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Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

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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Last Episode Date: 02/11/2025

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Episode 250: Tango Alpha Lima: Who is MandatoryFunDay?
11 February 2025
Episode 250: Tango Alpha Lima: Who is MandatoryFunDay?

Army 1st Lt. Austin von Letkemann, better known to his Instagram followers as MandatoryFunDay, shares his unusual rise to fame on the podcast. His Instagram channel, with 20 million monthly views, features comedy videos that poke fun at various parts of military life. SCUTTLEBUTT Medals of Honor, delayed nearly 120 years due to administrative issues, to be posthumously delivered to desendants. VA National Salute to Veteran Patients Reddit Rabbit Hole: Military Romance Scams Special Guest: Austin Von Letkemann.

69 min
Episode 249: Tango Alpha Lima: Kamin Samuel - the Navy's first Black female helicopter pilot
4 February 2025
Episode 249: Tango Alpha Lima: Kamin Samuel - the Navy's first Black female helicopter pilot

Stacy, Joe and Adam look forward to the holidays and observances in February, including African American History Month, International Women’s Day, Valentines Day, Change Your Password Day, and GI Joe Day. THE INTERVIEW After making history, Kamin Samuel struggled upon leaving the military. Now she is an entrepreneur, best-selling author and documentary filmmaker of “Courage to Thrive.” SCUTTLEBUTT Arizona Legion members take part in the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop. National WWII Museum in New Orleans, the special exhibition - Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II A trip down the Reddit rabbit hole in search of wild post office stories in honor of National Thank a Mail Carrier Day Special Guest: Kamin Samuel.

73 min
Episode 248: Tango Alpha Lima: The Honorable Patrick J. Murphy still serving veterans
28 January 2025
Episode 248: Tango Alpha Lima: The Honorable Patrick J. Murphy still serving veterans

California Legion members standing strong and supporting communities devastated by wildfires. THE INTERVIEW Patrick Murphy, who joined the Army at 19, worked his way up to become the 32nd Army Under Secretary and America’s first Iraq War veteran to serve in Congress. Today, he continues to serve his brothers and sisters. SCUTTLEBUTT Happy Birthday Coast Guard How Navy veteran Charles Sanna changed hot chocolate forever Remembering President Jimmy Carter Special Guest: Hon. Patrick J. Murphy.

45 min
Episode 247: Tango Alpha Lima: Folk musician Mary Gauthier on helping veterans through songwriting
21 January 2025
Episode 247: Tango Alpha Lima: Folk musician Mary Gauthier on helping veterans through songwriting

American Folk singer-songwriter and author Mary Gauthier talks about her addiction recovery, mental health journey and how she uses songwriting to help veterans with PTSD. She works with veterans on their healing through songwriting with SongwritingWith:Soldiers. “What I try to emphasize is that this can be of service to other people — a lifeline actually, which it often is.” SCUTTLEBUTT VA awards $1.5 million to study using psychedelics for PTSD treatment The Army built a giant concrete pyramid in North Dakota and only used it for six months Vets can opt for ‘green’ burials at VA cemeteries through new pilot Special Guest: Mary Gauthier.

66 min
Episode 246: Tango Alpha Lima: Former POW and Leading with Honor founder Col. Lee Ellis
14 January 2025
Episode 246: Tango Alpha Lima: Former POW and Leading with Honor founder Col. Lee Ellis

Retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Col. Lee Ellis, who was shot down and captured during the Vietnam War, talks about leadership and team building lessons he learned during his five years as a prisoner of war, as well as throughout his military service and his 25 years as a leadership coach. SCUTTLEBUTT Now is the time to plan for the 100th Anniversary of American Legion Baseball NASA Scientists Accidentally Find Nuclear Fever Dream in Arctic Snow Marine lights candles for romantic hotel surprise, sets room on fire Special Guest: Col. Lee Ellis.

73 min
Episode 245: Tango Alpha Lima: Iraqi-born interpreter and U.S. Army Capt. Mazin Mozan
7 January 2025
Episode 245: Tango Alpha Lima: Iraqi-born interpreter and U.S. Army Capt. Mazin Mozan

We kick off the new year with a few resolutions and a memory of Sammi, the Iraqi interpreter who worked with Joe and his Marines. THE INTERVIEW Mazin Mozan, who served as an interpreter with Stacy in Iraq shares his story of serving with Coalition forces, gaining a Special Immigrant Visa and moving to the United States, and his enlistment in the U.S. Army. SCUTTLEBUTT Norwegian fishermen accidentally catch U.S. sub in net Thousands of U.S. affiliated Iraqis in harms way due to refugee program delays 'Disturbing' Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms Special Guest: Mazin Mozan.

78 min
Episode 244: Tango Alpha Lima: Health Coach and Nutritionist Kelley Gilberry
17 December 2024
Episode 244: Tango Alpha Lima: Health Coach and Nutritionist Kelley Gilberry

Navy veteran and Legionnaire Kelley Gilberry shares his knowledge about overcoming heart disease and obesity. After his own health journey, Gilberry is now on a mission to show others how to revolutionize their health without relying on pharmaceuticals. SCUTTLEBUTT Post Falls, Idaho American Legion offering free Christmas trees for veterans Keokuk, Iowa Post 41 hosts 52nd annual Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day Kerry Washington and Tyler Perry Unlock an Untold True Story in 'The Six Triple Eight' Special Guest: Kelley Gilberry .

52 min
Episode 243: Tango Alpha Lima: National Military Family Association CEO Besa Pinchotti
10 December 2024
Episode 243: Tango Alpha Lima: National Military Family Association CEO Besa Pinchotti

THE INTERVIEW National Military Family Association CEO Besa Pinchotti talks about her family roots in Kosovo, and how her time as a journalist led to her advocacy for American military families. She also explains how NMFA helps meet the immediate needs for military spouses and children as well as advocate for legislation to make permanent changes to support military families. SCUTTLEBUTT Next year’s Congress will feature the most women vet members ever Bronze Statue of Tuskegee Airman Found After Theft from Detroit City Park Special Guest: Besa Pinchotti.

49 min
Episode 242: Tango Alpha Lima: Wives of the Armed forces founders Jennifer Ferrell and Kirsten Navaroli
3 December 2024
Episode 242: Tango Alpha Lima: Wives of the Armed forces founders Jennifer Ferrell and Kirsten Navaroli

Wives of the Armed forces co-founders and content creators, Jen Ferrell and Kirst Navaroli, talk about their unique corner of the internet where thousands of military spouses share experiences as they live the chaotic military lifestyle, support their spouses, one another, and the mission. Jen and Kirst share how they became military spouses, how they met and found themselves leaning on one another for support, and began to grow their online community of "virtual military besties." SCUTTLEBUTT VA plans to drop co-pays for all telehealth services Meet CHAPPIE - the Space Force nuclear material sniffing robot. Support military spouse and veteran-owned businesses while checking off your holiday shopping list. Special Guest: Wives of the Armed Forces.

69 min
Tango Alpha Lima Be the One EP16: VA Chief of Innovation Dr. Indra Sandal
1 December 2024
Tango Alpha Lima Be the One EP16: VA Chief of Innovation Dr. Indra Sandal

Department of Veterans Affairs Chief of Innovation, Dr. Indra Sandal, tells the story of how she became a U.S. citizen, why she was drawn to work with veterans and what led to her work to bring new innovations to VA health care. Dr. Sandal talks about how her work led to VA rideshare programs with Uber and Lyft. She also talks about VA's collaboration with MIT – the Veterans Health Hackathon – which strives to design solutions to the top challenges facing veteran health care, including mental health and veteran suicide. Special Guest: Dr. Indra Sandal.

44 min
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