Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “White House”

Episode 231: Meet the "Littlest" Navy SEAL

The American Legion — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Joe marks his “hurt-a-versary” by looking back to the day 20 years ago when he was injured while running to assist a vehicle that had been hit by an IED.

THE INTERVIEW
Standing at 5'3" and weighing 110 pounds, young Navy recruit David Brown was laughed at and told he'd never make it through BUDS and become a SEAL. But Brown was determined. "If there was someone telling me I couldn’t do it, then this is the job for me. I was going to be Jacques Cousteau with a shotgun.”

Brown shares how he proved the doubters wrong, the story of his military and federal law enforcement careers, and his book "And Goliath" in this week's episode.

SCUTTLEBUTT
No matter what happens in November...there will be a military veteran serving as vice-president.

Rocky, a formerly-stray rescue dog who is now a Service Dog in training, is throwing his paws into the 2024 race to the White House.

The Legion "Get Out the Vote" program encourages all Americans to register and vote in all elections.

Special Guest: David Brown.

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Episode 164: Tango Alpha Lima: Task Force Movement Vice-Chairman Dan Kunze

The American Legion — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

IN THE NEWS
Air Force official says he's worried about military families being forced to move over anti-LGBTQ bullying

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Task Force Movement Vice Chairman Dan Kunze joins the show to talk about how the program is not only helping people find jobs, but also addressing infrastructure and national security concerns. Task Force Movement is a White House program that connects industry, academia, government and veterans' groups to fast-track the military community into jobs in cyber-security and trucking.

RAPID FIRE
 Marine Corps' brand: 'I'm not sure you're good enough to be a Marine'
Army Pre-Boot Camp Course Expanded as Recruiting Challenge Looms
Facing Shortages, US Military Recruiters Trade Citizenship for Service

Special Guest: Dan Kunze.

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Episode 128: Tango Alpha Lima: Mission Roll Call Executive Director, Cole Lyle

The American Legion — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400

IN THE NEWS
VA is doing a major overhaul of disability rating criteria and how they evaluate mental health and other conditions.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Mission Roll Call Executive Director Cole Lyle joins the podcast to talk about how his advocacy organization uses polling to give veterans a more direct voice in policy-making.

Cole talks about how Mission Roll Call engages with veterans and their focus on veteran suicide, access to care and amplification of underserved veterans such as women or those in rural and tribal communities.

RAPID FIRE
Auxiliary member's company helps deliver mobility to veterans
New York state commander promotes drive-by membership
A new home for Va. Post 139, and new homes for at-risk veterans

Special Guest: Cole Lyle.

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Episode 120: Tango Alpha Lima: Veterans Studies with EKU director Dr. Travis Martin

The American Legion — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400

IN THE NEWS
Jeff shares highlights of his week as a staff member at American Legion Boys Nation.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Dr. Travis Martin, more commonly known as T-Dogg, joins the podcast to talk about his role in establishing the Kentucky Center for Veterans Studies at Eastern Kentucky University.

RAPID FIRE
PACT Act clears final hurdle to President's desk.
Kentucky National Guard rescues hundreds during catastrophic flooding.
Pelosi pledges solidarity with Taiwan as China holds military drills, vents anger

Special Guest: Travis Martin.

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Episode 76: Tango Alpha Lima Veterans Day Special: Tomb Centennial, Buddy Checks and Veterans Day Deals

The American Legion — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500

This Veterans Day, Team Tango honors the Centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

CV kicks things off with some of history of the WWI Unknown Soldier and the Tomb, and highlights some of centennial commemorations happening across Europe.

Ashley shares her excitement about a ceremony during Veterans Day week that will allow rare public access to lay flowers at the Tomb in Arlington National Cemetery.

Jeff reminds everyone about the importance of doing Buddy Checks, supporting the Buddy Check Legislation currently working its way through Congress.

RAPID FIRE
White House observes Veterans and Military Families Month in November
Legion GI Bill exhibit at Syracuse University
Veterans Day Deals
Tango Alpha Lima hosts hit NYC for Veterans Day Parade

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