Tango Alpha Lima Podcast
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Episode 127: Tango Alpha Lima: Health and Wellness with U.S. Army Veteran Jonathan Wechter
September 27, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBIN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley discuss the threats China and Russia pose to U.S. dominance in space and Jeff tries to figure out the Space Force "battle zone". THIS WEEK'S GUEST Our guest Jonathan talks about his work as a personal trainer and nutritionist, competing as an elite athlete, and his advocacy for mental wellness and therapeutic use of psychedelics to recover from trauma. RAPID FIRE WWII veteran joins Legion post before 100th birthday Big Navy investigating SEAL basic training Spe...
Episode 126: Tango Alpha Lima: Concussion Legacy Foundation w/ CEO Chris Nowinski and retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Daryl Adamson
September 20, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBIN THE NEWS Share Sons of The American Legion Anniversary activities on Legiontown THIS WEEK'S GUEST This week we are joined by Concussion Legacy Foundation co-founder and CEO, Chris Nowinski, PhD. CLF is a non-profit organization that is leading the fight against concussions and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, a degenerative brain disease found in athletes, military veterans, and others with a history of repetitive brain trauma. We’ll also talk with retired U.S. Navy Commander Dar...
Episode 125: Tango Alpha Lima: March for the 22 co-founders Liz Hartman and Adin Colón
September 13, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBIN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley kick things off discussing the Task & Purpose article that breaks down why Florida's plan to recruit uncertified veterans to become teachers is a stupid idea. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Our guests this week are New Bern, N.C. Post 539 commander and Marine Corps veteran Liz Hartman, and fellow Post 539 member, retired U.S. Army Sergeant and Bronze Star recipient Adin Colón. Liz and Adin are co-founders of March for the 22, an event that helps raise awareness and help end ve...
Episode 124: Tango Alpha Lima: "Be The One" spokesman, Dr. M. David Rudd
September 06, 2022 13:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBIN THE NEWS We have an update on the case of a Navy nuclear engineer and his wife who attempted to smuggle secrets about nuclear-powered warships in half-eaten PBJ sandwiches. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Jeff and Ashley are joined by Distinguished University Professor of Psychology, President Emeritus, and Director of the Rudd Institute for Veteran and Military Suicide Prevention at the University of Memphis, Dr. M. David Rudd. Dr. Rudd is also a spokesman for The American Legion "Be the One" initiati...
Tango Alpha Lima: Convention Bonus - Interview with VA Secretary Denis McDonough
September 01, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 14.2 MBStill coming to you from The American Legion 103rd National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., host Jeff Daly and Ashley Gorbulja sit down with Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Denis McDonough Special Guest: VA Secretary Denis McDonough.
Episode 123: Tango Alpha Lima: Live from Milwaukee - Legislative Update with Lawrence Montreuil
August 30, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBComing to you from The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee, hosts Jeff and Ashley get an update on American Legion legislative successes and upcoming activity with repeat guest, American Legion National Legislative Director Lawrence Montreuil. Lawrence talks about the success of the Honor our PACT act, the role Legion members played in helping the bill become law, and the impact the new law will have on millions of veterans exposed to toxins during their military service. Lawren...
Episode 122: Tango Alpha Lima: Sierra Club Military Outdoors campaign manager Aaron Leonard
August 23, 2022 15:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBIN THE NEWS Our hosts remember 1-year anniversary of the attack near Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul by honoring the 13 servicemembers killed in the bombing. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Our guest is U.S. Army retired Lt. Col. Aaron Leonard, a combat veteran who now serves as Campaign Manager at Sierra Club Military Outdoors and as co-chair of the Outdoor Rx Coalition with the New York State Division of Veterans Services. RAPID FIRE Marine Corps promotes first Black officer to 4-star genera...
Episode 121: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Barnard
August 16, 2022 13:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBIN THE NEWS Get ready for The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee 9/11 Day of Service THIS WEEK'S GUEST Retired Lt. Col. Joseph Barnard, who served in the Army with the 82nd Airborne, then moved to the Air Force where he served 28 years, first as a PJ and then Combat Rescue Officer, joins the podcast to talk about military transition, and his work with The Independence Fund, an organization committed to serving the warfighter community by providing innovative programs and service...
Episode 120: Tango Alpha Lima: Veterans Studies with EKU director Dr. Travis Martin
August 09, 2022 13:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBIN 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,...
Episode 119: Tango Alpha Lima: S-A-R Flag with Kevin Hertell
August 02, 2022 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBIN THE NEWS Registration is open for the Hiring our Heroes career event taking place on Aug. 25 in conjunction with The American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Our guest is Kevin W. Hertell, an Air Force veteran who served with the 309th Fighter Squadron and a member of Glenwood Landing Post 336 in Glen Head, N.Y. Kevin is the Founder and President of “The Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Flag Corporation,” as well as the creator of the S-A-R Flag. Jeff ...
Episode 118: Tango Alpha Lima: USS Constitution Commander B.J. Farrell
July 26, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 37.1 MBIN THE NEWS Lt. Amanda Lee of Moundsview, Minn., becomes the first woman to pilot the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet for the Blue Angels. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Commander B.J. Farrell is the first female commanding officer of the USS Constitution. She talks about life aboard the three-masted wooden-hulled heavy frigate known as “Old Ironsides” and the events surrounding a milestone year. RAPID FIRE There's a new, shorter suicide prevention hotline number to help veterans The Air Force received its first l...
Episode 117: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Navy SEAL Kristin Beck
July 19, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBIN THE NEWS Celebrating Disability Pride Month THIS WEEK'S GUEST Kristen "Chief" Beck is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL who gained public attention in 2013 when she came out as a trans woman. Her story has been told in her 2013 memoir, “Warrior Princess: A U.S. Navy SEAL's Journey to Coming out Transgender,” and in the 2014 CNN Documentary, “Lady Valor: The Kristin Beck Story.” Beck covers a lot of ground, including snippets on wearing dresses while growing up, being part of a team, fitting in and ...
Episode 116: Tango Alpha Lima: Actress and comedian Ashley Gutermuth
July 12, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIN THE NEWS In honor of the start of a new Legion membership year, Jeff and Ashely share membership stories and invite the Alphas to share their own membership stories. THIS WEEK'S GUEST We're doubling down on our Ashlies this week with our guest, New Jersey-based actress, voice-over artist and stand-up comedian Ashley Gutermuth. Ashley is married to a career Air Force reservist, and she's rapidly building an online following with her unique take on spouse and military humor, and she's quick...
Episode 115: Tango Alpha Lima: Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and IVMF founder Dr. Mike Haynie
July 05, 2022 13:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBIN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley analyze an angry critic's 1/2-star review of "Top Gun: Maverick" THIS WEEK'S GUEST Syracuse University Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation, Dr. Mike Haynie, joins the podcast. Dr. Haynie discusses the University’s veteran-connected programs and resources for service members transitioning out of the military, and the evolution of the Syracuse University Institute for Veterans & Military Families, or IVMF, the nation’s first interdisciplinary in...
Episode 114: Tango Alpha Lima: "Kilroy Was Here" author Brett Allen
June 28, 2022 13:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIN THE NEWS Security cam video reveals VA employee body-slamming and beating 73-year-old veteran at Georgia VA Clinic. _NOTE: The incident took place on April 28, and while Lawrence F. Galliard Jr. was arrested and charged, at the time of our recording, he still had his job. WSB-TV reporters posted the video on June 20, and on June 23, VA Secretary Denis McDonough issued an apology to the patient, Phillip Web, and Galliard was indefinitely suspended without pay. _ THIS WEEK'S GUEST We're join...
Episode 113: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with NBC Universal Veterans Network co-chair Hill Pluviose
June 23, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this final installment of our Transition series, we’ll be joined by Marine Corps veteran Hill Pluviose, who talks with us about the initiatives to support the military community and career resources NBC Universal Comcast offers for veterans and their families through their Veterans Network and the NBC BOLD Vets Residency program. He also talks about his podcast, Vet Talk with Hill and the NBC Peacock show he worked on, George to the Rescue. Special Guest: Hill Pluviose.
Episode 112: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with veteran, author and entrepreneur Graciela Tiscareño-Sato
June 22, 2022 13:00 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBPart Three of our transition series features guest Graciela Tiscareño-Sato, an Air Force veteran, award-winning author, marketer, bilingual public speaker, and business owner Graciela talks about her book, "B.R.A.N.D. Before Your Resume," and sheds light on how she helps servicemembers, veterans and spouses create powerful, targeted AUTHENTIC Personal Brands that help them become better job candidates or aspiring entrepreneurs. Special Guest: Graciela Tiscareño-Sato.
Episode 111: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with Coeus Umbrella founder Jeffrey Powell
June 21, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBThe second episode in our special military transition series features retired Col. Jeffrey Powell. After an amazing military career, Powell retired in September of 2019. Like so many others, 2020 and the COVID pandemic shattered his plans and he struggled to find his place as a civilian. Powell shares the story of his struggles, lessons learned, and how he emerged determined to strike out on a path to help other veterans and change perceptions of what “Transition Assistance Programs” shou...
Episode 110: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with the Walt Disney Company
June 20, 2022 13:00 - 49 minutes - 46 MBTo coincide with the June 22, 1944, anniversary of the signing of the original GI Bill, this week The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast is publishing a special, four-part series on military transition, career tips and more. The first episode in the series will feature two military veterans: Disney Parks Experiences and Products Manager of Executive Communications, Cappy Surette and Walt Disney Company Director of Veterans Initiatives, Kevin Preston. Kevin and Cappy share stories of...
Episode 109: Tango Alpha Lima: The Misty Experiment with producers Ian Adelson and Dean Echenberg
June 14, 2022 13:00 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MBIN THE NEWS Air Force gamers comes out on top during the Pentagon's first official video game tournament. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Documentary filmmaker Ian Adelson, and his grandfather, U.S. Air Force veteran and former Misty squadron flight surgeon Dean Echenberg, join us to talk about their work on the documentary "The Misty Experiement" The film tells the story of the special U.S. Air Force squadron whose pilots volunteered for one of the Vietnam War’s most dangerous air missions: to search for...
Episode 108: Tango Alpha Lima: Real life "Dragon-Lady" Air Force U2 pilot retired Col. Merryl Tengesdal
June 07, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley discuss the news of the first Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine's first war crimes trial. OUR GUEST Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Merryl Tengesdal talks about launching her military career in an effort to fulfill her childhood dreams, her accomplishments along the way, including becoming the first African American woman to fly the U2 Dragon-Lady. She talks about her appearance on CBS "Tough as Nails," working with Steven Spielberg, motivating yo...
Episode 107: Tango Alpha Lima: Author, journalist and filmmaker Sebastian Junger
May 31, 2022 13:00 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBIN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley are urging the Alphas to "Be The One" Rather than focus on the number of veteran suicides, our hosts are joining in The American Legion's new initiative to focus on the number one: Be the ONE person that does the ONE thing that can save ONE veteran's life. INDYCAR driver Tony Kanaan raced in the Indianapolis 500 over Memorial Day weekend in the No. 1 "Be The One" American Legion Honda, bringing awareness to the new initiative. Find out more at www.legion.org/bethe...
Episode 106: Tango Alpha Lima: Army Veteran and author Br. Logan M. Isaac, HoSM
May 24, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBIN THE NEWS A greedy Michigan Guardsman filed a pay inquiry for a missing part-time drill paycheck, prompting an investigation that uncovered he had been quietly collecting full pay and allowances for more than two years after resigning from full-time Guard status with the Hawaii National Guard Active Reserve in 2017. The NCO is awaiting trial for theft of more than $200,000 of public funds. Ashley and Jeff discuss the rationale of the criminal mind. THE GUEST Br. Logan M. Isaac, HoSM, is an ...
Episode 105: Tango Alpha Lima: Marine Corps Combat Correspondent and Journalist Amy Forsythe
May 17, 2022 13:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBIN THE NEWS A discussion of the military's history of toxic exposure and The American Legion's push for a Senate vote for the Honoring our PACT Act to address these issues for generations of military veterans. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Award-winning multimedia journalist, former U.S. Marine Corps Combat Correspondent and current U.S. Navy Reserve PAO Amy Forsythe stops by to talk about her new book, "Heroes Live Here: A Tribute to Camp Pendleton Marines Since 9/11" Amy shares stories about her care...
Episode 104: Tango Alpha Lima: 100 Miles for Hope Ambassadors Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon
May 10, 2022 13:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBIN THE NEWS 100 Miles for Hope is in full swing, and Jeff and Ashley are pumped up! The hosts ponder the various benefits of physical activity. THIS WEEK'S GUESTS We're doubling the fun with two professional bodybuilders and 100 Miles for Hope Ambassadors, Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon. Both of these International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Figure Professional Athletes share stories of their military academy experiences, their military service and how their current stat...
Episode 103: Tango Alpha Lima: Buffalo Soldier Iron Riders with Bobby McDonald
May 03, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBIN THE NEWS Our hosts discuss the dilemma caused by the Navy deputizing doctors to enforce drug rules - even for those seeking mental health assistance. THIS WEEK'S GUEST American Legion member Bobby McDonald visits to talk about his passion for military history, his work with the Buffalo Soldiers re-enactors and the upcoming Quasquicentennial of the Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders. RAPID FIRE Bean bags, pod chairs and iPads for Air Force new recruit training Back Packs for Hope Special Guest: ...
Episode 102: Tango Alpha Lima: U.S. Space Force Guardian, Lt. Col. Erika Teichert
April 26, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBNational Judge Advocate couldn't stay away, so makes a special appearance in honor of this week's guest. IN THE NEWS Emma Noble of Birmingham, Ala., has been crowned as the 2022 National Oratorical Contest Champion, and in celebration, Ashley throws down some Oratorical Contest facts and history. THE INTERVIEW 120 episodes into the Tango Alpha Lima experience, and we’ve finally scored an interview with a member of Space Force! Lt. Col. Erika Teichert started her military career as a U.S. Mar...
Episode 101: Tango Alpha Lima: Live from Tough Ruck 26.2 Boston
April 19, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBJeff and Ashley are reunited in Boston with former podcast co-host, National Judge Advocate Mark Seavey, and three other Legion members for Tough Ruck 26.2 Boston. Seavey, along with Media & Communications Chairman David F. Wallace of Virginia, South Dakota Department Service Officer Courtney VanZanten and Ashley’s husband, National Guard Sgt. Robert Maldonado, a member from Post 180 in Vienna, Va. traveled the 26.2 mile course. The podcast team followed the progress of the ruck crew, as wel...
Episode 100: Tango Alpha Lima: Mighty Oaks founder and author Chad Robichaux
April 12, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBIN THE NEWS Jeff Daly makes a triumphant return to the show and shares his heartfelt thanks for the care and support he recieved from his Legion family. Ashley shares a story of 4 airmen awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for evacuating more than 150 civilians from Kabul. THE INTERVIEW Our guest this week is Chad Robichaux, a former Force Recon Marine and DoD contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command task force. Chad very nearly becam...
Episode 99: Tango Alpha Lima: “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare” with Jamie Gray Hyder
April 05, 2022 13:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBIN THE NEWS CV and Ashley kick off Children & Youth Month with a discussion of the programs and services that support The American Legion's advocacy for young people. THE INTERVIEW Ashley and Jeff visit with actress Jamie Gray Hyder, best know in the military community as Lt. Nora Salter in the video game "Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare." RAPID FIRE Posting POW footage on social media SD VA Medical Center renamed after fallen US Army nurse Rabid animal found at Marine Corps base in North Car...
Episode 98: Tango Alpha Lima: "Jungle Combat" with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle
March 29, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes - 50 MBIN THE NEWS CV makes a guest appearance, and he and Ashley get excited for 100 Miles for Hope and the Boston Tough Ruck. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Jeff and Ashley spend time with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle, talking about his new book, "Jungle Combat: A Combat Pilot’s Tape Recorded Transcripts from Vietnam 1968-1969," as well as a lifetime of expereiences that included his service in the military - including a tour in Vietnam and a tour as a Marine One Presidential helicopter pilo...
Episode 97: Tango Alpha Lima: Honor Flight with Carol Harlow and Terry Campbell
March 22, 2022 13:45 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MBIN THE NEWS Jeff takes a nostalgic trip back to Camp Pendleton. Jeff and Ashley get excited for their upcoming trip to support an American Legion rucking crew at the Boston Tough Ruck in April. THIS WEEK'S GUEST We're joined by Carol Lindamood Harlow, Chief Development and Communications Officer for the Honor Flight Network and Terry Campbell, who participated in an all-women Honor Flight from Chicago in October of 2021. Terry shares about her experience on the flight, and Carol talks about ...
Episode 96: Tango Alpha Lima: Happy Birthday American Legion!
March 15, 2022 13:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBIN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley get ready for a battle royale as they plan a 100 Miles for Hope host vs. host challenge. THIS WEEK'S GUEST The American Legion is the guest of honor for the 103rd birthday celebration as we spotlight how we help veterans, servicemembers and their families through programs such as Buddy Checks, the National Emergency Fund, Operation Comfort Warriors, 100 Miles for Hope and more. MAIL BAG We got mail! We've got a new fan, and we're excited.
Episode 95: Tango Alpha Lima: "Tough as Nails" champ Lia Mort
March 08, 2022 14:00 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBIN THE NEWS In this week's Women's History Month spotlight, Ashley celebrates the service Anna Mae Hays, who, in 1970, became the first woman promoted to Brigadier General in the U.S. Armed Forces. THIS WEEK'S GUEST U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer 3 Lia Mort, the winner of season 3 the CBS television competition series "Tough as Nails," joins Jeff and Ashley to talk about her military background, her reality show experience, her Pennsylvania farm and her plans for the future. RAPID ...
Episode 94: Tango Alpha Lima: Honoring WWII WASPs with author and activist Erin Miller
March 01, 2022 14:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBIN THE NEWS While they're geared up to reflect on the more celebratory side of Military Women's History Month, Jeff and Ashley begin by addressing a challenge to women in the military. Ashley shares a report about a concerning increase in reports of sexual assault at U.S. service academies during the 2020-21 academic year, to the highest number ever since DoD began closely tracking in the problem 2006. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Author and activist Erin Miller shares the story of her grandmother, Elai...
Episode 93: Tango Alpha Lima: Advocate Health Advisors talk Medicare and VA benefits
February 22, 2022 14:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBIN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley highlight Rally Around the Flag and other Americanism programs in celebration of American Legion Americanism Month. THIS WEEK'S GUESTS Cullen Wright and Christina Lonigro from Advocate Health Advisors join the podcast to talk about how their veteran-owned company helps veterans make informed decisions as they navigate the Medicare system and combine those benefits with VA benefits. RAPID FIRE Girl Scout Cookies for troops, an icy Coast Guard Rescue and a Florida t...
Episode 92: Tango Alpha Lima: Merging Vets and Players with Former Green Beret Nate Boyer
February 15, 2022 14:00 - 51 minutes - 48.2 MBIN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley discuss the unacceptable living conditions for the junior enlisted barracks at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Jeff and Ashley sit down with former Green Beret and Seattle Seahawk Nate Boyer to talk about Merging Vets and Players, a nonprofit organization that brings together combat veterans and professional athletes for workouts and therapy RAPID FIRE DARPA tests Autonomous Black Hawk Helicopter Honoring the military service of...
Episode 91: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Navy SEAL Steve Giblin
February 08, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBIN THE NEWS Ashley and Jeff discuss the new White House executive order to make sexual harassment an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Retired Navy SEAL Steve Giblin joins the podcast to talk about his new memoir, "Walking in Mud: A Navy SEAL’s 10 Rules for Surviving the New Normal." He draws on his military experiences to offer wisdom and counsel others on how to cope in the post-pandemic world. RAPID FIRE Abandoned Air Force radar station for sale VA t...
Episode 90: Tango Alpha LIma: Honoring Black History
February 01, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBIN THE NEWS Jeff kicks off the episode by sharing the 2021 National American Legion College Resolution urging the United States to award the Congressional Gold Medal to all members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. FEATURED GUESTS We feature two of the stories from the February issue of The American Legion Magazine: NASCAR rising star Jessie Iwuji, a Navy Rerservist and Legion member who is poised to bring change and diversity to racing. A group of California Legion members w...
Episode 89: Tango Alpha Lima: 2022 Legislative Priorities with Lawrence Montreuil
January 25, 2022 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBAmerican Legion National Legislative Director Lawrence Montruiel returns to celebrate the organization's legislative wins from 2021 and give a briefing on the Legislative priorities for 2022. Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil.
Episode 88: Tango Alpha Lima: GWOT Memorial Foundation CEO Rod Rodriguez
January 18, 2022 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBIN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley discuss humanitarian aid for Afghans as crisis grows after Taliban takeover. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Our hosts sat down for a live interview with Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation CEO and President, Michael “Rod” Rodriguez while in Orlando for SVA NatCon2022, for an update on the progress of the GWOT Memorial. RAPID FIRE 2022 American Legion Legacy Scholarship Application open Norwegian Armed Forces recycling used undies VA wants to drop co-pays for mental he...
Episode 87: Tango Alpha Lima: SVA NatCon 2022 Recap
January 11, 2022 14:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBJeff and Ashley share some of their conversations with speakers, exhibitors and attendees during the 2022 Student Veterans of America National Conference at the Disney Coronado Resort in Orlando, Fla. SVA President and CEO Jared Lyon talks about some of the highlights of NatCon 2022 Michael Hoherchak talks about the Travis Manion Foundation Solomon Jennings talks about the Congressional Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program Tamika Brown talks about the Library of Congress Veterans History Proj...
Episode 86: Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 4: The Soldier's Guide to PTSD with Virginia Cruse
January 07, 2022 14:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBJeff and Ashley are joined by Virginia Cruse, a licensed professional and nationally certified counselor specializing in military issues and combat-related trauma. Virginia shares her personal path to becoming a therapist and her quest to explain PTSD to service members in a way that makes sense. Virginia also talks about how American Legion members and posts can help veterans struggling with PTSD. Special Guest: Virginia Cruse.
Episode 85: Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 3 - NYPD POPPA program with Sean Powers
January 06, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBSean Powers is a former NYPD Officer, a member of American Legion 9-11 Memorial Post 2001 in New York City, and Tango Alpha Lima's first return guest. He's come back to talk about the New York Police Department’s POPPA (Police Organization Providing Peer Assistance) program, a volunteer police support network committed to providing a confidential, safe and supportive environment for police officers and retirees. While POPPA is geared toward officers, the approach can be scaled to assist vet...
Episode 84: Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 2 - "The American Legion Saved My Life"
January 05, 2022 14:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBA decade ago, Air Force Veteran Jeffrey Freeman, frustrated by pain and limitations caused by service-related injuries and other health issues, attempted suicide. In the aftermath of that moment, Jeffrey found The American Legion and credits for saving his life nearly a decade ago, and he wants to share his story in hopes of helping other veterans who may need support. Special Guest: Jeffrey Freeman.
Episode 83: Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 1 - Idaho American Legion One More Day Program
January 04, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBIn our first of four episodes addressing veteran suicide, Idaho American Legion Adjutant Abe Abrahamson joins Jeff and Ashley to talk about One More Day, a peer-to-peer program where trained task force members help mitigate the situation when a veteran is in crisis, gets them assistance, and maintains contact and support for them in the aftermath. Abrahamson, who is also director of One More Day, believes this formula can be adapted elsewhere. Special Guest: Abe Abrahamson.
Episode 82: Tango Alpha Lima: A bittersweet goodbye, daring Coast Guard rescue, and MOH Cashe at last
December 21, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBOur big farewell to CV has a little bit of everything. Ashley fosters a lively discussion about using the National Guard as a pivot point during the Jan. 6 Probe. Jeff sings the praises of a daring Coast Guard rescue on the brink of Niagara Falls. CV finally gets his wish as President Biden awards the Medal of Honor to Sgt. First Class Alwyn C. Cashe. RAPID FIRE Three APP-tastic stories of how the military uses mobile technology...for better or for worse. Some surprise guests help bid CV adi...
Episode 81: Tango Alpha Lima: War Letters with guest Andrew Carroll
December 14, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBAndrew 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 ...
Episode 80: Tango Alpha Lima: Our 100th Episode
December 07, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBYou have to do some math to figure it out, but Episode 80 is really our 100th episode. The hosts spend a little time reminiscing about favorite moments before we dive into the rest of the episode. (Check the show notes if you want to go back to any of the full episodes we loved) Ashley gets excited about a newly signed bill that will allocate $15 million to improve maternity care for female veterans - although CV is not impressed by the name "Momnibus Bill" It wouldn't be a 100th Episode with...
Episode 79: Tango Alpha Lima: Stack Up CEO and founder Stephen Machuga
November 30, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBStephen “Shanghai Six” Machuga deftly avoids falling down the World of Warcraft well with CV as he shares the story of how he started his non-profit, Stack Up, as a way to bring veterans and civilian supporters together through a shared love of video gaming. Stephen talks about the programs Stack Up offers, gaming as recreation therapy, and opportunities for American Legion members to connect. Special Guest: Stephen Machuga.