Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

IN THE NEWS Kevin Kline, a member of Sons of The American Legion Squadron 176 in Springfield, Va., executive director of the USS Arizona “Operation 85” project, is seeking help on his mission to identify the "unknown" Navy and Marine servicemembers from the USS Arizona using DNA samples from families. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Suffering from sleeplessness as a side-effect of a traumatic brai...

IN THE NEWS VA and NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Award-winning director and writer, Army combat veteran USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA program alumni and American Legion Post 43 member, Robert Ham joins us to talk about his feature documentary about Afghan Interpreters, "Interpreters Wanted," that will be released this spring on Vet TV. RAPID FIRE Mark Wah...

IN THE NEWS NASA announces the crew of the Artemis II, which includes two former Navy pilots who will circle the moon in late 2024. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Our guest, John Renken, is a former U.S. Army Ranger, former professional MMA fighter, the founder of several churches, and a successful entrepreneur He is owner of online travel booking engine Travel Mavericks; the owner of Southwestern Consulti...

IN THE NEWS Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, according to a study published in the May issue of Psychiatry Research. THIS WEEK'S GUEST VA Vet Centers Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher joins us to talk about the services provided by Vet Centers, scholarship opportunities available through the Vet Center Scholarship program, and future growth and expansi...

IN THE NEWS Coca-Cola was the result of a wounded soldier trying to ease his pain THIS WEEK'S GUEST Herb Thompson, award-winning author who served 20 years in the U.S. Army, was named U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year in 2008 and retired in March 2019 as a Special Forces (Green Beret) Team Sergeant, in the 5th Special Forces Group, talks about his military experience, military transition, a...

IN THE NEWS New VA mission statement recognizes sacred commitment to all Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors THIS WEEK'S GUESTS Robin Phoenix Johnson is an Army veteran, comedian and CEO of the Best Medicine Brigade, where she gives veteran and military spouse comedians performance opportunities. She is also president of her non-profit organization, HEALARIOUS, a humor therapy p...

IN THE NEWS How to Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T. American Legion virtual training with Veterans Yoga Project helps members learn about the physical and mental health benefits of yoga THIS WEEK'S GUEST National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation CEO Chris Cassidy leads the mission to inspire America and promote the belief that everyone is born with the potential to be extraordinary. He talks about his w...

IN THE NEWS Female 4-stars discuss changes for women in military service. THIS WEEK'S GUEST After a traumatic brain injury, Air Force" Ken Corigliano developed synesthesia, a condition in which information meant to stimulate one of sense stimulates several senses. This condition has given him a magnified ability to see the interconnectedness of life, and a unique perspective on the world...

IN THE NEWS A nuclear reactor was melting down, and naval officer Jimmy Carter came to the rescue. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson talks about the continuing nationwide push to collect and document the stories of women who served. RAPID FIRE Army spouse recruited to lead Second Service Foundation War in Ukraine accelerates global drive toward killer rob...

IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley talk about the new video game release from Steam Games. “Company of Heroes 3″ takes on a new facet of WWII history, and brings players into the battle between U.S. Forces, British Forces, Wehrmacht, and Deutsches Afrikakorps that ensued during campaigns in Italy and North Africa. THIS WEEK'S GUEST HillVets founder and CEO Justin Brown tells the origin story of how a...

IN THE NEWS Law enforcement is investigating after an intruder breached Andrews Air Force Base, the home of Air Force One. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Stacy served in the Air Force as a combat photojournalist, where she earned numerous medals and commendations during her deployments. She is one of only three women to win National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Military Photographer of the Year c...

IN THE NEWS American Legion lines out priorities for the 118th Congress. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Former U.S. Army Ranger Jeffrey Brodeur has experience developing Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear (CBRN) strategy, plans, and training programs. He is an internationally recognized CBRN expert who has lead survey teams in combat zones to support Department of State programs, and he talks about t...

IN THE NEWS A “Stars & Stripes" story that calls food insecurity for military families a national security issue, leads Ashley to share her passion for this issue facing military families and what she and others are doing to help in their local communities. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner talks about the mission to support recovery and resilience among veter...

IN THE NEWS Air Force app allows you to send recruiters after anyone. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Jeffrey Engle, the Chairman and President of Conquest Cyber, talks about cybersecurity threats, and how his team works to help protect critical American assets from ongoing cyberattacks using the philosophies and tactics he learned during his service in the U.S. Army Special Forces Command. Jeffrey also talks a...

IN THE NEWS Do Military Spouses need their own Bill of Rights? THIS WEEK'S GUEST H2F - Holistic Health and Fitness, is the U.S. Army's top priority in the human domain, and our guests, Lt. Col Sean Donohue and Alex Morrow share how the program is helping to take a proactive approach to soldier performance, fitness and wellness to address force readiness, recruiting and veteran healthcare....

IN THE NEWS We welcome former guest, comedian and military spouse Ashley Gutermuth, as the new co-host of the podcast, and get to know her a little better. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Silver Star recipient Dennis Hoy, who served in the U.S. Army infantry during the Vietnam War, is our guest. His memoir, “Letters from Vietnam” is based on the letters he wrote home to his new bride and his parents in 1966...

We're coming at you fresh from our weekend at the 15th Annual Student Veterans of America NatCon in Orlando. Student Veterans of America President and CEO Jared Lyon gets nostalgic looking back on15 years of national gatherings with his organization and American Legion National Vice Commander Patricia Harris talks about her first NatCon experience and the importance of the connection between T...

IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley discuss "Retrograde" – a documentary about the U.S. military's final months in Afghanistan, as seen from an embed with U.S. Green Berets and an Afghan General. THIS WEEK'S GUEST During a patrol on Sept. 11, 2021, Connecticut State Trooper Kyle Kaelberer stopped to check on a driver that pulled off the highway and activated their hazard lights. The body...

IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley celebrate 75 years of Toys for Tots. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Retired U.S Navy Commander Youssef Aboul-Enein shares highlights of his 28-year military career, including his own 9/11 experience at the Pentagon, the pivot of his career from medical planner to Arabic linguist, which eventually led him to becoming the Defense Intelligence Agency subject matter expert on counte...

IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley discuss the availability of new VA life insurance policies for disabled veterans that are scheduled to launch in January. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Dr. Trina Clayeux, the CEO of Give an Hour, a non-profit organization that provides free counseling to servicemembers, veterans and their loved ones, talks about the organization, some of the current projects they are working on...

IN THE NEWS To get ready for the Army/Navy game, Jeff and Ashley review the team uniforms. Ashley introduces the Army uniform, inspired by "Old Ironsides." THIS WEEK'S GUEST Jennifer Campell shares tips on healthy ways to enjoy the holiday season, and how to stay motivated to focus on fitness goals. RAPID FIRE Jeff introduces the NASA-inspired Navy uniform that honors Naval Academy a...

IN THE NEWS A lawmaker frustrated by a the unsolved case of a soldier decapitated in 2020 is pushing the Pentagon to overhaul how it handles cold cases. THIS WEEK'S GUEST The second guest in our fitness and wellness series, Dr. Dan Bornstein talks about the America's Physical Inactivity Epidemic and the impact on military recruiting and readiness. Dr. Bornstein shares simple changes vetera...

IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley get ready to reconnect with Ralphie, and discuss the midterm election, which yielded the largest increase of veterans heading for Capitol Hill since the Vietnam War. THIS WEEK'S GUEST The Honorable Rob Wilkins joins the podcast to kick off our health and wellness series and help motivate everyone to finish out the year strong. Wilkins talks about his role on the Pre...

IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley howl over a 1930s MGM parody of 'All Quiet on the Western Front' where the entire cast were canines. THIS WEEK'S GUEST VET Tv CEO Waco Hoover shares his journey from the U.S. Marine Corps, to entrepreneurship, to leading an entertainment company focused on positive storytelling within the military and veteran community. RAPID FIRE Pentagon attributes UFO sig...

IN THE NEWS Caring for your chompers can benefit your overall health. Jeff and Ashley extoll the virtues of good dental hygiene and explore dental insurance options offered by VA THIS WEEK’S GUEST We visit with the inspiring Ray Ruschel, who served 20 years in the U.S. Army, is still serving in the North Dakota National Guard, and a is a 49-year-old freshman at North Dakota State College of Scienc...