Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

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  • Episode 137: Tango Alpha Lima: Fitness and Wellness with certified personal trainer Jennifer Campbell

    IN THE NEWS

    To get ready for the Army/Navy game, Jeff and Ashley review the team uniforms.
    Ashley introduces the Army uniform, inspired by "Old Ironsides."

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    Jennifer Campell shares tips on healthy ways to enjoy the holiday season, and how to stay motivated to focus on fitness goals.

    RAPID FIRE

    Jeff introduces the NASA-inspired Navy uniform that honors Naval Academy alum Bruce McCandless who performed the first untethered spacewalk.
    We salute the Marine Corps vet who chugged beer from her prosthetic leg

    Special Guest: Jennifer Campbell.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Join The American Legion
    • History Behind the Uniform: 1st Armored DIvision - YouTube
    • Army football reveals WWII-themed uniform for Navy matchup
    • Be the One | The American Legion
    • Try these healthy Thanksgiving swaps | The American Legion
    • About The Original Fit Factory | The Original Fit Factory
    • TruConnect By TV.FIT - The Only Fitness App You Need
    • Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion
    • Navy Football 2022 Army-Navy Game Uniform - YouTube
    • Navy unveils astronaut-themed uniform for annual clash with rival Army
    • We salute the Marine Corps vet who chugged beer from her prosthetic leg
    • Lance Cpl. Annika Hutsler (2019) 🇺🇸 - YouTube
    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 136: Tango Alpha Lima: The physical inactivity epidemic with Dr. Dan Bornstein

    IN THE NEWS

    A lawmaker frustrated by a the unsolved case of a soldier decapitated in 2020 is pushing the Pentagon to overhaul how it handles cold cases.

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    The second guest in our fitness and wellness series, Dr. Dan Bornstein talks about the America's Physical Inactivity Epidemic and the impact on military recruiting and readiness.

    Dr. Bornstein shares simple changes veterans make and resources avialable help them get moving and encourage others to increase physical activity.

    RAPID FIRE

    Veterans, Gold Star Families get free lifetime pass to national parks, wildlife refuges, other public lands
    We salute this Army tank crew that named their tank ‘Come On Bro’
    ‘Top Gun’ reimagined with a cat is purrrrfection

    Special Guest: Dr. Dan Bornstein.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Send us your feedback!
    • Join The American Legion
    • 'Unacceptable': Congresswoman Wants Reforms as Decapitated Soldier Cold Case Lingers | Military.com
    • Giving Tuesday
    • Security Consultant | DBornsteinSolutions, LLC
    • Whole Health Home
    • Total Force Fitness: Your roadmap to peak performance and military wellness | HPRC
    • How much physical activity do adults need? | Physical Activity | CDC
    • Be the One | The American Legion
    • Veterans, Gold Star Families get free lifetime pass to national parks, wildlife refuges, other public lands - VA News
    • Free Entrance to National Parks for Gold Star Families and Veterans (U.S. National Park Service)
    • Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 122: Tango Alpha Lima: Sierra Club Military Outdoors campaign manager Aaron Leonard
    • We salute this Army tank crew that named their tank ‘Come On Bro’
    • ‘Top Gun’ reimagined with a cat is purrrrfection
    1 hr 23 min
  • Episode 135: Tango Alpha Lima: President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition with Rob Wilkins

    IN THE NEWS

    Jeff and Ashley get ready to reconnect with Ralphie, and discuss the midterm election, which yielded the largest increase of veterans heading for Capitol Hill since the Vietnam War.

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    The Honorable Rob Wilkins joins the podcast to kick off our health and wellness series and help motivate everyone to finish out the year strong.

    Wilkins talks about his role on the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, and stresses the importance of veterans leading the way in advocating for health and wellness in their communities.

    RAPID FIRE

    Chief select gives birth and Chiefs mess pins her at hospital
    High school artists create cards to thank veterans
    Online Exchange expands access for veterans

    Special Guest: Rob Wilkins.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Join The American Legion
    • Suggest a Guest
    • A Christmas Story Christmas | Official Trailer
    • Congress could have almost 100 veterans in office by January in most significant increase in decades | Stars and Stripes
    • Support The American Legion on Giving Tuesday
    • President's Council | health.gov
    • Home of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion - health.gov
    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    • Legiontown U.S.A. |
    • Be the One | The American Legion
    • Chief select gives birth. Chiefs mess pins her at the hospital
    • High school artists create cards to thank veterans | Legiontown U.S.A.
    • Online Exchange Shopping for Veterans
    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 134: Tango Alpha Lima: VET Tv CEO Waco Hoover

    IN THE NEWS

    Jeff and Ashley howl over a 1930s MGM parody of 'All Quiet on the Western Front' where the entire cast were canines.

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    VET Tv CEO Waco Hoover shares his journey from the U.S. Marine Corps, to entrepreneurship, to leading an entertainment company focused on positive storytelling within the military and veteran community.

    RAPID FIRE

    Pentagon attributes UFO sightings to spies and airborne trash
    The Miliary is 'Extremely Sex-Negative,' says Army Reserve Major who made a porn video

    Special Guest: Waco Hoover.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Join The American Legion
    • A Dogville Comedy So Quiet On The Canine Front (1930) Short/Comedy (Complete Pre Code Movies) - YouTube
    • TAL | Trulaw
    • Home | VET Tv
    • The American Legion National Convention - VET Tv
    • American Legion Giving Tuesday
    • Pentagon attributes UFO sightings to spies, airborne trash
    • The Military Is 'Extremely Sex-Negative,' Says Army Reserve Major Who Made a Porn Video | Military.com
    • Send us your feedback!
    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 133: Tango Alpha Lima: 49-year-old NDSCS Wildcats Defensive Lineman and ND-ANG Sgt. Ray Ruschel

    IN THE NEWS

    Caring for your chompers can benefit your overall health. Jeff and Ashley extoll the virtues of good dental hygiene and explore dental insurance options offered by VA

    THIS WEEK’S GUEST

    We visit with the inspiring Ray Ruschel, who served 20 years in the U.S. Army, is still serving in the North Dakota National Guard, and a is a 49-year-old freshman at North Dakota State College of Science where he is taking business classes and is a defensive lineman on the NDSCS Wildcats Division III football team. Tom Brady, eat your heart out.

    RAPID FIRE

    Amityville American Legion Pipe Band will take lead role in 2023 D-Day commemoration ceremonies in Normandy
    New Army social media policy pushes stricter rules

    Texting paying off for national vice commander

    Special Guest: Ray Ruschel.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Join The American Legion
    • Dental Health Is About Much More Than a Smile | Military.com
    • VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP) | Veterans Affairs
    • Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss
    • TAL | Trulaw
    • Ray Ruschel - North Dakota State College of Science
    • Giving Tuesday
    • Amityville American Legion Pipe Band nominated as lead bagpipe band for D-Day commemoration ceremonies in June 2023 | Legiontown U.S.A.
    • Amityville Highland Pipe Band — Amityville Highland Pipe Band
    • New Army social media policy pushes stricter rules
    • Texting paying off for national vice commander | The American Legion
    • 2022 Veterans Day discounts | The American Legion
    1 hr 14 min
  • Episode 132: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired U.S. Army Old Guard Sergeant of the Guard Chelsea Porterfield

    IN THE NEWS

    In response to a Military times article, "Congress Wants America to Thank Veterans in the Most Awkward Way Possible"
    Jeff and Ashley discuss how to properly respond to "Thank you for our Freedom."

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    Chelsea Porterfield recently retired from the U.S. Army, where she served as a platoon sergeant in the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). During her four years there, she became the first woman to lead a marching element onto Arlington, she became the 38th Sergeant of the Guard, and in 2021 she became the fifth woman to earn her Tomb Guard Identification Badge.

    Chelsea talks about her military experience, including her struggle with suicide and how she worked through it and has now become an advocate to help others to seek help.

    RAPID FIRE

    Marine Corps Reserve celebrates 75 years of Toys for Tots
    NATO Begins Nuclear Exercises Amid Russian War Tensions
    Letters from Legiontown: Finding a purpose again

    Special Guest: Chelsea Porterfield .

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Send us your feedback!
    • Join The American Legion
    • Congress Wants America to Thank Veterans in the Most Awkward Way Possible | Military.com
    • See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising
    • TAL | Trulaw
    • Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 34: Tango Alpha Lima: "Honor Guard" producers Neal Schrodetzki and Ethan Morse
    • Society of the Honor Guard | Home
    • Society of the Honor Guard | Centennial (TUS100)
    • Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion
    • Legiontown U.S.A. |
    • Finding purpose again | Legiontown U.S.A.
    1 hr 16 min
  • Episode 131: Tango Alpha Lima: Former MLB pitcher and American Legion Baseball Alumni Steve Woodard

    IN THE NEWS

    Jeff and Ashley get into the 'spirit' of Halloween with a run-down of some American Legion post hauntings.

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    Former MLB Pitcher Steve Woodard, an American Legion Baseball Alumni who played for Post 52 in Hartselle, Ala., talks about his own baseball career, how American Legion Baseball influenced his path to the majors, and his experience as a color commentator during the broadcasts of The American Legion World Series on ESPN3 and ESPNU.

    RAPID FIRE

    Coast Guard seizes $29M of narcotics in Gulf of Oman
    Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say
    Share your ‘Be the One’ story

    SHOUT-OUT

    To Veterans in Media & Entertainment for the upcoming Amazon Prime documentary "Wildcat."

    Special Guest: Steve Woodard.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Join The American Legion
    • Brockton paranormal: 16 haunted places you can visit this Halloween
    • Home
    • A moment in time - Halloween Safety
    • TAL | Trulaw
    • Find a Service Officer
    • See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising
    • Bob Uecker named American Legion "Good Guy" - YouTube
    • (20+) American Legion Post 52 - Hartselle, Alabama | Hartselle AL | Facebook
    • Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion
    • Coast Guard seizes $29M of narcotics in Gulf of Oman
    • (174) Coast Guard boards suspected drug-smuggling vessel - YouTube
    • Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say
    • Share your ‘Be the One’ story | The American Legion
    • (174) Wildcat | First Look Clip | Prime Video - YouTube
    54 min
  • Episode 130: Tango Alpha Lima: Cup of Joe Radio with Mike Spotswood and Doug Bradley

    IN THE NEWS

    Jeff and Ashley discuss that time Johnny Cash might have intercepted secret Russian code.

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    Two Vietnam veterans, Mike Spotswood and Doug Bradley from Cup of Joe Radio join the show to talk about their veteran-focused radio show created to help veterans with PTSD through the healing power of music.

    RAPID FIRE

    Vets benefits poised for biggest cost of living boost in 40 years
    House candidate J.R. Majewski on disputed military record: It's 'classified'

    Special Guests: Doug Bradley and Mike Spotswood.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Join The American Legion
    • Send us your feedback!
    • That time Johnny Cash might have intercepted secret Russian code
    • TAL | Trulaw
    • See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising
    • Cup of Joe Radio – Healing Veterans Through The Power Of Music
    • Wreaths Across America
    • Amazon.com: Doug Bradley: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle
    • Rochester Free Radio, WRFZ-LP 106.3 FM, Rochester, NY | Free Internet Radio | TuneIn
    • Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion
    • Vets benefits poised for biggest cost of living boost in 40 years
    • House candidate J.R. Majewski on disputed military record: It's 'classified'
    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 129: Tango Alpha Lima: U.S. Coast Guard veteran and author Ashlee Leppert

    IN THE NEWS

    Ranger Daly shares the history of the Marine Corps Camp Pendleton Bison herd.

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    Today we’ll be joined by U.S. Coast Guard veteran Ashlee Leppert. Ashlee flew hundreds of rescue missions during her active-duty service, saving many lives. She was recognized by President Trump during the 2018 State of the Union address for the rescue work she and her crew performed during Hurricane Harvey.

    She shares that experience, her memoir “The Hurricane Within” and how her faith has helped her overcome challenges to thrive.

    RAPID FIRE

    Coast Guard spots Chinese and Russian ships off Alaska coast.
    U.S. warns Putin of 'catastrophic' consequences over nuclear weapons

    Special Guest: Ashlee Leppert.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • All About Bison
    • TAL | Trulaw
    • See and taste the difference for yourself -… | Terri Lynn Fundraising
    • Contact Ashlee – Ashlee Leppert
    • Autographed Copy of the Hurricane Within – Ashlee Leppert
    • The Hurricane Within: Leppert, Ashlee Nicole: 9781734039603: Amazon.com: Books
    • Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion
    • Coast Guard spots Chinese, Russian naval ships off Alaska island
    • U.S. warns Putin of 'catastrophic' consequences over nuclear weapons | Reuters
    53 min
  • Episode 128: Tango Alpha Lima: Mission Roll Call Executive Director, Cole Lyle

    IN THE NEWS

    VA is doing a major overhaul of disability rating criteria and how they evaluate mental health and other conditions.

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    Mission Roll Call Executive Director Cole Lyle joins the podcast to talk about how his advocacy organization uses polling to give veterans a more direct voice in policy-making.

    Cole talks about how Mission Roll Call engages with veterans and their focus on veteran suicide, access to care and amplification of underserved veterans such as women or those in rural and tribal communities.

    RAPID FIRE

    Auxiliary member's company helps deliver mobility to veterans
    New York state commander promotes drive-by membership
    A new home for Va. Post 139, and new homes for at-risk veterans

    Special Guest: Cole Lyle.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Join The American Legion
    • Send us your feedback!
    • Badger Pumpkin Patch
    • Major Changes Coming to the VA, Will Overhaul Veteran Disability Evaluations for Mental Health
    • Find a Service Officer
    • Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss
    • TAL | Trulaw
    • Veteran Advocacy | Mission Roll Call
    • Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion
    • Auxiliary member's company helps deliver mobility to veterans | Legiontown U.S.A.
    • Mobius Mobility – The next generation iBOT is here. Offering extraordinary levels of mobility and performance. With its rich history of innovation. Now fully updated with the latest technology. Ready to go where you want to go.
    • New York state commander promotes drive-by membership  | The American Legion
    • A new home for Va. Post 139, and new homes for at-risk veterans | The American Legion — A new home for Va. Post 139, and new homes for at-risk veterans
    59 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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