Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Wwi”

Episode 256: Gaps in veteran transition as seen by SVA

The American Legion — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400

National Medal of Honor Day

THE INTERVIEW
Access to food, childcare, transportation, mental health resources, social connection and more are key issues facing veterans in their first year transitioning out of the military. Air Force veteran Abby Kinch shares how Student Veterans of America is addressing these needs with its Basic Needs and Wellness Survey.

SCUTTLEBUTT
The first Americans to earn the Distinguished Service Cross were two Army nurses

Remembering Marine Corps veteran and Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman

Special Guest: Abby Kinch.

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Episode 254: How sleep impacts wellness and readiness with Dr. Tina Burke

The American Legion — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Sleep expert Dr. Tina Burke shares her experience working with veterans, first responders and others who have trouble sleeping and provides tips on how to improve sleep including meditation, breathing techniques and establishing a routine.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Anna Coleman Ladd: the American woman who sculpted new faces for battle-scarred WWI vets

The Healing Benefits of Humor and Laughter

National Debunking Day

Special Guest: Dr. Tina Burke.

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Episode 214: Tango Alpha Lima: DPAA Director Kelly McKeague

The American Legion — Tue, 21 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400

HONOR & REMEMBRANCE
How you can be a part of Poppy Day

THE INTERVIEW
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Director Kelly McKeague talks about DPAA’s mission to provide the fullest possible accounting of our missing personnel to their families and to the nation.

He shares details of the complicated work that can take decades, the dedicated teams who work to recover and identify remains and how they are motivated by the emotional stories of the families of the missing.

SCUTTLEBUTT
POW-MIA servicemembers from the Cold War
The only Coast Guard Medal of Honor recipient
The story of Taps

Special Guest: Kelly McKeague.

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Tango Alpha Lima Trailblazing Women Veterans: The Angels of Anzio

The American Legion — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400

_In this special series we celebrate Women's History Month and honor the service of women veterans and their contributions to American military history. _

In this episode, we honor the "Angels of Anzio," four courageous nurses of World War II who received the Silver Star for their gallantry in combat. The stories of Mary Roberts, Elaine Roe, Virginia Rourke, and Ellen Ainsworth is one of exceptional courage and resilience as they saved countless lives during the chaos of a relentless battle.

We also recognize the contributions of other women who emerged as trailblazers as a new century of warfare brought new roles for women

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR
Esther Hasson
Anita Newcomb McGee
Jane Delano

WORLD WAR I
The "Hello Girls"
Opha May Johnson
Helen Purviance
Loretta Perfectus Walsh

WORLD WAR II
Elaine Harmon
Jacqueline Cochran
Nancy Harkness Love
Cornelia Fort
Ruth Streeter
Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley

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Episode 201: Tango Alpha Lima: Actor and comedian Rob Riggle

The American Legion — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 06:45:00 -0500

TROLL PATROL
We discuss shopping for the perfect post and how posts are evolving away from the smoky bar stereotype to attract younger members.

ZERO CHAT THIRTY
Marine Corps veteran, “The Hangover” actor and comedian Rob Riggle talks about his military service and his work as an entertainer – plus, learns a few tips on accessing his military benefits.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Presidents who served: Commanders-in-chief with military experience prior to taking office.
Foods you never knew were invented by the military
The Culper Spy Ring and Agent 355

Special Guest: Rob Riggle.

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Episode 165: Tango Alpha Lima: Nixon's Secret War with Air Force Veteran Bruce Roberson

The American Legion — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400

IN THE NEWS
America Faces Sharp Increase in Aging Military Veterans

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Air Force veteran Bruce Roberson served in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. He joins the podcast to talk about his experience working with Air Force Security Services as a military working dog handler on deployments that included the clandestine operations in Laos and Cambodia that later became known as “Nixon’s Secret War.”

RAPID FIRE
The US Army wants to build a drone fleet, inspired by Ukraine's example, but will not be able to use DJI quadcopters
Amid an epidemic of loneliness, nonprofits are helping keep veterans connected
All In One: GLA’s Document Day Offers Veterans Easy Access To Critical Documents

Special Guest: Bruce Roberson.

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Episode 161: Tango Alpha Lima: Legion of Valor National Commander Justin "JD" LeHew

The American Legion — Tue, 30 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400

IN THE NEWS
We celebrate the career of Marine Corps veteran Dale Dye, and his contributions to more accurate and realistic portrayals of the military in the entertainment industry.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Marine Corps veteran and Navy Cross recipient Justin "JD" LeHew talks about his role as the first post-Vietnam generation National Commander of the Legion of Valor of the United States of America, his work with History Flight, a private MIA search and recovery organization, and his cross-country journey along the Medal of Honor Highway with Team Long Road.

RAPID FIRE
Top enlisted soldier calls out leaders to ‘show up’ at PT
Food delivery driver dashes into Army ranks after chance encounter
Reddit post leads to top Army leaders crashing soldier’s reenlistment

Special Guest: Justin "JD" LeHew.

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Episode 149: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson

The American Legion — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500

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, naval officer Jimmy Carter came to the rescue | Stars and Stripes
Home - Military Women's Memorial
A Q&A with Military Women’s Memorial President Phyllis Wilson | The American Legion — continuing its nationwide push to collect and document the stories of women who served
Army spouse recruited to lead Second Service Foundation - We Are The Mighty
War in Ukraine Accelerates Global Drive Toward Killer Robots | Military.com
National Cemetery Administration nets prestigious honor | The American Legion

Episode 81: Tango Alpha Lima: War Letters with guest Andrew Carroll

The American Legion — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Andrew Carroll, playwright, author and founding director of the Center for American War Letters at Chapman University, talks with Tango Alpha Lima about his work to preserve war letters, how he got started, and how of collecting correspondence has led to the creation of the virtual Museum of American War Letters and his new podcast, "Behind the Lines: The Worlds Greatest War Letters and the Stories Behind Them."

Andrew shares some of the most unique and compelling letters from his collection as well as some of the stories behind them.

Special Guest: Andrew Carroll.

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Episode 46: Tango Alpha Lima: History of Women in Military Service

The American Legion — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Ashley takes the helm and leads Team Tango through a series of stories of women who made history serving in the U.S. military.

CV celebrates a trio of young female sailors who serve as master helmsmen, qualified to take the wheel of the $4.5 billion aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt.

Jeff makes plan to virually visit The Color of Freedom: Honoring the Diversity of America's Service Women, an exibit at the Military Women's Memorial.

Rapid Fire
Women registering for the draft, ALA Girls State program endures amid pandemic and two women generals nominated for 4-star command.

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Episode 45: Tango Alpha Lima: The American Legion Birthday with guest Jeff Stoffer

The American Legion — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400

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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Episode 28: Tango Alpha Lima: Veterans Day Special

The American Legion — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Jeff gets started with a lesson on how the Armistice that ended WWI evolved to what we now recognize as Veterans Day.
CV shares how events following the Armistice led to the founding of The American Legion.
Ashley talks about what Veterans Day looks like in 2020 and what American Legion posts around the country are doing to mark the day.

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Episode 6: Tango Alpha Lima: NG Policing Protests, Minority MOH and Space Force

The American Legion — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Ashley starts the ball rolling with a conversation about National Guard troops deploying to assist in policing protests across the country.

CV talks about the Harlem Hellfighters, a Legion resolution supporting a review of minority awards of Medal of Honor in WWI and other historical Legion positions on segregation and voting rights.

Jeff and the gang are over the moon about Netflix's highly anticipated new series, "Space Force."

Rapid Fire
DARPA lasers in on jet lag and diarrhea
Heroes at NAB Corpus Christi up for awards
Airmen supporting Space X

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