Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

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June 07, 2022Episode 108: Tango Alpha Lima: Real life "Dragon-Lady" Air Force U2 pilot retired Col. Merryl Tengesdal
IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley discuss the news of the first Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine's first war crimes trial.
OUR GUEST
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Merryl Tengesdal talks about launching her military career in an effort to fulfill her childhood dreams, her accomplishments along the way, including becoming the first African American woman to fly the U2 Dragon-Lady.
She talks about her appearance on CBS "Tough as Nails," working with Steven Spielberg, motivating youth, and her book, "Shatter the Sky"
RAPID FIRE
Space Force National Guard
Marines love of Ranger panties
Special Guest: Merryl Tengesdal.
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Russian soldier sentenced to life in Ukraine’s 1st war crimes trial | PBS NewsHour
Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss
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Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion
S.4179 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Space National Guard Establishment Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
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55 min
May 31, 2022Episode 107: Tango Alpha Lima: Author, journalist and filmmaker Sebastian Junger
IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley are urging the Alphas to "Be The One"
Rather than focus on the number of veteran suicides, our hosts are joining in The American Legion's new initiative to focus on the number one: Be the ONE person that does the ONE thing that can save ONE veteran's life.
INDYCAR driver Tony Kanaan raced in the Indianapolis 500 over Memorial Day weekend in the No. 1 "Be The One" American Legion Honda, bringing awareness to the new initiative.
Find out more at www.legion.org/betheone
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Author, journlist and filmmaker Sebastian Junger, talks about his award-winning film, "Restrepo," his bestselling books, THE PERFECT STORM, FIRE, WAR, TRIBE and FREEDOM, and his career as a combat correspondent.
Junger’s also talks about his newest initiative, Vets Town Hall, where he is founder and director.
RAPID FIRE
Space Force Will Allow Neck Tattoos, Longer Mustaches and More Makeup Options for Guardians
Soldier's first Army mentor is 2-star general sitting next to him on plane
Special Guest: Sebastian Junger.
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Be the One | The American Legion
Kanaan wants you to ‘Be The One’ | The American Legion
Essay: IndyCar veteran Tony Kanaan on career, 'what now?' | AP News
100 Miles for Hope | The American Legion
Sebastian Junger
Restrepo (2010) - IMDb
Amazon.com: WAR eBook : Junger, Sebastian: Kindle Store
Amazon.com: Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging (Audible Audio Edition): Sebastian Junger, Sebastian Junger, Hachette Audio: Audible Books & Originals
Freedom - Kindle edition by Junger, Sebastian. Politics & Social Sciences Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
Buddy Check | The American Legion
Welcome to Vets Town Halls
Korengal (2014) - IMDb
Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion
58 min
May 24, 2022Episode 106: Tango Alpha Lima: Army Veteran and author Br. Logan M. Isaac, HoSM
IN THE NEWS
A greedy Michigan Guardsman filed a pay inquiry for a missing part-time drill paycheck, prompting an investigation that uncovered he had been quietly collecting full pay and allowances for more than two years after resigning from full-time Guard status with the Hawaii National Guard Active Reserve in 2017.
The NCO is awaiting trial for theft of more than $200,000 of public funds. Ashley and Jeff discuss the rationale of the criminal mind.
THE GUEST
Br. Logan M. Isaac, HoSM, is an Army veteran who is bringing Christian beliefs about military service into the 21st century. He’s breaking down the bias and bad theology that isn’t veteran-friendly. He has a new book that challenges that bad theology, titled “God is a Grunt.”
Logan talks about how his military experience led him to his complex relationship with Christianity, guilt and moral injury, and the inspiration for his book and and his advocacy to promote human dignity for soldiers and veterans.
RAPID FIRE
Navy brings new software online in time for sailors’ fitness testing season
California American Legion Post 731 makes all World War II, Korean and Vietnam War post members honorary life members
Special Guest: Br. Logan M. Isaac, HoSM .
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100 Miles for Hope | The American Legion
author | advocate | educator
Packing Inferno: The Unmaking of a Marine: Boudreau, Tyler E.: 9781932595321: Books - Amazon
Waging Peace — Diana Oestreich
Ralph Abernathy - Wikipedia
Sarah Louise Keys - Wikipedia
Irene Morgan - Wikipedia
Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 41: Tango Alpha Lima: Moral Injury with guest David Fisher
VEVRAA | U.S. Department of Labor
Pew Pew HQ
#GIJustice
Pew Pew Crew
God Is a Grunt by Logan M Isaac | Worthy Publishing
Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion
Navy brings new software online in time for sailors’ fitness testing season | Stars and Stripes
Post 731 makes all World War II, Korean and Vietnam War post members honorary life members | Legiontown U.S.A.
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May 17, 2022Episode 105: Tango Alpha Lima: Marine Corps Combat Correspondent and Journalist Amy Forsythe
IN THE NEWS
A discussion of the military's history of toxic exposure and The American Legion's push for a Senate vote for the Honoring our PACT Act to address these issues for generations of military veterans.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Award-winning multimedia journalist, former U.S. Marine Corps Combat Correspondent and current U.S. Navy Reserve PAO Amy Forsythe stops by to talk about her new book, "Heroes Live Here: A Tribute to Camp Pendleton Marines Since 9/11"
Amy shares stories about her career as a military and civilian journalist, her inspiration for her new book, and a case of stolen valor she helped uncover.
RAPID FIRE
Parris Island Marine Corps Band nominated for an Emmy
VA Confirms Vital EHR Computer System Has Gone Down More Than 50 Times Since Launching in Spokane
Airman slays ‘tedious repetitive tasks’ for comrades stuck in paperwork hell
SHOUTOUTS
Post 176 in Springfield, Va.
Post 539 in New Bern, N.C.
Special Guest: Amy Forsythe.
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American Legion Legislative Action Center
100 Miles for Hope | The American Legion
Heroes Live Here:A Tribute to Camp Pendleton Marines Since 9/11
Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 91119: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with 9/11 Memorial & Museum Visionary Network Founding Member John Paluska
HunterSeven Foundation » Post-9/11 Veterans, Toxic Exposures, Cancers.
Stolen Valor: Scammer’s Claims of Marine Corps Heroism, Cancer Finally Crumble
You Were There - Tribute to Pandemic Front Line Workers - YouTube
Vital Computer System Has Gone Down More Than 50 Times Since Launching in Washington, VA Confirms | Military.com
Airman slays ‘tedious repetitive tasks’ for comrades stuck in paperwork hell
American Legion Post 176 Springfield, 6520 Amherst Ave Springfield, VA 22150, (703) 440-0336, [email protected]
American Legion Post 539
59 min
May 10, 2022Episode 104: Tango Alpha Lima: 100 Miles for Hope Ambassadors Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon
IN THE NEWS
100 Miles for Hope is in full swing, and Jeff and Ashley are pumped up! The hosts ponder the various benefits of physical activity.
THIS WEEK'S GUESTS
We're doubling the fun with two professional bodybuilders and 100 Miles for Hope Ambassadors, Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon.
Both of these International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Figure Professional Athletes share stories of their military academy experiences, their military service and how their current status as elite athletes.
RAPID FIRE
Bootcamp breakdown
Make-a-Wish allows young teen to attend a special Boot Camp and become a Marine for a day.
Special Guests: Julia Waring and Rachelle Cannon.
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Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion
US Military Boot Camp: Differences in Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force
Child with heart condition becomes Marine for a day after mini boot camp
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56 min
May 03, 2022Episode 103: Tango Alpha Lima: Buffalo Soldier Iron Riders with Bobby McDonald
IN THE NEWS
Our hosts discuss the dilemma caused by the Navy deputizing doctors to enforce drug rules - even for those seeking mental health assistance.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
American Legion member Bobby McDonald visits to talk about his passion for military history, his work with the Buffalo Soldiers re-enactors and the upcoming Quasquicentennial of the Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders.
RAPID FIRE
Bean bags, pod chairs and iPads for Air Force new recruit training
Back Packs for Hope
Special Guest: Bobby McDonald.
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The Navy Is Deputizing Doctors to Enforce Drug Rules Even for Those Seeking Mental Health Help | Military.com
Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss
Home - The Iron Riders
Legionnaires pay homage to Iron Riders
Bean bags, pod chairs, iPads: How the Air Force plans to revamp new recruit training | Stars and Stripes
Back Packs for Hope, supporting the 4 Pillars | Legiontown U.S.A.
Scenic rides, events to celebrate the Buffalo Soldier Bicycle Corps | The American Legion
100 Miles For Hope | The American Legion
44 min
April 26, 2022Episode 102: Tango Alpha Lima: U.S. Space Force Guardian, Lt. Col. Erika Teichert
National Judge Advocate couldn't stay away, so makes a special appearance in honor of this week's guest.
IN THE NEWS
Emma Noble of Birmingham, Ala., has been crowned as the 2022 National Oratorical Contest Champion, and in celebration, Ashley throws down some Oratorical Contest facts and history.
THE INTERVIEW
120 episodes into the Tango Alpha Lima experience, and we’ve finally scored an interview with a member of Space Force!
Lt. Col. Erika Teichert started her military career as a U.S. Marine, but transferred to Space Force in January 2022. She shares the story about how she launched her new career as well as explains what Space Force does.
RAPID FIRE
Tennessee Legionnaires name first female Eagle Scout of the Year.
U.S. Army is experimenting with drone swarms that behave like a wolf pack.
Military considers three states for permanent Space Force training HQ
Special Guest: Erika Teichert.
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Oratorical Contest | The American Legion
100 Miles For Hope | The American Legion
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Veterans Strengthening America | The American Legion
Department of Tennessee's first female American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year | Legiontown U.S.A.
46 min
April 19, 2022Episode 101: Tango Alpha Lima: Live from Tough Ruck 26.2 Boston
Jeff and Ashley are reunited in Boston with former podcast co-host, National Judge Advocate Mark Seavey, and three other Legion members for Tough Ruck 26.2 Boston.
Seavey, along with Media & Communications Chairman David F. Wallace of Virginia, South Dakota Department Service Officer Courtney VanZanten and Ashley’s husband, National Guard Sgt. Robert Maldonado, a member from Post 180 in Vienna, Va. traveled the 26.2 mile course.
The podcast team followed the progress of the ruck crew, as well as catching up with other members of the Legion Family who participated and volunteered in the event.
Check the show notes for a link to YouTube for the best experience for this episode.
(Hint, you don't want to miss the glow of Seavey's VERY pale gams in his Old Glory silkies)
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The American Legion 100 Miles For Hope
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215TH ARMY BAND - History
Lester S. Wass American Legion Post 3 Gloucester, MA
Legion Riders | American Legion Post 221
Tough Ruck 2022 | Tough Ruck
100 Miles for Hope - Donate to Team Jeff
100 Miles for Hope - Donate to Team Ashley
26 min
April 12, 2022Episode 100: Tango Alpha Lima: Mighty Oaks founder and author Chad Robichaux
IN THE NEWS
Jeff Daly makes a triumphant return to the show and shares his heartfelt thanks for the care and support he recieved from his Legion family.
Ashley shares a story of 4 airmen awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for evacuating more than 150 civilians from Kabul.
THE INTERVIEW
Our guest this week is Chad Robichaux, a former Force Recon Marine and DoD contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command task force.
Chad very nearly became a veteran suicide statistic, but he overcame personal battles with PTSD and went on to start the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a nonprofit that serves active duty and veteran communities with faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs.
RAPID FIRE
Chad Robichaux Update
Marine Corps body composition standards may be leading to eating disorders
Powdered hot sauce coming soon to MREs
Special Guest: Chad Robichaux.
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100 Miles For Hope | The American Legion
The Mighty Oaks Foundation – Veteran Recovery Programs & Support — [email protected]
Path to Resiliency - Kindle edition by Robichaux, Chad M., Stalnecker, Jeremy M., Mizerak, John A., Dees, Major General Bob. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
Fight for Us
Chad Robichaux (@chadrobo_official) • Instagram photos and videos
Save Our Allies – SaveOurAllies
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Tough Ruck 2022 | Tough Ruck
1 hr 6 min
April 05, 2022Episode 99: Tango Alpha Lima: “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare” with Jamie Gray Hyder
IN THE NEWS
CV and Ashley kick off Children & Youth Month with a discussion of the programs and services that support The American Legion's advocacy for young people.
THE INTERVIEW
Ashley and Jeff visit with actress Jamie Gray Hyder, best know in the military community as Lt. Nora Salter in the video game "Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare."
RAPID FIRE
Posting POW footage on social media
SD VA Medical Center renamed after fallen US Army nurse
Rabid animal found at Marine Corps base in North Carolina
Special Guest: Jamie Gray Hyder.
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American Legion Children & Youth history
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Jamie Gray Hyder - IMDb
100 Miles For Hope | The American Legion
Posting POW footage on social media may constitute human rights violation
SD VA Medical Center renamed after fallen US Army nurse
Rabid animal found at Marine Corps base in North Carolina | Charlotte Observer
52 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.