Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

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December 12, 2023Episode 193: Tango Alpha Lima: Bestselling Author Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
IN THE NEWS
Volunteer and honor those who served during Wreaths Across America Day
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Dr. Michael Greger is a New York Times bestselling author and internationally recognized expert on public health issues. Three of his latest books, Three of his recent books — How Not to Die, the How Not to Die Cookbook, and How Not to Diet have helped millions adopt healthier habits, and his newest book, How Not to Age, will be out in January – just in time to help us stick to those New Year’s resolutions!
Dr. Greger talks about what sparked his passion for lifestyle medicine, the small changes that can make big differences, and how he hopes to inspire others to live longer, better lives.
RAPID FIRE
Air Force to issue protective eyewear as laser pointer incidents surge
Navy stands up sailor quality-of-life reforms in Newport News shipyard
Special Guest: Dr. Michael Greger.
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Home - Wreaths Across America
Legiontown U.S.A.
Be the One | The American Legion
NutritionFacts.org | The Latest Nutrition Related Topics
Evidence-Based Health and Nutrition Books | NutritionFacts.org
Start Your Journey to Health
Oura Ring. Smart Ring for Fitness, Stress, Sleep & Health.
Join The American Legion | The American Legion
Air Force to issue protective eyewear as laser pointer incidents surge
Navy stands up sailor quality-of-life reforms in Newport News shipyard
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50 min
December 05, 2023Episode 192: Tango Alpha Lima: America’s Resilience Coach Kristen Christy
IN THE NEWS
National Membership & Post Activities Committee Chairman Matt Jabaut of Maine guest hosts the first of two episodes. He'll talk about membership, the 21st Century Committe and the origins of the podcast and other ways The American Legion is connecting with new generations of veterans and their communities.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Leaning on her own lived experiences, Air Force spouse and co-creator of 988 Crisis Line is dedicated to being an “emotional support human” for those facing tragedy.
Kristen discusses the importance of getting embedded in your community to provide a safety net that will support you in times of tragedy, as well as the knowing your resources and developing the skills to help those who may be in crisis.
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Jobs for spouses and childcare will be goals of new Army app
Army, Navy Unveil Incredible New Uniforms for 2023 Clash
What was the military doing at the Anime NYC convention?
Special Guest: Kristen Christy .
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See how American Legion members strengthen their communities
Join The American Legion | The American Legion
Kristen Christy — Call at 620-304-HOPE
VA S.A.V.E Training
Army ACE Suicide Intervention Program – Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Be the One | The American Legion
Courses for Listening - Skillsoft
Home
Jobs for spouses and childcare will be goals of new Army app
Army, Navy Unveil Incredible New Uniforms for 2023 Clash - Sports Illustrated
Honoring the Silent Service – Designed to honor the service and dedication of the U.S. Submarine Force, its families and supporting personnel.
2023 Army-Navy Game Uniform: 3rd Infantry Division - YouTube
What was the military doing at the Anime NYC convention?
1 hr 6 min
December 01, 2023Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP04: Veterans Mental Health Leadership Coalition Director Adam Marr
As a U.S. Army Apache helicopter pilot, Adam Marr deployed to Iraq where he flew more than 400 combat hours and was awarded the combat action badge. In 2017, Marr co-authored the best-selling book, "Tales from the Blast Factory” where he shared the challenges his brother, a Green Beret, faced transitioning out of the Army because of his TBI and PTSD injuries sustained in combat. This book was the inspiration for the Academy Award-qualified documentary film Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain (2020).
In this episode, Marr discusses the challenges his brother faced, his own struggles, and his current work as Director of Operations for the Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition, a group of more than 45 organizations that advocates for increased research and safe, affordable access to psychedelic medicine and assisted therapies for Veterans and their family members.
Special Guest: Adam Marr.
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Learn how you can Be The One
Tales from the Blast Factory - Warrior Angels
Quiet Explosions | Healing the Brain
The Mission Within – A Future Free From Veteran Suicide
Heroic Hearts Project
Reason for Hope ∞ Hope for Reason
52 min
November 28, 2023Episode 191: Tango Alpha Lima: Clean Comedy Connection CEO and Founder PT Bratton
IN THE NEWS
Roll up your sleeves – The American Legion’s annual Holiday Blood Donor Drive is Nov. 23 through Dec. 31.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Air Force Veteran PT Bratton, founder and CEO of Clean Comedy Connection, combines his advocacy for comedy as a mental health wellness strategy with producing clean comedy experiences all over the country.
RAPID FIRE
Military spouses bring skills, flexibility to workforce, veterans say

'Influencers in uniform' are boosting recruiting, Pentagon says
Meet Maverick, this year’s winner of the American Humane Hero Dog Award
Special Guest: PT Bratton.
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American Legion Blood Donor Program | The American Legion
Schedule a Blood, Platelet or Plasma Donation | American Red Cross
How To Plan A Blood Drive | Red Cross Blood Services
Home - Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies
Solvita - From one, to many.
American Legion
Clean Comedy Connection
Home — ASAP
Be the One | The American Legion
Military spouses bring skills, flexibility to workforce, veterans say
'Influencers in uniform' are boosting recruiting, Pentagon says - Defense One
Meet Maverick, this year's winner of the American Humane Hero Dog Award
43 min
November 21, 2023Episode 190: Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Powered Films with Julia Ling and Hiram Murray
IN THE NEWS
Return criminal penalties for those who take advantage of disabled veterans or their families
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Actress Julia Ling is a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Reserves, has appeared on many popular television series such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, House, ER, Grey's Anatomy, The OC – but is best known for her role as "nerd-herder" Anna Wu on Chuck.
After losing multiple military friends to suicide and battling her own depression after a training injury, Julia wanted to do more than raise awareness about the veteran suicide - she wanted to provide a solution. Thus was born Veteran Powered Films, a production company focused on empowering and engaging veterans in all facets of the entertainment industry via on-the-job training and mentorship with fellow military veterans.
Julia joins Marine Corps veteran and actor Hiram A. Murray, who will star in Veteran Powered Films next project - an apocalyptic horror film called "Homestead."
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Veterans banners to come down - maybe for good
U.S. veterans use art to help female Afghan soldiers who fled their country process their pain
‘Go beyond thanks:’ New survey reveals we should do more than simply thank our veterans for their service
Special Guests: Hiram A. Murray and Julia Ling.
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Join The American Legion | The American Legion
Return criminal penalties for those who take advantage of disabled veterans or their families | The American Legion
American Legion
Veteran Powered Films – Healing veterans and military servicemembers through film and media production
HOMESTEAD Trailer - YouTube
Be the One | The American Legion
Veterans banners to come down — maybe for good | Local News | santafenewmexican.com
U.S. veterans use art to help female Afghan soldiers who fled their country process their pain - CBS News
Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 185: Tango Alpha Lima: Advocating for Afghan Allies with Mahnaz Akbari and Rebekah Edmondson
US and Afghan Women Veterans Connect, Heal, Transform, and Inspire through Art: Project Raha Benefit Auction 2023 | Artsy
‘Go beyond thanks:’ New survey reveals we should do more than simply thank our veterans for their service | The American Legion
46 min
November 14, 2023Episode 189: Tango Alpha Lima: Ms. International World Terace Garnier
IN THE NEWS
American Legion National Commander: Task Force Movement: more than a job program
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Newly crowned Ms. International World, Air Force veteran Terace Garnier has found the resilience to overcome obstacles including childhood rape, Military Sexual Trauma and homelessness.
She found success as the first Pentagon correspondent for Newsy, an artist, a mentor and advocate for fellow veterans and now, an author with a new book “No Longer Silent” just released on Veterans Day.
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Soldiers Unpaid: National Guard Hasn't Paid Out Thousands of Enlistment Bonuses
Seen UFOs as a government worker? The Pentagon wants to hear from you
Watch Marines fire rocket from ‘creepy’ robot goat available on Amazon
Special Guest: Terace Garnier.
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Task Force Movement: more than a job program | The American Legion
Task Force Movement
Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 164: Tango Alpha Lima: Task Force Movement Vice-Chairman Dan Kunze
Be the One | The American Legion
Bestselling Novels and eBooks | No Longer Silent Bookstore
Join The American Legion | The American Legion
Soldiers Unpaid: National Guard Hasn't Paid Out Thousands of Enlistment Bonuses | Military.com
askDFAS - A DFAS Customer Service Tool
Seen UFOs as a government worker? The Pentagon wants to hear from you
Watch Marines fire rocket from ‘creepy’ robot goat available on Amazon
56 min
November 07, 2023Episode 188: Tango Alpha Lima: Combat Boots Jewelry Founder Lisa Bass
IN THE NEWS
2023 Veterans Day Deals, Discounts and Freebies
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired U.S. Army Maj. Lisa Bass began her 20-year military career as a 30-year-old private in the JAG Corps, attended Airborne School as a grandmother, and became the first female Commander in the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team.
After separating from the Army, Lisa made the transition from soldier to entrepreneur and founded Combat Boots Jewelry, selling patriotic accessories that help women show pride of service. She also founded Task Force Sisterhood Against Sexual Assaults (TF SASA) - a team of former military leaders from various branches with a deep commitment to providing effective solutions and support concerning sexual assault and harassment.
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Navy promotes first female mortician to senior chief petty officer
A beer-drinking Marine Corps duck earned a citation for fighting at Tarawa
Testing of Air Force all-electric plane set to start at Florida base
Special Guest: Lisa Bass.
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2023 Veterans Day discounts | The American Legion
2023 Veterans Day Deals, Discounts and Freebies | Military.com
Heroes With Hearing Loss
Combat Boots Jewelry – Combat Boots Jewelry, LLC
In Her Boots
CAMP BROWN BEAR
Be the One | The American Legion
Navy promotes first female mortician to senior chief petty officer
Beer-drinking Marine Corps duck earned citation for Tarawa fighting
Testing of Air Force all-electric plane set to start at Florida base | Stars and Stripes
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November 01, 2023Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP03: Neuroscientist and Trauma Response Expert Dr. Ruth Moore
U.S. Navy veteran, Dr. Ruth Moore is an Integrative Health Practitioner in Functional Medicine in Ellsworth, Maine. She is trauma-response expert who treats stress-based health conditions and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine. She is also a published author, neuroscientist and clinical aromatherapist who has testified before Congress and played a role in creating health policy that helps her fellow veterans get access to appropriate healthcare from VA.
Dr. Moore shares her own journey from experiencing MST, surviving suicide and homelessness to receiving her doctorate and the work she does now to help veterans in crisis.
Special Guest: Dr. Ruth Moore.
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Complementary and Holistic Health | Downeast Wellness | United States
Internity Online
Veterans Crisis Line
Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home
Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 154: Tango Alpha Lima: VA Vet Center Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher
Building Resiliency: 32 Days To A Better You!: Moore, Dr Ruth: 9798451913086: Amazon.com: Books
New lifetime pass available for Military Veterans and Gold Star Families to access public lands - Office of Communications (U.S. National Park Service)
48 min
October 31, 2023Episode 187: Tango Alpha Lima: Extra OrdinaryDelights Founder and CEOAaron Hale
IN THE NEWS
Durning National Executive Committee meetings in October, The American Legion passed several resolutions focused on mental health
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Blind and deaf after surviving an IED blast in Afghanistan, Aaron Hale eagerly takes on new challenges as an outdoor adventurer and entrepreneur. The former Navy chef and Army EOD team leader joins the podcast to discuss his recovery, his adventures as an elite athlete, and the entrepreneurial endeavor that showcases his culinary roots.
RAPID FIRE
Did Edgar Allan Poe attend West Point?
Meet the Marine competing for the best mullet in America
Guardian becomes service’s first to earn Ranger tab
Special Guest: Aaron Hale.
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NEC-approved resolutions focus on mental health | The American Legion
Search Results | Digital Archive
Be the One | The American Legion
Extra Ordinary Delights - Veteran-made confections delivered to you
Did Edgar Allan Poe go to West Point? - Task & Purpose
Meet the Marine competing for the best mullet in America - Task & Purpose
Mullet Champ – Official Home of the USA Mullet Championships
Space Ranger — guardian becomes service’s first to earn Ranger tab
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1 hr
October 24, 2023Episode 186: Tango Alpha Lima: VA&R Chairman Autrey James and National Security Chairman Matthew Shuman
IN THE NEWS
40th Anniversary of Operation Urgent Fury, when America Took a Stand Against Soviet and Cuban Influence in the Caribbean
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Two members of the American Legion National Leadership team discuss the looming threat of a government shutdown, and the potential National Security concerns and impacts that could ripple through VA.
Coast Guard veteran and National Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commission Chairman Autrey James and Army veteran and Chairman of the National Security Commission Matthew Shuman discuss how veterans and servicemembers should prepare themselves, and discuss how The American Legion can help.
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‘Home again’: Marine’s WWII diary returns to his daughter 81 years after final entry
Property company ordered to repay troops charged illegal rental fees
Farewell to JSTARS: End of an era in military intelligence
Special Guests: Autrey James and Matthew Shuman.
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With Operation Urgent Fury, America Took a Stand Against Soviet and Cuban Influence in the Caribbean | Defense Media Network
Stronghold Food Pantry | Military Families
Military Financial Stress Tools & Resources | Military OneSource
Find a Service Officer
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Action Center
Be the One | The American Legion
‘Home again’: Marine’s WWII diary returns to his daughter 81 years after final entry | Stars and Stripes
Property company ordered to repay troops charged illegal rental fees
Northrop Grumman E-8C JSTARS: End of an era in military intelligence
55 min

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Three Global War on Terrorism veterans interview military veterans and other influencers in the military community who share stories related to transitioning, valor and heroism, mental wellness and overcoming PTSD, accessing VA benefits and much more. Join us each week for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community.