Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

LEGIONTOWN
Guitars for Veterans – using the healing power of music to restore feelings of joy and purpose

THE INTERVIEW
Rick Yount, founder and executive director, Warrior Canine Connection and veteran Joe Oullette and his dog Wells, join the podcast to talk about the organization’s mission to enlist recovering warriors in a therapeutic mission of learning to train service dogs for their fellow veterans.

The guests also talk about WCC's legislative work surrounding the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act (PAWS Act), and the healing power of a connection with a dog.

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A new documentary about a Marine veteran’s road trip with his brother that ended tragically in the Grand Canyon.

Army set to debut new rapid test that checks for traumatic brain injuries using a single drop of blood

Head of U.S. 2nd Fleet, demonstrated his pullup prowess during the Navy’s Fleet Week in New York City

Special Guests: Joe Ouellette and Rick Yount.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Home - Warrior Canine Connection
• Guitars for Veterans (G4V) in Goochland | Legiontown U.S.A.
• Guitars 4 Vets Helping Veterans Cope With PTSD Through Music
• Made for Each Other: The Biology of the Human-Animal Bond: Olmert, Meg Daley: 9780306818608: Amazon.com: Books
• Warrior Canine Connection Puppy Cam - Nursery camera | Explore.org
• The Irritable Heart - a documentary feature film
• With a drop of blood, this new device will test for TBIs in 15 minutes
• Good Lord, the head of U.S. 2nd Fleet is a PT stud
• Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet | How many pull-ups can you do? 💪 Vice Adm. Doug Perry, commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, participates in a pull-up challenge hosted by Explosive… | Instagram

Reaction to the FDA advisory panel rejection of MDMA-asisted therapy for PTSD

THE INTERVIEW
Fans of the paranormal, the fantastical or the downright frightening will enjoy our visit with former Army Intelligence officer R.C. Bramhall who talks about his book, "Haunted War Tales: True Military Encounters with the Bizarre, Paranormal and Unexplained."

He shares how he came to write his book, and we discuss everything from cryptid encounters to creepy hauntings - even the story of a ghost plane pulled from the pages of The American Legion Magazine.

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Postal worker finds WWII era letters and drives hours to deliver them

Down the Reddit Rabbit Hole: What makes the U.S. military so powerful and effective?

Marine shielded student from grenade with his body...and survived

Special Guest: R.C. Bramhall.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Is Bigfoot being studied by the US military? - Quora
• Lt. General Martin R. Steele, US Marine Corps (Ret.) on Advisory Panel of FDA Rejecting MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD
• FDA Advisory Committee voted against MDMA therapy, what's next
• MDMA faces FDA panel in bid to become first-of-a-kind PTSD medication | AP News
• Resolution No. 5: Emerging Therapies to Address Veteran Suicides | Digital Archive
• The American Legion [Volume 135, No. 3 (September 1993)] | Digital Archive — Story on Page 30
• Author R.C. Bramhall | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
• Postal worker finds WWII-era letters, drives 5 hours to deliver them - The Washington Post
• Marine shielded his student from grenade with his body — and survived

Dr. Chis Frueh is a professor of psychology at the University of Hawaii who has over thirty years of professional experience working with military veterans, servicemembers, special operators, private defense contractors, and firefighters; and has conducted clinical trials, epidemiology, historical, and neuroscience research.

Dr. Frueh’s discusses his book, "Operator Syndrome" and describes the profound impact that years of extreme sacrifice have had on our military special operators and their loved ones.

Special Guest: Chris Frueh.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Operator Syndrome | Ballast Books
• Operator Syndrome - Chris Frueh, PhD
• Modern Warfare Destroys Brains | Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
• Health * SEAL Future Foundation
• "Operator syndrome": A unique constellation of medical and behavioral health-care needs of military special operation forces - PubMed
• Be the One | The American Legion
• Veterans Crisis Line

HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE
74th Anniversary of the start of the Korean War

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith served for 25 of her 35 years in the Army while hiding her true self. On this week's episode, she shares her military journey before, during and after the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" era, and how she became an advocate for LGBTQ+ and military veterans. She also addresses the struggles faced by servicemembers who were kicked out of the military during DADT, and how they can formally request an upgraded discharge.

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The deadly, unintended consequence of a documentary about Afghanistan
British teen's charity shop purchase connects Wisconsin family the brother killed in Vietnam
The Marines are taking down PowerPoint

Special Guest: Gen. Tammy Smith .

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• VETERANSPORTRAITPROJECT.COM
• gammaCore nVNS Therapy for Migraine and Headache Relief
• Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion
• A Taliban revenge killing prompts questions, removal of acclaimed documentary - The Washington Post
• British schoolboy finds KIA Vietnam soldier’s helmet in charity shop | Legiontown U.S.A.
• Marine Corps Aims for a New Way of Teaching, Ditching Old Models of PowerPoint Lectures | Military.com
• Join The American Legion

Gators on the FOD walk
An Olympic Challenge

THE INTERVIEW
Sally Roberts is an athlete, Army veteran and the founder of Wrestle Like A Girl, an organization that empower girls and women to become leaders – while participating in the sport of wrestling. On this episode, she delivers her message: “It’s OK to suffer, it’s OK to endure, it’s the lessons we learn from it.”

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Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves
Tracking Brain Baselines
Celebrity Veteran: FedEx Founder Fred Smith

Special Guest: Sally Roberts.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Legacy of an Olympian and Legionnaire | Legiontown U.S.A.
• Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 194: Tango Alpha Lima: Mental Management Systems Founder Lanny Bassham
• Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion
• Wrestle Like A Girl
• Why Women's Wrestling, Why Now — Wrestle Like A Girl
• Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves
• Army adds cognitive test to track new soldier brain health
• FedEx founder credits Marine Corps for giving him the tools to succeed

BRAVO ZULU
Georgia American Legion Post enlists local resources to help homeless veteran

THE INTERVIEW
Dr. Jay Gorman, VA clinical psychologist and Education Director of the VISN 1 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center at the VA Bedford Healthcare System, joins the podcast to discuss how VOICES Veteran Socials enhance communication and foster bonds among veterans and others in the community.

Veteran socials are veteran-led weekly community-based social events with a purpose – getting veterans of all ages and service branches in one place to support and build connection with each other. Dr. Gorman stresses the importance of social connection to combat loneliness and isolation and improve overall health.

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Bill would allow retroactive Purple Heart vets to transfer GI benefits

How the Gaza humanitarian aid pier traces its origins to discarded cigar boxes before World War II

What’s to become of the keepsakes left at Arlington Cemetery?

Special Guest: Dr. Jay Gorman.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• A village of veteran organizations come together | Legiontown U.S.A.
• gammaCore nVNS Therapy for Migraine and Headache Relief
• Veterans Socials - Fostering Community Connections - Mental Health
• Buddy Check | The American Legion
• Be the One | The American Legion
• Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion
• Bill would allow retroactive Purple Heart vets to transfer GI benefits
• Automobile Allowance And Adaptive Equipment | Veterans Affairs
• How the Gaza humanitarian aid pier traces its origins to discarded cigar boxes before World War II
• What’s to become of the mementos left at Arlington Cemetery? - The Washington Post
• The American Legion [Volume 170, No. 5 (May 2011)] | Digital Archive
• Legion-VFW ‘nomads’ now at forefront of Texas veterans complex | The American Legion
• Join The American Legion

Bravo Zulu to the American Legion Family of Arizona Post 136 for support of their community

THE INTERVIEW
Sgt. Omar Avila, is an Army veteran who survived an IED blast that resulted in burns over 75% of his body and the amputation of right leg.

Better known as "Crispy," Avila joins the podcast to talk about his story of recovery, success as a paralympic athlete and his life of service dedicated to his country and his fellow veterans.

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Toxic Exposure Screenings: Veterans Report Spotty Follow-Up on Questionnaire Meant to Boost Health Care and Benefits

So does the Air Force have new aces now?

'Tales from the Grid Square' brings servicemembers stories of the supernatural to the masses

Special Guest: Omar "Crispy" Avila.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• gammaCore nVNS Therapy for Migraine and Headache Relief
• BioXcellerator | Leader in Stem Cell Therapy Near You
• Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion
• Toxic Exposure Screenings: Vets Report Spotty Follow-Up on Questionnaire Meant to Boost Health Care and Benefits | Military.com
• So does the Air Force have any new aces now? - Task & Purpose
• Meet the soldier behind ‘Tales From the Grid Square’ - Task & Purpose
• Tales From The Grid Square (@tales_from_the_gridsquare) • Instagram photos and videos

Our guest is Dr. Tiffany Tajiri, CEO and founder of Freedom Rhythm, PLLC and her non-profit organization, Energy in Motion.

Dr. Tiffany is an Air Force Veteran, former Army Clinic Chief, and the first American woman to publish a faith-based combat recovery book entitled, PEACE AFTER COMBAT, and she is also the wife of a retired Army combat veteran.

Her mission is to inspire people to create a life they love—by teaching them how to harness the incredible power of their mind.

Special Guest: Dr. Tiffany Tajiri .

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Be The One
• Freedom Rhythm – Emotion-Focused Movement
• Amazon.com: Peace After Combat: Healing the Spiritual & Psychological Wounds of War (Audible Audio Edition): Dr. Tiffany Tajiri, Dr. Tiffany Tajiri, Lance Smith, David C Cook: Audible Books & Originals
• WestBowPress
• Join The American Legion

BRAVO ZULU
Post steps up to help Sea Cadets

THE INTERVIEW
The Uniformed Services University School of Medicine Consortium of Health and Military Performance (CHAMP), is a designated DoD Center of Excellence specializing in Total Force Fitness and Human Performance Optimization.

Deputy Director, Capt. J. Russell Linderman and Director of Operation Supplement Safety and Senior Nutrition Scientist Andrea Lindsey join the podcast to discuss how CHAMP helps to enhance Warfighter readiness through evidence-based human performance optimization knowledge, guidance, and operational support.

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'Band of Brothers' cast dropping into Normandy

INDEF DOD IDs inconvenience Air Travelers

The Army’s Future Vertical Lift Initiative Experiences a Hard Landing

Special Guests: Andrea Lindsey and J. Russell Linderman.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Weird superstitions in the U.S. military, according to veterans
• HPRC – The military’s source for fitness, wellness, and performance nutrition
• Operation Supplement Safety | OPSS
• Rx3
• Amazon.com : why we sleep mathew walker
• How You Can Help the 'Band of Brothers' Cast Recreate Easy Company's Drop into Normandy 80 Years Later | Military.com
• ‘Indefinite’ Defense Department IDs Inconvenience Air Travelers, May Be Dropped as Acceptable Identification | Military.com
• Future US Military Rotorcraft Design Capability At Risk
• Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion
• Join The American Legion | The American Legion

HONOR & REMEMBRANCE
How you can be a part of Poppy Day

THE INTERVIEW
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Director Kelly McKeague talks about DPAA’s mission to provide the fullest possible accounting of our missing personnel to their families and to the nation.

He shares details of the complicated work that can take decades, the dedicated teams who work to recover and identify remains and how they are motivated by the emotional stories of the families of the missing.

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POW-MIA servicemembers from the Cold War
The only Coast Guard Medal of Honor recipient
The story of Taps

Special Guest: Kelly McKeague.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• National Poppy Day
• Saving lives of veterans, their families, and communities with the Columbia Protocol | The American Legion
• Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA)
• Luther H Story | Korean War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient
• DPAA Agency Video - YouTube
• USAJOBS - The Federal Government's official employment site
• The next chapter > Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency > Our Stories
• Be the One | The American Legion
• The Coast Guard’s only Medal of Honor recipient died rescuing Marines
• Taps: How a Medal of Honor Recipient Gave America its Most Famous Military Bugle Call Ever | Military.com