Episodes

  • Episode 223: Tango Alpha Lima: “A Date With Suicide” author D. Paul Fleming

    Episode 223: Tango Alpha Lima: “A Date With Suicide” author D. Paul Fleming
    Jul 23 2024
    ‘A monumental step’ for LGBTQ+ rights THE INTERVIEW Author D. Paul Fleming shares his book “A Date With Suicide,” and discusses how to help veterans struggling with PTSD and mental health. THE SCUTTLEBUTT VA announces $10M in new funding opportunities for state, territory and Tribal governments to help understand, prevent veteran suicide A dental debacle: Why veterans struggle to navigate VA’s oral care The Next Deadline for Backdated PACT Act Payments Is Coming Soon. Here’s What You Need to Know Special Guest: D. Paul Fleming.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode 222: Tango Alpha Lima: Stem Cell therapy with BioXcellerator founder Eric Stoffers

    Episode 222: Tango Alpha Lima: Stem Cell therapy with BioXcellerator founder Eric Stoffers
    Jul 16 2024
    Celebrating National Ice Cream Day with U.S. Navy Ice Cream Barge Bravo Zulu: Post 914 in Louisville, Ill. THE INTERVIEW Eric Stoffers, founder of BioXcellerator joins us to talk more about the stem cell therapy we talked about in Episode 216 with Crispy Avila. Eric takes us on a deeper dive into what this innovation can mean for the treatment of autoimmune and degenerative diseases as well as orthopedic, spine and disc, and neurological conditions. SCUTTLEBUTT CNAS Report: Social Media a barrier to bringing back the draft After dubious shootdowns, NORAD now checks with balloon hobbyist groups After CNN report, White House bringing back program for Gold Star families to honor service members buried abroad Special Guest: Eric Stoffers.
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    47 mins
  • Episode 221: Tango Alpha Lima: Warrior Canine Connection with Rick Yount and Joe Ouellette

    Episode 221: Tango Alpha Lima: Warrior Canine Connection with Rick Yount and Joe Ouellette
    Jul 9 2024
    LEGIONTOWN Guitars for Veterans – using the healing power of music to restore feelings of joy and purpose THE INTERVIEW Rick Yount, founder and executive director, Warrior Canine Connection and veteran Joe Oullette and his dog Wells, join the podcast to talk about the organization’s mission to enlist recovering warriors in a therapeutic mission of learning to train service dogs for their fellow veterans. The guests also talk about WCC's legislative work surrounding the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act (PAWS Act), and the healing power of a connection with a dog. SCUTTLEBUTT A new documentary about a Marine veteran’s road trip with his brother that ended tragically in the Grand Canyon. Army set to debut new rapid test that checks for traumatic brain injuries using a single drop of blood Head of U.S. 2nd Fleet, demonstrated his pullup prowess during the Navy’s Fleet Week in New York City Special Guests: Joe Ouellette and Rick Yount.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 220: Tango Alpha Lima: Haunted War Tales with Army veteran R.C. Bramhall

    Episode 220: Tango Alpha Lima: Haunted War Tales with Army veteran R.C. Bramhall
    Jul 2 2024
    Reaction to the FDA advisory panel rejection of MDMA-asisted therapy for PTSD THE INTERVIEW Fans of the paranormal, the fantastical or the downright frightening will enjoy our visit with former Army Intelligence officer R.C. Bramhall who talks about his book, "Haunted War Tales: True Military Encounters with the Bizarre, Paranormal and Unexplained." He shares how he came to write his book, and we discuss everything from cryptid encounters to creepy hauntings - even the story of a ghost plane pulled from the pages of The American Legion Magazine. SCUTTLEBUTT Postal worker finds WWII era letters and drives hours to deliver them Down the Reddit Rabbit Hole: What makes the U.S. military so powerful and effective? Marine shielded student from grenade with his body...and survived Special Guest: R.C. Bramhall.
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    57 mins
  • Tango Alpha Lima Be The One 11: "Operator Syndrome" author, Dr. Chris Frueh

    Tango Alpha Lima Be The One 11: "Operator Syndrome" author, Dr. Chris Frueh
    Jul 1 2024
    Dr. Chis Frueh is a professor of psychology at the University of Hawaii who has over thirty years of professional experience working with military veterans, servicemembers, special operators, private defense contractors, and firefighters; and has conducted clinical trials, epidemiology, historical, and neuroscience research. Dr. Frueh’s discusses his book, "Operator Syndrome" and describes the profound impact that years of extreme sacrifice have had on our military special operators and their loved ones. Special Guest: Chris Frueh.
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    35 mins
  • Episode 219: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Army Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith - Living under the confines of DADT

    Episode 219: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Army Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith - Living under the confines of DADT
    Jun 25 2024
    HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE 74th Anniversary of the start of the Korean War THE INTERVIEW Retired Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith served for 25 of her 35 years in the Army while hiding her true self. On this week's episode, she shares her military journey before, during and after the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" era, and how she became an advocate for LGBTQ+ and military veterans. She also addresses the struggles faced by servicemembers who were kicked out of the military during DADT, and how they can formally request an upgraded discharge. SCUTTLEBUTT The deadly, unintended consequence of a documentary about Afghanistan British teen's charity shop purchase connects Wisconsin family the brother killed in Vietnam The Marines are taking down PowerPoint Special Guest: Gen. Tammy Smith .
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Episode 218: Tango Alpha Lima: Wrestle Like a Girl CEO and founder Sally Roberts

    Episode 218: Tango Alpha Lima: Wrestle Like a Girl CEO and founder Sally Roberts
    Jun 18 2024
    Gators on the FOD walk An Olympic Challenge THE INTERVIEW Sally Roberts is an athlete, Army veteran and the founder of Wrestle Like A Girl, an organization that empower girls and women to become leaders – while participating in the sport of wrestling. On this episode, she delivers her message: “It’s OK to suffer, it’s OK to endure, it’s the lessons we learn from it.” SCUTTLEBUTT Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves Tracking Brain Baselines Celebrity Veteran: FedEx Founder Fred Smith Special Guest: Sally Roberts.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Episode 217: Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Socials to Combat Loneliness Epidemic with Dr. Jay Gorman

    Episode 217: Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Socials to Combat Loneliness Epidemic with Dr. Jay Gorman
    Jun 11 2024
    BRAVO ZULU Georgia American Legion Post enlists local resources to help homeless veteran THE INTERVIEW Dr. Jay Gorman, VA clinical psychologist and Education Director of the VISN 1 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center at the VA Bedford Healthcare System, joins the podcast to discuss how VOICES Veteran Socials enhance communication and foster bonds among veterans and others in the community. Veteran socials are veteran-led weekly community-based social events with a purpose – getting veterans of all ages and service branches in one place to support and build connection with each other. Dr. Gorman stresses the importance of social connection to combat loneliness and isolation and improve overall health. SCUTTLEBUTT Bill would allow retroactive Purple Heart vets to transfer GI benefits How the Gaza humanitarian aid pier traces its origins to discarded cigar boxes before World War II What’s to become of the keepsakes left at Arlington Cemetery? Special Guest: Dr. Jay Gorman.
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    1 hr and 9 mins