web01.fireside.fm Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:11:20 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Washington Dc” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/washington%20dc Tue, 24 Jun 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 269: Best practices for financial success with David Vardeman – Tango Alpha Lima https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/269 c39ec1d9-ce5b-4934-91f7-e18f01dfd99b Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 269 Best practices for financial success with David Vardeman – 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. 1:12:21 no Summer is in full swing and our hosts have big plans. THE INTERVIEW Navy veteran David Vardeman talks about guiding nonprofits to their goals, what’s led to his success, achieving financial literacy and more. A senior vice president for Capital Bank in Washington, D.C., Vardeman shares what led to his success, how he helps nonprofits and others meet their financial dreams and more. SCUTTLEBUTT An Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii ‘Cake Bandit’ opossum hospitalized after indulging in an entire Costco cake Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in Special Guest: David Vardeman. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, summer travel, grilling, service dog, international travel, psychedelic therapy, Czech Republic, social media, social anxiety, sailing, magic circle, Costco tuxedo cake, raccoon, Washington DC, DMV, Sons of The American Legion, finance, banking, philanthropy, patriotism, military family, focus, mental health, suicide prevention, be the one, financial literacy, non-profits, sailing, wild animals, opossum, magic circle, magician Summer is in full swing and our hosts have big plans.

THE INTERVIEW
Navy veteran David Vardeman talks about guiding nonprofits to their goals, what’s led to his success, achieving financial literacy and more. A senior vice president for Capital Bank in Washington, D.C., Vardeman shares what led to his success, how he helps nonprofits and others meet their financial dreams and more.

SCUTTLEBUTT
An Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii

‘Cake Bandit’ opossum hospitalized after indulging in an entire Costco cake

Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in

Special Guest: David Vardeman.

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THE INTERVIEW
Navy veteran David Vardeman talks about guiding nonprofits to their goals, what’s led to his success, achieving financial literacy and more. A senior vice president for Capital Bank in Washington, D.C., Vardeman shares what led to his success, how he helps nonprofits and others meet their financial dreams and more.

SCUTTLEBUTT
An Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii

‘Cake Bandit’ opossum hospitalized after indulging in an entire Costco cake

Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in

Special Guest: David Vardeman.

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]]> Episode 257: Leadership lessons in the military https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/257 c33546aa-b124-4bc5-8675-5aee50bb34f4 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 257 Leadership lessons in the military full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:05:33 no April is American Legion Children & Youth Month THE INTERVIEW Retired Marine Corps veteran Robert Yarnall talks about leadership, preventing veteran suicide and more. Throughout his career, he has mentored veterans, athletes and others through leadership lessons he was taught in the military. As vice president of Development and Impact for the Robert Irvine Foundation, he focuses on preventing veteran suicide and encouraging safe storage of weapons. SCUTTLEBUTT Army veteran returns WWII ‘good luck’ flag to Japanese soldier’s family American Legion Baseball gearing up for Centennial celebration Special Guest: Robert Yarnall. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, veteran stories, Native American culture, western history, suicide, wellness, mental health, children & youth month, civics, Washington DC, Girls State, American Legion Baseball, centennial, MLB, WWII, Philippines, Japanese, generational healing, Legiontown, recruiting, mentorship, leadership, leading forward, suicide protection, suicide prevention, mental health, moral injury, gun lock April is American Legion Children & Youth Month

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Marine Corps veteran Robert Yarnall talks about leadership, preventing veteran suicide and more. Throughout his career, he has mentored veterans, athletes and others through leadership lessons he was taught in the military. As vice president of Development and Impact for the Robert Irvine Foundation, he focuses on preventing veteran suicide and encouraging safe storage of weapons.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Army veteran returns WWII ‘good luck’ flag to Japanese soldier’s family

American Legion Baseball gearing up for Centennial celebration

Special Guest: Robert Yarnall.

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THE INTERVIEW
Retired Marine Corps veteran Robert Yarnall talks about leadership, preventing veteran suicide and more. Throughout his career, he has mentored veterans, athletes and others through leadership lessons he was taught in the military. As vice president of Development and Impact for the Robert Irvine Foundation, he focuses on preventing veteran suicide and encouraging safe storage of weapons.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Army veteran returns WWII ‘good luck’ flag to Japanese soldier’s family

American Legion Baseball gearing up for Centennial celebration

Special Guest: Robert Yarnall.

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]]> Episode 148: Tango Alpha Lima: HillVets Founder and CEO Justin Brown https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/148 b6e2a364-65a8-40ff-bca4-a9d2fed506ca Tue, 28 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 148 Tango Alpha Lima: HillVets Founder and CEO Justin Brown full 4 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. 48:50 no 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. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, PCS, moving, military families, video gaming, WWII, Company of Heroes, Italy, North Africa, AI, history, helicopter crash, SVA, NatCon, Orlando, Legislative Priorities, Utah, slc, service officer, capitol hill, washington dc, lobbyist, networking, HillVets House, housing, Congress, hiring, jobs, fellowship, Orrin Hatch, Hooters, deployment, Wisconsin, FRG, family readiness group, BHM, Black History Month, Coast Guard, Merced, Space Force, lumpia, improvise, adapt, overcome, EGA, Navy SEALS 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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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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]]> Episode 99: Tango Alpha Lima: “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare” with Jamie Gray Hyder https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/99 dc06cc81-5f9b-419c-ace4-129843326775 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 99 Tango Alpha Lima: “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare” with Jamie Gray Hyder 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. 51:01 no IN THE NEWS CV and Ashley kick off Children & Youth Month with a discussion of the programs and services that support The American Legion's advocacy for young people. THE INTERVIEW Ashley and Jeff visit with actress Jamie Gray Hyder, best know in the military community as Lt. Nora Salter in the video game "Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare." RAPID FIRE Posting POW footage on social media SD VA Medical Center renamed after fallen US Army nurse Rabid animal found at Marine Corps base in North Carolina Special Guest: Jamie Gray Hyder. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, 100 Miles for Hope, Children & Youth, scholarships, Child Welfare Foundation, TFA, Military Child Month, Oratorical Competition, Boys State, Girls State, SVA, Washington DC, advocates, Call of Duty, PAO, video game, F-16, Thunderbird, Law & Order: SVU, SAG-AFTA, infinite warfare, modern warfare, Ice-T, Firefly, The Last Ship, Medal of Honor, Kyle White, Akron State University, POW, Ukraine, Russia, Geneva Convention, social media, women veteran, nurse, Camp Lejeune, rabies ] IN THE NEWS
CV and Ashley kick off Children & Youth Month with a discussion of the programs and services that support The American Legion's advocacy for young people.

THE INTERVIEW
Ashley and Jeff visit with actress Jamie Gray Hyder, best know in the military community as Lt. Nora Salter in the video game "Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare."

RAPID FIRE
Posting POW footage on social media
SD VA Medical Center renamed after fallen US Army nurse
Rabid animal found at Marine Corps base in North Carolina

Special Guest: Jamie Gray Hyder.

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CV and Ashley kick off Children & Youth Month with a discussion of the programs and services that support The American Legion's advocacy for young people.

THE INTERVIEW
Ashley and Jeff visit with actress Jamie Gray Hyder, best know in the military community as Lt. Nora Salter in the video game "Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare."

RAPID FIRE
Posting POW footage on social media
SD VA Medical Center renamed after fallen US Army nurse
Rabid animal found at Marine Corps base in North Carolina

Special Guest: Jamie Gray Hyder.

Links:

]]> Episode 98: Tango Alpha Lima: "Jungle Combat" with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/98 b6ecfc35-589e-473c-9241-80377803b3f6 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 98 Tango Alpha Lima: "Jungle Combat" with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle 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. 53:48 no IN THE NEWS CV makes a guest appearance, and he and Ashley get excited for 100 Miles for Hope and the Boston Tough Ruck. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Jeff and Ashley spend time with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle, talking about his new book, "Jungle Combat: A Combat Pilot’s Tape Recorded Transcripts from Vietnam 1968-1969," as well as a lifetime of expereiences that included his service in the military - including a tour in Vietnam and a tour as a Marine One Presidential helicopter pilot, law enforcement, and the Maryland General Assembly.  RAPID FIRE Russia's alleged use of hypersonic missile in combat Ukrainian girl who sang 'Let it Go' in a bomb shelter sings Ukranian national anthem at a charity concert in Poland Taliban cancels higher education for girls - to the surprise of nobody. Special Guest: John Astle. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, ruck march, Boston Marathon, SVA, Jared Lyon, Rod Rodriguez, 100 Miles for Hope, GWOT Memorial, Washington DC, Vietnam, Tet Offensive, Reserves, helicopter, Marine One, John Ripley, Annapolis, Maryland, oral history, transcription, time capsule, memories, napalm, hypersonic missile, Ukrainian Let it Go girl, Ukraine, Taliban IN THE NEWS
CV makes a guest appearance, and he and Ashley get excited for 100 Miles for Hope and the Boston Tough Ruck.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Jeff and Ashley spend time with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle, talking about his new book, "Jungle Combat: A Combat Pilot’s Tape Recorded Transcripts from Vietnam 1968-1969," as well as a lifetime of expereiences that included his service in the military - including a tour in Vietnam and a tour as a Marine One Presidential helicopter pilot, law enforcement, and the Maryland General Assembly. 

RAPID FIRE
Russia's alleged use of hypersonic missile in combat
Ukrainian girl who sang 'Let it Go' in a bomb shelter sings Ukranian national anthem at a charity concert in Poland
Taliban cancels higher education for girls - to the surprise of nobody.

Special Guest: John Astle.

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CV makes a guest appearance, and he and Ashley get excited for 100 Miles for Hope and the Boston Tough Ruck.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Jeff and Ashley spend time with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle, talking about his new book, "Jungle Combat: A Combat Pilot’s Tape Recorded Transcripts from Vietnam 1968-1969," as well as a lifetime of expereiences that included his service in the military - including a tour in Vietnam and a tour as a Marine One Presidential helicopter pilot, law enforcement, and the Maryland General Assembly. 

RAPID FIRE
Russia's alleged use of hypersonic missile in combat
Ukrainian girl who sang 'Let it Go' in a bomb shelter sings Ukranian national anthem at a charity concert in Poland
Taliban cancels higher education for girls - to the surprise of nobody.

Special Guest: John Astle.

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]]> Episode 97: Tango Alpha Lima: Honor Flight with Carol Harlow and Terry Campbell https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/97 246d45bb-a9cd-477f-9b04-f1b6c6a5cb1a Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:45:00 -0400 The American Legion 97 Tango Alpha Lima: Honor Flight with Carol Harlow and Terry Campbell 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. 59:55 no IN THE NEWS Jeff takes a nostalgic trip back to Camp Pendleton. Jeff and Ashley get excited for their upcoming trip to support an American Legion rucking crew at the Boston Tough Ruck in April. THIS WEEK'S GUEST We're joined by Carol Lindamood Harlow, Chief Development and Communications Officer for the Honor Flight Network and Terry Campbell, who participated in an all-women Honor Flight from Chicago in October of 2021. Terry shares about her experience on the flight, and Carol talks about the history of Honor Flight, how the process works to participate or volunteer for an Honor Flight and what is on the horizon for the organization, and how The American Legion Family can help support their mission. RAPID FIRE Paranormal believers efforts lead Congress to pass legislation ordering Pentagon to investigate UFOs. Crayons Ready To Eat Special Guests: "Terry" Joyce Campbell and Carol Lindamood Harlow. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Camp Pendleton, boot camp, black history month, base housing, commissary, Boston Marathon, ruck marching. Honor Flight, Post 8, Washington DC, memorials, WWII memorial, Earl Morse, Ohio, VAMC, Korean War, WWII, Vietnam War, women veterans, Chicago, Herstory Foundation, Quilts of Valor, American Legion Auxiliary, Poppy Fund, caregiver, Lone Eagle honor flight, Ancient Aliens, UFO, paranormal, edible crayons, Crayons Ready to Eat, WIMSA, National Archives, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier IN THE NEWS
Jeff takes a nostalgic trip back to Camp Pendleton.
Jeff and Ashley get excited for their upcoming trip to support an American Legion rucking crew at the Boston Tough Ruck in April.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
We're joined by Carol Lindamood Harlow, Chief Development and Communications Officer for the Honor Flight Network and Terry Campbell, who participated in an all-women Honor Flight from Chicago in October of 2021.

Terry shares about her experience on the flight, and Carol talks about the history of Honor Flight, how the process works to participate or volunteer for an Honor Flight and what is on the horizon for the organization, and how The American Legion Family can help support their mission.

RAPID FIRE
Paranormal believers efforts lead Congress to pass legislation ordering Pentagon to investigate UFOs.
Crayons Ready To Eat

Special Guests: "Terry" Joyce Campbell and Carol Lindamood Harlow.

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Jeff takes a nostalgic trip back to Camp Pendleton.
Jeff and Ashley get excited for their upcoming trip to support an American Legion rucking crew at the Boston Tough Ruck in April.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
We're joined by Carol Lindamood Harlow, Chief Development and Communications Officer for the Honor Flight Network and Terry Campbell, who participated in an all-women Honor Flight from Chicago in October of 2021.

Terry shares about her experience on the flight, and Carol talks about the history of Honor Flight, how the process works to participate or volunteer for an Honor Flight and what is on the horizon for the organization, and how The American Legion Family can help support their mission.

RAPID FIRE
Paranormal believers efforts lead Congress to pass legislation ordering Pentagon to investigate UFOs.
Crayons Ready To Eat

Special Guests: "Terry" Joyce Campbell and Carol Lindamood Harlow.

Links:

]]> Episode 91103: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with Sgt. Maj. Clifford Lovejoy https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/91103 75e933ad-3222-4b80-8977-5f375f91313a Wed, 18 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 91103 Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with Sgt. Maj. Clifford Lovejoy full 911 The American Legion Bonus Tango Alpha Lima podcast episodes from The American Legion in honor of the 20th Anniversary of 9/11. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 41:19 no Today we share the story of Sgt. Maj. Clifford Lovejoy, who, on Sept. 11, 2001, was serving in the Pentagon as Command Sergeant Major, and narrowly survived after American Airlines Flight 77 hit the building in the vicinity of the G3 Conference room where he was in a meeting. Special Guest: Sgt. Maj. Clifford Lovejoy. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, 9/11, terrorist attack, washington dc, pentagon, 20th anniversary Today we share the story of Sgt. Maj. Clifford Lovejoy, who, on Sept. 11, 2001, was serving in the Pentagon as Command Sergeant Major, and narrowly survived after American Airlines Flight 77 hit the building in the vicinity of the G3 Conference room where he was in a meeting.

Special Guest: Sgt. Maj. Clifford Lovejoy.

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Special Guest: Sgt. Maj. Clifford Lovejoy.

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]]> Episode 45: Tango Alpha Lima: The American Legion Birthday with guest Jeff Stoffer https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/45 e4747ec6-6852-47b1-866d-3f96daf8e782 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 45 Tango Alpha Lima: The American Legion Birthday with guest Jeff Stoffer 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. 59:51 no Team Tango learns some American Legion lore during a visit with American Legion Media & Communications Division Director and 100th Anniversary Observance Committee staff co-chairman Jeff Stoffer. In celebration of the Legion's 102nd Birthday, the team takes a look back at key historic moments, monumental social impact and a few tales of rowdy conventions. They discuss the ways in which these historic moments formed the foundation of how Legion members continue to serve their communites, states and the nation today. Special Guest: Jeff Stoffer. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, GI Bill, Washington DC, Plattsburgh, NY, Hollywood Post 43. Millbank, SD, WWI, WWII, American Legion Baseball, To Strengthen a Nation, Department of New York, Culver City, Milbank, S.D., Alvin York, National Convention, Kansas City, Ferdinand Foch, Gen. Pershing, Kansas City Star, NYC parade, Sgt. Stubby, COVID Operations, disaster relief, coronavirus, food pantry, PPE, Lowville, N.Y., blood drive, citizenship, post, Team Tango learns some American Legion lore during a visit with American Legion Media & Communications Division Director and 100th Anniversary Observance Committee staff co-chairman Jeff Stoffer.

In celebration of the Legion's 102nd Birthday, the team takes a look back at key historic moments, monumental social impact and a few tales of rowdy conventions. They discuss the ways in which these historic moments formed the foundation of how Legion members continue to serve their communites, states and the nation today.

Special Guest: Jeff Stoffer.

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]]> Team Tango learns some American Legion lore during a visit with American Legion Media & Communications Division Director and 100th Anniversary Observance Committee staff co-chairman Jeff Stoffer.

In celebration of the Legion's 102nd Birthday, the team takes a look back at key historic moments, monumental social impact and a few tales of rowdy conventions. They discuss the ways in which these historic moments formed the foundation of how Legion members continue to serve their communites, states and the nation today.

Special Guest: Jeff Stoffer.

Links:

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