Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

2025 American Legion World Series begins

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Army Maj. Gen. Mark Graham, the executive director of Vets4Warriors, lost both of his sons, including one to suicide. In response, Graham has dedicated his life to mental health awareness and suicide prevention, aligned with the Rutgers UBHC National Call Center. Vets4Warriors hires and trains veterans to be peer support specialists who answer calls within 30 seconds, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Graham discusses his time in the military, his work to reduce mental health stigma and the suicide rate, and more.

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American Legion Family rallies to help Texas communities in the aftermath of devastating floods in Kerr County

The amazing escape of a WWII pilot who crash-landed into a field hosting a Nazi soccer match.

OTDIH 1981: IBM enters the personal computer market with the introduction of the IBM 5150.

Special Guest: Mark A. Graham.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• 2025 American Legion World Series
• Baseball Centennial Bookazine - American Legion Flag & Emblem
• BASEBALL | Legiontown U.S.A.
• Share | Legiontown U.S.A.
• USA 250 Challenge | The American Legion
• Ways to Collaborate - Vets4Warriors
• Partnership Opportunities - Vets4Warriors
• Become an Ambassador - Vets4Warriors
• Home - Vets4Warriors
• Post provides hope, support amidst tragedy of Texas flooding | The American Legion
• Texas counties eligible for NEF grants | The American Legion
• National Commander LaCoursiere gets firsthand look at Texas flooding impact | The American Legion
• This WWII pilot crash-landed into a field hosting a Nazi soccer match
• How the IBM PC Won, Then Lost, the Personal Computer Market - IEEE Spectrum
• (17) IBM PS/2 Commerical | Cast of MASH - YouTube

250 ways to participate in The American Legion USA 250 Challenge

THE INTERVIEW
Col. Bree Fram, a transgender Space Force member, is being forced out of the military and end her 23-year service that began with the Air Force. Fram is currently headed toward retirement due to President Trump’s prohibition on transgender service that was implemented in 2025. The White House implemented the transgender ban through an Executive Order and Department of Defense (DoD) policies. Fram speaks as a civilian as she discusses her time in the military, issues related to her transition and more.

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Army moves to dismantle most ceremonial horse units

How WWII helped normalize tattoos

MOH recipient Clint Romesha is getting a new comic book highlighting his actions in Afghanistan

Special Guest: Col. Bree Fram.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• USA 250 Challenge | The American Legion
• Legionnaire shares 250 activities to support USA 250 Challenge | The American Legion
• FORGED IN FIRE - Home
• Amazon.com: With Valor And Visibility: The Next Chapter of Transgender Military Service eBook : Fram, Bree, Sheridan, Máel: Kindle Store
• Bree Fram
• Oratorical Contest | The American Legion
• Army Disbanding Most Ceremonial Horse Units | Military.com
• How WWII brought about the normalization of tattoos
• New Medal of Honor comic tells the story of heroism in Afghanistan
• "Rise of Our Flag" Graphic Novel - American Legion Flag & Emblem

250 years of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Schmiegel is helping fellow veterans to thrive instead of falling to the broken veteran narrative. Schmiegel, who previously founded Hiring Our Heroes, is now leading ZeroMils. Schmiegel shares how ZeroMills is breaking the broken veteran narrative by creating a military thriving movement.

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Coast Guardsman on his first mission helped save 165 Texas flash flood victims

Not-so-hot pursuit! Charleston, S.C. police chase a burglary suspect going 3 mph on a tractor excavator

Special Guest: Kevin Schmiegel.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• After Action | For God and Country | Season 2 | Episode 2 | PBS
• USA 250 Challenge | The American Legion
• Be The One | The American Legion
• Homepage / ZeroMils
• Hiring Our Heroes: Bridging the Job Gap for Veterans
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce | U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• Join The American Legion
• Coast Guard 'American hero' Scott Ruskan helps save Texas flood victims
• Not-So-Hot Pursuit of Burglary Suspect Sees Police Cars Chase Tractor Excavator at Walking Pace

Native Americans in the Revolutionary War.

THE INTERVIEW
Former Navy Lt. Cmdr. Natalie Schibell found success in the military but struggled to find work in the civilian sector. She rallied and rebounded to become vice president of Market Strategy at Aetion and create Mission to Commission, a nonprofit dedicated to helping military veterans navigate career transitions. The former American Ninja Warrior contestant shares tips for veterans and servicemembers looking for civilian jobs

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Air Force installing Lumena MindGyms to facilitate relaxation for stressed-out troops

Task & Purpose asked for the dumbest moments in uniform - and the responses did not disappoint

Army Aviators who helped kick off the air campaign of Operation Desert Storm in January 1991 awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses

Special Guest: Natalie Schibell.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• American Legion Family USA250 | The American Legion
• Battle of Minisink | American Revolutionary War
• Be The One | The American Legion
• About Natalieschibell.com - Empowering Military and Veterans
• Philosophy Natalieschibell.com - Empowering Military and Veterans
• Join | The American Legion
• Air Force spends millions on relaxation cubes that may prove worth it
• Home - Lumena
• Alcohol and swords don't mix — 9 amazingly dumb stories of military life
• Desert Storm Apache crews awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses

Remembering Gen. "Mad" Anthony Wayne and the Battle of Stony Point

THE INTERVIEW
Former Cro-Mags and Bad Brains singer John Joseph emerged from an abusive childhood in a foster home to serve in the Navy and then forge his punk rock career. Joseph rose through the ranks, along with others in the early 1980s scene including Henry Rollins, the Beastie Boys and others to become a successful singer. Now he inspires others as a vegan triathlete.

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Reddit Rabbit Hole: Best posters seen during a triathalon

Army bringing in big tech executives as lieutenant colonels

American airmen in Japan test AI tool to streamline flight scheduling

Special Guest: John Joseph.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Stony Point Battle Facts and Summary | American Battlefield Trust
• Anthony Wayne | American Battlefield Trust
• Be The One | The American Legion
• John Joseph Discipline
• Meat Is for Pussies: A How-To Guide for Dudes Who Want to Get Fit, Kick Ass, and Take Names by John Joseph | Goodreads
• What’s the best poster you’ve seen on race day? : r/triathlon
• TangoAlphaLima on Reddit
• Army recruits Big Tech executives as senior officers — Army bringing in big tech executives as lieutenant colonels
• American airmen in Japan test AI tool to streamline flight scheduling | Stars and Stripes

OTDIH: The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence

THE INTERVIEW
Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bart Womack discusses creating an equine therapy facility for veterans with PTSD; mentoring ROTC cadets; his book, “Embedded Enemy,” which is about an insider terrorist attack; and more

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Mapping US troops and military bases in the Middle East

Navy destroyer, air defense systems help intercept Iranian missiles

Special Guest: Bart Womack.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• American Legion Family USA250 | The American Legion
• John Nixon
• Equine therapy – RideAFEC
• Veterans Media Corporation – Uniting Veterans Globally
• Home | VET Tv
• Welcome to The Veterans Channel - The Veterans Channel
• Bart Womack – Embedded Enemy – The true story of the unprecedented, deadly attack against the men and women of Headquarters and Headquarters Company First Brigade, 101st Airborne Division
• Embedded Enemy: The Insider Threat: Womack, Bart E.: 9781948903394: Amazon.com: Books
• Be The One | The American Legion
• Mapping US troops and military bases in the Middle East | Military News | Al Jazeera — Mapping US troops and military bases in the Middle East
• Navy destroyer, air defense systems help intercept Iranian missiles

National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day

THE INTERVIEW
Nutrition can be complicated. Army veteran and health and wellness expert Jennifer Campbell helps bring clarity and provides answers on how adults can fix the most disruptive things affecting their health. Among the topics she tackles are the best exercise for your health and longevity, lessons from the Blue Zones and understanding the role of the microbiome and gut health.

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Reddit Rabbit Hole: Unfortunate Fourth of July fireworks fizzles

Legacies of historic units face uncertain future as Army plans to close more than 20 base museums in major reduction

Special Guest: Jennifer Campbell.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Aging and Longevity: How to Live Longer While Aging Gracefully: An Essential Guide to Functional Health and Wellness eBook : Campbell, Jennifer: Kindle Store
• Tango Alpha Lima on Reddit
• US Army plans to close more than 20 of its museums
• Be The One | The American Legion
• Join The American Legion
• American Legion Family USA250 | The American Legion

Summer is in full swing and our hosts have big plans.

THE INTERVIEW
Navy veteran David Vardeman talks about guiding nonprofits to their goals, what’s led to his success, achieving financial literacy and more. A senior vice president for Capital Bank in Washington, D.C., Vardeman shares what led to his success, how he helps nonprofits and others meet their financial dreams and more.

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An Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii

‘Cake Bandit’ opossum hospitalized after indulging in an entire Costco cake

Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in

Special Guest: David Vardeman.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Be The One | The American Legion
• Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors (TAPS) Is Here For You!
• Small Business Administration
• Join The American Legion
• An Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii | AP News — An Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii
• Sailing with Phoenix on Instagram
• ‘Cake Bandit’ opossum hospitalized after indulging in an entire Costco cake — ‘Cake Bandit’ opossum hospitalized after indulging in an entire Costco cake
• Kirkland Signature Tuxedo Chocolate Mousse Cake Same-Day Delivery | Costco
• Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in | Ents & Arts News | Sky News — Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in

Navigating Visual Sequela Progression due to TBI

THE INTERVIEW
Mike Corrado discovered the power of music while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Music offers the power to heal, honor the fallen and inspire. He has seen firsthand how teaching songwriting to amputees helps them heal and move forward. Corrado talks about his lifelong love of music, its power to heal, his singer/songwriter retreats for veterans and more.

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The moment 250 years ago today, June 17, when General William Prescott uttered the famous line, “Don’t one of you fire until you see the whites of their eyes!”

An update to the Veterans Legacy Memorial’s online project

A “not friendly” macaque that is terrorizing military bases

Special Guest: Mike Corrado.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Learn more about Visual Sequela Progression
• Be The One | The American Legion
• The Citadel Fine Arts Program
• Rusty Tabor - My Legacy - YouTube
• Songwriting With: Soldiers | Transforming Lives by Collaborative Songwriting
• Coda - The Ballad of JoeDan - YouTube
• Mike Corrado Band
• Harmony Hill
• Join The American Legion
• USA 250 | Legiontown U.S.A.
• The American Legion Family USA 250
• VA’s online legacy project adds names of 210,000 vets lost overseas
• US Army Sounds Alarm as Aggressive Monkey Nears Base Families | GreaterGood
• Operation Spear Gunning Monkeys - YouTube

Navy combat veteran, cancer survivor and mental wellness expert Aletha Williams shares how meditation and mind-body wellness has helped her learn how to let go of things that no longer serve her. As the founder of Inner Starr Compass Healing, she now helps individuals heal through inner wisdom, creativity and intuition. Learn more about how she helps others overcome PTSD and other mental health issues through a mind-body connection.

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90 years of Alcoholics Anonymous - founded by World War I veteran Bill Wilson

Woman charged after pet raccoon found with meth pipe

Special Guest: Dr. Aletha Williams.

Links:

• Watch video of this episode on YouTube
• Be The One | The American Legion
• VETERAN SUPPORT – Inner Starr Compass Healing
• VetDogs Graduate Story: Aletha Williams: Making a Better Life - Women Veterans Alliance
• Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma: Peter A. Levine, Ann Frederick: 9781556432330: Amazon.com: Books
• Inner Starr Compass Healing – This is the time to heal. Are you ready?
• Military mural unveiled in Oxford | Archives | hendersondispatch.com
• Join | The American Legion
• The risk of too much (or any) alcohol | The American Legion
• Substance Use Treatment For Veterans | Veterans Affairs
• Bill W. - Wikipedia
• Akron woman charged after pet raccoon found with meth pipe in mouth