Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

By The American Legion

Join us for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community.

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June 03, 2025Episode 266: A guide for veterans to navigate VA benefits with Joshua Parish – Tango Alpha Lima
OTD - In 1965 astronaut Edward Higgins White II became the first American to walk in space
THE INTERVIEW
Providing guidance to veterans navigating their VA services and benefits has turned Army National Guard veteran Joshua Parish into an entrepreneur. He has created Battle Buddy, a mobile app built to streamline access to services, support mental health through its AI-powered Talk to Sam feature, and strengthen the overall transition experience for veterans and their families.
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Trump signs executive order for more homeless veteran housing at West LA VA campus
"Mysterious poop chucker" might be targeting Colorado woman for not picking up dog's waste
Special Guest: Joshua Parish.
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Junior Shooting Sports | The American Legion
Ed White (astronaut) - Wikipedia
VETLIFE ® | veteran nonprofit organization | USA
From Glory Days: Veterans Edition | VETLIFE
Battle Buddy | VETLIFE
President Trump signs executive order for more homeless veteran housing at West LA VA campus - CBS Los Angeles
Keeping Promises to Veterans and Establishing a National Center for Warrior Independence – The White House
After Action | www.afteractionshow.org
Homeless Veterans | The American Legion
VA redeems itself in West LA | The American Legion
"Mysterious poop chucker" might be targeting Colorado woman for not picking up dog's waste | outtherecolorado.com
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1h
May 27, 2025Episode 265: How to transition from service to executive ranks with Matt Stevens - Tango Alpha Lima
Retired Navy SEAL Matt Stevens helps The Honor Foundation guide members of the Special Forces community toward rewarding civilian careers. Stevens talks about how to discover your “why,” developing contacts and other tips for developing executives.
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Down the Reddit Rabbit Hole: The Meaning of Memorial Day
The fallout of banned books at the U.S. Naval Academy
Busch Gardens, Sea World offering free tickets for service members and veterans
Special Guest: Matt Stevens.
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The Honor Foundation: Career Transition for Special Operations Forces
Vector Accelerator
How do you feel about how your fellow Americans see Memorial Day? : r/AskAnAmerican
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Report: President Trump order causes some to resign at US Naval Academy | WBAL Baltimore News
Maya Angelou memoir, Holocaust book are among those pulled from Naval Academy library in DEI purge - WTOP News
Act fast: Busch Gardens Williamsburg honoring military veterans with free tickets | WAVY.com
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Be The One | The American Legion
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1h 12min
May 20, 2025Episode 264: How to create a network of veterans with Mitchelene BigMan - Tango Alpha Lima
THE INTERVIEW
Native Americans serve at a higher percentage than the general population. Still, there are misunderstandings about their culture and spiritual beliefs even among their brothers and sisters in the armed forces. In this week's episode, Army veteran Mitchelene BigMan talks about her military service as a Native American, importance of culture, creation of a Native American women veterans nonprofit and more.
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Down the Reddit Rabbit Hole: Native Americans and the U.S. Military
Tribal flags removed from Phoenix VA hospital under new federal policy
Memorial Honoring Native American U.S. Veterans proposed for Minnesota Capitol grounds
Special Guest: Mitchelene BigMan.
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After Action | www.afteractionshow.org
Be The One | The American Legion
nawwassociation
Join The American Legion
Native Americans and the US military : r/IndianCountry
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Tribal flags removed from Phoenix VA hospital under new federal policy - ICT News
VA removes tribal flags from Phoenix center, citing new Trump policy
Memorial Honoring Native American U.S. Veterans proposed for Minnesota Capitol grounds | Local News | mankatofreepress.com
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1h 14min
May 13, 2025Episode 263: How to protect your identity with ID.me founder Blake Hall - Tango Alpha Lima
Constitutional fun facts in honor of The American Legion National Oratorical Competition Finals
THE INTERVIEW
Army combat veteran Blake Hall created his company to protect veterans from identity theft. Veterans are more than 80% likely to have their identity stolen than other Americans. Learn how ID.me prevents fraud in this week’s episode.
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A salute Ronin – the hero rat who set a Guinness World Record for detecting landmines
Legionnaires supporting manners, etiquette and Americanism in South Carolina
Special Guest: Blake Hall.
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Oratorical Contest | The American Legion
Official U.S. Constitution Website - Learn About the United States (U.S.) Constitution & More | Constitution Facts
Simple, secure login | ID.me — ID.me simplifies how individuals prove and share their identity online.
Crossing the Chasm: Marketing and Selling High-Tech Products to Mainstream Customers: Geoffrey A. Moore, Regis McKenna: 9780060517120: Amazon.com: Books
VA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs
(40) Post | LinkedIn
Be The One | The American Legion
Hero rat sets Guinness World Record for detecting landmines
Supporting manners, etiquette and Americanism in South Carolina | Legiontown U.S.A.
Join The American Legion
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1h 11min
May 06, 2025Episode 262: Tango Alpha Lima: Patriotism in our National Parks with Chris Marvin
Veterans, fourth-graders get special access to National Parks
THE INTERVIEW
Army combat veteran Chris Marvin has found his passion and purpose in America’s national parks. In 2020, Marvin established the Park-to-Park Tour project to help share national parks with his children as a way to demonstrate the purpose and legacy of his own military service. He believes strongly that patriotism is exhibited through the enjoyment and protection of national parks and public lands.
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Air Force warns airmen, veterans of foreign intelligence recruitment ploy
Celebrating 140 years of Coca-Cola
Special Guest: Chris Marvin.
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Join The American Legion
Free Entrance to National Parks for Current Military, Veterans, and Gold Star Families (U.S. National Park Service)
Every Kid Outdoors
Park-to-Park Tour
Home - Paving The Way: The National Park-to-Park Highway
Channel Islands National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Pinnacles National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Guadalupe Mountains National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
North Cascades National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Great Basin National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Haleakalā National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Peace Vans: Camper Van Rentals, Repairs, and Sales
Become A Junior Ranger (U.S. National Park Service)
Air Force warns airmen, veterans of foreign intelligence recruitment ploy - Breaking Defense — Air Force warns airmen, veterans of foreign intelligence recruitment ploy
An American GI’s best friend: Coca-Cola - Museum of the American G.I.
Rum and Coca-Cola - The American Scholar
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1h 29min
April 29, 2025Episode 261: Tango Alpha Lima: From a dark place to healing others – HeroFront podcast host Josh White
Operation Frequent Wind: Remembering the end of the Vietnam War
THE INTERVIEW
Air Force veteran Josh White hosts the award-winning podcast Hero Front, which focuses on mental health awareness and resiliency. Josh shares inspiring stories of veterans, authors, entrepreneurs, business leaders and other heroes. The storytelling podcast emerged from White’s 20-year military career in the U.S. Air Force in maintenance, medical and military funeral honors.
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If Hooters goes out of business, dining off base will never be the same
Not just for Veterans: Medical breakthroughs that began at VA
Special Guest: Josh White.
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Join The American Legion
Honor & Remembrance | The American Legion
The Fall of Saigon: ‘I will never forget April 1975’ | The American Legion
The Fall of Saigon: ‘I always relive it in my dreams’ | The American Legion
The Fall of Saigon: ‘It can only be understood by those of us who were there’ | The American Legion
Vietnam remembered | The American Legion
Legiontown U.S.A. |
Be The One | The American Legion
HeroFront
America's Most Wanted - Watch on FOX
If Hooters goes out of business, military towns won't be the same
Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 39: Tango Alpha Lima: How to Catch a Russian Spy with guest Naveed Jamali
Not Just for US Veterans: 7 Medical Breakthroughs the VA Gave to the World | Military.com
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April 22, 2025Episode 260: Tango Alpha Lima: Supporting other veterans in crisis with Vic Martin
American Legion Family Day
THE INTERVIEW
Navy veteran Vic Martin struggled after suffering a brain injury, receiving mental health diagnoses and being medically retired. After hitting bottom and attempting suicide, Martin now dedicates his life to helping others find their purpose and the mental health care they need.
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World Autism Awareness month: Neurodivergent Veterans
Florida American Legion Riders gearing up for massive Boots on the Ground Poker Run
Military nicknames - usually born of our less-than-heroic moments
Special Guest: Vic Martin.
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Resolution No. 7: American Legion Family Day | Digital Archive
Be The One | The American Legion
VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA | Legiontown U.S.A.
Onward Ops - Your next deployment isn't a military operation
Courage to Call - Helpline for Veterans, Military & Families
S.2372 - 115th Congress (2017-2018): VA MISSION Act of 2018 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
Amazon.com: Phoenix Revival: The Aftermath of Naval Aviation's Fastest Ejection: 9781964934518: Gill, Lt Kegan Smurf: Books
Veterans Mental Health Treatment Center in San Diego | Solara
Army Veteran shares her experiences with autism - VA News
(20+) Autistic Veterans | Facebook
Autism Speaks applauds Department of Veterans Affairs for including vital autism care in insurance coverage for families of disabled veterans | Autism Speaks
An Autistic Soldier Wants You to Read This - Modern War Institute
Riders chapter prepping for massive annual poker run to benefit veteran causes, honor fallen military | The American Legion
Veterans Are Sharing Their Hilarious Military Nicknames, And It Proves That Nobody Would Be Called "Maverick"
9 Military Badasses With Awesome Nicknames | Military.com
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1h 12min
April 15, 2025Episode 259: Tango Alpha Lima: Hank Donigan - Brain cancer survivor running 500th marathon
Marine Corps veteran Hank Donigan has survived brain cancer and coped with severe PTSD. He has transformed personal adversity into extraordinary achievement. On Monday, April 21, Donigan will complete his 500th marathon at the 2025 Boston Marathon, a testament to his resilience and dedication.
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How Comic Legend Mel Brooks Defused Land Mines During World War II
The worst military smells for Sony to add to its video games
Special Guest: Hank Donigan.
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Be The One | The American Legion
Hank Donigan - Semper Fi & America's Fund Community Athlete Team
Home - Semper Fi & America's Fund
Boston Marathon | Boston Athletic Association
How Comic Legend Mel Brooks Defused Land Mines During World War II | Military.com
The Worst Military Smells for Sony to Add to its Video Games | Military.com — The Worst Military Smells for Sony to Add to its Video Games
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April 08, 2025Episode 258: Tango Alpha Lima: Kyle Hausmann-Stokes - From paratrooper to award-winning movie director
Remembering the anniversary of the fall of Baghdad
THE INTERVIEW
Kyle Hausmann-Stokes won the 2024 South by Southwest Audience Award for his directorial debut of the feature film "My Dead Friend Zoe," which he also co-wrote and produced. The film is a creative take on the post-war experience and a tribute to veterans of all generations. Hausmann-Stokes, who served as a paratrooper with the Army in Iraq, talks about the film, his military experience and how he helped co-found an organization for military veterans in the entertainment industry, Veterans in Media & Television, in the basement of American Legion Post 43 in Hollywood.
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Veterans in Agritherapy - Celebrating Community Gardens week
DOD commits $9.8 million to study psychedelics for active-duty troops
Special Guest: Kyle Hausmann-Stokes.
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Join The American Legion
Be The One | The American Legion
Kyle Hausmann-Stokes
My Dead Friend Zoe | Official Website | February 28 2025
Make the Connection | Videos & Info for Military Veterans
Merit x Zoe - a Short film by Kyle Hausmann-Stokes
Agritherapy: Healing Through Farming and Gardening - Warrior Allegiance : Are you VA Rated 90% or less? Let’s talk.
Veterans and Entrepreneurship | Home
Free farming and beekeeping opportunities for Veterans - VA News
The Therapeutic Grounds of Farming: Helping Veterans Manage PTSD
DOD commits $9.8 million to study psychedelics for active-duty troops
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1h 23min
April 01, 2025Episode 257: Tango Alpha Lima: Leadership lessons in the military with Ret. Master Gunnery Sgt. Robert Yarnall
April is American Legion Children & Youth Month
THE INTERVIEW
Retired Marine Corps veteran Robert Yarnall talks about leadership, preventing veteran suicide and more. Throughout his career, he has mentored veterans, athletes and others through leadership lessons he was taught in the military. As vice president of Development and Impact for the Robert Irvine Foundation, he focuses on preventing veteran suicide and encouraging safe storage of weapons.
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Army veteran returns WWII ‘good luck’ flag to Japanese soldier’s family
American Legion Baseball gearing up for Centennial celebration
Special Guest: Robert Yarnall.
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Join The American Legion
After Action | www.afteractionshow.org
Youth Programs | The American Legion
Be The One | The American Legion
Wellness Program - Robert Irvine Foundation
Face the Fight Against Veteran Suicide
Building Brave Spaces - Brené Brown
Robert Irvine Foundation | Giving Back to the Military and First Responders
Army veteran returns WWII ‘good luck’ flag to Japanese soldier’s family | Stars and Stripes
Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 220: Tango Alpha Lima: Haunted War Tales with Army veteran R.C. Bramhall
Legion Baseball gearing up for centennial celebration | The American Legion
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1h 6min

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