web02.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:48:46 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Women’s History Month” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/women%E2%80%99s%20history%20month Tue, 18 Mar 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 255: How military veterans can find their tribe https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/255 5bf237e2-5068-4853-b0c9-080548bff359 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 255 How military veterans can find their tribe full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:13:32 no When veterans return to the civilian world, they often encounter challenges related to employment and mental health. That’s where having a tribe can be a game changer. Retired Army Col. Adam Rocke and retired Army Gen. Paul Funk II share how finding a tribe can help with improving mental health, finding a job and more on this week’s episode of Tango Alpha Lima. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE We Can Do It! Roll up your sleeves and show us your best Rosie Pose for Rosie the Riveter Day Special Guests: Adam Rocke and Gen. Paul Funk. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Be the One, mental health, Rosie the Riveter Day, We Can Do it, women veterans, women’s history month, Katie’s Way, military spouse, military mom, 6888th, Eliza Barker Johnson, WWII, military family, Airborne, Ranger, JROTC, Funk’s Fundamentals, Warrior Games, Soldier for Life, Homelessness, transition, Hiring our Heroes, career, organizational structure, Big Red 1, education, workforce development, DoD Skillbridge, PUFL, camaraderie, Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, TMS, PTSD, individualized treatment, tribe, pride, service dog When veterans return to the civilian world, they often encounter challenges related to employment and mental health. That’s where having a tribe can be a game changer. Retired Army Col. Adam Rocke and retired Army Gen. Paul Funk II share how finding a tribe can help with improving mental health, finding a job and more on this week’s episode of Tango Alpha Lima.

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE
We Can Do It! Roll up your sleeves and show us your best Rosie Pose for Rosie the Riveter Day

Special Guests: Adam Rocke and Gen. Paul Funk.

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]]> When veterans return to the civilian world, they often encounter challenges related to employment and mental health. That’s where having a tribe can be a game changer. Retired Army Col. Adam Rocke and retired Army Gen. Paul Funk II share how finding a tribe can help with improving mental health, finding a job and more on this week’s episode of Tango Alpha Lima.

ALSO IN THIS EPISODE
We Can Do It! Roll up your sleeves and show us your best Rosie Pose for Rosie the Riveter Day

Special Guests: Adam Rocke and Gen. Paul Funk.

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]]> Episode 253: Transitioning tips for service members https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/253 7357bded-6666-44f0-a5fa-850bc283d529 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 253 Transitioning tips for service members full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:12:08 no Retired Col. Sam Whitehurst found his purpose during his nearly 30 years in the Army. Whitehurst developed a passion for uplifting and developing the soldiers around him. That experience smoothed his civilian transition to his role at the Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services where he helps veterans and their families. Whitehurst discusses all this and more as the special guest on this week’s Tango Alpha Lima podcast. SCUTTLEBUTT FDA Finally Bans Red Dye No.3 from Food, Drinks and Medicines in US–Following Cancer Link A trailblazing woman veteran: Linda A McDonald DuMoulin Horan Use Your Leadership Skills: Become a Mentor for a Veteran Special Guest: Sam Whitehurst. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, veteran authors, illustrators, military career, GI Bill, OCS, military transition, leadership, citizenship through service, naturalization, immigration, Fallujah, Navy Corpsman, Silver Star, mental health, PT, exercise, wellness, homelessness, housing insecurity, support system, Red Dye #3, Women’s History Month, aviation, women veterans, helicopter pilot, test pilot, Medevac pilot, mentorship, leadership, transition, military spouse, protege, career, Retired Col. Sam Whitehurst found his purpose during his nearly 30 years in the Army. Whitehurst developed a passion for uplifting and developing the soldiers around him. That experience smoothed his civilian transition to his role at the Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services where he helps veterans and their families. Whitehurst discusses all this and more as the special guest on this week’s Tango Alpha Lima podcast.

SCUTTLEBUTT
FDA Finally Bans Red Dye No.3 from Food, Drinks and Medicines in US–Following Cancer Link

A trailblazing woman veteran: Linda A McDonald DuMoulin Horan

Use Your Leadership Skills: Become a Mentor for a Veteran

Special Guest: Sam Whitehurst.

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]]> Retired Col. Sam Whitehurst found his purpose during his nearly 30 years in the Army. Whitehurst developed a passion for uplifting and developing the soldiers around him. That experience smoothed his civilian transition to his role at the Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services where he helps veterans and their families. Whitehurst discusses all this and more as the special guest on this week’s Tango Alpha Lima podcast.

SCUTTLEBUTT
FDA Finally Bans Red Dye No.3 from Food, Drinks and Medicines in US–Following Cancer Link

A trailblazing woman veteran: Linda A McDonald DuMoulin Horan

Use Your Leadership Skills: Become a Mentor for a Veteran

Special Guest: Sam Whitehurst.

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]]> Episode 150: Tango Alpha Lima: Elite Athlete "Air Force" Ken Corigliano https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/150 338dc580-52ae-4570-861a-73210c612e35 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 150 Tango Alpha Lima: Elite Athlete "Air Force" Ken Corigliano full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 51:38 no IN THE NEWS Female 4-stars discuss changes for women in military service. THIS WEEK'S GUEST After a traumatic brain injury, Air Force" Ken Corigliano developed synesthesia, a condition in which information meant to stimulate one of sense stimulates several senses. This condition has given him a magnified ability to see the interconnectedness of life, and a unique perspective on the world around him, which he uses to promote the connection between physcial fitness and mental wellness. RAPID FIRE Marines welcome first woman to serve as senior enlisted leader of an expeditionary force Tom Cruise is filming 'Mission Impossible' on a Navy aircraft carrier Legion shows support to Irreverent Warriors Special Guest: Ken Corigliano. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, military spouse of the year, women’s history month, military women, Afghanistan, field commission, ROTC scholarship, TBI, traumatic brain injury, synesthesia, superpower, empath, neuroplasticity, quanta, Armed Forces Sports team, Be The One, physical fitness, mental wellness, inspirational, triathalon, American Ninja Warrior, Mission Impossible, aircraft carrier, mental health, mental wellness, be the one IN THE NEWS
Female 4-stars discuss changes for women in military service.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
After a traumatic brain injury, Air Force" Ken Corigliano developed synesthesia, a condition in which information meant to stimulate one of sense stimulates several senses. This condition has given him a magnified ability to see the interconnectedness of life, and a unique perspective on the world around him, which he uses to promote the connection between physcial fitness and mental wellness.

RAPID FIRE
Marines welcome first woman to serve as senior enlisted leader of an expeditionary force
Tom Cruise is filming 'Mission Impossible' on a Navy aircraft carrier
Legion shows support to Irreverent Warriors

Special Guest: Ken Corigliano.

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Female 4-stars discuss changes for women in military service.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
After a traumatic brain injury, Air Force" Ken Corigliano developed synesthesia, a condition in which information meant to stimulate one of sense stimulates several senses. This condition has given him a magnified ability to see the interconnectedness of life, and a unique perspective on the world around him, which he uses to promote the connection between physcial fitness and mental wellness.

RAPID FIRE
Marines welcome first woman to serve as senior enlisted leader of an expeditionary force
Tom Cruise is filming 'Mission Impossible' on a Navy aircraft carrier
Legion shows support to Irreverent Warriors

Special Guest: Ken Corigliano.

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]]> Episode 149: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/149 679975da-9085-4df9-89e9-bdd46cc9ff53 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 149 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson 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. 47:56 no IN THE NEWS A nuclear reactor was melting down, and naval officer Jimmy Carter came to the rescue. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson talks about the continuing nationwide push to collect and document the stories of women who served. RAPID FIRE Army spouse recruited to lead Second Service Foundation War in Ukraine accelerates global drive toward killer robots National Cemetery Administration nets prestigious honor Special Guest: Phyllis Wilson. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Jimmy Carter, nuclear reactor, desegregation, women’s history month, women veterans, registry, education, HERstory, military history, research, storytelling, GWOT, revolutionary war, WWII, WWI, Vietnam War, Korean war, Arlington national cemetery, Lee Mansion, RBG, Gen. Vaught, exhibit, military spouse, second service, Panera, top chef, Ukraine, AI, killer robots, Battlestar Galactica, NCA, cemetery IN THE NEWS
A nuclear reactor was melting down, and naval officer Jimmy Carter came to the rescue.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson talks about the continuing nationwide push to collect and document the stories of women who served.

RAPID FIRE
Army spouse recruited to lead Second Service Foundation
War in Ukraine accelerates global drive toward killer robots
National Cemetery Administration nets prestigious honor

Special Guest: Phyllis Wilson.

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A nuclear reactor was melting down, and naval officer Jimmy Carter came to the rescue.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson talks about the continuing nationwide push to collect and document the stories of women who served.

RAPID FIRE
Army spouse recruited to lead Second Service Foundation
War in Ukraine accelerates global drive toward killer robots
National Cemetery Administration nets prestigious honor

Special Guest: Phyllis Wilson.

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]]> Episode 44: Tango Alpha Lima: Questionable Chow, 100 Miles for Hope and Space Force scores a win https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/44 7c341c40-ecb1-483b-8f89-fa0c1bf8613e Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 44 Tango Alpha Lima: Questionable Chow, 100 Miles for Hope and Space Force scores a win 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. 38:25 no Ashley shares a report of “highly inadequate" food given to National Guardsmen still protecting the Capitol. Jeff gets pumped up for the 2021 American Legion 100 Miles for Hope Challenge. CV shares news of a 60 Minutes report that revealed new details about how Iran tried to use commercially available satellite imagery to monitor Ain al-Asad Air Base in Iraq as it prepared to launch more than a dozen ballistic missiles at U.S. and coalition forces in January, 2020 - and celebrates the Space Force’s missile warning satellite operators who foiled Iran's attack with critical intelligence that showed an attack was imminent. Rapid Fire A Navy WAVE celebrates her 100th birthday in style, more nefarious activities at Ft. Hood as Army CID special agent is accused of seeking out puffer fish toxin before poisoning his wife, Trailblazing Ranger grad reignites the debate over the ACFT and LEGO Top Gun Maverick trailer looks better than the actual movie military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, National Guard, Capitol, 100 Miles for Hope, Kilter, Veterans & Children Foundation, Ain al-Asad Air Base, Iraq, Space Force Missile warning, Pittsburgh, Women’s History Month, Codebreaker, WAVES, Bletchley Park, u-boat, WWII, Julia Parsons, Fort Hood, Texas, puffer fish toxin, Army Ranger, ACFT, Capt. Kristen Griest, LEGO, Top Gun, Maverick, crayon-eaters Ashley shares a report of “highly inadequate" food given to National Guardsmen still protecting the Capitol.

Jeff gets pumped up for the 2021 American Legion 100 Miles for Hope Challenge.

CV shares news of a 60 Minutes report that revealed new details about how Iran tried to use commercially available satellite imagery to monitor Ain al-Asad Air Base in Iraq as it prepared to launch more than a dozen ballistic missiles at U.S. and coalition forces in January, 2020 - and celebrates the Space Force’s missile warning satellite operators who foiled Iran's attack with critical intelligence that showed an attack was imminent.

Rapid Fire
A Navy WAVE celebrates her 100th birthday in style, more nefarious activities at Ft. Hood as Army CID special agent is accused of seeking out puffer fish toxin before poisoning his wife, Trailblazing Ranger grad reignites the debate over the ACFT and LEGO Top Gun Maverick trailer looks better than the actual movie

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]]> Ashley shares a report of “highly inadequate" food given to National Guardsmen still protecting the Capitol.

Jeff gets pumped up for the 2021 American Legion 100 Miles for Hope Challenge.

CV shares news of a 60 Minutes report that revealed new details about how Iran tried to use commercially available satellite imagery to monitor Ain al-Asad Air Base in Iraq as it prepared to launch more than a dozen ballistic missiles at U.S. and coalition forces in January, 2020 - and celebrates the Space Force’s missile warning satellite operators who foiled Iran's attack with critical intelligence that showed an attack was imminent.

Rapid Fire
A Navy WAVE celebrates her 100th birthday in style, more nefarious activities at Ft. Hood as Army CID special agent is accused of seeking out puffer fish toxin before poisoning his wife, Trailblazing Ranger grad reignites the debate over the ACFT and LEGO Top Gun Maverick trailer looks better than the actual movie

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