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Join us for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community.
The weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion.
For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima
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Tango Alpha Lima: Wellness Journey with Dr. Laurie Marbas
NEWS YOU CAN USE
VA extends access for toxic exposure
INTERVIEW
Dr. Laurie Marbas is an Air Force veteran and a double board-certified family medicine and lifestyle medicine physician, who has been utilizing food as medicine since 2012. She offers a science-based approach to living healthier and longer, which she calls a "wellness journey."
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High on crack with a rocket launcher...what could go wrong?
2024 is "Year of the Warrior" in Texas
Deep dive into Reddit with Navy Seals (not SEALS)
Special Guest: Dr. Laurie Marbas.
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Watch video of this episode on YouTubeVA secretary: Department taking several steps to deter claim sharks | The American Legion(2) The American Legion's 2024 Commander's Call - YouTubeThe American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | WellcareHome | Dr. MarbasAmazon.com : the china studyHome - American College of Lifestyle MedicineTIL the "6" in SEAL Team 6 was added to throw off the Russians during the Cold War. They wanted Russian intelligence to think five more teams of equal caliber were deployed. : r/todayilearnedMarine Mammal Program - NIWC Pacific(2) The Day of the Dolphin (1973) Original Trailer [FHD] - YouTubeRocket launcher seized inside car at Red Roof Inn in SuttonPost 21 declares 2024 to be the Year of the Warrior! | Legiontown U.S.A. -
Tango Alpha Lima Trailblazing Women Veterans: The Angels of Anzio
_In this special series we celebrate Women's History Month and honor the service of women veterans and their contributions to American military history. _
In this episode, we honor the "Angels of Anzio," four courageous nurses of World War II who received the Silver Star for their gallantry in combat. The stories of Mary Roberts, Elaine Roe, Virginia Rourke, and Ellen Ainsworth is one of exceptional courage and resilience as they saved countless lives during the chaos of a relentless battle.
We also recognize the contributions of other women who emerged as trailblazers as a new century of warfare brought new roles for women
SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR
Esther Hasson
Anita Newcomb McGee
Jane Delano
WORLD WAR I
The "Hello Girls"
Opha May Johnson
Helen Purviance
Loretta Perfectus Walsh
WORLD WAR II
Elaine Harmon
Jacqueline Cochran
Nancy Harkness Love
Cornelia Fort
Ruth Streeter
Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley
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Watch video of this episode on YouTubeWilson, Mary Louise RobertsSmall-town Nurse Ellen Ainsworth Died Saving Patients in World War IIThe Army Nurse Corps | U.S. Army Center of Military History -
Tango Alpha Lima: With Honor Founder and CEO Rye Barcott
ASK US ANYTHING
How to “choose your own adventure” as a member of The American Legion.
INTERVIEW
Marine Corps veteran Rye Barcott, co-founder and CEO of With Honor, talks about how the cross-partisan organization works with the For Country Caucus, how they seek to advance veteran leadership in elected public service and the need to support our Afghanistan allies. .
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Hamm gets the Slammer: Texas man sentenced in stolen valor case
Psychedelic Fast Track: MDMA approved for a fast-track review by the FDA
Celebrity Veteran: Serving in the Coast Guard a family tradition for a trio of Hollywood actors
Special Guest: Rye Barcott.
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Watch video of this episode on YouTubeJoin The American Legion Air Force's Personnel Center > News" rel="nofollow">Retired officers, enlisted members can rejoin active duty to offset personnel shortfalls > Air Force's Personnel Center > NewsFind a Service OfficerHome - Heroes With Hearing LossThe American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | WellcareWith Honor - Cross-partisan Organization988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat.VMHLC – Veteran Mental Health Leadership CoalitionFor Country Caucus - With HonorThe Pledge - With Honor U.S. Department of Defense > Release" rel="nofollow">DOD Announces Implementation of the Brandon Act > U.S. Department of Defense > ReleaseH.R.1764 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Military Food Security Act of 2023 | Congress.gov | Library of CongressBe the One | The American LegionTyler man gets 11-year prison sentence for posing as decorated veteran to defraud investorsPsychedelic to receive fast-track review as possible PTSD drugTogetherWeServed - BM2 Jeff Bridges -
Tango Alpha Lima Trailblazing Women Veterans: Medical Marvel Dr. Mary Edwards Walker
_In this special series we celebrate Women's History Month and honor the service of women veterans and their contributions to American military history. _
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker was a surgeon and is the only woman to receive the Medal of Honor for her service during the Civil War. She worked as a contract surgeon for the Union Army and was known for her dedication and pioneering efforts in the field of military medicine.
In addition to sharing the story of Dr. Walker, we also honor other trailblazing women who served in during the earliest wars in America's history.
AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR
Deborah Sampson
Molly Pitcher
Lydia Darragh
MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR
Sarah Borginis
Sarah Edmonds
U.S. CIVIL WAR
Mary Ann "Mother" Bickerdyke
Dorothea Dix
Susie King Taylor
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Watch video of this episode on YouTubeMary Edwards Walker | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor RecipientMeet Dr. Mary Walker: The only female Medal of Honor recipient | Article | The United States ArmyDr. Mary Edwards Walker (U.S. National Park Service)Deborah Sampson | National Women's History MuseumMary Ludwig Hays | National Women's History MuseumLydia DarraghSarah BorginisSarah Emma Edmonds | American Battlefield TrustMary Ann Bickerdyke | History of American WomenDorothea DixSusie King Taylor (U.S. National Park Service)Join The American Legion -
Tango Alpha Lima: Modern Elder Academy founder Chip Conley
BRAVO ZULU
Host Stacy Persall welcomes her two new co-hosts, Joe Worley and Adam Marr to their first episode, which the trio kicks off with celebration of three American Legion Posts who are making big differences in their local communities.
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Successful hospitality entrepreneur and bestselling author Chip Conley is on a quest to reframe our relationship with aging. He founded the Modern Elder Academy with a mission to foster intergenerational mentoring as a ‘modern elder.’
Conley talks about his experience as a 'modern elder' at AirBnB, how he embraces mid-life and how these experiences led him to launch the Modern Elder Academy.
THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Serving in Disguise: Women who fought to fight in the Civil War
Next Generation Post: Dripping Springs Texas opens new post as first phase of a reimagined veteran resource
Puppy Patrol: Coast Guard inspection team rescues puppy from shipping container
Special Guest: Chip Conley.
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Watch video of this episode on YouTubeThe American Legion and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans for Legionnaires | WellcareMEA WisdomHome - Chip ConleyLearning to Love Midlife with Chip Conley - MEABooks - Chip ConleyThoughts On The Art Of Living - MEA Wisdom WellBe the One | The American LegionAlbert Cashier aka Jennie Hodgers | American Battlefield TrustLegion-VFW ‘nomads’ now at forefront of Texas veterans complex | The American Legion(4) Dog survives more than a week inside shipping container at Port Houston, says Coast Guard - YouTube‘It’s scratching, dude’: US Coast Guard inspectors rescue stowaway dog from shipping container | Houston | The GuardianJoin The American Legion -
Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP07: Healing Breakthrough with Juliana Mercer
Marine Corps veteran Juliana Mercer, Veteran Advocacy and Public Policy Director of Healing Breakthrough, discusses her work in advocating for the adoption of MDMA-Assisted Therapy in the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
Juliana talks about removing the stigma of psychedelics use, the experience of MDMA-assisted therapy, and the work her organization is doing to fulfill their mission of making this treatment available to veterans in the United States.
Special Guest: Juliana Mercer.
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Watch video of this episode on YouTubeBe The OneHealing Breakthrough | Connect. Transform. Thrive.Exploring psychedelics for the treatment of Veterans - VA NewsTango Alpha Lima Podcast: Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP05: VETS Co-founders Amber and Marcus CaponeHeroic Hearts ProjectHome | ClinicalTrials.gov
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