Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

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We discuss shopping for the perfect post and how posts are evolving away from the smoky bar stereotype to attract younger members.

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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.

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Presidents who served: Commanders-in-chief with military experience prior to taking office.
Foods you never knew were invented by the military
The Culper Spy Ring and Agent 355

Special Guest: Rob Riggle.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Join The American Legion
• Find a Post
• The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare
• RobRiggle.com — CHARITY
• Charity | RobRiggle.com
• RigglesPicks.com
• Find a Service Officer
• Be the One | The American Legion
• 31 presidents who served in the military
• Foods you never knew were invented by the military | We Are The Mighty
• Who Was Agent 355? | History| Smithsonian Magazine

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Why it's important for busy veterans to make time for volunteering in the veteran community.

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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 Services.

Adams discusses how his position allows him to help other veterans as they navigate transition from the military and using their GI Bill benefits.

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Remembering "Thunder Throat" the Army veteran known for movie trailer voiceovers
Love, American Legion Style – a Valentine's Day truer than the Red, White and Blue.
Turtle Power - history of American submariners

Special Guest: Bryan Adams.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Join The American Legion
• The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare
• Home | Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services
• Watch the 2008 PSA - Alone
• Building The Next Generation Of Leaders | Pat Tillman Foundation
• Active Minds - Changing the conversation about mental health
• Be the One | The American Legion
• Don LaFontaine - Wikipedia
• Utah’s department commander, president truly make up a Legion Family  | The American Legion
• “Turtle” Submarine | Connecticut River Museum

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A call to women veterans: don't turn away - help turn things around. Stacy offers a lesson in creating change from the inside.

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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 resources that could have helped the couple weather the storm more easily...if only they'd know about them.

Thus began Michelle's mission to connect rural veterans to valuable resources and support, in the form of her non-profit organization, Veteran Help Point.

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Fighter Pilot, Harvard Student, 2024 Miss America

Foo Fighters – The UFO’s of WWII

Navy to name destroyer after WWII hero Charles French

Special Guest: Michelle Lang.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss
• The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare
• Veteran Help Point | local veteran help
• 2024 Miss America crown goes to active-duty U.S. Air Force officer - CBS News
• What Were the Mysterious “Foo Fighters” Sighted by WWII Night Flyers? | Air & Space Magazine| Smithsonian Magazine
• Navy to name destroyer after WWII hero Charles French
• Join The American Legion

Tim 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 leadership role at Grunt Style LLC, and ultimately the Grunt Style Foundation, where he leads a team on a mission to provide resources and experiences that support veterans and servicemembers facing challenges with mental health, military transition, food insecurity and homelessness.

Special Guest: Tim Jensen.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Be The One
• Grunt Style Foundation
• Grunt Style
• Veterans Crisis Line
• Join The American Legion

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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.

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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 deeply personal mission.

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Art Imitates Life: CIA secret Stargate program is the subject of David Morehouse's new book, “Psychic Warrior” ⁠
Life Imitates Art: Air Force Times shares a list of Hollywood movie tech that DoD should consider developing
Bob Ross and the pros and cons of a signature hairstyle

Special Guest: Dr. Marshall Bahr.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• National Constitution and By-laws | Brochures & Publications | The American Legion
• Membership: Frequently Asked Questions | The American Legion
• The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare
• Dr. Marshall Bahr, M.D.
• Best Addiction Treatment Center in Ohio | Online Suboxone Therapy Available
• Join The American Legion
• Psychic Warrior: Inside the CIA's Stargate Program: The True Story of a Soldier's Espionage and Awakening
• 11 pieces of movie technology the military should field
• Why Bob Ross Permed His Hair (Even Though He Hated It) | Mental Floss

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Stacy and Ashley shoot down the myth that military service only counts during wartime.

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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.

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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 test...or zombie activation?

From military function to fashion icon: history of Ray-Bans

Special Guest: Gen. Barry McCaffrey.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Join The American Legion
• The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare
• Home - BR McCaffrey Associates, LLC
• The World's Foremost Sex Therapist Is a Holocaust Survivor and Former Sniper | Military.com
• Conspiracy theories about FEMA’s Oct. 4 emergency alert test spread online | AP News
• The History of Ray-Ban Sunglasses | Ray-Ban®

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Dr. Murthy talks about prioritizing mental wellness and identifying loneliness and isolation as predictors of depression and suicidal ideation. He stresses the importance of connection and camraderie. “What we really need more of in the world is to show up for one another, to check on one another and to remind each other that we're, in fact, not alone.”

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Special Guest: Dr. Vivek H. Murthy .

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• The American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | Wellcare
• Social Connection — 5-For-5 Connection Challenge
• Home
• Be the One | The American Legion
• Buddy Check | The American Legion
• VA Surpasses Goal to House Vets in 2023 – theMReport.com — VA Surpasses Goal to House Vets in 2023
• Veterans pushed into in high cost home mortgages after a forbearance are scared : NPR
• Find a Service Officer
• Homeless Veterans Task Force | The American Legion
• Coast Guardsman to Receive Distinguished Flying Cross for Daring Vessel Boarding and Rescue | Military.com
• Membership Impact Reports | The American Legion

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Special Guest: Montel Williams.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Find a Post
• Be the One | The American Legion
• MONTEL MEDIA
• Home || Research & Recognition
• Wisconsin Legionnaire and family get 'Military Makeover' | The American Legion
• About Military Makeover with Montel - Home Improvement Full Series
• Join The American Legion | The American Legion
• The truth behind basic training Stress Cards | We Are The Mighty
• ‘Every bit of what I remembered’: Iraq War veteran with terminal cancer fires tank for last time | The American Legion

Marcus 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 attributes to saving his life, as well as their family.

Marcus and Amber join the podcast to talk about how their own experiences led them to create a resources for other veterans who are seeking alternative therapies.

Special Guests: Amber Capone and Marcus Capone.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Home | VETS
• Veterans Crisis Line
• Be the One | The American Legion
• Join The American Legion | The American Legion

IN THE NEWS

THIS WEEK'S GUEST

RAPID FIRE

New trailer arrives for Spielberg-Hanks series ‘Masters of the Air’

A sneak peek of what's in store for Season 5

Special Guest: Lanny Bassham.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Suggest a Guest
• Send us your feedback!
• Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 147: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Air Force Combat Photographer Stacy Pearsall
• VETERANSPORTRAITPROJECT.COM
• After Action | www.afteractionshow.org
• A Photojournalist's Field Guide: In the Trenches With Combat Photographer Stacy Pearsall: Pearsall, Stacy: 9780321896612: Amazon.com: Books
• Mental Management Systems
• Amazon.com : parenting champions
• With Winning in Mind 3rd. Ed. by Lanny Bassham
• Junior Shooting Sports | The American Legion
• Toys for Tots gave a toy bunny to a girl in need. She became a Marine.
• Home - Toys for Tots
• New trailer arrives for Spielberg-Hanks series ‘Masters of the Air’
• (21) Masters of the Air — Official Trailer | Apple TV+ - YouTube
• Be the One | The American Legion
• Join The American Legion | The American Legion