Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

Memory therapy and harm reduction: An Army veteran therapist's guide to PTSD treatment – EP293 Tango Alpha Lima

Iraq War veteran Dr. Timothy Vermillion discusses his harm reduction approach to veteran mental health, trauma therapy, PTSD treatment and suicide prevention. As founder of the Paradise Institute, he explains how EMDR memory therapy helps veterans process combat trauma and move from surviving to thriving. Vermillion shares how quitting smoking is also effective in mental health treatment and veteran suicide prevention. Other topics in this episode include Project Athena, a visual map connecting the memories of those who served in Afghanistan to their coordinates; and “Angel’s Glow,” and why it took almost 140 years to understand it. * https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/what/history_ptsd.asp#:~:text=Shell%20Shock,were%20used%20along%20with%20hypnosis * Associate Sponsor of Army-Navy Game presented by USAA [https://www.legion.org/about/organization/national-alliances/army-navy-game] * Veteran & Military Positive Event Timeline [https://vermillion-ce.kit.com/2cfbcac9f6] * https://coachingfederation.org/ * https://paradiseinstitute.com/ * https://www.legion.org/get-involved/community-programs/usa250/challenge * https://taskandpurpose.com/history/project-athena-interactive-map/?utm_campaign=dfn-ebb&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sailthru * https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/military-history/2025/10/24/angels-glow-the-glowing-bacteria-that-saved-soldier-lives-at-shiloh/

From beach bum life to paratrooper and police officer – Tango Alpha Lima

"I felt like a waste of life, getting on a boat with my best friends." That realization on a deep sea fishing trip led Eric Tansey from a surfer lifestyle straight into the Army where he became a paratrooper. But his story doesn't end there. After serving his country, Tansey became a police officer in one of Raleigh’s toughest districts, turned his craziest police stories into a published book, Pig Latin; appeared in “Office Joe,” a comedy series about veteran office life; and now does the “Failure to Stop” podcast and stand-up comedy. This episode is equal parts inspiring, hilarious and proof that the most unexpected paths can lead to the most interesting lives. Other topics in this Tango Alpha Lima episode include Veterans Day themes like sharing your military story and supporting veteran-owned businesses. Veterans Day Deals & Discounts [https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/veterans-day/2025/november/2025-veterans-day-deals-and-discounts] Office Joe [https://www.officejoeshow.com/] Learn more about the Army/Navy Game [https://www.legion.org/about/organization/national-alliances/army-navy-game] Eric Tansey author page [https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Eric-Tansey/220916638] Failure to Stop podcast [https://www.failuretostoppodcast.com/] Pig Latin: A Seriously Funny True Story of a Former Police Officer [https://www.amazon.com/Pig-Latin-Seriously-Former-Officer/dp/1668067951] Join the USA250 Challenge [https://www.legion.org/get-involved/community-programs/usa250/challenge] Reddit Rabbit Hole: Veterans Stories [https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/thjan3/vietnam_veterans_of_reddit_whats_one_story_you/] Veteran Owned Businesses [https://www.veteranownedbusiness.com/] VA VETBIZ [https://vetbiz.va.gov/advancedsearch/] PBS After Action [https://www.afteractionshow.org/]

Military families and the GWOT memorial

Military veterans and military family members are guiding the concept and design for the memorial that will honor and remember all involved in the Global War on Terrorism. The Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation is welcoming input into the design of the memorial from service members, GWOT veterans, their families, Gold Star Families, and others. This is the final episode in “Welcome Home,” the initial six-part special podcast series produced by The American Legion. It focuses on the GWOT memorial in Washington, D.C., that will serve as a special place of honor and remembrance. Check back in the spring of 2026 for the next installment.

FBI agent’s role in investigating the mafia, human trafficking - Tango Alpha Lima

Marine veteran Mark Sewell joined the FBI after his military service, working on cases involving organized crime, human trafficking and more. In the Atlanta FBI office, he was joined by agents who worked on high-profile mob crime such as the John Gotti case. Sewell wrote “Investigating America’s Most Notorious Strip Club: The FBI, The Gold Club, and the Mafia.”  His next book is about stolen valor.  Other topics in this Tango Alpha Lima episode include a Reddit post about a survivor of human trafficking; whether bowling is the secret to living to 100; and arrests made in the murder of a Marine veteran. LINKS Investigating America's Most Notorious Strip Club [https://www.amazon.com/Investigating-Americas-Most-Notorious-Strip/dp/1538190974 ] Reddit Rabbit Hole: Survivors of Human Trafficking [https://www.reddit.com/r/AMA/comments/1jih2rf/im_a_survivor_of_childhood_human_trafficking_ama/ ] American Legion Resolution on Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness [https://archive.legion.org/node/3562] New disabled veteran parking rules take effect in Washington [https://www.khq.com/news/new-disabled-veteran-parking-rules-take-effect-in-washington/article_4dadb9b3-c0c8-4ab9-93ec-7ada263493e3.html ]

Super Bowl champion helps envision GWOT memorial design - Welcome Home Ep5

Darius Holland won a Super Bowl championship playing for the Green Bay Packers during his 10-year NFL career. Afterward, he found his calling as a chaplain in the Army National Guard and as a pastor of 20 years. He currently specializes in religious practices and coaching that bridges cultural gaps and fosters spiritual readiness, especially within the military community. A member of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation’s Design Advisory Council, Holland is the special guest in this episode, hosted by Army veteran Jennifer Ballou. He talks about his NFL career, service as a chaplain, moral injury, and how he helps veterans and servicemembers heal. This is the fifth episode in the initial six-part special series produced by The American Legion. It focuses on the GWOT memorial in Washington, D.C., that will serve as a special place of honor and remembrance.