Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

CV kicks things off with a discussion of Russian Bounty allegations. Jeff weighs in on the battle between PETA and the U.S. Air Force Academy over their new gyrfalcon mascot. Ashley talks about the discovery of PFC Guillen's remains, the culture at Ft. Hood and the #IAmVanessaGuillen movement Rapid Fire U.S. Troops in South Korea lose control of 4th of July monster beach party, the gang ponder...

Jeff and Ashley talk with John Ring and others fresh off the trail of the Buddy Watch Walk, a Pier-to-Pier trek across the southern U.S. to raise awareness of veteran issues such as mental health, PTSD, homelessness, unemployment, MST, TBI, addiction, and suicide. They walkers are joined by representatives from The Alabama American Legion, who supported John during his stop in Montgomery, as well...

Legionnaires with connections in both police and black communities, Autrey James, Hugh Crooks and Sean Powers, continue their frank, honest and intriguing discussion with our podcast co-hosts about racial disparity and law enforcement. Special Guests: Autrey James, Hugh Crooks Jr., and Sean Powers. Links: Watch video of this episode on YouTube Watch video of Part I on YouTube Send us your feedback...

Legionnaires with connections in both police and black communities, Autrey James, Hugh Crooks and Sean Powers, join our podcast co-hosts for a frank, honest and intriguing discussion about racial disparity, law enforcement, the war on drugs and more. Special Guests: Autrey James, Hugh Crooks Jr., and Sean Powers. Links: Watch video of this episode on YouTube Send us your feedback!

Jeff starts the conversation about The American Legion statement addressing racial tensions. CV talks about the potential renaming of military bases after Medal of Honor recipients and relates the story of Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Raul Perez “Roy” Benavidez and Silver Star recipient Army Sgt. Alwyn Cashe, who are potential namesakes. Ashley talks about Green Berets playing video games....

Jeff strikes out on his own this week with guest Scott DeLuzio from Drive On Podcast. They discuss the epic battle of Space Force vs Space Force and ways in which Black Lives Matter protests may be changing the military. Rapid Fire: Great deals for veterans on the military exchange, online career workshops and a fake aircraft carrier. Mark your calendars: Subscribe to Drive On Podcast today and ca...

Ashley starts the ball rolling with a conversation about National Guard troops deploying to assist in policing protests across the country. CV talks about the Harlem Hellfighters, a Legion resolution supporting a review of minority awards of Medal of Honor in WWI and other historical Legion positions on segregation and voting rights. Jeff and the gang are over the moon about Netflix's highly a...

Ashley talks about concerns with the hard stop on National Guard deployment during the pandemic - most notably the frustration that they are stopping one day short of allowing Guardsmen to qualify for GI Bill benefits. Jeff and the gang share their favorite military TV shows. CV unwraps an old chestnut: the 1971 Wall Street Journal article in which their reports of The American Legion's death...

The gang talks about great tank names and CV declares BOHICA his favorite. Jeff reminds everyone there is no excuse to sit idle during a quarantine when he shares the accomplishments of Legionnaires in a real lockdown – the members of American Legion Post 201 at the Idaho State Correctional Center. Ashley shares history of the Hello Girls from World War I and applauds their impending and long-over...

CV wonders at the wisdom of Iranian Naval Forces and Russian pilots playing some dangerous games to get a rise from U.S. troops. Jeff celebrates the ICE HERO Child-Rescue Corps offering a new mission for service-disabled veterans. Ashley delivers some good news for student veterans impacted by COVID-19. The gang also contemplates joining Space Force, the use of Tiger King Joe Exotic as an Air Forc...

CV talks about the Navy social media storm involving the skipper of the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the Acting Secretary of the Navy Jeff gets excited about Buddy Checks and Blood Drives Ashley gives veterans good advice about getting access to COVID-19 relief funds. The gang also discusses a crazy conductor, a vigorous veteran and a the reported relocation of Sasquatch, America's Social Distan...

Someone is getting their hands dirty Mark Seavey (CV) takes aim at a Purell pandemic profiteer Today is National Medal of Honor Day. Jeff Daly asks the crew about their favorite Medal of Honor story. Most of the country is now in lockdown, how are veterans dealing with the tactical pause of life. Ashley Gorbulja-Maldonado gives the low-down on surviving a lock-down. Rapid Fire From the Navy Times:...