Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

By The American Legion

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March 25, 2025Episode 256: Tango Alpha Lima: Identifying veteran transition gaps with SVA VP of Research Abby Kinch
National Medal of Honor Day
THE INTERVIEW
Access to food, childcare, transportation, mental health resources, social connection and more are key issues facing veterans in their first year transitioning out of the military. Air Force veteran Abby Kinch shares how Student Veterans of America is addressing these needs with its Basic Needs and Wellness Survey.
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The first Americans to earn the Distinguished Service Cross were two Army nurses
Remembering Marine Corps veteran and Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman
Special Guest: Abby Kinch.
Links:
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Take the SVA Basic Needs and Wellness Survey
Join The American Legion
National Medal of Honor Museum hosts Grand Opening
Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 151: Tango Alpha Lima: National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation CEO Chris Cassidy
National Medal of Honor Museum
Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss
Homepage - Student Veterans of America®
Student Veterans Center
The Consequences of Being Called A Hero | Duke's Fuqua School of Business
Veteran Non-profit | America’s Warrior Partnership
Peering Through the Fog: A Proposal for Veteran Critical Theory
SXSW EDU 2025 Schedule | The Catalytic Power of Veterans on Campus
Find A Chapter - Student Veterans of America®
Find a Post
Research - Student Veterans of America®
Two women were the first to earn this Army combat award
Famous Veteran: Gene Hackman | Military.com
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1h 15min
March 18, 2025Episode 255: Tango Alpha Lima: Finding your tribe with Gen. Paul Funk II and Col. Adam Rocke
When veterans return to the civilian world, they often encounter challenges related to employment and mental health. That’s where having a tribe can be a game changer. Retired Army Col. Adam Rocke and retired Army Gen. Paul Funk II share how finding a tribe can help with improving mental health, finding a job and more on this week’s episode of Tango Alpha Lima.
ALSO IN THIS EPISODE
We Can Do It! Roll up your sleeves and show us your best Rosie Pose for Rosie the Riveter Day
Special Guests: Adam Rocke and Gen. Paul Funk.
Links:
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Rosie The Riveter | You can do it!
Be The One | The American Legion
Active Duty & Military Mental Healthcare & Health Services Providers Clinics Alaska - Katie's Way Plus
Warrior Call
Buddy Check | The American Legion
Tribe — Sebastian Junger
Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 107: Tango Alpha Lima: Author, journalist and filmmaker Sebastian Junger
DOD SkillBridge Program
Home Page - Hiring Our Heroes
Home | Team Funk
Home | Soldier for Life
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1h 14min
March 11, 2025Episode 254: Tango Alpha Lima: How sleep impacts wellness and readiness with Dr. Tina Burke
Sleep expert Dr. Tina Burke shares her experience working with veterans, first responders and others who have trouble sleeping and provides tips on how to improve sleep including meditation, breathing techniques and establishing a routine.
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Anna Coleman Ladd: the American woman who sculpted new faces for battle-scarred WWI vets
The Healing Benefits of Humor and Laughter
National Debunking Day
Special Guest: Dr. Tina Burke.
Links:
Watch video of this episode on YouTube
CMPN Training Products
WRAIR: Biomedical Research
Anna Coleman Ladd: Les Gueules Cassées (“The Shattered Mugs”) - The Manchester Cricket
The American woman who sculpted new faces for battle-scarred WWI vets — The American woman who sculpted new faces for battle-scarred WWI vets
Anna Coleman Ladd | Smithsonian Institution
Anna Coleman Ladd: An Artist Who Created Hope for Wounded Soldiers – Pieces of History
The Healing Benefits of Humor and Laughter - Whole Health Library
DEBUNKING DAY - March 11, 2025 - National Today
Wild Thing: Longform Podcasts about Science and Society | Foxtopus Ink
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1h
March 04, 2025Episode 253: Tango Alpha Lima: Transitioning tips for service members with Ret. Col. Sam Whitehurst
Retired Col. Sam Whitehurst found his purpose during his nearly 30 years in the Army. Whitehurst developed a passion for uplifting and developing the soldiers around him. That experience smoothed his civilian transition to his role at the Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services where he helps veterans and their families. Whitehurst discusses all this and more as the special guest on this week’s Tango Alpha Lima podcast.
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FDA Finally Bans Red Dye No.3 from Food, Drinks and Medicines in US–Following Cancer Link
A trailblazing woman veteran: Linda A McDonald DuMoulin Horan
Use Your Leadership Skills: Become a Mentor for a Veteran
Special Guest: Sam Whitehurst.
Links:
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Be The One | The American Legion
Home page - dixoncenter
American Legion testifies on citizenship for service | The American Legion
After Action | Pledge of Allegiance | Season 1 | Episode 3 | PBS
Home - Soldier On
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans – Until No Veteran Is Homeless
Join | The American Legion
FDA Finally Bans Red Dye No.3 from Food, Drinks and Medicines in US–Following Cancer Link — FDA Finally Bans Red Dye No.3 from Food, Drinks and Medicines in US–Following Cancer Link
A first, and proud of it | Legiontown U.S.A.
Use Your Leadership Skills: Become a Mentor for a Veteran | Military.com — Use Your Leadership Skills: Become a Mentor for a Veteran
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1h 13min
February 25, 2025Episode 252: Tango Alpha Lima: Guide to a healthy heart for veterans with Dr. Columbus Batiste
What's on the menu for “Let’s All Eat Right” day
THE INTERVIEW
Dr. Columbus Batiste honed his skills as a cardiologist while working for the VA. He is working to reduce the number of deaths from heart disease, which surpassed 702,000 in 2022. In celebration of Heart Health Month, he joins the Tango Alpha Lima podcast to share how veterans can protect their hearts to live longer, healthier lives.
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Army officers had to write haikus about Pacific theater of World War II during a leadership course
Remebering Hal Sperlich, Navy Seabee and Engineering Pioneer of the Mustang and Minivan
We were soldiers once...and dipped.
Special Guest: Dr. Columbus D. Batiste.
Links:
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LET'S ALL EAT RIGHT DAY - February 25, 2025 - National Today
Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss
Home - Dr. Columbus Batiste
Healthy Heart Nation - Healthy Heart Nation
(4) Slave Food Conversations - How to keep your kidneys from failing - YouTube
(4) FLAMIN' HOT | Official Trailer | Searchlight Pictures - YouTube
Be The One | The American Legion
Army has officers write haikus about WWII in leadership course — Army officers had to write haikus about Pacific theater of World War II during a leadership course
Hal Sperlich, Navy Seabee and Engineering Pioneer of the Mustang and Minivan, Dies at Age 95 | Military.com — Hal Sperlich, Navy Seabee and Engineering Pioneer of the Mustang and Minivan,
An ode to the GWOT spitter
How To Quit Smoking & Other Tobacco: Veteran Resources - Mental Health
Why I Abandoned Traditional Cardiology to Become the “Healthy Heart Doc”
Join The American Legion
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1h 25min
February 18, 2025Episode 251: Tango Alpha Lima: What veterans should know about moving abroad with John Davis
Celebrating National Vet Girls Rise Day
THE INTERVIEW
Army veteran John Davis lives in the Dominican Republic, scuba dives, plays golf and works as a veteran advocate. In this episode, he shares what veterans need to know about the process to move abroad, what to do in advance, how to take care of their health care, mental wellness and much more.
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New bill would make it easier for veterans who signed secrecy oaths for covert ops to obtain back benefits
A caucus of military veterans seeks to bridge the political divide in a polarized Congress
Marine recruit uniforms were photoshopped on at boot camp
Special Guest: John Davis.
Links:
Watch video of this episode on YouTube
Join The American Legion
Home - Military Women's Memorial
Be The One | The American Legion
Home - John H. Davis
Veterans Guide to Moving Abroad - John H. Davis
Combat to College - John H. Davis
Writing Archive - John H. Davis
Bill would make it easier for veterans who signed secrecy oaths for covert ops to obtain back benefits | Stars and Stripes
Military veterans in Congress bridge the political divide | AP News
The Marines tried photoshopping uniforms on recruits at boot camp
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1h 6min
February 11, 2025Episode 250: Tango Alpha Lima: Who is MandatoryFunDay?
Army 1st Lt. Austin von Letkemann, better known to his Instagram followers as MandatoryFunDay, shares his unusual rise to fame on the podcast. His Instagram channel, with 20 million monthly views, features comedy videos that poke fun at various parts of military life.
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Medals of Honor, delayed nearly 120 years due to administrative issues, to be posthumously delivered to desendants.
VA National Salute to Veteran Patients
Reddit Rabbit Hole: Military Romance Scams
Special Guest: Austin Von Letkemann.
Links:
Watch video of this episode on YouTube
Be The One | The American Legion
MandatoryFunDay
Office Joe
2 soldiers who fought in the Philippine Insurrection to be awarded Medals of Honor approved more than a century ago | Stars and Stripes
Valentines and visitors say Thank You Veterans - VA News
Questions about a potential "Military Romance" scam. : r/Scams
I think my Mom is in a military romance scam... UPDATE : r/Scams
TangoAlphaLima
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1h 10min
February 04, 2025Episode 249: Tango Alpha Lima: Kamin Samuel - the Navy's first Black female helicopter pilot
Stacy, Joe and Adam look forward to the holidays and observances in February, including African American History Month, International Women’s Day, Valentines Day, Change Your Password Day, and GI Joe Day.
THE INTERVIEW
After making history, Kamin Samuel struggled upon leaving the military. Now she is an entrepreneur, best-selling author and documentary filmmaker of “Courage to Thrive.”
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Arizona Legion members take part in the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop.
National WWII Museum in New Orleans, the special exhibition - Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II
A trip down the Reddit rabbit hole in search of wild post office stories in honor of National Thank a Mail Carrier Day
Special Guest: Kamin Samuel.
Links:
Watch video of this episode on YouTube
The Action-Packed History of G.I. Joe — Google Arts & Culture
Be The One | The American Legion
Kamin Samuel
Home - Kamin Samuel
VIA Character Strengths Survey & Character Reports
Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being: Seligman, Martin E. P.: 9781439190760: Amazon.com: Books
Post 109 Invades the Arizona Bowl | Legiontown U.S.A.
Fighting for the Right to Fight | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans
Story of the Buffalo Soldiers 'positive history' for Iron Riders Gathering co-chair | The American Legion
Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 103: Tango Alpha Lima: Buffalo Soldier Iron Riders with Bobby McDonald
What’s your most wild post office story? : r/USPS
I’m a former USPS mail carrier that worked for 10 months. Ask me anything and I'll answer them as honestly as possible! : r/IAmA
TangoAlphaLima
Join The American Legion
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1h 14min
January 28, 2025Episode 248: Tango Alpha Lima: The Honorable Patrick J. Murphy still serving veterans
California Legion members standing strong and supporting communities devastated by wildfires.
THE INTERVIEW
Patrick Murphy, who joined the Army at 19, worked his way up to become the 32nd Army Under Secretary and America’s first Iraq War veteran to serve in Congress. Today, he continues to serve his brothers and sisters.
SCUTTLEBUTT
Happy Birthday Coast Guard
How Navy veteran Charles Sanna changed hot chocolate forever
Remembering President Jimmy Carter
Special Guest: Hon. Patrick J. Murphy.
Links:
Watch video of this episode on YouTube
Join The American Legion
‘It’s a warzone’: Army veteran shaken by aftermath of Palisades Fire - YouTube
In Pacific Palisades, ‘memories are gutted’ but Legion will help community rebuild | The American Legion
American Legion Post 519 Raises Funds for LA Fire Victims at Village Fest
California District 21 the American Legion Family Fire Relief Donation | Supervisor Karen Spiegel - Riverside County District 2
(20+) Mendocino Action News - Fire, Traffic and Other Emergencies | DONATION CENTER FOR #LOSANGELES FIRES: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | Facebook
‘We will be back. We will rebuild.’ | The American Legion
Be The One | The American Legion
Taking the Hill Productions — Veteran Owned & Operated Television & Film Production Company
Business and Finance News Videos - Yahoo Finance
Patrick J. Murphy
National Emergency Fund | The American Legion
How a Korean War Food Surplus Brought Instant Hot Cocoa to the World | Military.com
How Jimmy Carter Saved Canadian Nuclear Reactor After Meltdown | Military.com
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46min
January 21, 2025Episode 247: Tango Alpha Lima: Folk musician Mary Gauthier on helping veterans through songwriting
American Folk singer-songwriter and author Mary Gauthier talks about her addiction recovery, mental health journey and how she uses songwriting to help veterans with PTSD.
She works with veterans on their healing through songwriting with SongwritingWith:Soldiers.
“What I try to emphasize is that this can be of service to other people — a lifeline actually, which it often is.”
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VA awards $1.5 million to study using psychedelics for PTSD treatment
The Army built a giant concrete pyramid in North Dakota and only used it for six months
Vets can opt for ‘green’ burials at VA cemeteries through new pilot
Special Guest: Mary Gauthier.
Links:
Watch video of this episode on YouTube
Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss
Mary Gauthier
Songwriting With: Soldiers | Transforming Lives by Collaborative Songwriting
Rifles & Rosary Beads — Mary Gauthier
Hurt - YouTube
Saved by a Song: The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting - Kindle edition by Gauthier, Mary. Arts & Photography Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
Be The One | The American Legion
VA awards $1.5 million to study using psychedelics for PTSD treatment — VA awards $1.5 million to study using psychedelics for PTSD treatment
This massive pyramid in North Dakota helped end the Cold War
(18) "Weird" Al Yankovic - Amish Paradise (Parody of "Gangsta's Paradise" - Official Video) - YouTube
Vets can opt for ‘green’ burials at VA cemeteries through new pilot — Vets can opt for ‘green’ burials at VA cemeteries through new pilot
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1h 7min

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