In 2021, The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast presented a special series of 20 episodes dedicated to the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
To honor the memories of the Sept. 11 attacks, The American Legion in 2021 presented a special 20-part podcast series. The series featured individual stories of heroism, valor and courage.
Among the special guests:
• Jessica Lynch, the first female prisoner of war ever to be rescued.
• A former New York City firefighter recalls witnessing the first plane hit the World Trade Center and what it was like being in one of the towers.
• A Legionnaire and ferry boat captain who helped people flee New York City.
• An Army sergeant major who escaped the Pentagon, the day before what "was supposed to be the biggest day of my life."
• An air traffic controller for Flight 93 who has not returned to work since 9/11.
• A then-18-year-old college student, motivated by the attacks, became an Army Ranger, a surprise to everyone who knew him.
• A retired Marine lieutenant colonel who spent the day with the president and vice president as they prepared the U.S. response.
• An Air Force veteran who piloted one of the final passenger flights safely into LAX as air travel shut down.
Click here to download each episode in audio format or watch on YouTube.
- Tango Alpha Lima