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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. This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima

  1. How music and faith pulled a combat veteran back from the edge - Tango Alpha Lima

    3일 전

    How music and faith pulled a combat veteran back from the edge - Tango Alpha Lima

    Shannon Book grew up in the Kentucky hills, joined the Navy in the mid-1990s and spent 17 years as a Fleet Marine Force corpsman, including two tours in Iraq. He survived Fallujah running on coffee grounds and sheer grit. What nearly broke him came after.  When he was medically retired in 2010, the brothers he counted on had moved on, his marriage dissolved, and a years-long battle with alcohol and drugs nearly cost him everything. What kept him going — then and now — is music. On this episode of Tango Alpha Lima, Book opens up about founding the veteran band Vetted, the dark night he pressed a handgun to his own forehead, the DUI that became his turning point, and the Veterans Court system that helped him walk out of that dark alley one step at a time. He's now sober, back in the studio, and sharing the message he once gave others from a stage — this time from a place of hard-earned experience. Also on this episode: why traditional field screenings miss TBIs in combat zones — and the surprising food that became a secret weapon for fighter pilots. Your stories. Your service. Your community. This is Tango Alpha Lima. Show links Learn more about American Legion Family Day and share how your post is celebrating.Learn more about our guest, Shannon Book.Task & Purpose: TBI field screenings can miss key symptomsLearn more about the Millenium Protocol at TBI Help NowWatch Quiet Explosions documentaryRead "Tales from the Blast Factory"Smithsonian: How a WWII propaganda campaign started the myth about carrots and night vision.

    1시간 18분
  2. Who is War Hamster? Meet the Air Force veteran turned social media influencer – Tango Alpha Lima

    4월 7일

    Who is War Hamster? Meet the Air Force veteran turned social media influencer – Tango Alpha Lima

    Before she was War Hamster — the Air Force veteran and military influencer known for irreverent humor, insider satire and candid commentary on service life — she was picking up loose change to buy gas for her car. Two years of military rejections. Craigslist living. Multiple jobs. Finally the Air Force finally said yes. War Hamster shares her honest, funny and deeply relatable life story and what it really means to serve, create and build something meaningful after the uniform comes off. She talks about joining as a medic at the start of COVID, building a medical program, losing four loved ones in a year, surviving a mini stroke — and using all of it as fuel for a content career. "Suffering is a currency in the military," she says. "It builds a kind of resilience that's missing in people who haven't served." Now, she’s building a military community on Twitch, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Also in this episode: a veteran whose therapy chickens are in a legal battle, new legislation authorizing psychedelic-assisted therapy research for veterans, and why soldiers are being warned about "honeypots." Episode Links Where to find War Hamster on social media From the War Horse: Finding solace in chickens Utah could soon study psychedelic-assisted therapy for PTSD Strange, but Service-Connected: Beware the Honeypot Watch War Hamster's take on the danger of Honeypots

    1시간 20분
  3. Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Retired Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith served 25 years as a closeted gay officer – Tango Alpha Lima

    3월 31일 ·  보너스

    Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Retired Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith served 25 years as a closeted gay officer – Tango Alpha Lima

    Retired Army Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith shares the compelling story of her 35-year military career, including 25 years serving under Don't Ask Don't Tell (DADT) while hiding her identity. As one of the first openly gay generals in U.S. military history, Smith discusses the psychological toll of living authentically in secret, the 2011 repeal of DADT, military-to-civilian transition, and moral injury. Learn about LGBTQ+ veterans' unique challenges, discharge upgrade opportunities for those separated under discriminatory policies, and resources available through American Legion service officers. Smith provides insight intoLGBTQ+ military families, finding acceptance in veteran communities, and healing from service-related trauma. Critical listening for LGBTQ+ veterans, military families, those interested in military history and policy, discharge upgrade information, and veteran advocacy. SHOW NOTES Learn more about PFLAG Learn more about Modern Military Association of America

    53분
  4. From troubled youth to wrestling champion: A female veteran’s story of resilience and mental toughness – Tango Alpha Lima

    3월 24일 ·  보너스

    From troubled youth to wrestling champion: A female veteran’s story of resilience and mental toughness – Tango Alpha Lima

    Three-time national wrestling champion and Army Special Operations veteran Sally Roberts shares her powerful journey from delinquent youth to elite athlete and military leader. Roberts, founder of Wrestle Like a Girl, discusses how wrestling saved her life, built her winning mindset, and prepared her for success in Special Operations and deployment to Afghanistan. Learn about overcoming adversity, developing mental toughness, the power of suffering and endurance, and breaking barriers for women in combat sports. Roberts addresses military transition challenges, building resilience, leadership development through athletics, and empowering girls and women through wrestling. Essential listening for veterans navigating transition, athletes seeking motivation, parents of daughters in sports, anyone overcoming difficult backgrounds, and those interested in women's wrestling, mental resilience training, and veteran success stories. SHOW LINKS Learn more about Wrestle Like a Girl

    45분
  5. Blind veteran's quest for the Explorer's Grand Slam - Tango Alpha Lima

    3월 17일

    Blind veteran's quest for the Explorer's Grand Slam - Tango Alpha Lima

    Navy veteran Lonnie Bedwell lost his sight in a hunting accident in 1997. He was 30 years old, blind, and raising three daughters alone. What he did next is the kind of story that makes you rethink every excuse you've ever made. In episode 303 of Tango Alpha Lima, Bedwell shares his extraordinary journey — from talking his way onto a construction crew as a blind man, to kayaking 226 miles through the Grand Canyon (earning National Geographic's Adventurer of the Year), to summiting Mount Everest with a failed oxygen mask 750 feet from the top. Now Bedwell is one expedition away from making history. He has summited six of the Seven Summits and skied to the South Pole. When he reaches the North Pole, he will become the first blind American to complete the Explorer's Grand Slam — an achievement fewer than 75 people in history have accomplished. His journey is the subject of a feature documentary called Beyond Vision. "I lost my eyesight," he says. "I gained vision." Also in this episode: the VA's new Artificial Intelligence tool and what it means for your appointments, plus three new laws signed into law that expand housing access, improve VA accountability, and strengthen job training for veterans. SHOW NOTES Download the VA Health and Benefits mobile appJoin The American LegionLearn more about Lonnie BedwellLearn more about the film "Beyond Vision"Join The American Legion Family USA 250 ChallengeNew VA Database causes concern among lawmakersAI tool helps VA doctors minimize administrative tasks and focus on patientsView American Legion Legislative AgendaCheck out The American Legion Grassroots Action CenterLearn more about American Legion Advocacy

    51분
  6. How lifestyle medicine helps military families thrive - Tango Alpha Lima

    3월 10일 ·  보너스

    How lifestyle medicine helps military families thrive - Tango Alpha Lima

    Retired Air Force physician Dr. Mary Ann Kiel reveals how lifestyle medicine transformed her health and revolutionized her approach to treating servicemembers and military families. As a board-certified pediatrician and lifestyle medicine physician, Dr. Kiel explains the six pillars of wellness: whole food plant-based nutrition, regular exercise, quality sleep, stress management, social connection and avoiding harmful substances. Learn evidence-based strategies for disease prevention, increasing healthspan (not just lifespan), and addressing the root causes of chronic illness without relying on medications. Dr. Kiel shares practical behavior change techniques she teaches as a Food for Life Instructor and discusses why military members face unique health challenges. Perfect for veterans, military families, health-care professionals, and anyone interested in preventive medicine, holistic health and sustainable wellness practices.

    43분
  7. Sleep Deprivation Risks Every Veteran Should Know - Tango Alpha Lima

    3월 3일

    Sleep Deprivation Risks Every Veteran Should Know - Tango Alpha Lima

    Sleep isn't a luxury — it's a mission-critical function. And for veterans, the stakes are even higher. Dr. Sara Alger, Sleep Research Scientist with the Psychological Health Branch at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, unpacks what chronic sleep deprivation is actually doing to your brain and body — and what you can do about it. Alger explains why the military culture of "I'll sleep when I'm dead" carries real long-term consequences, how combat-trained sleep patterns can follow you home long after deployment, and why those 3 a.m. wake-ups may be more biology than disorder. She also makes the case for tactical napping as a legitimate performance tool — not a sign of weakness. Whether you're dealing with PTSD-related sleep disruption, years of short nights, or just waking up exhausted, this conversation offers science-backed answers and practical strategies. Also in this episode: a bipartisan effort to expand overdose protection for veterans, the wartime origins of Daylight Saving Time, and how the Star-Spangled Banner became official. SHOW LINKS Learn more about Buddy Checks Join The American Legion Family USA 250 Challenge Learn more about the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Facts about tactical napping Defense Health Agency Continuing Education Program Office Be a part of The American Legion Oratorical Contest Learn more about the End Veterans Overdose Act of 2026 Wartime history of Daylight Savings Time Health tips for help you Spring Forward Star-spangled history or The National Anthem Learn more about the U.S. Flag - Indivisible: The Story of Our Flag

    1시간 1분
  8. How to reverse heart disease and lose weight with plant-based diet - Tango Alpha Lima

    2월 24일 ·  보너스

    How to reverse heart disease and lose weight with plant-based diet - Tango Alpha Lima

    Navy veteran Kelley Gilberry shares his inspiring transformation story from obesity and heart disease to optimal health. Before age 40, Gilberry battled cardiovascular disease, high blood sugar and a 70-pound weight problem fueled by fast food. Discover how he reversed heart disease naturally through plant-based eating and lifestyle changes, and became a certified health coach and nutritionist. Learn about his "Medicine Free Method" and "Ant Philosophy" for sustainable weight loss, diabetes prevention, and getting off medications. Gilberry, founder of One Determined Vegan and author of "Plants Saved My Life," provides practical guidance on eliminating processed foods, reducing carcinogens, and adopting whole food nutrition. Essential listening for veterans struggling with obesity, heart disease, diabetes, or anyone seeking health transformation without pharmaceuticals. SHOW LINKS Plants Saved My Life on Amazon Learn more at KelleyGilberry.com Mark Schatzker "The Dorito Effect"

    41분
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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. This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima

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    The American Legion
  • 방송 연도
    2020년 - 2026년
  • 에피소드
    372
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    © The American Legion
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