Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

Grab your cowboy hats - Stacy briefly steps out of the recording studio and Adam and Joe launch a three-week "Bro-down" of episodes.

IN THIS EPISODE
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and a perfect time to be part of The American Legion Be the One mission by taking part in the online Columbia Training Protocol.

THE INTERVIEW
Our guest is Tanya O’Callaghan - an Irish-born bass player who has toured, written and recorded with music legends. She’s also a passionate advocate of living a vegan lifestyle to support health and environmental concerns.

Inspired by her neighbor, Bob, a Vietnam veteran who has faced hardships and health concerns, Tanya is taking a year off from touring to make a documentary with Bob and others to show how health and wellness can positively influence the lives of veterans.

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A little-known law has forced over 120,000 veterans to return the money they got to leave the military

Army lieutenant ‘living the American dream’ after being crowned Miss USA

Special Guest: Tanya O’Callaghan.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Be The One - Columbia Protocol Training
• Tanya O'Callaghan – LA Bassist | Freelance Bassist | Irish musician
• Tango Alpha Lima Podcast: Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP02: Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health with Dr. Regan Stiegmann
• A little-known law has forced over 120,000 veterans to return the money they got to leave the military, new data shows
• American Legion Point Paper - Concurrent Receipt
• Army lieutenant ‘living the American dream’ crowned Miss USA | Stars and Stripes
• Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 213: Tango Alpha Lima: 2024 Miss America - U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh

Kevin Hines jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge in 2000 and lived to tell about it. While the suicide attempt broke his body, it did not break his spirit, and he has since dedicated his life to helping others overcome mental health challenges and teach them how to love the life they have.

Kevin joins host Amy Forsythe to talk about his own mental-health journey and how he turned his miraculous survival into a role of advocacy and an upcoming movie. "The Net," is a documentary named after a new initiative that prevents suicide on the bridge.

Special Guest: Kevin Hines.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Be The One
• Veterans Crisis Line
• Kevin Hines StoryKevin Hines
• Art of Mental Health Wellness: STEP 1 - #THERAPY (Part One) - YouTube
• Kevin Hines Story - YouTube
• Mental Health, Addiction Recovery & Crisis Services for Adults
• Kevin Hines — Bio Site
• The Bridge: John Snowden, Eric Steel
• The Net Documentary
• THE NET MOVIE

In a special episode recorded live at the Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Outpost at The American Legion National Convention in New Orleans, hosts Stacy Pearsall and Adam Marr catch up with former guests and meet new friends who discuss the exciting things they are sharing with convention attendees.

Steve Burke, an Army veteran, West Point grad and Business Leader of Associations with Grouper talks about the critical need for social connection.

Kristie McNally, deputy director of the U.S. Mint shares news of the 2024 Greatest Generation commemorative coin set.

Kathryn Walker, chief executive director of Revitalist Lifestyle and Wellness Ltd., discusses ketamine treatments and the integration of psychedelic medicine into mainstream mental health practices.

Marine Corps veteran Waco Hoover, the chairman of Be the One and a member of The American Legion talks about the second annual Be the One symposium and the future of the Be the One mission.

Norka Rojas, chief of Internment Services at Arlington National Cemetery talks about the process of requesting burial at Arlington.

Lexie Millikan, executive director of Quilts of Valor talks about the community built through the act of making quilts to comfort and honor servicemembers, veterans and first responders.

Navy veteran Andre Andrews, a member of American Legion Post 283 in Los Angeles and chairman of the Department of California’s Video Game Committee talks about the future of online gaming in the American Legion.

Cullen Wright and Christina Lonigro of Advocate Healthcare give an update on their new product, Vetecare

Special thanks to Wellcare for support of our Podcast Outpost on site in New Orleans.

Special Guests: Andre Andrews, Christina Lonigro, Cullen Wright, Kathryn Walker, Kristie McNally, Lexie Millikan, Norka Rojas, Steve Burke, and Waco Hoover.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Grouper - Benefits with Friends
• Greatest Generation Commemorative Coins | US Mint
• Revitalist Clinic: Transforming Lives with Therapy
• Be the One Symposium features progress, hope | The American Legion
• Arlington National Cemetery - Home
• Quilts of Valor Foundation |
• Home Page - The Advocate Veterans Initiative Program
• Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 93: Tango Alpha Lima: Advocate Health Advisors talk Medicare and VA benefits

NAVSEA enters "Survey Era" - director urges employees to participate in annual survey in e-mail laced with Taylor Swift lyrics.

THE INTERVIEW
Our guest is Chase Sterling, founder of Wellbeing ThinkTank. She’s an Army veteran who has built a career working with organizations and individuals to create a culture of health and wellbeing in the workplace.

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Ret. Gen. Mark Milley: One-third of US military could be robotic by 2039

Marines reunite with their beloved service dogs

Bravo Zulu: Graham D Luhn American Legion Post 39 in Taylor, Texas helps their community keep cool

Special Guest: Chase Sterling.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• NAVSEA is in its ‘survey era,' writes top civilian in email loaded with Taylor Swift lyrics - Breaking Defense
• Haters gonna hate: Pentagon pushes back against Fox News conspiracy theory involving Taylor Swift - POLITICO
• Wellbeing Think Tank – Educate. Inspire. Take Action.
• Be the One | The American Legion
• One-third of US military could be robotic by 2039: Milley
• Amazon.com: Red Sky Mourning: A Thriller (7) (Terminal List): 9781668047071: Carr, Jack: Books
• Marines reunite with their beloved service dogs - CBS News
• Military - American Humane - American Humane
• Get cool with the American Legion’s help

CELEBRITY VETERAN: A salute to George Carlin

THE INTERVIEW
LA Stand-up comedian and Marine Corps veteran Bryson Banks talks about his comedy show, Semper Funny, and his journey from his military service to successful entertainer.

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Coffee & Chat at American Legion Post 243 in Oviedo, Fla.
"A Soldier’s Journey" - WWI monument set to be unveiled in Washington DC

Special Guest: Bryson Banks.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion
• Bryon Banks
• Comedy shows for November 2024 - Big Laugh Comedy Club Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX
• Watch The Wrong Missy | Netflix Official Site
• Florida Legion post using coffee & camaraderie to address, improve mental health | The American Legion
• World War I Monument to be unveiled across from the White House: 'Sacred art' | Fox News
• Join The American Legion

Remembering the sacrifices of servicemembers on Purple Heart Day

THE INTERVIEW
Jay Glazer, Fox Sports NFL Insider, talks about his advocacy for military veterans. As a co-founder of Merging Vets & Players, Glazer helps match former combat veterans and former professional athletes to help each other through the transition into their new lives away from the battlefields and playing fields.⁠
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Glazer also talks about his book, "Unbreakable: How I Turned My Depression and Anxiety into Motivation and You Can Too," being a voice for those struggling with mental health, and organizing the reunion of former POW Shoshana Johnson and one of her Marine rescuers.⁠

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Los Lunas American Legion Post makes her-story

South-by-Southwest Festival bars military and defense companies from top-level sponsorships at the 2025 music and technology event

Celebrity Veteran: ESPN founder and Air Force veteran, William "Bill" Rasmussen

Special Guest: Jay Glazer.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• The History of the Purple Heart | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans
• Find a Service Officer
• Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion
• MVP | Merging Vets & Players
• Unbreakable by Jay Glazer – HarperCollins
• MVP The Movie — MVP | Merging Vets & Players
• Unbreakable with Jay Glazer: A Mental Wealth Podcast on Apple Podcasts
• Los Lunas American Legion Post makes her-story | Good News | abqjournal.com
• South By Southwest festival bars Army, defense industry from 'sponsoring' 2025 event - Breaking Defense
• (6) The 100 Tampons NASA (Almost) Sent To Space -- and Other Absurd Songs | Marcia Belsky | TED - YouTube
• ESPN founder writes new book, pushes positivity

TROLL PATROL

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Special Guest: Dr. Craig Bryan.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• STRIVE-Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans | Ohio State College of Medicine
• Veterans Crisis Line
• Be the One | The American Legion

Celebrating the rise of the WAVES

THE INTERVIEW
Author and internationally recognized keynote speaker, retired Army Lt. Col. Oakland McCulloch uses his 23 years of experience as a combat arms officer to inspire servant leadership.

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China fines comedy troupe $2m for joke about the military

VA problems lead veterans who die alone to go unclaimed

BRAVO ZULU to Merton V. Hair American Legion Post 325 in Early, Iowa for support of their local sheriff’s department

Special Guest: Oakland McCulloch.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• The Women's Reserve (WAVES)
• Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion
• Home | Your Leadership Legacy | LTC Oak McCulloch | United States
• China fines comedy troupe $2m for joke about the military — China fines comedy troupe $2m for joke about the military
• Problems Lead Veterans Who Die Alone to Go Unclaimed - The War Horse VA
• Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 209: Tango Alpha Lima: Afghanistan War Commission Executive Director Jaime Cheshire
• Locate, Identify and Inter - Missing in America Project

‘A monumental step’ for LGBTQ+ rights

THE INTERVIEW
Author D. Paul Fleming shares his book “A Date With Suicide,” and discusses how to help veterans struggling with PTSD and mental health.

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
VA announces $10M in new funding opportunities for state, territory and Tribal governments to help understand, prevent veteran suicide

A dental debacle: Why veterans struggle to navigate VA’s oral care

The Next Deadline for Backdated PACT Act Payments Is Coming Soon. Here’s What You Need to Know

Special Guest: D. Paul Fleming.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• ‘A monumental step’ for LGBTQ+ rights | The American Legion — ‘A monumental step’ for LGBTQ+ rights
• Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 219: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Army Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith - Living under the confines of DADT
• Pentagon’s request to dismiss lawsuit from LGBTQ+ veterans denied
• Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion
• Home | D Paul Fleming
• Amazon.com: The Hunt for Red October: A Novel: 9780870212857: Clancy, Estate of Thomas L.: Books
• Be the One | The American Legion
• VA announces $10M in new funding opportunities for state, territory and Tribal governments to help understand, prevent veteran suicide | The American Legion
• A dental debacle: Why veterans struggle to navigate VA’s oral care — A dental debacle: Why veterans struggle to navigate VA’s oral care
• The Next Deadline for Backdated PACT Act Payments Is Coming Soon. Here’s What You Need to Know | Military.com — The Next Deadline for Backdated PACT Act Payments Is Coming Soon. Here’s What You Need to Know

Celebrating National Ice Cream Day with U.S. Navy Ice Cream Barge

Bravo Zulu: Post 914 in Louisville, Ill.

THE INTERVIEW
Eric Stoffers, founder of BioXcellerator joins us to talk more about the stem cell therapy we talked about in Episode 216 with Crispy Avila.

Eric takes us on a deeper dive into what this innovation can mean for the treatment of autoimmune and degenerative diseases as well as orthopedic, spine and disc, and neurological conditions.

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CNAS Report: Social Media a barrier to bringing back the draft
After dubious shootdowns, NORAD now checks with balloon hobbyist groups
After CNN report, White House bringing back program for Gold Star families to honor service members buried abroad

Special Guest: Eric Stoffers.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Why the US Navy Operated a Fleet of Ice Cream Ships During World War II | Military.com
• Legion Family members walk to Be the One | The American Legion
• Be the One | The American Legion
• Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion
• BioXcellerator | Leader in Stem Cell Therapy Near You
• Social media among many barriers to bringing back a draft, report says
• Is it Time for Women to Register for the Draft? Congress Considers a Change | National News | U.S. News
• NORAD checks hobbyist ballon websites in wake of shoot downs — After dubious shootdowns, NORAD now checks with balloon hobbyist groups
• After CNN report, White House bringing back program for Gold Star families to honor service members buried abroad | CNN Politics
• Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 216: Tango Alpha Lima: Wounded veteran and powerlifting champ Omar 'Crispy' Avila