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PODCAST

Da Guards

North Dakota National Guard Public Affairs

Da Guards is the official podcast of the North Dakota National Guard. This podcast features members of our organization and community. Enjoy conversations and topics that vary each episode.

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Da Guards - Ep. 24 Let's meet CSM Kenneth Kachena

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2025/09/29

Let's meet U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Kenneth Kachena! He is the North Dakota Army National Guard state command sergeant major (SCSM).Kachena enlisted in the NDARNG in 2000 as a stinger crewmember and is now the SCSM. He has served in leadership positions including first sergeant, battalion and brigade operations noncommissioned officer, and commandant of the 164th Regional Training Institute. He has also deployed to Iraq in 2003 and Afghanistan in 2011. He also served in the National Capital

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Da Guards - Ep. 23 Let's meet CW5 Kiley Kuntz

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2025/08/25

Let's meet Chief Warrant Officer 5 Kiley Kuntz!Kuntz is the command chief warrant officer for the North Dakota Army National Guard and is also the senior property book officer for the NDARNG. She began her career as a bridge crewmember with the 957th Engineer Company, based out of Bismarck, before joining the Warrant Officer Corps. Over the course of her career, she has deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan. During her deployment to Afghanistan, she managed the largest warehouse in the Army,

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Da Guards - Ep. 22 Let's meet Lt. Col. Jarrod Simek

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2025/07/28

Let's meet Lt. Col. Jarrod Simek!Simek is the State Partnership Program director for the North Dakota National Guard and has been heavily involved with the State Partnership Program since becoming a bilateral affairs officer at the U.S. Embassy in Ghana in 2020. He joined the NDARNG in 2000 when he enlisted as a combat engineer. This episode dives into his military career and how the State Partnership Program works in North Dakota with their partners in Ghana, Togo, and Benin. Da Guards Podcast

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Da Guards - Ep. 21 Let's Meet (Again) Staff Sgt. Sam...

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2025/06/30

Let's meet (Again) Staff Sgt. Samuel Kroll!Kroll was the host of the Da Guards Podcast, but has taken a new position with the North Dakota Army National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion. This episode will focus on the previous host and his movement into his new role. 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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Da Guards - Ep. 20 - Let's meet Staff Sgt. Lexi Aschoff

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2025/04/21

Let's meet Staff Sgt. Lexi Aschoff!Aschoff currently serves in the North Dakota Army National Guard as an Army National Guard recruiter. Listen in as we discuss how she came to North Dakota and talk about the opportunities the North Dakota Army National Guard has to offer! 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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Da Guards - Ep. 20 - Let's meet Staff Sgt. Lexi Aschoff

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2025/04/17

Let's meet Staff Sgt. Lexi Aschoff!Aschoff currently serves in the North Dakota Army National Guard as an Army National Guard Recruiter. Listen in as we discuss how she came to North Dakota and talk about the opportunities the North Dakota Army National Guard has to offer! 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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Da Guards - Ep. 19 Let's meet Lt. Col Andrew Stahl

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2025/04/15

Let's meet Lt. Col. Andrew Stahl! Stahl is currently serves with the North Dakota National Guard's State Medical Detachment, but has an extensive career starting in 2001 as an Infantryman. Listen in as we dive into his experience going through Airborne School, Ranger Selection and more! 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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Da Guards - Ep. 19 Let's meet Lt. Col Andrew Stahl

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2025/04/07

Let's meet Lt. Col. Andrew Stahl! Stahl is currently serves with the North Dakota National Guard's State Medical Detachment, but has an extensive career starting in 2001 as an Infantryman. Listen in as we dive into his experience going through Airborne School, Ranger Selection and more! 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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Da Guards - Ep. 18 Let's meet retired Chief Warrant...

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2025/03/10

Let's meet retired Chief Warrant Officer 5 Tim Quintus! Mr. Quintus served in the military for 39 years working with all different types of airframes to include the AH-1 Cobra, AH64 Apache, and UH-60 Black Hawk. Listen in as he discusses his career flying!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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Da Guards - Ep. 17 Let's meet Tech. Sgt. Bradley...

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2025/02/24

Let's meet Tech. Sgt. Bradly Berthold a North Dakota Air National Guard Recruiter. We hope you enjoy the episode as he talks about some of the Air National Guard opportunities within the state of North Dakota!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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Da Guards - Ep. 16 Let's meet Suzanne Richards

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2025/02/10

Let's meet Suzanne Richards a Soldier & Family Readiness Specialist, that is starting her 16th year with Family Programs this year! Enjoy the episode!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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Da Guards - Ep. 15 Let's meet Luke Eberle

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2025/01/13

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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Da Guards - Ep. 14 Let's meet SSG Leif Anderson

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2024/12/30

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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Da Guards - Ep. 13 Let's meet Amber Schatz

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2024/12/16

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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Da Guards - Ep. 12 Let's Meet Leo Hughes

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2024/12/02

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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Da Guards - Ep. 11 Let's meet Kiel Skager

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2024/11/18

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

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Da Guards - Ep. 10 Let's meet Maj. Gen. Alan Dorhmann

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2024/10/07

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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Da Guards - Ep. 9 - Suicide Awareness

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2024/09/23

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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Da Guards - Ep. 8 - Let's meet Sgt. 1st Class William...

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2024/09/09

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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Da Guards - Ep. 7 - Let's meet Lt. Col. Dan Murphy

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2024/08/26

Let's meet Lt. Col. Dan Murphy. Murphy is the current full-time Director of Human Resources for the North Dakota National Guard. He also serves as the Deputy Director for Domestic Operations, North Dakota Army National Guard.

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