Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

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July 11, 2023Episode 167: Tango Alpha Lima: HireMilitary founder and CEO Michael Quinn
IN THE NEWS
Deadline looms for vets to get retroactive toxic exposure benefits
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
At the end of a 24-year military career, Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Michael Quinn quickly realized the overwhelming challenges veterans face when entering the private sector workforce and resolved to make a difference. Quinn joins the podcast to talk about his own experience and passion to positively impact job-seekers in the military and veteran community led to the creation of HireMilitary.
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THRIVE: Helping Veterans and employees find happiness
Legion post educates how to ‘Be the One’ with VA S.A.V.E. training
Connecticut World War II veteran gets high school diploma 80 years later
Special Guest: Mike Quinn.
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VA to host PACT Act events throughout July during ‘Summer VetFest’ - VA News
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Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss
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Michael Quinn | LinkedIn
The Ultimate LinkedIn Cheat Sheet | LinkedIn
HireMilitary - YouTube
HireMilitary: Overview | LinkedIn
Office Hours with Mike & Lucy
Be the One | The American Legion
THRIVE: Helping Veterans and employees find happiness - VA News
THRIVE Shared Medical Appointments: Introductory Video - YouTube
Legion post educates how to ‘Be the One’ with VA S.A.V.E. training | The American Legion
Connecticut World War II veteran gets high school diploma 80 years later | Stars and Stripes
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July 04, 2023Episode 166: Tango Alpha Lima: “Ghosts of Baghdad” author USMC Ret. Col. Eric Buer
IN THE NEWS
Former CEO of Tech School Receives 5-Year Sentence in Largest Post-9/11 GI Bill Fraud Case
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired Marine Col. Eric “Ferris” Buer flew attack helicopters during multiple deployments, including a 2003 mission with Amphibious Task Force – East during Operation Iraqi Freedom that gave him the inspiration for his first book, “Ghosts of Baghdad.”
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100% tuition reimbursement coming for South Dakota National Guard members
Arkansas Veterans bring home medals from Golden Age Games
Marine Corps Veteran Robert McCall Fights the Entire Sicilian Mafia in 'The Equalizer 3'
Special Guest: Eric Buer.
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Former CEO of Tech School Receives 5-Year Sentence in Largest Post-9/11 GI Bill Fraud Case | Military.com
Be the One | The American Legion
Ghosts of Baghdad | Ballast Books
Eric Buer
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100% tuition reimbursement coming for SDNG members | South Dakota State University
Arkansas Veterans bring home medals from Golden Age Games - VA News
National Veterans Golden Age Games - National Veterans Sports Programs
VA Adaptive Sports & Therapeutic Arts - National Veterans Sports Programs
VA National Veterans Sports Programs
Marine Corps Veteran Robert McCall Fights the Entire Sicilian Mafia in 'The Equalizer 3' | Military.com
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54 min
June 27, 2023Episode 165: Tango Alpha Lima: Nixon's Secret War with Air Force Veteran Bruce Roberson
IN THE NEWS
America Faces Sharp Increase in Aging Military Veterans
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Air Force veteran Bruce Roberson served in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. He joins the podcast to talk about his experience working with Air Force Security Services as a military working dog handler on deployments that included the clandestine operations in Laos and Cambodia that later became known as “Nixon’s Secret War.”
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The US Army wants to build a drone fleet, inspired by Ukraine's example, but will not be able to use DJI quadcopters
Amid an epidemic of loneliness, nonprofits are helping keep veterans connected
All In One: GLA’s Document Day Offers Veterans Easy Access To Critical Documents
Special Guest: Bruce Roberson.
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America Faces Sharp Increase in Aging Military Veterans - The War Horse
Be the One | The American Legion
Ho Chi Minh trail - Wikipedia
Expressoul Health & Wellness Podcast
Expressoul Coffee
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The US Army wants to build a drone fleet, inspired by Ukraine's example, but will not be able to use DJI quadcopters | gagadget.com
Amid an epidemic of loneliness, nonprofits are helping keep veterans connected | The Hill
All In One: GLA’s Document Day Offers Veterans Easy Access To Critical Documents | VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care | Veterans Affairs
1 hr 17 min
June 20, 2023Task Force Movement Vice-Chairman Dan Kunze
IN THE NEWS
Air Force official says he's worried about military families being forced to move over anti-LGBTQ bullying
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Task Force Movement Vice Chairman Dan Kunze joins the show to talk about how the program is not only helping people find jobs, but also addressing infrastructure and national security concerns. Task Force Movement is a White House program that connects industry, academia, government and veterans' groups to fast-track the military community into jobs in cyber-security and trucking.
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 Marine Corps' brand: 'I'm not sure you're good enough to be a Marine'
Army Pre-Boot Camp Course Expanded as Recruiting Challenge Looms
Facing Shortages, US Military Recruiters Trade Citizenship for Service
Special Guest: Dan Kunze.
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Air Force official: Military families ‘forced to move’ over anti-LGBTQ bullying | The Hill
Task Force Movement
Marine Corps' brand: 'I'm not sure you're good enough to be a Marine' | Washington Examiner
Army Pre-Boot Camp Course Expanded as Recruiting Challenge Looms | Military.com
Facing Shortages, US Military Recruiters Trade Citizenship for Service
1 hr 5 min
June 13, 2023Episode 163: Tango Alpha Lima: "Nevermind, We'll Do it Ourselves" authors Alec Bierbauer and Mark Cooter
IN THE NEWS
VASEC McDonough says VA hiring push has helped mitigate spike in VA disability claims
GUESTS
Co-authors Alec Bierbauer and Ret. Col. Mark Cooter tell the origin story of the Predator drone program and the dawn of unmanned warfare in their book, "Never Mind, We'll Do lt Ourselves. The inside Story of How a Team of Renegades Broke Rules, Shattered Barriers, and Launched a Drone Warfare Revolution."
The pair talk about how their own military experiences led them to share this story, how unmanned warfare changed how wars are fought, and where the technology is heading.
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Staten Island students help homeless veterans with “Backpacks for Life”
How stand-up comedy can heal the military-connected community.
American Legion launches Be The One Day
Special Guests: Alec Bierbauer and Mark Cooter.
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Sledgehammer. How it Happened | Ashley Gutermuth (@ashgutermuth) on Instagram
Sledgehammer2 - Running Streak lives on | Ashley Gutermuth (@ashgutermuth) on Instagram
McDonough: VA hiring push expected to stop increased VA claims from adding to agency backlog | Stars and Stripes
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Don’t wait to file for PACT Act care, benefits | The American Legion
Be the One | The American Legion
Never Mind, We'll Do It Ourselves – The untold story of the origin of the Predator program
Curtis High School students help homeless veterans | Legiontown U.S.A.
Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 33: Tango Alpha Lima: Backpacks For Life with Brett Dalessandro and Alexa Modero
Backpacks For Life
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How stand-up comedy can heal the military-connected community
Home — ASAP
Creative arts therapy – promoting health for Veterans - VA News
Best Medicine Brigade
Operation Heal*Arious Comedy Competition
Veteran suicide awareness | Legiontown U.S.A.
A Journey to The Edge of Darkness: Ingraham, Ivan F.: 9798391917526: Amazon.com: Books
1 hr 2 min
June 06, 2023Episode 162: Tango Alpha Lima: The “Generosity Culture” with entrepreneur April Shprintz
IN THE NEWS
A new report released by the Department of the Navy raises concerns about SEALS candidates using performance-enhancing drugs to get through BUD/S.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Air Force veteran April Shprintz uses the principles of The Generosity Culture®, to take failing companies to profitability in less than six months, scale million-dollar international firms to 8 figures in a year and helps new start-ups begin closing $100K deals in less than a month.
April talks about the importance of pouring resources back into the people who are part of a company, and shares insight about how the same concept can apply to recruiting new members to a non-profit organization.
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“Be The One” days launched June 1
Get new gear and get registered for 2023 Legacy Run
Army Vet goes viral after he details his VA experience on social media
Special Guest: April Shprintz.
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Navy SEAL Recruits Take Performance Drugs to Pass Training: Report
Book – D. McBurnett
Stronghold Food Pantry
Be the One | The American Legion
Driven Outcomes - Powered by The Generosity Culture®
Join The American Legion | The American Legion
Warrior Rising
Winning Mindset Mastery | April Shprintz | Join April as she brings her infectious energy, passion and expertise in helping people from all walks of life master their mindset and begin to create massive success in all areas of their life.
Magic Blue Rocks - The Secret to Doing Anything
Action Center
‘Be the One Days’ start June 1 | The American Legion
Resolution No. 13: Be The One Days | Digital Archive
Be The One (new 4/4/23)-American Legion Flag & Emblem
New Legacy Run gear available as online registration continues | The American Legion
Legacy Run Registration | The American Legion
Legacy Run-American Legion Flag & Emblem
Army veteran goes viral after he details experience with the VA - Total News
AverageFloridaMan (@averagefloridaman) | TikTok
Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 138: Tango Alpha Lima: Give An Hour CEO Dr. Trina Clayeux
1 hr 3 min
May 30, 2023Episode 161: Tango Alpha Lima: Legion of Valor National Commander Justin "JD" LeHew
IN THE NEWS
We celebrate the career of Marine Corps veteran Dale Dye, and his contributions to more accurate and realistic portrayals of the military in the entertainment industry.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Marine Corps veteran and Navy Cross recipient Justin "JD" LeHew talks about his role as the first post-Vietnam generation National Commander of the Legion of Valor of the United States of America, his work with History Flight, a private MIA search and recovery organization, and his cross-country journey along the Medal of Honor Highway with Team Long Road.
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Top enlisted soldier calls out leaders to ‘show up’ at PT
Food delivery driver dashes into Army ranks after chance encounter
Reddit post leads to top Army leaders crashing soldier’s reenlistment
Special Guest: Justin "JD" LeHew.
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Veteran of the Day U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Dale Dye - Aerotech News & Review
Instagram: Ashley watching a war movie with her husband
Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Archive
Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 91114: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with former POW Jessica Lynch
Be the One | The American Legion
Legion of Valor – Founded 1890 – nation's oldest veteran service organization
Home - History Flight, Inc. | History Flight
Team Long Road
Join The American Legion | The American Legion
Top enlisted soldier calls out leaders to ‘show up’ at PT
Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 143: Tango Alpha Lima: Army H2F with Lt. Col. Sean Donohue and Alex Morrow
Food delivery driver dashes into Army ranks after chance encounter
Reddit post leads to top Army leaders crashing soldier’s reenlistment
59 min
May 23, 2023Episode 160: Tango Alpha Lima: Special Assistant to the President for Veterans Affairs Terri Tanielian
IN THE NEWS
Long-troubled Fort Hood has been redesignated Fort Cavazos, in honor of Gen. Richard Edward Cavazos, a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars and the first Hispanic four-star general.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Terri Tanielian, Special Assistant to the President for Veterans Affairs, is a nationally recognized expert in veteran and mental health policy. She discusses how the White House is tackling veterans issues such as suicide and homelessness, as well as how they are supporting military families and caregivers.
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 A very good girl deploys on carrier Ford: Sage the service dog
Marines to deactivate historically female recruit training battalion
The Story of Poppy Day
Special Guest: Terri Tanelian.
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Texas' long troubled Fort Hood is renamed after first Hispanic four-star general | CNN
Be the One | The American Legion
Tango Alpha Lima Podcast: Episode 9: Tango Alpha Lima: Race and Law Enforcement - Part I
Tango Alpha Lima Podcast: Episode 9: Tango Alpha Lima: Race and Law Enforcement - Part II
Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers | The White House
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A very good girl deploys on carrier Ford: Sage the service dog
Marines to deactivate historically female recruit training battalion
The Poppy Story | The American Legion
45 min
May 16, 2023Episode 159: Tango Alpha Lima: SteerBridge Founder Robert Schroder
IN THE NEWS
Unhoused Veterans Will Get New Apartments in West LA, Though VA Is Years Behind Its Promises
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
SteerBridge founder Robert Schroder shares how his military career, a job at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and even two weeks spent at Mississippi American Legion Boys State helped lead him to create a company that pairs the talents of veterans and military spouses with cutting-edge technology and connects them to federal government and corporate clients.
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American Legion Service Officer saves homeless honorably discharged Army disabled veteran's life
Army Guard sniper team wins International Sniper Competition
Special Guest: Robert Schroder .
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Unhoused Veterans Will Get New Apartments in West LA, Though VA Is Years Behind On Its Promises | LAist
City of Tents: Veterans Row | KCRW
Join The American Legion | The American Legion
About Us — DOD, the U.S. Government, and corporate clients
(37) Post | LinkedIn
Be the One | The American Legion
American Legion NSO saves homeless honorably discharged Army disabled veteran's life | Legiontown U.S.A.
Army Guard sniper team wins International Sniper Competition | American Military News
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May 09, 2023Episode 158: Tango Alpha Lima: "War Journal" author Jim Sisco
IN THE NEWS
Amazon lands rights to J.J. Abrams and Glen Powell Imax documentary 'Blue Angels'
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Combat-tested leader and seasoned executive James Sisco had a distinguished, 23-year military career as a reconnaissance Marine and Naval Intelligence Officer. He shares some of the military experiences that led him to penning his best-selling book, “The War Journal: A Young Marine’s Discovery of Critical Life Lessons from Desert Storm.”
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Legionnaires "Walk Across Texas"
Registration now live for 2023 American Legion Legacy Run
Biden to send 1,500 troops to border ahead of expected migrant surge
Special Guest: Jim Sisco.
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J.J. Abrams, Glen Powell Doc 'Blue Angels' Lands at Amazon - Variety
Be the One | The American Legion
The War Journal: A Young Marine’s Discovery of Critical Life Lessons from Desert Storm: Sisco, James R.: 9798377557524: Amazon.com: Books
ENODO Global | Premier Social Risk Advisory Firm | Fairfax Virginia
Legionnaires "Walk Across Texas" | Legiontown U.S.A.
Registration now live for 2023 Legacy Run | The American Legion
Legacy Scholarship | The American Legion
Biden to send 1,500 troops to border ahead of expected migrant surge | The Hill
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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.