Tango Alpha Lima Podcast
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The weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion.
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Episode 210: Tango Alpha Lima: Fort Meade Armed Forces Wellness Center Director Noelle Austin-Jones
April 23, 2024 12:30 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBBRAVO ZULU Celebration of a service officer who helped a Army veteran recieve the funeral honors she deserved' THE INTERVIEW Noelle Austin-Jones, Director of the Armed Forces Wellness Center Director at Fort Meade in Maryland discusses the AFWC global mission to improve and sustain health, performance, and readiness of the Total Fighting Force. SCUTTLEBUTT Celebrity veteran Shaggy's unique vocal style inspired by his Marine Corps drill instructor Woobies are forever Kansas Sons of The Amer...
Episode 209: Tango Alpha Lima: Afghanistan War Commission Executive Director Jaime Cheshire
April 16, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBA 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 fo...
Episode 208: Tango Alpha Lima: Chief Strategy Officer of Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and America’s VetDogs, Brad Hibbard
April 09, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBASK US ANYTHING We answer questions about eligibilty for membership THE INTERVIEW Our guest is Brad Hibbard, Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and America’s VetDogs Chief Strategy Officer. Brad works with a dedicated group of Assistance Dog Instructors who provide Guide Dogs and Service dogs for civilians, first responders and U.S. Military veterans throughout the United States and Canada. Brad talks about what goes into selecting and training a service dog, discusses the difference between...
Episode 207: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro
April 02, 2024 12:15 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBA BRAVO ZULU to Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 in San Antonio, Texas for support of youth in their community. THE INTERVIEW After being severly injured while serving in Afghanistan in 2005, doctors gave Israel Del Toro a 20% chance of survival. Israel not only survived, but endured years of skin grafts, surgeries and brutal physical therapy and in 2010 became the first 100% disabled veteran to re-enlist in the Air Force. Israel shares his incredible story of survivial and resilience, hi...
Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP08: Retired Navy SEAL Jason Redman
April 01, 2024 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBRetired Navy SEAL Jason Redman has mastered the art of getting through tough times. His resilience has inspired thousands, and through his company, SOF Spoken, he has provided inspirational coaching to share his methods for leadership, teamwork and overcoming adversity for businesses, first responders, sports teams, and government organizations. In this episode of the Be The One podcast, Jason talks about overcoming the military mindset of toughness to end the stigma of asking for mental hea...
Tango Alpha Lima Trailblazing Women Veterans: Iraq War POW Shoshana Johnson
March 27, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB_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 final episode of our series, we honor Shoshana Johnson, the first Black woman POW in U.S. history. Her story is often overshadowed by media attention given to others, but her determination and resilience is inspirational. We also recognize the contributions of other women who took advantage of ever-expanding roles for women in the ...
Episode 206: Tango Alpha Lima: The Attributes founder Rich Diviney
March 26, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBASK US ANYTHING: How to find an accredited American Legion Service Officer THE INTERVIEW During his 20-plus year career, retired Navy SEAL Commander, Rich Diviney helped SEALs perform faster, longer, and better, especially in high-stress environments. After he retired, he used some of the same tools to develop the Attributes Method and now works as a speaker, facilitator, and consultant, to train business, athletic, and military leaders. Diviney shares how his 42 attributes can be used to im...
Tango Alpha Lima Trailblazing Women Veterans: Col. Allison Black, the "Angel of Death,"
March 20, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB_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 U.S. Air Force Col. Allison Black for her historic role as the first female AC-130H Spectre navigator to open fire on enemy targets in combat. Dubbed the "Angel of Death," Black's story exemplifies the courage and resilience of women in the military – especially those in combat roles. We also recognize the contr...
Episode 205: Tango Alpha Lima: Wellness Journey with Dr. Laurie Marbas
March 19, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBNEWS YOU CAN USE VA extends access for toxic exposure INTERVIEW Dr. Laurie Marbas is an Air Force veteran and a double board-certified family medicine and lifestyle medicine physician, who has been utilizing food as medicine since 2012. She offers a science-based approach to living healthier and longer, which she calls a "wellness journey." SCUTTLEBUTT High on crack with a rocket launcher...what could go wrong? 2024 is "Year of the Warrior" in Texas Deep dive into Reddit with Navy Seals (not...
Tango Alpha Lima Trailblazing Women Veterans: The Angels of Anzio
March 13, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes - 30.7 MB_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....
Episode 204: Tango Alpha Lima: With Honor Founder and CEO Rye Barcott
March 12, 2024 10:45 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBASK US ANYTHING How to “choose your own adventure” as a member of The American Legion. INTERVIEW Marine Corps veteran Rye Barcott, co-founder and CEO of With Honor, talks about how the cross-partisan organization works with the For Country Caucus, how they seek to advance veteran leadership in elected public service and the need to support our Afghanistan allies. . SCUTTLEBUTT Hamm gets the Slammer: Texas man sentenced in stolen valor case Psychedelic Fast Track: MDMA approved for a fast-trac...
Tango Alpha Lima Trailblazing Women Veterans: Medical Marvel Dr. Mary Edwards Walker
March 06, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB_In this special series we celebrate Women's History Month and honor the service of women veterans and their contributions to American military history. _ Dr. Mary Edwards Walker was a surgeon and is the only woman to receive the Medal of Honor for her service during the Civil War. She worked as a contract surgeon for the Union Army and was known for her dedication and pioneering efforts in the field of military medicine. In addition to sharing the story of Dr. Walker, we also honor other tr...
Episode 203: Tango Alpha Lima: Modern Elder Academy founder Chip Conley
March 05, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 95.2 MBBRAVO ZULU Host Stacy Persall welcomes her two new co-hosts, Joe Worley and Adam Marr to their first episode, which the trio kicks off with celebration of three American Legion Posts who are making big differences in their local communities. GUEST Successful hospitality entrepreneur and bestselling author Chip Conley is on a quest to reframe our relationship with aging. He founded the Modern Elder Academy with a mission to foster intergenerational mentoring as a ‘modern elder.’ Conley talk...
Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP07: Healing Breakthrough with Juliana Mercer
March 01, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes - 35 MBMarine Corps veteran Juliana Mercer, Veteran Advocacy and Public Policy Director of Healing Breakthrough, discusses her work in advocating for the adoption of MDMA-Assisted Therapy in the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Juliana talks about removing the stigma of psychedelics use, the experience of MDMA-assisted therapy, and the work her organization is doing to fulfill their mission of making this treatment available to veterans in the United States. Special Guest: Juliana Mercer.
Tango Alpha Lima: Leaping Lizards – Meet the new Tango Alpha Lima podcast hosts
February 29, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes - 65.5 MBSince there’s an extra day on the calendar, we’re taking the opportunity to introduce the newest members of the Tango Alpha Lima family. Host Stacy Pearsall introduces her new co-hosts, Army veteran Adam Marr and Navy veteran Joe Worley.
Episode 202: Tango Alpha Lima: Ranger Up Founder and Diesel Jack Media CEO Nick Palmisciano
February 27, 2024 11:00 - 49 minutes - 46.7 MBTROLL PATROL Setting the record straight on inclusivity at Legion Posts ZERO CHAT THIRTY Nick Palmisciano, founder of the first military lifestyle brand, Ranger Up, CEO of Diesel Jack Media and aspiring stoic joins the podcast to discuss entrepreneurship, overcoming failure and what he's learned about the importance of The American Legion. SCUTTLEBUTT The military origin story of Kotex VA is facing technical difficulties Farewell and following seas Special Guest: Nick Palmisciano.
Episode 201: Tango Alpha Lima: Actor and comedian Rob Riggle
February 20, 2024 11:45 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBTROLL 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 ...
Episode 200: Tango Alpha Lima: Rutgers U. Veteran & Military Services Assistant Director Bryan Adams
February 13, 2024 11:00 - 45 minutes - 43.6 MBTROLL PATROL Why it's important for busy veterans to make time for volunteering in the veteran community. ZERO CHAT THIRTY Army veteran Bryan Adams, who famously appeared in the 2008 IAVA Ad Council PSA "Alone", shares how his advocacy for veteran services on college campuses, his experience as a Pat Tillman Foundation Scholar, and his own recovery from combat wounds and PTSD led him to his position as Assistant Director of Rutgers University Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Servic...
Episode 199: Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Help Point founder Michelle Lang
February 06, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBTROLL PATROL A call to women veterans: don't turn away - help turn things around. Stacy offers a lesson in creating change from the inside. ZERO CHAT THIRTY When Michelle Lang's husband separated from the Army and the family moved home to rural Pennsylvania, they faced medical, mental health and other challenges that put a strain on their marriage. Through the support of family and friends, they were able to get back on their feet. Yet, in the aftermath, Michelle discovered a wealth of reso...
Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP06: Grunt Style Foundation Founder Tim Jensen
February 01, 2024 15:45 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBTim Jensen serves as Chief Brand Officer of Grunt Style LLC, Chairman of the Grunt Style Foundation and host of several popular veteran-focused podcasts. A Marine Corps veteran who deployed to Iraq in September 2004 and participated in over 200 combat patrols in the extremely violent Northern Babil Province, Tim is a strong advocate for defending the rights, lives, and well-being of veterans who have defended this country. Tim discusses his military experience, how that led to his leadershi...
Episode 198: Tango Alpha Lima: Lead the Way Recovery founder Dr. Marshall Bahr
January 30, 2024 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBTROLL PATROL Stacy and Ashley shed light on another social media mistruth and reveal that foreign-born veterans who served in the U.S. military are indeed eligible for membership in The American Legion. O CHAT THIRTY Former Army Ranger medic Marshall Bahr is a physician is the founder of Lead The Way Recovery, an Ohio-based addiction treatment program for veterans. Bahr shares the story of his own struggles with addiction and PTSD, which makes his endeavor to provide hope to fellow veterans a...
Tango Alpha Lima: Retired U.S. Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey
January 23, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBTROLL PATROL Stacy and Ashley shoot down the myth that military service only counts during wartime. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Retired U.S. Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey talks about what's right with America, the need for civics education, the danger of disinformation, and the value of good leadership. THE SCUTTLEBUTT At age 95, holocaust survivor, trained sniper, and sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer is now addressing social isolation as the New York state Loneliness Ambassador. Emergency Alert System t...
Episode 197: Tango Alpha Lima: U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy
January 16, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBTROLL PATROL Ashley and Stacy clarify a misunderstanding about service officers from Grunt4Life. There are 16 billion reasons why The American Legion has the backs of all veterans. Even you, Grunt4Life. ZERO CHAT THIRTY We've scheduled an appointment with America's Top Doc – U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy. Dr. Murthy talks about prioritizing mental wellness and identifying loneliness and isolation as predictors of depression and suicidal ideation. He stresses the importance of conn...
Episode 195: Tango Alpha Lima: RTM Protocol with Montel Williams
January 09, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes - 47.9 MBTROLL PATROL Extinguishing the perception of smoke-filled American Legion posts 0-CHAT THIRTY Emmy-award winning TV host, entrepreneur and inspirational speaker Williams is the episode’s special guest. He is active in raising awareness of non-medical treatments to help veterans, first responders and others overcome post-traumatic stress disorder. He is passionate about Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) therapy, a non-drug, non-traumatizing treatment that reprograms the neurological ...
Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP05: VETS Co-founders Amber and Marcus Capone
January 01, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBMarcus and Amber Capone are the founders of Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions – or VETS – an organization that provides resources, research, and advocacy for U.S. Special Operations veterans seeking psychedelic-assisted therapies. After 13 years and numerous combat deployments as a Navy SEAL, Marcus faced mental health challenges during his transition. When he did not see improvement with traditional treatments, Amber pursued alternative psychedelic therapy – which the couple attribut...
Episode 194: Tango Alpha Lima: Mental Management Systems Founder Lanny Bassham
December 19, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBIN THE NEWS We welcome our new host, retired Air Force combat photojournalist, founder of the Veterans Portrait Project and host of the PBS series "After Action," Stacy Pearsall. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Army veteran Lanny Bassham, is recognized as one of the world's best mental coaches. The Olympic champion, author and Founder & CEO of Mental Management Systems has worked with PGA players, Miss America finalists, Miss USA winners, World and Olympic champions, as well as Fortune 500 companies, the S...
Episode 193: Tango Alpha Lima: Bestselling Author Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
December 12, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBIN THE NEWS Volunteer and honor those who served during Wreaths Across America Day THIS WEEK'S GUEST Dr. Michael Greger is a New York Times bestselling author and internationally recognized expert on public health issues. Three of his latest books, Three of his recent books — How Not to Die, the How Not to Die Cookbook, and How Not to Diet have helped millions adopt healthier habits, and his newest book, How Not to Age, will be out in January – just in time to help us stick to those New Year...
Episode 192: Tango Alpha Lima: America’s Resilience Coach Kristen Christy
December 05, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIN THE NEWS National Membership & Post Activities Committee Chairman Matt Jabaut of Maine guest hosts the first of two episodes. He'll talk about membership, the 21st Century Committe and the origins of the podcast and other ways The American Legion is connecting with new generations of veterans and their communities. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Leaning on her own lived experiences, Air Force spouse and co-creator of 988 Crisis Line is dedicated to being an “emotional support human” for those facing tr...
Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP04: Veterans Mental Health Leadership Coalition Director Adam Marr
December 01, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes - 48.3 MBAs a U.S. Army Apache helicopter pilot, Adam Marr deployed to Iraq where he flew more than 400 combat hours and was awarded the combat action badge. In 2017, Marr co-authored the best-selling book, "Tales from the Blast Factory” where he shared the challenges his brother, a Green Beret, faced transitioning out of the Army because of his TBI and PTSD injuries sustained in combat. This book was the inspiration for the Academy Award-qualified documentary film Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain ...
Episode 191: Tango Alpha Lima: Clean Comedy Connection CEO and Founder PT Bratton
November 28, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 59.3 MBIN THE NEWS Roll up your sleeves – The American Legion’s annual Holiday Blood Donor Drive is Nov. 23 through Dec. 31. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Air Force Veteran PT Bratton, founder and CEO of Clean Comedy Connection, combines his advocacy for comedy as a mental health wellness strategy with producing clean comedy experiences all over the country. RAPID FIRE Military spouses bring skills, flexibility to workforce, veterans say 'Influencers in uniform' are boosting recruiting, Pentagon says Meet...
Episode 190: Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Powered Films with Julia Ling and Hiram Murray
November 21, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBIN THE NEWS Return criminal penalties for those who take advantage of disabled veterans or their families THIS WEEK'S GUEST Actress Julia Ling is a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Reserves, has appeared on many popular television series such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, House, ER, Grey's Anatomy, The OC – but is best known for her role as "nerd-herder" Anna Wu on Chuck. After losing multiple military friends to suicide and battling her own depression after a training injury, Julia wanted to do ...
Episode 189: Tango Alpha Lima: Ms. International World Terace Garnier
November 14, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBIN THE NEWS American Legion National Commander: Task Force Movement: more than a job program THIS WEEK'S GUEST Newly crowned Ms. International World, Air Force veteran Terace Garnier has found the resilience to overcome obstacles including childhood rape, Military Sexual Trauma and homelessness. She found success as the first Pentagon correspondent for Newsy, an artist, a mentor and advocate for fellow veterans and now, an author with a new book “No Longer Silent” just released on Veterans D...
Episode 188: Tango Alpha Lima: Combat Boots Jewelry Founder Lisa Bass
November 07, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBIN THE NEWS 2023 Veterans Day Deals, Discounts and Freebies THIS WEEK'S GUEST Retired U.S. Army Maj. Lisa Bass began her 20-year military career as a 30-year-old private in the JAG Corps, attended Airborne School as a grandmother, and became the first female Commander in the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. After separating from the Army, Lisa made the transition from soldier to entrepreneur and founded Combat Boots Jewelry, selling patriotic accessories that help women show pride of serv...
Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP03: Neuroscientist and Trauma Response Expert Dr. Ruth Moore
November 01, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBU.S. Navy veteran, Dr. Ruth Moore is an Integrative Health Practitioner in Functional Medicine in Ellsworth, Maine. She is trauma-response expert who treats stress-based health conditions and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine. She is also a published author, neuroscientist and clinical aromatherapist who has testified before Congress and played a role in creating health policy that helps her fellow veterans get access to appropri...
Episode 187: Tango Alpha Lima: Extra Ordinary�Delights Founder and CEO�Aaron Hale
October 31, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBIN 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 root...
Episode 186: Tango Alpha Lima: VA&R Chairman Autrey James and National Security Chairman Matthew Shuman
October 24, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 51.1 MBIN THE NEWS 40th Anniversary of Operation Urgent Fury, when America Took a Stand Against Soviet and Cuban Influence in the Caribbean THIS WEEK'S GUEST Two members of the American Legion National Leadership team discuss the looming threat of a government shutdown, and the potential National Security concerns and impacts that could ripple through VA. Coast Guard veteran and National Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commission Chairman Autrey James and Army veteran and Chairman of the Natio...
Episode 185: Tango Alpha Lima: Advocating for Afghan Allies with Mahnaz Akbari and Rebekah Edmondson
October 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBIN THE NEWS Will all NFL teams retire Pat Tillman's number? THIS WEEK'S GUEST This week we visit with two female veterans who work with the PenFed foundation keep faith with the Afghans who served alongside U.S. forces by assisting with their rescue and successful resettlement into American communities. Mahnaz Akbari served 10 years the in Afghan special forces as the Commander of a Female Tactical Platoon – a small unit of Afghan women who worked with U.S. special operations forces (SOF) i...
Episode 184: Tango Alpha Lima: Former Army White House Physician Dr. Jennifer Peña
October 10, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBIN THE NEWS 10 Military Habits and Hacks That Will Change Your Life THIS WEEK'S GUEST Dr. Jennifer Peña is a board-certified internal medicine physician, an Army combat veteran, a former physician in the White House Medical Unit, and an expert in digital and telehealth. She joins the podcast to share her experience serving as primary physician to the vice president under two administrations, and what it was like to return it to her home in Puerto Rico and become a leading voice in the advanc...
Episode 183: Tango Alpha Lima: “Small Town Strong” Executive Producers Chase Millsap and Dale King
October 03, 2023 10:15 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MBIN THE NEWS How the US Army made the world’s toughest sandwich THIS WEEK'S GUEST Executive Producer and Director Chase Millsap and Executive Producer Dale King, join us to talk about their documentary, “Small Town Strong.” Filmed over four years in Portsmouth, Ohio, the one-time pill mill capital of America, “Small Town Strong” follows Dale, a former Army Intelligence Officer, who returns to his hometown after two tours in Iraq, to find it in shambles amid the growing opioid epidemic. With ...
Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP02: Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health with Dr. Regan Stiegmann
October 01, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 56 MBDr. Regan Stiegmann is Associate Professor of Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine and Director of the Digital Health Track at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Parker, Colorado. Dr. Stiegmann served 11 years in the U.S. Air Force, most recently as a Flight Surgeon and Lifestyle & Performance Medicine Specialist with the 10th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. She is passionate about human performance optimization, p...
Episode 182: Tango Alpha Lima: “Black Warriors: The Buffalo Soldiers of World War II” with Ivan A. Houston
September 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIN THE NEWS Knowing the signs of a stroke can save your life How a Hallmark Movie's Take on Air Force Romance Got Cooperation from the Thunderbirds THIS WEEK'S GUEST Ivan Abbott Houston, who was a design engineer and test driver of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, MLRS and Humvee Military Vehicle, shares the story of his father, Ivan James Houston, a Buffalo Soldier who served with the 92nd Division in Italy during WWII, and wrote two books and a documentary film about his experiences during a...
Episode 181: Tango Alpha Lima: "Tier One" series coauthors Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson
September 19, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBIN THE NEWS Food Insecurity In U.S. Military And Veterans Doubles National Average THIS WEEK'S GUEST Navy veterans Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson have penned multiple covert ops and action-adventure thriller series including TIER ONE, SONS of VALOR, and THE SHEPHERDS. The duo joins the podcast to talk about how they got started, how they make the co-author process work, and how they are using their success to help fellow veteran authors and entrepreneurs. RAPID FIRE A corporal gave a spee...
Episode 180: Tango Alpha Lima: MST Series - Getting assistance with Susan Irons and Lisa Shoemaker
September 14, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBTo wrap up our special series, we talk with Lincoln County, S.D. Service Officer Susan Irons, and Bay Pines VA HealthCare system Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator Lisa Shoemaker to learn more about how those who have experienced Military Sexual Trauma can get help at VA. In this series, be aware we will be discussing topics that are sensitive and potentially triggering, so pause and take a break as needed, and remember you can always reach out to the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and ...
Episode 179: Tango Alpha Lima: MST Series - DoD SAPRO response with Dr. Nate Galbreath and Dr. Andra Tharp
September 13, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBIn the penultimate episode in our special series on Military Sexual Trauma, our guests from the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) – Acting Director Dr. Nathan W. Galbreath and Senior Prevention Adviser Dr. Andra Tharp – discuss how DoD is addressing the issue of MST and highlight specific actions being taken to prevent and respond to sexual assaults. In this series, be aware we will be discussing topics that are sensitive and potentially triggering, ...
Episode 178: Tango Alpha LIma: MST Series - The LGBTQ+ community with Lindsay Church and Rebekka Eshler
September 12, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBNavy veteran Lindsay Church, is founder and executive director of Minority Veterans of America and Army veteran Rebekka Eshler is president of Transgender American Veterans Association. The pair continues our special series with a discussion of the prevalence of Military Sexual Trauma in the LGBTQ+ community and how their organizations are addressing the issue. In this series, be aware we will be discussing topics that are sensitive and potentially triggering, so pause and take a break as nee...
Episode 177: Tango Alpha Lima: MST Series – Male MST survivors Ross Whitmore and Rashan Legard
September 07, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBRetired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ross Whitmore served under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and faced many challenges as the first openly gay Air Force officer but still managed to build a successful career as a Medical Commander and a member of the Surgeon General's staff. Rashan Legard joined the Army in 2011 after graduating from college and was assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Special Troops Battalion (STB) at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Both men share their experiences, the r...
Episode 176: Tango Alpha Lima: MST Series - Changing culture with Andrea Goldstein and Dr. Athena Ives
September 06, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBIn this episode, two survivors discuss how they are transforming their personal experiences into a mission to create culture change and prevent and support individuals affected by Military Sexual Trauma. U.S. Navy Reserve Lt. Cmdr. Andrea Goldstein, a member of American Legion Post 84 in Hudson, N.Y., formerly served as the principal adviser to the Secretary of the Navy on integrated prevention efforts. In that capacity she led the Navy’s sexual assault, sexual harassment, and suicide prevent...
Episode 175: Tango Alpha Lima: MST Series - Overview with Tara Galovski, PhD and Amy Street, PhD
September 05, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBIn the first episode of our special series on Military Sexual Trauma, we welcome Tara Galovski, PhD, the Director of Women’s Health Sciences at the National Center for PTSD and Amy Street, PhD, National Director of Military Sexual Trauma in the Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. Both women have done extensive research on mental health, women's health, and Military Sexual Trauma. Our discussion gives an overview of the MST issue, examines how ongoing efforts to address the problem...
Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP01: Meet Be The One Chair Waco Hoover
September 01, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 46.1 MBMarine combat veteran and Navy reservist Amy Forsythe, an award-winning multimedia journalist, is the host of our new podcast series focused on The American Legion Be The One initiative. In this month’s episode, Forsythe kicks off the series with fellow Marine veteran Waco Hoover, who recently led the Be the One Symposium at The American Legion’s national convention. Hoover, newly named as The American Legion Be The One Chair, talks about the next phase for the Be the One initiative. Specia...
Episode 174: Tango Alpha Lima: Typhoon Coast Author Mark R. Clifford
August 29, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBIN THE NEWS A Veteran Combat Photographer Is on a Mission to Capture Portraits of Every Living Medal of Honor Recipient THIS WEEK'S GUEST Mark R. Clifford served in the Marine Corps infantry for ten years and as a police officer for over a quarter-century. On the podcast this week, Mark talks about his military and law enforcement career, his debut novel, Typhoon Coast, and his work mentoring veterans at Zac Brown's Camp Southern Ground. RAPID FIRE Maryland's Howard County Veterans Foundatio...