Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

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  • Episode 98: Tango Alpha Lima: "Jungle Combat" with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle

    IN THE NEWS

    CV makes a guest appearance, and he and Ashley get excited for 100 Miles for Hope and the Boston Tough Ruck.

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    Jeff and Ashley spend time with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle, talking about his new book, "Jungle Combat: A Combat Pilot’s Tape Recorded Transcripts from Vietnam 1968-1969," as well as a lifetime of expereiences that included his service in the military - including a tour in Vietnam and a tour as a Marine One Presidential helicopter pilot, law enforcement, and the Maryland General Assembly. 

    RAPID FIRE

    Russia's alleged use of hypersonic missile in combat
    Ukrainian girl who sang 'Let it Go' in a bomb shelter sings Ukranian national anthem at a charity concert in Poland
    Taliban cancels higher education for girls - to the surprise of nobody.

    Special Guest: John Astle.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Send us your feedback! — Tell us if you're heading to the Tough Ruck in Boston!
    • The American Legion 100 Miles For Hope
    • Jungle Combat: A Combat Pilot’s Tape Recorded Transcripts from Vietnam 1968-1969: Jablonski, Gemma M.: 9798985170115: Amazon.com: Books
    • Guy C. Parlett Post 7 Department of Maryland
    • Join The American Legion
    • Ukrainian Girl Sings 'Let It Go' in Bomb Shelter - YouTube
    • Amelia Anisovych: Ukrainian girl who sang ‘Let It Go’ in bomb shelter performs national anthem - YouTube
    54 min
  • Episode 97: Tango Alpha Lima: Honor Flight with Carol Harlow and Terry Campbell

    IN THE NEWS

    Jeff takes a nostalgic trip back to Camp Pendleton.
    Jeff and Ashley get excited for their upcoming trip to support an American Legion rucking crew at the Boston Tough Ruck in April.

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    We're joined by Carol Lindamood Harlow, Chief Development and Communications Officer for the Honor Flight Network and Terry Campbell, who participated in an all-women Honor Flight from Chicago in October of 2021.

    Terry shares about her experience on the flight, and Carol talks about the history of Honor Flight, how the process works to participate or volunteer for an Honor Flight and what is on the horizon for the organization, and how The American Legion Family can help support their mission.

    RAPID FIRE

    Paranormal believers efforts lead Congress to pass legislation ordering Pentagon to investigate UFOs.
    Crayons Ready To Eat

    Special Guests: "Terry" Joyce Campbell and Carol Lindamood Harlow.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Tough Ruck 2022 | Tough Ruck
    • Send us your feedback! — Tell us if you're going to be at the Boston Tough Ruck
    • Join The American Legion | The American Legion
    • Honor Flight Network - Home
    • Share your HERstory
    1 hr
  • Episode 96: Tango Alpha Lima: Happy Birthday American Legion!

    IN THE NEWS

    Jeff and Ashley get ready for a battle royale as they plan a 100 Miles for Hope host vs. host challenge.

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    The American Legion is the guest of honor for the 103rd birthday celebration as we spotlight how we help veterans, servicemembers and their families through programs such as Buddy Checks, the National Emergency Fund, Operation Comfort Warriors, 100 Miles for Hope and more.

    MAIL BAG

    We got mail! We've got a new fan, and we're excited.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • 100 Miles For Hope | The American Legion
    • 100 Miles for Hope - Donate to Team Ashley
    • 100 Miles for Hope - Donate to Team Jeff
    • Countdown to The American Legion’s 103rd birthday
    • Tango Alpha Lima honors American Legion history - Episode 45
    • My first Buddy Check | Legiontown U.S.A.
    • Buddy Check bags packed and delivered to local veterans with Valentines! | Legiontown U.S.A.
    • American Legion Adolph Pfister Post 1038 in Valhalla, New York
    • Legiontown U.S.A. |
    • The American Legion 103rd Birthday 2022 - Suggested Speech | Brochures & Publications | The American Legion
    • Covid Operations Book 2021 by The American Legion
    • Join The American Legion | The American Legion
    • Tools For Buddy Check Teams | The American Legion
    • Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - 911 Series
    48 min
  • Episode 95: Tango Alpha Lima: "Tough as Nails" champ Lia Mort

    IN THE NEWS

    In this week's Women's History Month spotlight, Ashley celebrates the service Anna Mae Hays, who, in 1970, became the first woman promoted to Brigadier General in the U.S. Armed Forces.

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer 3 Lia Mort, the winner of season 3 the CBS television competition series "Tough as Nails," joins Jeff and Ashley to talk about her military background, her reality show experience, her Pennsylvania farm and her plans for the future.

    RAPID FIRE

    Army veteran combines military skills and conspiracy to prep civilians for a 'pending' Civil War
    Navy commander dresses up like pro wrestlers to present awards to sailors
    FDA lifts ban, allows more veterans to donate blood

    Special Guest: Lia Mort.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Send us your feedback!
    • From Patriot to Pioneer: Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays - Army Heritage Center Foundation
    • Join The American Legion
    • Tough As Nails (Official Site) Watch on CBS
    • U.S. Army civilian wins championship on ‘Tough as Nails’ television competition | Article | The United States Army
    • Farm in da Woodz - Home
    • American Legion Victory Post 25 | Facebook
    • Find a Service Officer
    • Navy commander dresses up like pro wrestlers to present awards to sailors
    • New eligibility requirements allow more veterans to donate blood | The American Legion
    59 min
  • Episode 94: Tango Alpha Lima: Honoring WWII WASPs with author and activist Erin Miller

    IN THE NEWS

    While they're geared up to reflect on the more celebratory side of Military Women's History Month, Jeff and Ashley begin by addressing a challenge to women in the military. Ashley shares a report about a concerning increase in reports of sexual assault at U.S. service academies during the 2020-21 academic year, to the highest number ever since DoD began closely tracking in the problem 2006.

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    Author and activist Erin Miller shares the story of her grandmother, Elaine Danforth Harmon, who served with the Women Airforce Service Pilots - or WASPs - during WWII.

    When her grandmother's final wish to be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery was denied by the U.S. Army in 2015, Erin began a grassroots, social media and lobbying campaign to fight the decision and have a law passed to recognize the service of the WASP for inurnment eligibility at Arlington National Cemetery.

    RAPID FIRE

    Marine and nurse charged with fake vaccine card scam
    VA propses changing disability ratings for mental health
    'Call of Duty' can make you a better sailor or Marine

    Special Guest: Erin Miller.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Join The American Legion
    • Book | Final Flight Final Fight
    • What Grandma Did: Miller, Erin, Harmon, Randal: 9781733560634: Amazon.com: Books
    • Martha McSally - Wikipedia
    • Women Airforce Service Pilots - Wikipedia
    • Send us your feedback!
    • Find a Service Officer
    50 min
  • Episode 93: Tango Alpha Lima: Advocate Health Advisors talk Medicare and VA benefits

    IN THE NEWS

    Jeff and Ashley highlight Rally Around the Flag and other Americanism programs in celebration of American Legion Americanism Month.

    THIS WEEK'S GUESTS

    Cullen Wright and Christina Lonigro from Advocate Health Advisors join the podcast to talk about how their veteran-owned company helps veterans make informed decisions as they navigate the Medicare system and combine those benefits with VA benefits.

    RAPID FIRE

    Girl Scout Cookies for troops, an icy Coast Guard Rescue and a Florida teen helps homeless veteran with a DIY camper renovation.

    Special Guests: Christina Lonigro and Cullen Wright.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Join The American Legion
    • Rally Around the Flag for Americanism Month | The American Legion
    • Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss
    • Home Page - The Advocate Veterans Initiative Program
    • Find a Service Officer
    • Send us your feedback!
    • Suggest a Guest
    • The Medicare Advantage on Apple Podcasts
    56 min
  • Episode 92: Tango Alpha Lima: Merging Vets and Players with Former Green Beret Nate Boyer

    IN THE NEWS

    Jeff and Ashley discuss the unacceptable living conditions for the junior enlisted barracks at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    Jeff and Ashley sit down with former Green Beret and Seattle Seahawk Nate Boyer to talk about Merging Vets and Players, a nonprofit organization that brings together combat veterans and professional athletes for workouts and therapy

    RAPID FIRE

    DARPA tests Autonomous Black Hawk Helicopter
    Honoring the military service of Harry Belafonte
    Air Force ordered to pay restitution for Sutherland Spring shooting

    Special Guest: Nate Boyer.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Send us your feedback!
    • American Legion to Navy: ‘Fix Walter Reed barracks now’  | The American Legion
    • Join The American Legion | The American Legion
    • MVP | Merging Vets & Players
    • Nate Boyer – Green Beret, Texas Longhorn
    • DARPA Successfully Tests an Autonomous Blackhawk Helicopter
    • 'King of Calypso' Harry Belafonte Was WWII Sailor > U.S. Department of Defense > Story
    • Air Force ordered to pay $230+ million for Sutherland Springs church shooting | American Military News
    52 min
  • Episode 91: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Navy SEAL Steve Giblin

    IN THE NEWS

    Ashley and Jeff discuss the new White House executive order to make sexual harassment an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

    THIS WEEK'S GUEST

    Retired Navy SEAL Steve Giblin joins the podcast to talk about his new memoir, "Walking in Mud: A Navy SEAL’s 10 Rules for Surviving the New Normal." He draws on his military experiences to offer wisdom and counsel others on how to cope in the post-pandemic world.

    RAPID FIRE

    Abandoned Air Force radar station for sale
    VA tasks Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs to innovate approach to serving Native American Veterans

    Special Guest: Steve Giblin.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Military sexual harassment will be a crime under new White House executive order
    • Army investigates soldier at Fort Hood for video sexual harassment
    • Join The American Legion
    • Men With Green Faces (1969) - YouTube
    • The American's Creed
    • Walking in Mud | Book by Steve Giblin, Jon Land | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster
    • Find an American Legion Service Officer
    • Abandoned Air Force radar station in South Dakota is for sale on Facebook
    • New committee to help improve care for Native American veterans
    • The Veterans Writing Project — The Writers Guild Foundation
    • Ashley's Feedback Challenge
    • Suggest a Guest
    30 min
  • Episode 90: Tango Alpha LIma: Honoring Black History

    IN THE NEWS

    Jeff kicks off the episode by sharing the 2021 National American Legion College Resolution urging the United States to award the Congressional Gold Medal to all members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

    FEATURED GUESTS

    We feature two of the stories from the February issue of The American Legion Magazine:
    NASCAR rising star Jessie Iwuji, a Navy Rerservist and Legion member who is poised to bring change and diversity to racing.
    A group of California Legion members who are commemorating the unique experience of the Iron Riders - a group of Buffalo Soldiers in an experimental Bicycle Corps who made a 1,900-mile trek from Fort Missoula to St. Louis in 1897.

    RAPID FIRE

     Newly introduced GI Bill Restoration Act would provide benefits to descendants of Black World War II veterans
    Colin Powell remembered as a model for future generations

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Send us your feedback!
    • Legion College | The American Legion
    • 2021 February American Legion Magazine salutes the Six Triple Eight | The American Legion
    • The Six Triple Eight - film trailer
    • Write a Resolution | The American Legion
    • Meet NASCAR driver, Legionnaire Jesse Iwuji in February | The American Legion — here
    • American Legion member brings diversity and change to NASCAR - YouTube
    • Legionnaires pay homage to Iron Riders - YouTube
    • Find a Service Officer
    • Newly introduced bill would provide GI Bill benefits to descendants of Black World War II vets - CNNPolitics
    • Colin Powell remembered as a model for future generations | Stars and Stripes
    43 min
  • Episode 89: Tango Alpha Lima: 2022 Legislative Priorities with Lawrence Montreuil

    American Legion National Legislative Director Lawrence Montruiel returns to celebrate the organization's legislative wins from 2021 and give a briefing on the Legislative priorities for 2022.

    Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil.

    Links:

    • Watch video of this episode on YouTube
    • Join The American Legion | The American Legion
    • Passage of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act - Global War On Terrorism Memorial Foundation
    • Text - H.R.958 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Protecting Moms Who Served Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
    • Tango Alpha Lima: GWOT Memorial Foundation CEO Rod Rodriguez
    • Find a Service Officer
    • S.927 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
    • H.R.2127 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): TEAM Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
    • Schoolhouse Rock - I'm Just a Bill - YouTube
    • The American Legion Legislative Agenda for the 117th Congress | The American Legion
    • Legislative Resources | The American Legion
    • Legislative Center | The American Legion
    • Action Center
    • The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program
    36 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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