Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

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May 02, 2023Episode 157: Tango Alpha Lima: 22Zero Founder Dan Jarvis
IN THE NEWS
Kevin Kline, a member of Sons of The American Legion Squadron 176 in Springfield, Va., executive director of the USS Arizona “Operation 85” project, is seeking help on his mission to identify the "unknown" Navy and Marine servicemembers from the USS Arizona using DNA samples from families.
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Suffering from sleeplessness as a side-effect of a traumatic brain injury, struggling with survivors guilt and grieving his mother's death, Dan Jarvis found himself contemplating suicide. His journey to healing led him to found 22Zero, a non-profit that helps heal trauma using a technique known as Tactical Resiliency Training.
Dan shares his personal journey and how his organization assists veterans, first responders and their families.
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2023 American Legion Memorial Day speech available online
Fort Gordon families say base housing still plagued with mold, sewage and other problems
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Special Guest: Dan Jarvis.
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Help identify remaining ‘unknown’ USS Arizona servicemembers | The American Legion
The U.S.S. Arizona "Operation 85"- Let's Bring 'Em Home
Resolution No. 26: Amending the POW/MIA Empty Chair Ceremony | Digital Archive
Video details - YouTube Studio
(3) POW/MIA prayer - YouTube
Be the One | The American Legion
22Zero - United States - Healing The Hero
(3) Healing the Heroes of 9-11: The Way Forward - YouTube
Join The American Legion | The American Legion
2023 Memorial Day speech available online | The American Legion
Memorial Day Speech | Brochures & Publications | The American Legion
Fort Gordon families say base housing still plagued with mold, sewage and other problems | Stars and Stripes
Action Center
Get One Year of LinkedIn Premium and LinkedIn Learning for Free - SheerID for Shoppers
Military spouse subscriptions | Global Impact
Veteran subscriptions | Social Impact
54 min
April 25, 2023Episode 156: Tango Alpha Lima: "Interpreters Wanted" director Robert Ham
IN THE NEWS
VA and NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness.
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Award-winning director and writer, Army combat veteran USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA program alumni and American Legion Post 43 member, Robert Ham joins us to talk about his feature documentary about Afghan Interpreters, "Interpreters Wanted," that will be released this spring on Vet TV.
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Mark Wahlberg is Not a Fan Of Tom Cruise Comparing His Work in Movie to Military Service
Air National Guardsman arrested after applying to be a hitman online to make some extra cash
Eagle Scout creates "Flags of Gratitude" memorial
Special Guest: Robert Ham.
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VA, NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness | The American Legion
Action Center
INTERPRETERS WANTED — HAMMR Productions
Action Center
Be the One | The American Legion
"I don't give a f**k what you did, How dare you": Mark Wahlberg is Not a Fan Of Tom Cruise Comparing His Work in Movie to Military Service - FandomWire
Air National Guardsman arrested after applying to be a hitman online to make some extra cash
Eagle Scout creates "Flags of Gratitude" memorial | Legiontown U.S.A.
58 min
April 18, 2023Episode 155: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with Sales Platoon CEO John Renken
IN THE NEWS
NASA announces the crew of the Artemis II, which includes two former Navy pilots who will circle the moon in late 2024.
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Our guest, John Renken, is a former U.S. Army Ranger, former professional MMA fighter, the founder of several churches, and a successful entrepreneur
He is owner of online travel booking engine Travel Mavericks; the owner of Southwestern Consulting where he provides coaching for sales professionals; and the CEO of Sales Platoon, a company focused on connecting active duty servicemembers to civilian sales careers.
We talk with John about his military career, his MMA experience, and how he uses his experience to provide career assistance for military veterans.
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Singing Legionnaires - where are you?
America's best hiking trails
'Kandahar' trailer stars Gerard Butler in escape from Afghanistan
Special Guest: John Renken.
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Artemis II: 2 former Navy pilots bring thousands of flight hours to historic moon mission | Stars and Stripes
Action Center
Sales Training | Sales Platoon
Home Page - Hiring Our Heroes
DOD SkillBridge
SAINT - Rory Fraser
Watch Fight Church | Prime Video
Be the One | The American Legion
Singing Legionnaires - where are you? | Legiontown U.S.A.
America’s best hiking trails | The American Legion
Free Entrance to National Parks for Gold Star Families and Veterans (U.S. National Park Service)
'Kandahar trailer stars Gerard Butler in escape from Afghanistan
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49 min
April 11, 2023Episode 154: Tango Alpha Lima: VA Vet Center Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher
IN THE NEWS
Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, according to a study published in the May issue of Psychiatry Research.
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VA Vet Centers Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher joins us to talk about the services provided by Vet Centers, scholarship opportunities available through the Vet Center Scholarship program, and future growth and expansion of Vet Centers across the nation.
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American Legion Removes Confederate Flag After Vet’s Query
Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app
 Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Special Guest: Mike Fisher.
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CHILDREN & YOUTH MONTH | The American Legion
Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, study finds
Be the One | The American Legion
Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home
Vet Center Scholarship Program - Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling)
American Legion Grassroots Action Center
Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app | The American Legion
Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day | Legiontown U.S.A.
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48 min
April 04, 2023Episode 153: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Transition with author Herb Thompson
IN THE NEWS
Coca-Cola was the result of a wounded soldier trying to ease his pain
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Herb Thompson, award-winning author who served 20 years in the U.S. Army, was named U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year in 2008 and retired in March 2019 as a Special Forces (Green Beret) Team Sergeant, in the 5th Special Forces Group, talks about his military experience, military transition, and his best-selling book, “The Transition Mission: A Green Beret’s Approach to Transition From Military Service”
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A Marine Corps cook spread the gospel of tacos throughout America
Michiganders had a ball at the Deerfield American Legion Testicle Festival
A primer on intermittent fasting
Special Guest: Herb Thompson.
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Coca-Cola Was the Result of a Wounded Soldier Trying to Ease His Own Pain | Military.com
American Legion Grassroots Action Center
Herb Thompson
The Transition Mission: A Green Beret’s approach to transition from military service: Thompson, Herb: 9781734301502: Amazon.com: Books
DOD SkillBridge
Be the One | The American Legion
A Marine Corps Cook Spread the Gospel of Tacos Throughout America | Military.com — A Marine Corps Cook Spread the Gospel of Tacos Throughout America
Deerfield American Legion 2023 Testicle Festival is March 18
(18) American Legion Deerfield, Michigan Post 392 | Deerfield MI | Facebook
A primer on intermittent fasting | The American Legion
54 min
March 28, 2023Episode 152: Tango Alpha Lima: Best Medicine Brigade with Robin Phoenix Johnson and Doug Bennett
IN THE NEWS
New VA mission statement recognizes sacred commitment to all Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors
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Robin Phoenix Johnson is an Army veteran, comedian and CEO of the Best Medicine Brigade, where she gives veteran and military spouse comedians performance opportunities. She is also president of her non-profit organization, HEALARIOUS, a humor therapy program for veterans. Robin and Marine Corp veteran and Best Medicine Brigade comedian Doug Bennett talk about comedy as therapy and the Operation HEALARIOUS Comedy Competition sponsored by The American Legion.
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A call for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to make amends for omission of actor, Army veteran and American Legion member Paul Sorvino from the "In Memoriam" program during the Oscars
Woman complains about military-themed candles to shop attendant, who is a veteran.
American Legion Post in Georgia donates 50th vehicle to veterans in need.
Special Guests: Doug Bennett and Robin Phoenix Johnson.
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New VA mission statement recognizes sacred commitment to all Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors
American Legion Grassroots Action Center
Best Medicine Brigade
Operation HEAL*ARIOUS Comedy Competition
Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 138: Tango Alpha Lima: Give An Hour CEO Dr. Trina Clayeux
Operation HEAL*ARIOUS Comedy Night - National Veterans Memorial and Museum
Be the One | The American Legion
Commentary: Do the right thing, Hollywood | The American Legion — Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Woman Complains About Military Candles, Owner's Daughter Is a Veteran
Malicious Women Candle Co – Malicious Women Co.
Homeless Veterans program, American Legion Post 45 donate 50th car to veterans in need | Legiontown U.S.A.
Thomas M. Brady Post 45, Inc.
The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program
1 hr 20 min
March 21, 2023Episode 151: Tango Alpha Lima: National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation CEO Chris Cassidy
IN THE NEWS
How to Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T.
American Legion virtual training with Veterans Yoga Project helps members learn about the physical and mental health benefits of yoga
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National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation CEO Chris Cassidy leads the mission to inspire America and promote the belief that everyone is born with the potential to be extraordinary. He talks about his work to build a national museum, and the educational programs offered while the structure is being built.
The retired Navy SEAL and former NASA Chief Astronaut talks about his military and space career.
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Jon Bernthal Returning as the Punisher for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’
Here's How to Get a 2023 MLB.TV Military Discount
National Parks jokingly warns not to 'push a slower friend down' if you encounter a bear
Special Guest: Chris Cassidy.
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Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T. Poster | American Stroke Association
Learn the health and mental benefits of yoga | The American Legion
Be the One | The American Legion
National Medal of Honor Museum - National Medal of Honor Museum
Chris Cassidy – My Hand My Cause, Inc.
Action Center
(1) How to use the Bathroom in Space - YouTube
Jon Bernthal Returning as the Punisher for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’
MLB.tv - Discounts for Military & Gov't | GovX
National Parks jokingly warns not to 'push a slower friend down' if you encounter a bear | CNN Travel
Free Entrance to National Parks for Gold Star Families and Veterans (U.S. National Park Service)
1 hr 3 min
March 14, 2023Episode 150: Tango Alpha Lima: Elite Athlete "Air Force" Ken Corigliano
IN THE NEWS
Female 4-stars discuss changes for women in military service.
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After a traumatic brain injury, Air Force" Ken Corigliano developed synesthesia, a condition in which information meant to stimulate one of sense stimulates several senses. This condition has given him a magnified ability to see the interconnectedness of life, and a unique perspective on the world around him, which he uses to promote the connection between physcial fitness and mental wellness.
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Marines welcome first woman to serve as senior enlisted leader of an expeditionary force
Tom Cruise is filming 'Mission Impossible' on a Navy aircraft carrier
Legion shows support to Irreverent Warriors
Special Guest: Ken Corigliano.
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Beyond firsts: Female 4-stars discuss changes for women in service
Be the One | The American Legion
Air Force Ken
State of Being: How Everything You Need to Win is Within You - Kindle edition by Corigliano, Ken. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
NuCalm Home | NuCalm
Action Center
Marines welcome first woman to serve as senior enlisted leader of an expeditionary force | Stars and Stripes
Tom Cruise is filming 'Mission Impossible' on a Navy aircraft carrier
Legion shows support to Irreverent Warriors | Legiontown U.S.A.
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52 min
March 07, 2023Episode 149: Tango Alpha Lima: Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson
IN THE NEWS
A nuclear reactor was melting down, and naval officer Jimmy Carter came to the rescue.
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Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson talks about the continuing nationwide push to collect and document the stories of women who served.
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Army spouse recruited to lead Second Service Foundation
War in Ukraine accelerates global drive toward killer robots
National Cemetery Administration nets prestigious honor
Special Guest: Phyllis Wilson.
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A nuclear reactor was melting down, naval officer Jimmy Carter came to the rescue | Stars and Stripes
Home - Military Women's Memorial
A Q&A with Military Women’s Memorial President Phyllis Wilson | The American Legion — continuing its nationwide push to collect and document the stories of women who served
Army spouse recruited to lead Second Service Foundation - We Are The Mighty
War in Ukraine Accelerates Global Drive Toward Killer Robots | Military.com
National Cemetery Administration nets prestigious honor | The American Legion
48 min
February 28, 2023Episode 148: Tango Alpha Lima: HillVets Founder and CEO Justin Brown
IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley talk about the new video game release from Steam Games. “Company of Heroes 3″ takes on a new facet of WWII history, and brings players into the battle between U.S. Forces, British Forces, Wehrmacht, and Deutsches Afrikakorps that ensued during campaigns in Italy and North Africa.
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HillVets founder and CEO Justin Brown tells the origin story of how a networking event for veterans working in the Capitol has evolved into a veteran and military community helping one another in their pursuit of continued service in government.
Justin explains the leadership and fellowship programs, and how HillVets works with other VSOs to accomplish their mission.
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I'm a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings
Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander
African Americans in USCG
Special Guest: Justin Brown.
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New WWII video game drops players into Italy, North Africa campaigns
Action Center
HillVets | Serving Veterans & the Military-Connected in Washington D.C. — Our mission is to serve those who have served in their pursuit of continued service in government.
Be the One | The American Legion
I'm a U.S. Marine turned Hooters girl - people thank me for my service... of their wings | The US Sun
Wisconsin post provides proper send-off to deploying commander | The American Legion
African Americans in USCG | Legiontown U.S.A.
African American Chronology
(20+) American Legion Post 83 - Merced, Ca. | Merced CA | Facebook
49 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.