Episode 78: Tango Alpha Lima: A day in NYC, unions and the Guard, and how troop pay affects readiness

Jeff and Ashley recap their whirlwind visit to New York City for the Veterans Day Parade.
Ashley shares a story about unions seeking collective bargaining rights for Connecticut National Guard members.
Jeff gets wound up by experts who claim troop pay and benefits could hurt military readiness.

RAPID FIRE
AGAIN with Fort Hood, return of the Tiger King, American Legion Mental Health Survey and moments of gratitude.

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• Live from NY, it’s Veterans Day, with Tango Alpha Lima | The American Legion
• The American Legion (@theamericanlegion) • Instagram photos and videos
• The American Legion - Lt. B.R. Kimlau Post Chinese Memorial Post 1291
• New York City Veterans Day Parade
• Homepage | National September 11 Memorial & Museum
• The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program
• Unions Seek Bargaining Rights for National Guard Members | Military.com
• Rising costs for troops’ pay and benefits could hurt military readiness, experts warn
• American Legion called upon to bolster Toys for Tots | The American Legion
• Tiger King 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube
• The American Legion 2021 Mental Health Survey