Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

By The American Legion

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April 26, 2022Episode 102: Tango Alpha Lima: U.S. Space Force Guardian, Lt. Col. Erika Teichert
National Judge Advocate couldn't stay away, so makes a special appearance in honor of this week's guest.
IN THE NEWS
Emma Noble of Birmingham, Ala., has been crowned as the 2022 National Oratorical Contest Champion, and in celebration, Ashley throws down some Oratorical Contest facts and history.
THE INTERVIEW
120 episodes into the Tango Alpha Lima experience, and we’ve finally scored an interview with a member of Space Force!
Lt. Col. Erika Teichert started her military career as a U.S. Marine, but transferred to Space Force in January 2022. She shares the story about how she launched her new career as well as explains what Space Force does.
RAPID FIRE
Tennessee Legionnaires name first female Eagle Scout of the Year.
U.S. Army is experimenting with drone swarms that behave like a wolf pack.
Military considers three states for permanent Space Force training HQ
Special Guest: Erika Teichert.
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Oratorical Contest | The American Legion
100 Miles For Hope | The American Legion
Home
Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion
Department of Tennessee's first female American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year | Legiontown U.S.A.
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46min
April 19, 2022Episode 101: Tango Alpha Lima: Live from Tough Ruck 26.2 Boston
Jeff and Ashley are reunited in Boston with former podcast co-host, National Judge Advocate Mark Seavey, and three other Legion members for Tough Ruck 26.2 Boston.
Seavey, along with Media & Communications Chairman David F. Wallace of Virginia, South Dakota Department Service Officer Courtney VanZanten and Ashley’s husband, National Guard Sgt. Robert Maldonado, a member from Post 180 in Vienna, Va. traveled the 26.2 mile course.
The podcast team followed the progress of the ruck crew, as well as catching up with other members of the Legion Family who participated and volunteered in the event.
Check the show notes for a link to YouTube for the best experience for this episode.
(Hint, you don't want to miss the glow of Seavey's VERY pale gams in his Old Glory silkies)
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The American Legion 100 Miles For Hope
Join The American Legion
215TH ARMY BAND - History
Lester S. Wass American Legion Post 3 Gloucester, MA
Legion Riders | American Legion Post 221
Tough Ruck 2022 | Tough Ruck
100 Miles for Hope - Donate to Team Jeff
100 Miles for Hope - Donate to Team Ashley
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26min
April 12, 2022Episode 100: Tango Alpha Lima: Mighty Oaks founder and author Chad Robichaux
IN THE NEWS
Jeff Daly makes a triumphant return to the show and shares his heartfelt thanks for the care and support he recieved from his Legion family.
Ashley shares a story of 4 airmen awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for evacuating more than 150 civilians from Kabul.
THE INTERVIEW
Our guest this week is Chad Robichaux, a former Force Recon Marine and DoD contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command task force.
Chad very nearly became a veteran suicide statistic, but he overcame personal battles with PTSD and went on to start the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a nonprofit that serves active duty and veteran communities with faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs.
RAPID FIRE
Chad Robichaux Update
Marine Corps body composition standards may be leading to eating disorders
Powdered hot sauce coming soon to MREs
Special Guest: Chad Robichaux.
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100 Miles For Hope | The American Legion
The Mighty Oaks Foundation – Veteran Recovery Programs & Support — [email protected]
Path to Resiliency - Kindle edition by Robichaux, Chad M., Stalnecker, Jeremy M., Mizerak, John A., Dees, Major General Bob. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
Fight for Us
Chad Robichaux (@chadrobo_official) • Instagram photos and videos
Save Our Allies – SaveOurAllies
Suggest a Guest
Tough Ruck 2022 | Tough Ruck
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1h 6min
April 05, 2022Episode 99: Tango Alpha Lima: “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare” with Jamie Gray Hyder
IN THE NEWS
CV and Ashley kick off Children & Youth Month with a discussion of the programs and services that support The American Legion's advocacy for young people.
THE INTERVIEW
Ashley and Jeff visit with actress Jamie Gray Hyder, best know in the military community as Lt. Nora Salter in the video game "Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare."
RAPID FIRE
Posting POW footage on social media
SD VA Medical Center renamed after fallen US Army nurse
Rabid animal found at Marine Corps base in North Carolina
Special Guest: Jamie Gray Hyder.
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American Legion Children & Youth history
American Legion Youth Programs
Join The American Legion
Jamie Gray Hyder - IMDb
100 Miles For Hope | The American Legion
Posting POW footage on social media may constitute human rights violation
SD VA Medical Center renamed after fallen US Army nurse
Rabid animal found at Marine Corps base in North Carolina | Charlotte Observer
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52min
March 29, 2022Episode 98: Tango Alpha Lima: "Jungle Combat" with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle
IN THE NEWS
CV makes a guest appearance, and he and Ashley get excited for 100 Miles for Hope and the Boston Tough Ruck.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Jeff and Ashley spend time with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle, talking about his new book, "Jungle Combat: A Combat Pilot’s Tape Recorded Transcripts from Vietnam 1968-1969," as well as a lifetime of expereiences that included his service in the military - including a tour in Vietnam and a tour as a Marine One Presidential helicopter pilot, law enforcement, and the Maryland General Assembly. 
RAPID FIRE
Russia's alleged use of hypersonic missile in combat
Ukrainian girl who sang 'Let it Go' in a bomb shelter sings Ukranian national anthem at a charity concert in Poland
Taliban cancels higher education for girls - to the surprise of nobody.
Special Guest: John Astle.
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The American Legion 100 Miles For Hope
Jungle Combat: A Combat Pilot’s Tape Recorded Transcripts from Vietnam 1968-1969: Jablonski, Gemma M.: 9798985170115: Amazon.com: Books
Guy C. Parlett Post 7 Department of Maryland
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Ukrainian Girl Sings 'Let It Go' in Bomb Shelter - YouTube
Amelia Anisovych: Ukrainian girl who sang ‘Let It Go’ in bomb shelter performs national anthem - YouTube
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54min
March 22, 2022Episode 97: Tango Alpha Lima: Honor Flight with Carol Harlow and Terry Campbell
IN THE NEWS
Jeff takes a nostalgic trip back to Camp Pendleton.
Jeff and Ashley get excited for their upcoming trip to support an American Legion rucking crew at the Boston Tough Ruck in April.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
We're joined by Carol Lindamood Harlow, Chief Development and Communications Officer for the Honor Flight Network and Terry Campbell, who participated in an all-women Honor Flight from Chicago in October of 2021.
Terry shares about her experience on the flight, and Carol talks about the history of Honor Flight, how the process works to participate or volunteer for an Honor Flight and what is on the horizon for the organization, and how The American Legion Family can help support their mission.
RAPID FIRE
Paranormal believers efforts lead Congress to pass legislation ordering Pentagon to investigate UFOs.
Crayons Ready To Eat
Special Guests: "Terry" Joyce Campbell and Carol Lindamood Harlow.
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Tough Ruck 2022 | Tough Ruck
Send us your feedback! — Tell us if you're going to be at the Boston Tough Ruck
Join The American Legion | The American Legion
Honor Flight Network - Home
Share your HERstory
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1h
March 15, 2022Episode 96: Tango Alpha Lima: Happy Birthday American Legion!
IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley get ready for a battle royale as they plan a 100 Miles for Hope host vs. host challenge.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
The American Legion is the guest of honor for the 103rd birthday celebration as we spotlight how we help veterans, servicemembers and their families through programs such as Buddy Checks, the National Emergency Fund, Operation Comfort Warriors, 100 Miles for Hope and more.
MAIL BAG
We got mail! We've got a new fan, and we're excited.
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100 Miles For Hope | The American Legion
100 Miles for Hope - Donate to Team Ashley
100 Miles for Hope - Donate to Team Jeff
Countdown to The American Legion’s 103rd birthday
Tango Alpha Lima honors American Legion history - Episode 45
My first Buddy Check | Legiontown U.S.A.
Buddy Check bags packed and delivered to local veterans with Valentines! | Legiontown U.S.A.
American Legion Adolph Pfister Post 1038 in Valhalla, New York
Legiontown U.S.A. |
The American Legion 103rd Birthday 2022 - Suggested Speech | Brochures & Publications | The American Legion
Covid Operations Book 2021 by The American Legion
Join The American Legion | The American Legion
Tools For Buddy Check Teams | The American Legion
Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - 911 Series
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48min
March 08, 2022Episode 95: Tango Alpha Lima: "Tough as Nails" champ Lia Mort
IN THE NEWS
In this week's Women's History Month spotlight, Ashley celebrates the service Anna Mae Hays, who, in 1970, became the first woman promoted to Brigadier General in the U.S. Armed Forces.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer 3 Lia Mort, the winner of season 3 the CBS television competition series "Tough as Nails," joins Jeff and Ashley to talk about her military background, her reality show experience, her Pennsylvania farm and her plans for the future.
RAPID FIRE
Army veteran combines military skills and conspiracy to prep civilians for a 'pending' Civil War
Navy commander dresses up like pro wrestlers to present awards to sailors
FDA lifts ban, allows more veterans to donate blood
Special Guest: Lia Mort.
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From Patriot to Pioneer: Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays - Army Heritage Center Foundation
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Tough As Nails (Official Site) Watch on CBS
U.S. Army civilian wins championship on ‘Tough as Nails’ television competition | Article | The United States Army
Farm in da Woodz - Home
American Legion Victory Post 25 | Facebook
Find a Service Officer
Navy commander dresses up like pro wrestlers to present awards to sailors
New eligibility requirements allow more veterans to donate blood | The American Legion
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59min
March 01, 2022Episode 94: Tango Alpha Lima: Honoring WWII WASPs with author and activist Erin Miller
IN THE NEWS
While they're geared up to reflect on the more celebratory side of Military Women's History Month, Jeff and Ashley begin by addressing a challenge to women in the military. Ashley shares a report about a concerning increase in reports of sexual assault at U.S. service academies during the 2020-21 academic year, to the highest number ever since DoD began closely tracking in the problem 2006.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Author and activist Erin Miller shares the story of her grandmother, Elaine Danforth Harmon, who served with the Women Airforce Service Pilots - or WASPs - during WWII.
When her grandmother's final wish to be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery was denied by the U.S. Army in 2015, Erin began a grassroots, social media and lobbying campaign to fight the decision and have a law passed to recognize the service of the WASP for inurnment eligibility at Arlington National Cemetery.
RAPID FIRE
Marine and nurse charged with fake vaccine card scam
VA propses changing disability ratings for mental health
'Call of Duty' can make you a better sailor or Marine
Special Guest: Erin Miller.
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Book | Final Flight Final Fight
What Grandma Did: Miller, Erin, Harmon, Randal: 9781733560634: Amazon.com: Books
Martha McSally - Wikipedia
Women Airforce Service Pilots - Wikipedia
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50min
February 22, 2022Episode 93: Tango Alpha Lima: Advocate Health Advisors talk Medicare and VA benefits
IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley highlight Rally Around the Flag and other Americanism programs in celebration of American Legion Americanism Month.
THIS WEEK'S GUESTS
Cullen Wright and Christina Lonigro from Advocate Health Advisors join the podcast to talk about how their veteran-owned company helps veterans make informed decisions as they navigate the Medicare system and combine those benefits with VA benefits.
RAPID FIRE
Girl Scout Cookies for troops, an icy Coast Guard Rescue and a Florida teen helps homeless veteran with a DIY camper renovation.
Special Guests: Christina Lonigro and Cullen Wright.
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Rally Around the Flag for Americanism Month | The American Legion
Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss
Home Page - The Advocate Veterans Initiative Program
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The Medicare Advantage on Apple Podcasts
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56min

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