web02.fireside.fm Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:26:20 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Vetcenter” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/vetcenter Tue, 24 Oct 2023 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 186: Tango Alpha Lima: VA&R Chairman Autrey James and National Security Chairman Matthew Shuman https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/186 2509a0fe-ff47-42aa-aeea-07e085e3ec2e Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 186 Tango Alpha Lima: VA&R Chairman Autrey James and National Security Chairman Matthew Shuman full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 54:31 no IN THE NEWS 40th Anniversary of Operation Urgent Fury, when America Took a Stand Against Soviet and Cuban Influence in the Caribbean THIS WEEK'S GUEST Two members of the American Legion National Leadership team discuss the looming threat of a government shutdown, and the potential National Security concerns and impacts that could ripple through VA. Coast Guard veteran and National Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commission Chairman Autrey James and Army veteran and Chairman of the National Security Commission Matthew Shuman discuss how veterans and servicemembers should prepare themselves, and discuss how The American Legion can help. RAPID FIRE ‘Home again’: Marine’s WWII diary returns to his daughter 81 years after final entry Property company ordered to repay troops charged illegal rental fees Farewell to JSTARS: End of an era in military intelligence Special Guests: Autrey James and Matthew Shuman. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, renada, Joint Task Force, Soviet, communist, Operation Urgent Fury, WWII, diary, Guadalcanal, Pacific Theatre, Pearl Harbor, pcs, JSTARS, surveillance, satellite, be the one, VA, benefits, healthcare, government shutdown, education, employment, service officers, benefits claims, food insecurity, food pantry, VetCenter, 988, veteran crisis line, resiliency, camaraderie, buddy check, pay out coast guard act, military quality of life, national security, IN THE NEWS
40th Anniversary of Operation Urgent Fury, when America Took a Stand Against Soviet and Cuban Influence in the Caribbean

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Two members of the American Legion National Leadership team discuss the looming threat of a government shutdown, and the potential National Security concerns and impacts that could ripple through VA.

Coast Guard veteran and National Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commission Chairman Autrey James and Army veteran and Chairman of the National Security Commission Matthew Shuman discuss how veterans and servicemembers should prepare themselves, and discuss how The American Legion can help.

RAPID FIRE
‘Home again’: Marine’s WWII diary returns to his daughter 81 years after final entry

Property company ordered to repay troops charged illegal rental fees

Farewell to JSTARS: End of an era in military intelligence

Special Guests: Autrey James and Matthew Shuman.

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40th Anniversary of Operation Urgent Fury, when America Took a Stand Against Soviet and Cuban Influence in the Caribbean

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Two members of the American Legion National Leadership team discuss the looming threat of a government shutdown, and the potential National Security concerns and impacts that could ripple through VA.

Coast Guard veteran and National Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commission Chairman Autrey James and Army veteran and Chairman of the National Security Commission Matthew Shuman discuss how veterans and servicemembers should prepare themselves, and discuss how The American Legion can help.

RAPID FIRE
‘Home again’: Marine’s WWII diary returns to his daughter 81 years after final entry

Property company ordered to repay troops charged illegal rental fees

Farewell to JSTARS: End of an era in military intelligence

Special Guests: Autrey James and Matthew Shuman.

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]]> Episode 154: Tango Alpha Lima: VA Vet Center Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/154 66e7392d-e642-43bd-aee7-a796b1f62224 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 154 Tango Alpha Lima: VA Vet Center Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 47:19 no IN THE NEWS Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, according to a study published in the May issue of Psychiatry Research. THIS WEEK'S GUEST VA Vet Centers Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher joins us to talk about the services provided by Vet Centers, scholarship opportunities available through the Vet Center Scholarship program, and future growth and expansion of Vet Centers across the nation. RAPID FIRE American Legion Removes Confederate Flag After Vet’s Query Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app  Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day Special Guest: Mike Fisher. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Children & Youth month, Oratorical Contest, Constitution, Boys State, Boys Nation, Girls State, Girls Nation, American Legion Baseball, suicide, veteran suicide, Be The One, mental wellness, mental health, combat trauma, VetCenter, VA, VHA, readjustment counseling, community-based, combat, trauma, MST, counseling, mental health, mental wellness, support, Iraq, National Guard, stigma, Vietnam veterans, peer to peer counseling, scholarship, military spouse, telehealth, access to care, trust score, Fort Hood, bereavement counseling, mobile app, Vietnam Veterans Day, honor, remembrance, welcome home IN THE NEWS
Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, according to a study published in the May issue of Psychiatry Research.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
VA Vet Centers Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher joins us to talk about the services provided by Vet Centers, scholarship opportunities available through the Vet Center Scholarship program, and future growth and expansion of Vet Centers across the nation.

RAPID FIRE
American Legion Removes Confederate Flag After Vet’s Query
Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app
 Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Special Guest: Mike Fisher.

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Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, according to a study published in the May issue of Psychiatry Research.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
VA Vet Centers Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher joins us to talk about the services provided by Vet Centers, scholarship opportunities available through the Vet Center Scholarship program, and future growth and expansion of Vet Centers across the nation.

RAPID FIRE
American Legion Removes Confederate Flag After Vet’s Query
Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app
 Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Special Guest: Mike Fisher.

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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