In this episode of the Tango Tango podcast, host Lloyd Knight welcomes Army Public Affairs Hall of Famer Gail McCabe. Gail shares her journey from working in Hollywood to becoming one of the Army’s first civilian broadcast journalists. She reflects on covering missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, including two attacks that earned her the Defense of Freedom Medal. Her stories, from tank competitions in Germany to humanitarian efforts in war zones, highlight the power of journalism to preserve history and honor sacrifice.

Now retired, Gail continues her storytelling through her company, CreativeMediaMatters. She talks about the emotional impact of covering conflict, the lessons she’s carried with her, and why helping others understand the human side of military service still drives her today.

Jump into the conversation:

(00:00) Intro

(00:36) Meet Gail McCabe: A hall of famer’s journey

(01:07) Gail’s early life and love story

(02:23) From Hollywood to the Army

(05:14) Broadcast journalism and covering the military

(06:55) Covering sports and community stories

(08:41) Desert Storm and humanitarian missions

(17:16) The first defense of freedom medal

(28:44) Medical missions in remote areas

(30:56) An unexpected attack and its aftermath

(38:26) Humanitarian missions around the world

(42:41) Gail’s transition to civilian life

(52:36) Career highlights and recognitions

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