Force Command lands in LA

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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]]> 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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]]> Episode 40: Tango Alpha Lima: An antifreeze tasting, writing resolutions and a TSwift sea shanty https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/40 9ffad5ec-191c-4905-9a33-7253686917b7 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 40 Tango Alpha Lima: An antifreeze tasting, writing resolutions and a TSwift sea shanty 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. 48:35 no Ashley questions the wisdom of a group of soldiers on a field exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, who thought they'd sneak a round of drinks, but instead ended up hospitalized after ingesting antifreeze. Jeff gets passionate about writing resolutions. CV shares the saga of the U.S. Navy band's cover of a Taylor Swift song remade a sea shanty, the Twitter backlash, and the band member's redemption when they followed up with a mean Tweets video in response. Rapid Fire: Cheaters at the Air Force Academy, Space Force rank structures, COVID vaccines at GITMO, and troops opting out of vaccine military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Fort Bliss, resolution, Twitter, Navy Band, Taylor Swift, sea shanty, Air Force Academy, Space Force, COVID, vaccine, William Shatner, GITMO, Ashley questions the wisdom of a group of soldiers on a field exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, who thought they'd sneak a round of drinks, but instead ended up hospitalized after ingesting antifreeze.

Jeff gets passionate about writing resolutions.

CV shares the saga of the U.S. Navy band's cover of a Taylor Swift song remade a sea shanty, the Twitter backlash, and the band member's redemption when they followed up with a mean Tweets video in response.

Rapid Fire:
Cheaters at the Air Force Academy, Space Force rank structures, COVID vaccines at GITMO, and troops opting out of vaccine

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]]> Ashley questions the wisdom of a group of soldiers on a field exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, who thought they'd sneak a round of drinks, but instead ended up hospitalized after ingesting antifreeze.

Jeff gets passionate about writing resolutions.

CV shares the saga of the U.S. Navy band's cover of a Taylor Swift song remade a sea shanty, the Twitter backlash, and the band member's redemption when they followed up with a mean Tweets video in response.

Rapid Fire:
Cheaters at the Air Force Academy, Space Force rank structures, COVID vaccines at GITMO, and troops opting out of vaccine

Links:

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