Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

By The American Legion

Join us for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community.

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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.
Links:
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Send us your feedback! — Tell us if you're heading to the Tough Ruck in Boston!
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.
Links:
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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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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.
Links:
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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.
Links:
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Send us your feedback!
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.
Links:
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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
Send us your feedback!
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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.
Links:
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Join The American Legion
Rally Around the Flag for Americanism Month | The American Legion
Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss
Home Page - The Advocate Veterans Initiative Program
Find a Service Officer
Send us your feedback!
Suggest a Guest
The Medicare Advantage on Apple Podcasts
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56min
February 15, 2022Episode 92: Tango Alpha Lima: Merging Vets and Players with Former Green Beret Nate Boyer
IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley discuss the unacceptable living conditions for the junior enlisted barracks at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Jeff and Ashley sit down with former Green Beret and Seattle Seahawk Nate Boyer to talk about Merging Vets and Players, a nonprofit organization that brings together combat veterans and professional athletes for workouts and therapy
RAPID FIRE
DARPA tests Autonomous Black Hawk Helicopter
Honoring the military service of Harry Belafonte
Air Force ordered to pay restitution for Sutherland Spring shooting
Special Guest: Nate Boyer.
Links:
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American Legion to Navy: ‘Fix Walter Reed barracks now’ | The American Legion
Join The American Legion | The American Legion
MVP | Merging Vets & Players
Nate Boyer – Green Beret, Texas Longhorn
DARPA Successfully Tests an Autonomous Blackhawk Helicopter
'King of Calypso' Harry Belafonte Was WWII Sailor > U.S. Department of Defense > Story
Air Force ordered to pay $230+ million for Sutherland Springs church shooting | American Military News
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52min
February 08, 2022Episode 91: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Navy SEAL Steve Giblin
IN THE NEWS
Ashley and Jeff discuss the new White House executive order to make sexual harassment an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired Navy SEAL Steve Giblin joins the podcast to talk about his new memoir, "Walking in Mud: A Navy SEAL’s 10 Rules for Surviving the New Normal." He draws on his military experiences to offer wisdom and counsel others on how to cope in the post-pandemic world.
RAPID FIRE
Abandoned Air Force radar station for sale
VA tasks Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs to innovate approach to serving Native American Veterans
Special Guest: Steve Giblin.
Links:
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Military sexual harassment will be a crime under new White House executive order
Army investigates soldier at Fort Hood for video sexual harassment
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Men With Green Faces (1969) - YouTube
The American's Creed
Walking in Mud | Book by Steve Giblin, Jon Land | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster
Find an American Legion Service Officer
Abandoned Air Force radar station in South Dakota is for sale on Facebook
New committee to help improve care for Native American veterans
The Veterans Writing Project — The Writers Guild Foundation
Ashley's Feedback Challenge
Suggest a Guest
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30min
February 01, 2022Episode 90: Tango Alpha LIma: Honoring Black History
IN THE NEWS
Jeff kicks off the episode by sharing the 2021 National American Legion College Resolution urging the United States to award the Congressional Gold Medal to all members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.
FEATURED GUESTS
We feature two of the stories from the February issue of The American Legion Magazine:
NASCAR rising star Jessie Iwuji, a Navy Rerservist and Legion member who is poised to bring change and diversity to racing.
A group of California Legion members who are commemorating the unique experience of the Iron Riders - a group of Buffalo Soldiers in an experimental Bicycle Corps who made a 1,900-mile trek from Fort Missoula to St. Louis in 1897.
RAPID FIRE
 Newly introduced GI Bill Restoration Act would provide benefits to descendants of Black World War II veterans
Colin Powell remembered as a model for future generations
Links:
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Legion College | The American Legion
2021 February American Legion Magazine salutes the Six Triple Eight | The American Legion
The Six Triple Eight - film trailer
Write a Resolution | The American Legion
Meet NASCAR driver, Legionnaire Jesse Iwuji in February | The American Legion — here
American Legion member brings diversity and change to NASCAR - YouTube
Legionnaires pay homage to Iron Riders - YouTube
Find a Service Officer
Newly introduced bill would provide GI Bill benefits to descendants of Black World War II vets - CNNPolitics
Colin Powell remembered as a model for future generations | Stars and Stripes
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43min
January 25, 2022Episode 89: Tango Alpha Lima: 2022 Legislative Priorities with Lawrence Montreuil
American Legion National Legislative Director Lawrence Montruiel returns to celebrate the organization's legislative wins from 2021 and give a briefing on the Legislative priorities for 2022.
Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil.
Links:
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Join The American Legion | The American Legion
Passage of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act - Global War On Terrorism Memorial Foundation
Text - H.R.958 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Protecting Moms Who Served Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
Tango Alpha Lima: GWOT Memorial Foundation CEO Rod Rodriguez
Find a Service Officer
S.927 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
H.R.2127 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): TEAM Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
Schoolhouse Rock - I'm Just a Bill - YouTube
The American Legion Legislative Agenda for the 117th Congress | The American Legion
Legislative Resources | The American Legion
Legislative Center | The American Legion
Action Center
The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program
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36min

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