Episodes

  • Da Guards - Ep. 15 Let's meet Luke Eberle

    Da Guards - Ep. 15 Let's meet Luke Eberle
    Jan 13 2025
    Let's meet Luke Eberle! Luke currently works for the North Dakota National Guards J6 as the IT Services Branch Chief, and is also a Signal Officer for NDNG Joint Force Headquarters. Da Guards Podcast focuses on highlighting the North Dakota National Guard's Soldiers and Airmen of our organization and its community.
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    30 mins
  • Da Guards - Ep. 14 Let's meet SSG Leif Anderson

    Da Guards - Ep. 14 Let's meet SSG Leif Anderson
    Dec 30 2024
    Let's meet U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Leif Anderson, aircraft electrician, avionics supervisor, and a non-rated standardization instructor, with Delta Company (Detachment 2), 2-285th Assault Helicopter Battalion. He shares his experiences going the military, moving to North Dakota from Minnesota, and what it is like working in an aviation unit during federal deployments and state emergencies.
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    34 mins
  • Da Guards - Ep. 13 Let's meet Amber Schatz

    Da Guards - Ep. 13 Let's meet Amber Schatz
    Dec 16 2024
    Let's meet U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Amber Schatz! Schatz is the public affairs officer for the 119th Wing and has worked numerous other strategic planning roles! She currently works full-time in the North Dakota National Guard J5 office. She previously served on with the active-duty Air Force and Air Force Reserve before joining the Air National Guard. Da Guards Podcast focuses on highlighting the North Dakota National Guard's Soldiers and Airmen of our organization and its community.
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    32 mins
  • Da Guards - Ep. 12 Let's Meet Leo Hughes

    Da Guards - Ep. 12 Let's Meet Leo Hughes
    Dec 2 2024
    Let's meet Chief Warrant Officer 2 Leo Hughes! Hughes is a member of the Headquarter and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Regiment, and currently a help desk technician for the North Dakota National Guard's G6 office. Da Guards Podcast focuses on highlighting the North Dakota National Guard's Soldiers and Airmen of our organization and its community.
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    31 mins
  • Da Guards - Ep. 11 Let's meet Kiel Skager

    Da Guards - Ep. 11 Let's meet Kiel Skager
    Nov 18 2024
    Let's meet Kiel Skager! Skager’s military service began in July 1984 when he enlisted as an administrative specialist in the North Dakota Army National Guard. He completed 15 years of enlisted service and achieved the rank of staff sergeant. In 1999, he graduated from Warrant Officer Candidate School and accepted his commission as a military personnel technician. In November 2017, he was appointed as the Command Chief Warrant Officer for the North Dakota Army National Guard. Upon his retirement in July 2021, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Skager culminated 37 years of military service. Skager has been a full-time member of the North Dakota National Guard team since 1986. His duty assignments have included unit administrator, flight operations specialist, maintenance operations specialist, information technology specialist, visual information manager, Information system security manager and IT services branch chief.
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Da Guards - Ep. 10 Let's meet Maj. Gen. Alan Dorhmann

    Da Guards - Ep. 10 Let's meet Maj. Gen. Alan Dorhmann
    Oct 7 2024
    U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Alan Dohrmann, former North Dakota National Guard adjutant general, discusses his military career before retiring on Sept. 15, 2024. Dohrmann served for more than 40 years and served as adjutant general since 2015.
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    44 mins
  • Da Guards - Ep. 9 - Suicide Awareness

    Da Guards - Ep. 9 - Suicide Awareness
    Sep 23 2024
    September is Suicide Awareness Month—a time to raise our voices, share resources, and support those who may be struggling. Take a moment to listen to the latest episode of the Da Guards Podcast. You are never alone—together, we can break the silence and help prevent suicide. If you or someone you know needs immediate support, the Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7. Call 988 or text 838255.
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    39 mins
  • Da Guards - Ep. 8 - Let's meet Sgt. 1st Class William Miller

    Da Guards - Ep. 8 - Let's meet Sgt. 1st Class William Miller
    Sep 9 2024
    Let's meet Sgt. 1st Class William Miller. Miller was the last original member of the North Dakota National Guard's Civil Support Team. Enjoy listening as we discuss his career and congratulate his retirement! Da Guards Podcast focuses on highlighting the North Dakota National Guard's Soldiers, Airmen of our organization and its community.
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    34 mins