# From Vegas street kid to combat comedian: Marine veteran brings free shows to troops – Tango Alpha Lima

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Podcast: [Tango Alpha Lima Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tango-alpha-lima-podcast-28912)
Published: 2026-01-20T11:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3273

## Resource

What does it take to make 200 armed, exhausted Marines laugh? Michael D'Angelo knows. The Las Vegas street punk turned Marine Corps veteran turned comedian created Rapid Fire Comedy Tour, a nonprofit delivering free standup shows to military bases nationwide. From surviving Vegas streets — including a razor attack that required 32 stitches to his face — to living in his car while pursuing comedy in LA, D'Angelo's journey to serving those who serve is both heartbreaking and inspiring. In Episode 299 of Tango Alpha Lima, discover how comedy became his way of continuing to serve, how he's exposing young troops to diverse perspectives through art, and why performing for skeptical Marines is the ultimate comedy bootcamp. Also in this episode: the truth about the notch in dog tags, can this platform save veterans money and more. SHOW LINKS Join The American Legion Family USA250 Challenge Learn more about Rapid Fire Comedy Tour Join The American Legion Go down the Reddit Rabbit Hole Is it Military Fact or Fiction ExpertVoice

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