Get a sneak peek at “Sheepdog,” an uplifting, award-winning movie, inspired by countless first-hand accounts from veterans about recovery, redemption and the journey of healing.

Writer, director and actor Steven Grayhm and Emmy-winning actor Vondie Curtis Hall, who also stars in the film, are the guests in this episode of The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast.

Grayhm talks about interviews with veterans from the Vietnam War, Global War on Terrorism, OIF and OEF, and others that serve as the basis for this uplifting movie that highlights Post Traumatic Growth.

Also in this episode, a record $23.3 billion in VA claims benefits, Buddy Checks for the Army during the holiday season, and more.

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EP287 - Doug Evans The Sprouts Guy

Fuel the Fight - Fund the Mission

Bart Womack - Tango 271

Sheepdog the Movie Website

Vet Tix

Join the USA250 Challenge

American Legion Be the One

Buddy Checks

Army leaders ordered to check in daily with soldiers over the holidays

Record year for American Legion Service Officers

Find a Service Officer

Support Service Officers and Military Families

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