How To Guard
How to Guard is your inside guide to life in the Air National Guard. Hosted by members of the New York Air National Guard, this podcast gives listeners a clear and honest look at what it means to serve. We break down the process of joining, but we also go far beyond recruiting.
Each episode explores the opportunities that make the Guard unique. Career fields, special missions, education benefits, part time and full time roles, deployments, leadership paths, community involvement, and the experiences of Airmen across every specialty. You will hear real stories, real advice, and real insight into how the Guard helps people build skills, find purpose, and create a future that works for them.
Whether you are considering military service or simply want to understand the wide range of possibilities the Guard offers, How to Guard gives you a clear picture of what is available and how to make the most of it.
New episodes will be released regularly on Buzzsprout and all major podcast platforms
How To Guard
Back From Basic Training and Technical School!
Episode two of How to Guard takes you straight into the experience of becoming an Airman. We sit down with a newly enlisted member fresh back from basic training to talk honestly about what it was like to leave home, adapt to military life, and push through the challenges of training. He shares what surprised him the most, what he learned about himself along the way, and how basic training shaped his mindset. We also dive into his goals moving forward, including his career plans, education opportunities, and what he hopes to accomplish in the New York Air National Guard. This episode is a real, firsthand look at the start of the journey and what comes next.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining the New York Air National Guard, Hit the link below!
https://aha.cce.af.mil/lead/recruiter/d7e05439-116d-48be-a570-71aa062ff44f
Who knows, you might be able to connect with one of us!