Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

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June 15, 2021Episode 58: Tango Alpha Lima: What happened in Ohio
When the_ Akron Beacon-Journal_ first reported on the mic cut during a keynote address by retired Army Lt. Col. Barnard Kemter during Memorial Day ceremonies at American Legion Lee-Bishop Post 464 in Hudson, Ohio, all eyes in the veteran community focused on the small town just south-east of Cleveland. Media outlets large and small picked up on the story of post officials who turned off the mic as Kempter made reference to the role a group of freed Black slaves in Charleston, S.C., played in the origins of Memorial Day observances.
Team Tango takes breaks down exactly what happened, what went wrong and what was done right, and shares an excerpt of the muted portion of Kemter's address.
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Army active-duty specialists must serve as corporal before being promoted to sergeant.
SCOTUS rejects challenge to existing Selective Service men-only registration policy.
Senate calls for better coordination of Capitol Police and Guard, but won't establish QRF for Congress
Navy denies Midshipman cornerback and NFL hopeful's waiver request to postpone his five-year service
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Veteran's audio cut when he discusses Blacks' role in Memorial Day
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Full text of Lt. Col. Kemter’s Memorial Day speech | The American Legion
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All soldiers must now serve as corporals before promotion to sergeant
Supreme Court rejects battle over men-only draft registration
Senators want better coordination between Guard and Capitol police, but no QRF for Congress
Navy says no to NFL hopeful’s request to postpone service, pursue Buccaneers roster spot
48 min
June 08, 2021Episode 57: Tango Alpha Lima: Modern Military Association of America with guest Jennifer Dane
Team Tango chats with Air Force Veteran and Modern Military Association of America Executive Director Jennifer Dane. Jennifer shares how MMAA works to make a real difference in the lives of modern military families through education, advocacy and support.
Jennifer shares her personal story of serving in the Air Force during "Don't Ask, Don't Tell” and how she became what she calls "an accidental advocate."
Jennifer talks about different ways to be an ally to LGBTQ veterans and their families, and some of the services and events offered by MMAA.
Special Guest: Jennifer Dane.
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Modern Military Association of America – The voice of the LGBTQ military and veteran community
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Rainbow Shield Certification – Modern Military Association of America
37 min
June 01, 2021Episode 56: Tango Alpha Lima: Afghan Interpreter Visas, NG quick-reaction force and DoD eases mask rules
CV and the team weigh in on the urgency for special visas for Afghan interpreters.
Ashley ponders how "quick" a proposed National Guard Quick Reaction Force to support Capitol Security might actually be.
Jeff shares news that DoD has relaxed mask policies for vaccinated individuals in accordance with CDC guidelines BUT notes that supervisors cannot ask about vaccination status.
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Rear Adm. Jack Meehoff fools Flag Officers 4 America
Special Forces bracing for Arctic missions
Soldiers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord tested new Enhanced Night Vision Goggles
Homeless man in mouse-ear cap wanders into Joint Base Andrews, boards C-40 transport jet
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Lawmakers frustrated over White House's ‘total lack’ of urgency in helping Afghan interpreters - POLITICO
American Legion calls for expediting visas for Afghan interpreters | The American Legion — interpreters
American Legion Resolution No. 16: Recognition for Afghan and Iraqi Combat Translators
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DOD Eases Mask Rules to Follow New CDC Guidance - Air Force Magazine
100 Miles For Hope | The American Legion
'Rear Adm. Jack Meehoff' fools real retired generals and admirals
23 Of Bart Simpson's Best Prank Calls - YouTube
Special Operations Forces Bracing for Arctic Missions
JBLM unit trains with new night vision goggles | Tacoma News Tribune — Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Cascading series of security failures allowed man to wander JBA for five hours, enter transport jet, IG report finds
Pro-Veteran D.C. Ride Announces 2021 Route - AMVETS National Headquarters
Copenhagen youth receives award for saving a boy’s life
Gold Star Mother shares pride for the U.S. flag | The American Legion
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG | Legiontown U.S.A. — Share what the flag means to you.
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May 25, 2021Episode 55: Tango Alpha Lima: Patriotism and service as a naturalized citizen - with guest Marlon Smith
American Legion member Marlon Smith talks with Team Tango about how 9/11 led to his U.S. citizenship, military service and commitment to volunteering. “I want to give back to a country that has given me so much,” he says.
Special Guest: Marlon Smith.
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The American Legion 100 Miles For Hope
Homes for Heroes | Save Money When You Buy, Sell or Refinance
VA Home Loans Home
Blame Canada! - South Park
52 min
May 18, 2021Episode 54: Tango Alpha Lima: No Parking at the Pentagon, shift in DoD debate over combating sexual assault and more trouble over Taiwan
Jeff Daly laments the loss of parking privledges at the Pentagon for the Annual Memorial Day 'Rolling to Remember' motorcycle event in Washington D.C.
Ashley shares news that Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley has indicated he is open to considering proposed changes to military rules that dictate who oversees the prosecution of military sexual assaults.
CV sounds the alert as China and the United States face a growing likelihood of conflict over the status of Taiwan, which current and former officials fear could lead to upheaval unseen since World War II.
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Marine Corp charging troops leave for COVID-19 quarantine
U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz is ready to be an Olympian
Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle
Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’
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Top US general drops opposition to change in military’s sex assault policy — shift in the debate over combating sexual assault
American Legion fights against sexual assault and harassment ‘epidemic’ | The American Legion
White House: US-China war over Taiwan 'would broaden quickly' | Washington Examiner — China and the United States face a growing likelihood of conflict over the status of Taiwan, a contest that current and former officials fear could lead to upheaval unseen since World War II.
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Marines threatened to be charged leave for quarantine stays
First US Marine to wrestle at Olympics since 1992 is ready: 'Super humbled and grateful' | Fox News — Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz is ready to be an Olympian.
Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle
Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’
Resolution No. 6: Raising Awareness of the Presumptive Service-Connected Condition Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Also Known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease"
Indiana Legion post helps disabled veteran get new mobile home | The American Legion
36 min
May 11, 2021Episode 53: Tango Alpha Lima: Veterans in Media & Entertainment with guest Barbara Autin
Veterans in Military & Entertainment Director of Career Placement Barbara Autin talks about the many resources VME provides to help veterans transition from the military into jobs in media and entertainment fields.
Special Guest: Barbara Autin.
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The American Legion 100 Miles For Hope
Veterans in Media & Entertainment
VMEConnect - Connect with Veterans in the Entertainment Industry — Veterans in Media & Entertainment
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Hollywood Post 43 The American Legion
American Legion Post 283
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The American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation
36 min
May 04, 2021Episode 52: Tango Alpha Lima: Officer Shenanigans, Podcast Love and honor for a WWII Sailor
Jeff shares a story of 101st Airborne officers gone wild at a strip club in Poland, sending CV into fits of glee.
Ashley gets excited about some reader feedback and love for Team Tango.
CV talks about a movement to gaining steam to honor Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Jackson French of Foreman, Ark., with the Medal of Honor. French became a national hero after he towed wounded shipmates through shark-infested waters after the destroyer Gregory was sunk Sept. 5, 1942, by Japanese warships near Guadalcanal.
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The American Legion World Series is on, Afghan translator scammers indicted, rethinking medals from Wounded Knee and 53 women complete the Crucible for the first time at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.
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100 Miles For Hope | The American Legion
Booze, a strip club and a major gone missing: How a 101st Airborne unit went off the rails in Poland - Europe - Stripes
Navy May Recognize Black WWII Sailor Who Towed Wounded Shipmates Through Shark-Infested Waters | Military.com
Listening to Podcasts During the Military Transition: Top 7 for Veterans - ClearanceJobs
American Legion to Shelby, N.C.: ‘Play Ball!’ | The American Legion
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For the first time, women become Marines at San Diego recruit depot — Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego
Tribes Want Medals Awarded for Wounded Knee Massacre Rescinded - The New York City Daily Post
Eagle Scout project provides free urns for local veterans
American Legion Post 287 - Home
52 min
April 27, 2021Episode 51: Tango Alpha Lima: Team RWB with guest Mike Erwin
Mike Erwin, founder and executive director of Team Red, White and Blue, joins Team Tango to share the origin story for Team RWB, and the many ways in which the organization helps enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.
Erwin touches on the importance of being part of a team, partnerships with IVMF and the George W. Bush Center, the link between physical activity, social interactions and mental wellness.
Special Guest: Mike Erwin.
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Home - Team RWB — enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity
100 Miles For Hope | The American Legion
Marching Orders
Member App Version 2.0 - Team RWB
Enriching Veterans' Lives Through An Evidence-Based Approach: A Case Illustration of Team Red, White & Blue - Institute for Veterans and Military Families
Research - Team RWB
Oura Ring: Accurate Health Information Accessible to Everyone — Shop Now
Resolution No. 20: Encourage Collaboration with Selected Post-9/11 Generation Veterans Groups
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April 20, 2021Episode 50: Tango Alpha Lima: Devil Dogs Decline Vaccine, a Legion Founder and Navy 'Deviants'
Ashley shares some stats that show 40% of U.S. Marines have declined the COVID-19 vaccine.
Jeff drops some history knowledge with a story the life of Legion founder Maj. G. Edward “Ned” Buxton Jr. of Rhode Island.
Hilarity ensues when CV shares a story of a Navy officer who penned a strongly worded message to complain about his noisy enlisted neighbors, who he called 'perverts' and 'deviants.'
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Withdrawal from Afghanistan, VA staffer stalks female vet, and Space Force Command lands in LA
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Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination | CDC
100 Miles For Hope | The American Legion
OUR WWII STORY: Legion founder helped lead the OSS | The American Legion — Maj. G. Edward “Ned” Buxton Jr. of Rhode Island
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Sparta American Legion Post 100 - Military, Food, Veteran
43 min
April 13, 2021Episode 49: Tango Alpha Lima: Freedom Sisters with guest Kerri Jeter
Team Tango visits with U.S. Army veteran and 2015 Ms. Veteran America Kerri Jeter, about Freedom Sisters Media and her passion for storytelling and celebrating women veterans.
Special Guest: Kerri Jeter.
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45 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.