web02.fireside.fm Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:51:45 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “West Point” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/west%20point Tue, 24 Sep 2024 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 232: What veterans need to know about VA Pact Act https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/232 d9be7db6-ed23-4077-8646-bcbbb428537f Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 232 What veterans need to know about VA Pact Act full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:17:04 no The gang is back together - and things get a little hairy before our guest arrives. THE INTERVIEW In his role as PACT Act Transitional Executive Director for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Army veteran Steven Miska serves as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs – providing oversight on the development, adoption and implementation of the PACT Act. Miska talks about his military experience, the journey that led him to his role at VA, his work in the veteran non-profit space and his involvement with resettlment of interpreters from conflict zones. SCUTTLEBUTT New documentary by Army veteran highlights the struggles faced by homeless veterans in Los Angeles. Years into civilian jobs, vets struggle with networking, resume skills Navy SEAL astronaut doctor Jonny Kim will blast off into space next year Special Guest: Steven Miska. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, mustache, PACT Act, toxic exposure, Vietnam veteran, West Point, service dog, Iraqi interpreters, Afghan interpreters, VA Secretary, issues-based, non-partisan, local national partners, IED, Fallujah, Tikrit, SIV, budget shortfalls, accredited service officers, VSO, disability claim, presumptive conditions, C&P exam, VBA, Agent Orange, inter-generational effects of exposure, West LA VA, homelessness, unhoused veterans, veteran employment, professional development, military transition, international space station, astronaut, Navy SEAL, naval aviator, flight surgeon The gang is back together - and things get a little hairy before our guest arrives.

THE INTERVIEW
In his role as PACT Act Transitional Executive Director for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Army veteran Steven Miska serves as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs – providing oversight on the development, adoption and implementation of the PACT Act.

Miska talks about his military experience, the journey that led him to his role at VA, his work in the veteran non-profit space and his involvement with resettlment of interpreters from conflict zones.

SCUTTLEBUTT
New documentary by Army veteran highlights the struggles faced by homeless veterans in Los Angeles.

Years into civilian jobs, vets struggle with networking, resume skills

Navy SEAL astronaut doctor Jonny Kim will blast off into space next year

Special Guest: Steven Miska.

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THE INTERVIEW
In his role as PACT Act Transitional Executive Director for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Army veteran Steven Miska serves as the senior advisor to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs – providing oversight on the development, adoption and implementation of the PACT Act.

Miska talks about his military experience, the journey that led him to his role at VA, his work in the veteran non-profit space and his involvement with resettlment of interpreters from conflict zones.

SCUTTLEBUTT
New documentary by Army veteran highlights the struggles faced by homeless veterans in Los Angeles.

Years into civilian jobs, vets struggle with networking, resume skills

Navy SEAL astronaut doctor Jonny Kim will blast off into space next year

Special Guest: Steven Miska.

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]]> Episode 224: Tango Alpha Lima: Servant Leadership with Retired Lt. Col Oakland McCulloch https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/224 6d25a785-8e34-42c8-9eba-04b3edd0acf9 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 224 Tango Alpha Lima: Servant Leadership with Retired Lt. Col Oakland McCulloch full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:09:42 no Celebrating the rise of the WAVES THE INTERVIEW Author and internationally recognized keynote speaker, retired Army Lt. Col. Oakland McCulloch uses his 23 years of experience as a combat arms officer to inspire servant leadership. SCUTTLEBUTT China fines comedy troupe $2m for joke about the military VA problems lead veterans who die alone to go unclaimed BRAVO ZULU to Merton V. Hair American Legion Post 325 in Early, Iowa for support of their local sheriff’s department Special Guest: Oakland McCulloch. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, WAVES, WWII, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, FDR, code-breakers, NAVY, military jokes, servant leadership, West Point, ROTC, leadership, vision, training, trust, prayers, journaling, self-reflection, transition, marketing, Celebrating the rise of the WAVES

THE INTERVIEW
Author and internationally recognized keynote speaker, retired Army Lt. Col. Oakland McCulloch uses his 23 years of experience as a combat arms officer to inspire servant leadership.

SCUTTLEBUTT
China fines comedy troupe $2m for joke about the military

VA problems lead veterans who die alone to go unclaimed

BRAVO ZULU to Merton V. Hair American Legion Post 325 in Early, Iowa for support of their local sheriff’s department

Special Guest: Oakland McCulloch.

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THE INTERVIEW
Author and internationally recognized keynote speaker, retired Army Lt. Col. Oakland McCulloch uses his 23 years of experience as a combat arms officer to inspire servant leadership.

SCUTTLEBUTT
China fines comedy troupe $2m for joke about the military

VA problems lead veterans who die alone to go unclaimed

BRAVO ZULU to Merton V. Hair American Legion Post 325 in Early, Iowa for support of their local sheriff’s department

Special Guest: Oakland McCulloch.

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]]> Episode 187: Tango Alpha Lima: Extra Ordinary�Delights Founder and CEO�Aaron Hale https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/187 985e9eb3-ba98-4811-9c73-fe5600b09fda Tue, 31 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 187 Tango Alpha Lima: Extra Ordinary�Delights Founder and CEO�Aaron Hale full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 59:25 no IN THE NEWS Durning National Executive Committee meetings in October, The American Legion passed several resolutions focused on mental health THIS WEEK'S GUEST Blind and deaf after surviving an IED blast in Afghanistan, Aaron Hale eagerly takes on new challenges as an outdoor adventurer and entrepreneur. The former Navy chef and Army EOD team leader joins the podcast to discuss his recovery, his adventures as an elite athlete, and the entrepreneurial endeavor that showcases his culinary roots. RAPID FIRE Did Edgar Allan Poe attend West Point? Meet the Marine competing for the best mullet in America Guardian becomes service’s first to earn Ranger tab Special Guest: Aaron Hale. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, resolutions, mental health, SAVE Training, Be The One, alternative therapies, VA claim, TAP, transition assistance, Navy cook, leadership, mentorship, deployment, EOD, blindness, IED, Walter Reed, blind golfing, tandem cycling, Paralympics, running, mountain climbing, inspirational, bacterial meningitis, deafness, cochlear implant, fudge, ultramarathon, Badwater 135, Edgar Allan Poe, West Point, mullet, Space Force, guardian, Army Ranger IN THE NEWS
Durning National Executive Committee meetings in October, The American Legion passed several resolutions focused on mental health

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Blind and deaf after surviving an IED blast in Afghanistan, Aaron Hale eagerly takes on new challenges as an outdoor adventurer and entrepreneur. The former Navy chef and Army EOD team leader joins the podcast to discuss his recovery, his adventures as an elite athlete, and the entrepreneurial endeavor that showcases his culinary roots.

RAPID FIRE
Did Edgar Allan Poe attend West Point?
Meet the Marine competing for the best mullet in America
Guardian becomes service’s first to earn Ranger tab

Special Guest: Aaron Hale.

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Durning National Executive Committee meetings in October, The American Legion passed several resolutions focused on mental health

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Blind and deaf after surviving an IED blast in Afghanistan, Aaron Hale eagerly takes on new challenges as an outdoor adventurer and entrepreneur. The former Navy chef and Army EOD team leader joins the podcast to discuss his recovery, his adventures as an elite athlete, and the entrepreneurial endeavor that showcases his culinary roots.

RAPID FIRE
Did Edgar Allan Poe attend West Point?
Meet the Marine competing for the best mullet in America
Guardian becomes service’s first to earn Ranger tab

Special Guest: Aaron Hale.

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]]> Episode 168: Tango Alpha Lima: West Point Master of the Sword Col. Nick Gist https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/168 5c56526d-21f4-4123-87a6-0cc7dff9b498 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 168 Tango Alpha Lima: West Point Master of the Sword Col. Nick Gist full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 53:50 no IN THE NEWS Legion now sponsoring veteran gaming community THIS WEEK'S GUEST Col. Nicholas Gist, Head of the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy talks about his role as Master of the Sword at West Point and how his team helps develop mentally tough leaders through a robust program of formal physical education, fitness testing, and competitive sport. RAPID FIRE Fort Bliss orders its soldiers to take leave. Yes, really. Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910 Anchorage American Legion post celebrates 100 years of service Special Guest: Col. Nicholas Gist. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, gaming, video game, regiment gaming, paradox customs, gamers, camaraderie, Be The One, mental wellness, west point, cadet, education, military academy, master of the sword, physical education, PT, fitness, wellness, health, teacher, mentor, leadership, military service, cognitive fitness, resilience, mental toughness, boxing, motivation, Army Holistic Health and Fitness, total force fitness, culture, ACFT, competitive sports, Gen. MacArthur, D1, intramural sports, mandatory leave, marine commandant, top brass, Senate, Anchorage, moose IN THE NEWS
Legion now sponsoring veteran gaming community

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Col. Nicholas Gist, Head of the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy talks about his role as Master of the Sword at West Point and how his team helps develop mentally tough leaders through a robust program of formal physical education, fitness testing, and competitive sport.

RAPID FIRE
Fort Bliss orders its soldiers to take leave. Yes, really.
Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910
Anchorage American Legion post celebrates 100 years of service

Special Guest: Col. Nicholas Gist.

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Legion now sponsoring veteran gaming community

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Col. Nicholas Gist, Head of the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy talks about his role as Master of the Sword at West Point and how his team helps develop mentally tough leaders through a robust program of formal physical education, fitness testing, and competitive sport.

RAPID FIRE
Fort Bliss orders its soldiers to take leave. Yes, really.
Marines left without a confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910
Anchorage American Legion post celebrates 100 years of service

Special Guest: Col. Nicholas Gist.

Links:

]]> Episode 104: Tango Alpha Lima: 100 Miles for Hope Ambassadors Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/104 83203a3f-5eca-4ea5-a62b-6f098870dfbc Tue, 10 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 104 Tango Alpha Lima: 100 Miles for Hope Ambassadors Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon 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. 55:12 no IN THE NEWS 100 Miles for Hope is in full swing, and Jeff and Ashley are pumped up! The hosts ponder the various benefits of physical activity. THIS WEEK'S GUESTS We're doubling the fun with two professional bodybuilders and 100 Miles for Hope Ambassadors, Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon. Both of these International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Figure Professional Athletes share stories of their military academy experiences, their military service and how their current status as elite athletes. RAPID FIRE Bootcamp breakdown Make-a-Wish allows young teen to attend a special Boot Camp and become a Marine for a day. Special Guests: Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, 100 Miles for Hope, fitness, exercise, wellness, athlete, West Point, Iraq, Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Coast Guard, body positivity, bodybuilding, health, find your why, cardio, cycling, treadmill, swimming, boot camp, Make-A-Wish IN THE NEWS
100 Miles for Hope is in full swing, and Jeff and Ashley are pumped up! The hosts ponder the various benefits of physical activity.

THIS WEEK'S GUESTS
We're doubling the fun with two professional bodybuilders and 100 Miles for Hope Ambassadors, Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon.
Both of these International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Figure Professional Athletes share stories of their military academy experiences, their military service and how their current status as elite athletes.

RAPID FIRE
Bootcamp breakdown
Make-a-Wish allows young teen to attend a special Boot Camp and become a Marine for a day.

Special Guests: Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon.

Links:

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100 Miles for Hope is in full swing, and Jeff and Ashley are pumped up! The hosts ponder the various benefits of physical activity.

THIS WEEK'S GUESTS
We're doubling the fun with two professional bodybuilders and 100 Miles for Hope Ambassadors, Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon.
Both of these International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Figure Professional Athletes share stories of their military academy experiences, their military service and how their current status as elite athletes.

RAPID FIRE
Bootcamp breakdown
Make-a-Wish allows young teen to attend a special Boot Camp and become a Marine for a day.

Special Guests: Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon.

Links:

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