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    <description>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
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    <itunes:summary>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
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  <title>Episode 209: Tango Alpha Lima: Afghanistan War Commission Executive Director Jaime Cheshire</title>
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  <description>A Bravo Zulu for a hard-working young student, a proud mom, and a Legion post supporting youth in their community.
THE INTERVIEW
Afghanistan War Commission Executive Director Jaime Cheshire discusses the commission’s role, how veterans can help get answers to policy decisions made during the 20-year war and more. 
THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Adopt a Woman Veteran at the Military Women's Memorial 
The Ghost Army - Combat Con Artists of World War II 
Clarksville, Tenn., American Legion posts stepping up for neighbors in the aftermath of devastating tornadoes Special Guest: Jaime Cheshire .
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    <![CDATA[<p>A Bravo Zulu for a hard-working young student, a proud mom, and a Legion post supporting youth in their community.</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Afghanistan War Commission Executive Director Jaime Cheshire discusses the commission’s role, how veterans can help get answers to policy decisions made during the 20-year war and more. </p>

<p>THE SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Adopt a Woman Veteran at the Military Women&#39;s Memorial <br>
The Ghost Army - Combat Con Artists of World War II <br>
Clarksville, Tenn., American Legion posts stepping up for neighbors in the aftermath of devastating tornadoes</p><p>Special Guest: Jaime Cheshire .</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/QbnYMKZEu0I">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Scholarships | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/scholarships/">Scholarships | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion Legacy Scholarship | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy/about">The American Legion Legacy Scholarship | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Samsung American Legion Scholarship | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/scholarships/samsung">Samsung American Legion Scholarship | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Scholarships available through ANAVICUS | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/scholarships/245648/scholarships-available-through-anavicus">Scholarships available through ANAVICUS | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone/training">Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="AFGHANISTAN WAR COMMISSION" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.afghanistanwarcommission.org/">AFGHANISTAN WAR COMMISSION</a></li><li><a title="Veterans — AFGHANISTAN WAR COMMISSION" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.afghanistanwarcommission.org/contact-1">Veterans — AFGHANISTAN WAR COMMISSION</a></li><li><a title="Home - Military Women&#39;s Memorial" rel="nofollow" href="https://womensmemorial.org/">Home - Military Women's Memorial</a></li><li><a title="Adopt A Woman Veteran Project - Military Women&#39;s Memorial" rel="nofollow" href="https://womensmemorial.org/adopt-a-woman-veteran-project/">Adopt A Woman Veteran Project - Military Women's Memorial</a></li><li><a title="Ghost Army members who deceived Nazis with battlefield ruses in WWII given Congressional Gold Medal | AP News" rel="nofollow" href="https://apnews.com/article/ghost-army-congressional-gold-medal-ceremony-world-war-ii-7a2deaf1686bca3194d46c77fa0bccb9">Ghost Army members who deceived Nazis with battlefield ruses in WWII given Congressional Gold Medal | AP News</a></li><li><a title="National Emergency Fund | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/emergency">National Emergency Fund | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="American Legion &#39;CSM Gary W. Crisp&#39; Post 289 - Clarksville, TN" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.altnpost289.org/">American Legion 'CSM Gary W. Crisp' Post 289 - Clarksville, TN</a></li><li><a title="Clarksville, Tennessee, American Legion Posts Deal with Deadly Tornadoes | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legiontown.org/volunteering/12353/clarksville-tennessee-american-legion-posts-deal-deadly-tornadoes">Clarksville, Tennessee, American Legion Posts Deal with Deadly Tornadoes | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>A Bravo Zulu for a hard-working young student, a proud mom, and a Legion post supporting youth in their community.</p>

<p>THE INTERVIEW<br>
Afghanistan War Commission Executive Director Jaime Cheshire discusses the commission’s role, how veterans can help get answers to policy decisions made during the 20-year war and more. </p>

<p>THE SCUTTLEBUTT<br>
Adopt a Woman Veteran at the Military Women&#39;s Memorial <br>
The Ghost Army - Combat Con Artists of World War II <br>
Clarksville, Tenn., American Legion posts stepping up for neighbors in the aftermath of devastating tornadoes</p><p>Special Guest: Jaime Cheshire .</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/QbnYMKZEu0I">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Scholarships | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/scholarships/">Scholarships | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion Legacy Scholarship | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy/about">The American Legion Legacy Scholarship | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Samsung American Legion Scholarship | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/scholarships/samsung">Samsung American Legion Scholarship | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Scholarships available through ANAVICUS | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/scholarships/245648/scholarships-available-through-anavicus">Scholarships available through ANAVICUS | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone/training">Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="AFGHANISTAN WAR COMMISSION" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.afghanistanwarcommission.org/">AFGHANISTAN WAR COMMISSION</a></li><li><a title="Veterans — AFGHANISTAN WAR COMMISSION" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.afghanistanwarcommission.org/contact-1">Veterans — AFGHANISTAN WAR COMMISSION</a></li><li><a title="Home - Military Women&#39;s Memorial" rel="nofollow" href="https://womensmemorial.org/">Home - Military Women's Memorial</a></li><li><a title="Adopt A Woman Veteran Project - Military Women&#39;s Memorial" rel="nofollow" href="https://womensmemorial.org/adopt-a-woman-veteran-project/">Adopt A Woman Veteran Project - Military Women's Memorial</a></li><li><a title="Ghost Army members who deceived Nazis with battlefield ruses in WWII given Congressional Gold Medal | AP News" rel="nofollow" href="https://apnews.com/article/ghost-army-congressional-gold-medal-ceremony-world-war-ii-7a2deaf1686bca3194d46c77fa0bccb9">Ghost Army members who deceived Nazis with battlefield ruses in WWII given Congressional Gold Medal | AP News</a></li><li><a title="National Emergency Fund | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/emergency">National Emergency Fund | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="American Legion &#39;CSM Gary W. Crisp&#39; Post 289 - Clarksville, TN" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.altnpost289.org/">American Legion 'CSM Gary W. Crisp' Post 289 - Clarksville, TN</a></li><li><a title="Clarksville, Tennessee, American Legion Posts Deal with Deadly Tornadoes | Legiontown U.S.A." rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legiontown.org/volunteering/12353/clarksville-tennessee-american-legion-posts-deal-deadly-tornadoes">Clarksville, Tennessee, American Legion Posts Deal with Deadly Tornadoes | Legiontown U.S.A.</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 22: Tango Alpha Lima: Boys State Documentary ft. Jesse Moss and Steven Garza</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: Boys State Documentary ft. Jesse Moss and Steven Garza</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:duration>59:41</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Boys State Documentary Director Jesse Moss and 2019 Texas Boys State Gubernatorial Candidate Steven Garza join Team Tango to discuss the documentary airing on Apple TV and the Boys State experience.
The Boys State documentary won the Grand Jury prize at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and was selected to be the opening night film of New Directors/New Films, presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center and the Museum of Modern Art. Special Guests: Jesse Moss and Steven Garza.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Boys State Documentary Director Jesse Moss and 2019 Texas Boys State Gubernatorial Candidate Steven Garza join Team Tango to discuss the documentary airing on Apple TV and the Boys State experience.</p>

<p>The Boys State documentary won the Grand Jury prize at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and was selected to be the opening night film of New Directors/New Films, presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center and the Museum of Modern Art.</p><p>Special Guests: Jesse Moss and Steven Garza.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/_TOmL-UqO0A">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Play Tango Bingo" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/tangoalphalima/249618/tango-alpha-lima-bingo">Play Tango Bingo</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion Boys State and Boys Nation" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/boysnation">The American Legion Boys State and Boys Nation</a></li><li><a title="Boys State Documentary" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/boys-state/">Boys State Documentary</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Boys State Documentary Director Jesse Moss and 2019 Texas Boys State Gubernatorial Candidate Steven Garza join Team Tango to discuss the documentary airing on Apple TV and the Boys State experience.</p>

<p>The Boys State documentary won the Grand Jury prize at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and was selected to be the opening night film of New Directors/New Films, presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center and the Museum of Modern Art.</p><p>Special Guests: Jesse Moss and Steven Garza.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/_TOmL-UqO0A">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Play Tango Bingo" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/tangoalphalima/249618/tango-alpha-lima-bingo">Play Tango Bingo</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion Boys State and Boys Nation" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/boysnation">The American Legion Boys State and Boys Nation</a></li><li><a title="Boys State Documentary" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/boys-state/">Boys State Documentary</a></li></ul>]]>
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