Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

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  • Episode 147: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Air Force Combat Photographer Stacy Pearsall

    IN THE NEWS

    Law enforcement is investigating after an intruder breached Andrews Air Force Base, the home of Air Force One.

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    Stacy served in the Air Force as a combat photojournalist, where she earned numerous medals and commendations during her deployments. She is one of only three women to win National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Military Photographer of the Year competition and is the first woman to earn it twice.

    Today, Stacy continues to work worldwide as an independent photographer, author, educator and founder of the Veterans Portrait Project.

    She talks with us about her history as well as her current project, the PBS series "After Action," which reveals the experiences of veterans before, during and after their service.

    RAPID FIRE

    One of the First Black Marines, 101, Honored for His Service
    Veteran Who Started Neo-Nazi Group Arrested Again, This Time for Targeting a Power Station
    Black History Month: a time to honor and share

    Special Guest: Stacy Pearsall.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Join The American Legion
    • Breach at Air Force One base under investigation | The Hill — Law enforcement is investigating after an intruder breached the home base of Air Force One on Monday before being apprehended. 
    • American Legion Grassroots Action Center
    • Stacy Pearsall - Wikipedia
    • Veterans Portrait Project
    • Homepage | www.afteractionshow.org
    • After Action | PBS
    • Parrots For Patriots – Pairing veterans with companion parrots.
    • Shooter: Combat From Behind The Camera: Pearsall, Stacy: 9780762780181: Amazon.com: Books
    • A Photojournalist's Field Guide: In the Trenches With Combat Photographer Stacy Pearsall: Pearsall, Stacy: 9780321896612: Amazon.com: Books
    • Be the One | The American Legion
    • One of the First Black Marines, 101, Honored for His Service | Military.com
    • Veteran Who Started Neo-Nazi Group Arrested Again, This Time for Targeting a Power Station | Military.com
    • Black History Month: a time to honor and share  | The American Legion
    59 min
  • Episode 146: Tango Alpha Lima: CBRN Expert Jeffrey Brodeur

    IN THE NEWS

    American Legion lines out priorities for the 118th Congress.

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    Former U.S. Army Ranger Jeffrey Brodeur has experience developing Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear (CBRN) strategy, plans, and training programs. He is an internationally recognized CBRN expert who has lead survey teams in combat zones to support Department of State programs, and he talks about the technology being used for presumptive identification of potential toxins in combat zones.

    RAPID FIRE

    Be The One takes center stage at California American Legion Revitalization event.
    Military Police commander at Fort Hood suspended amid ongoing investigations
    American Legion post in South Korea honors Four Chaplain

    Special Guest: Jeffrey Brodeur.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Join The American Legion
    • Legion lines out priorities for 118th Congress | The American Legion
    • Legislative Center | The American Legion
    • American Legion Legislative Action Center
    • Raman spectroscopy - Wikipedia
    • Raman products from Rigaku | Rigaku Global Website
    • Be the One | The American Legion
    • ‘Be the One’ takes center stage at California revitalization | The American Legion
    • Military Police commander at Fort Hood suspended
    • Four Chaplains remembrance ceremony | Legiontown U.S.A.
    1 hr 16 min
  • Episode 145: Tango Alpha Lima: Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner

    IN THE NEWS

    A “Stars & Stripes" story that calls food insecurity for military families a national security issue, leads Ashley to share her passion for this issue facing military families and what she and others are doing to help in their local communities.

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner talks about the mission to support recovery and resilience among veterans, military families, and communities using mindful resilience.

    RAPID FIRE

    Legionnaire finally receives Navy Cross for 1952 heroics
    Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ should win the Oscar for Best Picture

    Special Guest: Brianna Renner.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Join The American Legion
    • Military families not having enough food is a national security issue, report says | Stars and Stripes
    • Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss
    • Veterans Yoga Project - Veterans Yoga Project
    • Local VYP - Veterans Yoga Project
    • Be the One | The American Legion
    • Legionnaire finally receives Navy Cross for 1952 heroics | The American Legion
    • Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ should win the Oscar for Best Picture
    • Send us your feedback!
    • Suggest a Guest
    48 min
  • Controlling cyberattack threats to protect American assets

    IN THE NEWS
    Air Force app allows you to send recruiters after anyone.

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST
    Jeffrey Engle, the Chairman and President of Conquest Cyber, talks about cybersecurity threats, and how his team works to help protect critical American assets from ongoing cyberattacks using the philosophies and tactics he learned during his service in the U.S. Army Special Forces Command.

    Jeffrey also talks about his book, "All the War They Want: Special Operations Techniques for Winning in Cyber Warfare, Business, and Life"

    RAPID FIRE
    Veterans Can Now Experience the Smell of Freedom Long After Leaving the Military
    The risk of too much (or any) alcohol | The American Legion
    Marines outwitted an AI security camera by hiding in a cardboard box

    Special Guest: Jeffrey Engle.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Join The American Legion
    • Now You Can Send Recruiters After Almost Anyone Using Updated Air Force App | Military.com
    • Be the One | The American Legion
    • Conquest Cyber | Cybersecurity & Adaptive Risk Management
    • Amazon.com: All the War They Want: Special Operations Techniques for Winning in Cyber Warfare, Business, and Life: 9781626349728: Jeffrey J. Engle: Books
    • Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion
    • Veterans Can Now Experience the Smell of Freedom Long After Leaving the Military | Military.com
    • The risk of too much (or any) alcohol | The American Legion
    • Marines outwitted an AI security camera by hiding in a cardboard box
    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 143: Tango Alpha Lima: Army H2F with Lt. Col. Sean Donohue and Alex Morrow

    IN THE NEWS

    Do Military Spouses need their own Bill of Rights?

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    H2F - Holistic Health and Fitness, is the U.S. Army's top priority in the human domain, and our guests, Lt. Col Sean Donohue and Alex Morrow share how the program is helping to take a proactive approach to soldier performance, fitness and wellness to address force readiness, recruiting and veteran healthcare.

    RAPID FIRE

    No Barriers Warriors seeks veterans with disabilities for 2023 backcountry expeditions
    The Old Air Force Tape Test Is Officially Dead. Long Live the New Tape Test.
    US military enters new era of expanded parental leave

    Special Guests: Alex Morrow and Lt. Col. Sean Donohue.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Join The American Legion
    • Do Military Families Need Their Own Bill of Rights? | Military.com
    • TAL | Trulaw
    • CIMT
    • Total Force Fitness | Health.mil
    • Investing in Our Youth: Army Develops Future Soldier Preparatory Course | Article | The United States Army
    • Whole Health Home
    • Team Red, White & Blue
    • MVP | Merging Vets & Players
    • Be the One | The American Legion
    • No Barriers Warriors seeks veterans with disabilities for 2023 backcountry expeditions | Legiontown U.S.A.
    • Warriors | No Barriers - Resilience, Hope & Optimism For Youth And Adults
    • The Old Air Force Tape Test Is Officially Dead. Long Live the New Tape Test. | Military.com
    • US military enters new era of expanded parental leave | The American Legion
    57 min
  • Episode 142: Tango Alpha Lima: Vietnam War Silver Star recipient and author Dennis Hoy

    IN THE NEWS

    We welcome former guest, comedian and military spouse Ashley Gutermuth, as the new co-host of the podcast, and get to know her a little better.

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    Silver Star recipient Dennis Hoy, who served in the U.S. Army infantry during the Vietnam War, is our guest. His memoir, “Letters from Vietnam” is based on the letters he wrote home to his new bride and his parents in 1966 and 67. He shares stories from his book and tells us how he was inspired to write his memoir.

    RAPID FIRE

    Singing the praises of the Skilcraft pen
    Big year for American Legion blood donations

    Special Guest: Dennis Hoy.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Join The American Legion
    • Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss
    • TAL | Trulaw
    • Letters from Vietnam: Hoy, Dennis: 9781543498660: Amazon.com: Books
    • Be the One | The American Legion
    • Why the Skilcraft Pen Has Been Used by the Military for 55 Years | Military.com
    • Government Pen PSA - YouTube
    • Big year for Legion blood donations | The American Legion
    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 141: Tango Alpha Lima: SVA NatCon 2023 Recap

    We're coming at you fresh from our weekend at the 15th Annual Student Veterans of America NatCon in Orlando.

    Student Veterans of America President and CEO Jared Lyon gets nostalgic looking back on15 years of national gatherings with his organization and American Legion National Vice Commander Patricia Harris talks about her first NatCon experience and the importance of the connection between The American Legion and SVA

    SVA 2021 National Student Veteran of the Year Katherine Martinez gets sworn in as an Alpha, and former guest and comedian Ashley Gutermuth, who joined us in our booth at the SVA Campus, shares a special announcement.

    Special Guests: Ashley Gutermuth and Jared Lyon.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Send us your feedback!
    • Join The American Legion
    • Homepage - Student Veterans of America®
    • Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 35: Tango Alpha Lima: Student Veterans with guest Jared Lyon
    • Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 116: Tango Alpha Lima: Actress and comedian Ashley Gutermuth
    19 min
  • Episode 140: Tango Alpha Lima: Connecticut State Trooper Kyle Kaelberer

    IN THE NEWS

    Jeff and Ashley discuss "Retrograde" – a documentary about the U.S. military's final months in Afghanistan, as seen from an embed with U.S. Green Berets and an Afghan General.

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    During a patrol on Sept. 11, 2021, Connecticut State Trooper Kyle Kaelberer stopped to check on a driver that pulled off the highway and activated their hazard lights. The bodycam footage of the interaction with the young veteran inside the vehicle has since gone viral, and Trooper Kaelberer has been lauded for his touching show of humanity.

    Trooper Kaelberer talks about what happened that night, and how to use empathy to de-esclate and help a someone in crisis.

    RAPID FIRE

    McLaren and Lockheed Martin partnering to bring fighter-jet technology to supercars, Marine Corps develops technology to pull potable water from thin-air, and a centenarian attributes his longevity to daily workouts at the local gym.

    Special Guest: Kyle Kaelberer.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Join The American Legion
    • Suggest a Guest
    • Retrograde, Official Trailer - YouTube
    • Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion
    • State Trooper and U.S. Army veteran share emotional moment in Tolland - YouTube
    • Be the One | The American Legion
    • Home
    • McLaren And Lockheed Martin Want To Bring Fighter Jet Design Tech To Supercars
    • The U.S. Marine Corps' New Water Invention Could Change Everything
    • Man, 100, Loves Gym Workouts, Exercises Every Day For Longevity
    56 min
  • Episode 139: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Navy Commander and counterterrorism expert Youssef Aboul-Enein

    IN THE NEWS

    Jeff and Ashley celebrate 75 years of Toys for Tots.

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    Retired U.S Navy Commander Youssef Aboul-Enein shares highlights of his 28-year military career, including his own 9/11 experience at the Pentagon, the pivot of his career from medical planner to Arabic linguist, which eventually led him to becoming the Defense Intelligence Agency subject matter expert on counter-terrorism and violent Jihadi groups in the middle-east.

    RAPID FIRE

    National Guard Helps Santa in Alaska, House passes Veterans Service Recognition Act, and the oil that fueled the Hanukkah Miracle.

    Special Guest: Youssef Aboul-Enein.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Join The American Legion
    • Send us your feedback!
    • After 75 years, Toys for Tots reaches more kids around Christmas than ever - WTOP News
    • Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion
    • Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Archive
    • Youssef Aboul-Enein | U.S. Naval Institute
    • National Guard helps Santa visit frosty Alaska village
    • Veterans Service Recognition Act passes House  | The American Legion
    • SE1-Ep17 Tango Alpha Lima: Military Healthcare Battle, Women and Infantries and a Deported Marine - YouTube
    • Watch Immigration Nation | Netflix Official Site
    • Resolution No. 15: Expedited Citizenship Through Military Service | Digital Archive
    • Resolution No. 10: Expedited Citizenship Applications for Deported Veterans | Digital Archive
    • The Oil that Fueled the Hanukkah Miracle
    • American Legion – Francis Scott Key Post 11 – Francis Scott Key Post 11
    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 138: Tango Alpha Lima: Give An Hour CEO Dr. Trina Clayeux

    IN THE NEWS

    Jeff and Ashley discuss the availability of new VA life insurance policies for disabled veterans that are scheduled to launch in January.

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    Dr. Trina Clayeux, the CEO of Give an Hour, a non-profit organization that provides free counseling to servicemembers, veterans and their loved ones, talks about the organization, some of the current projects they are working on, and some things everyone can do in support of emotional well-being.

    RAPID FIRE

    Legiontown: Fred Brock Post 828 assists families of local elementary schools
    Give blood this holiday season

    Special Guest: Dr. Trina Clayeux .

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Join The American Legion
    • New life insurance program for disabled vets to launch in January
    • TAL | Trulaw
    • Mental Health Care for Military and Families - Give an Hour
    • Amazon.com: WARRIOR: How to Support Those Who Protect Us: 9781736824405: Springer, Shauna, Wright, Eddie: Books
    • For Providers - Give an Hour
    • Wellness Ambassadors - Give an Hour
    • Home
    • Be the One | The American Legion
    • Fred Brock Post 828 assists families of local elementary schools | Legiontown U.S.A.
    • Give blood this holiday season | The American Legion
    • American Legion Blood Donor Program | The American Legion
    1 hr 5 min

About Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

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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.

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