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In this episode of How To Guard, we sit down with an Air National Guard legend, CMSgt (Retired) Denny Richardson. We talk leadership traits that actually work, what setting the standard looks like day to day, and the mindset that separates good troops from great ones.

CMSgt (Retired) Richardson shares lessons learned across a lifetime of service, including how to lead people, build culture, and stay consistent when things get hard. Whether you are thinking about joining, you are brand new, or you have been in for a while, this episode is packed with takeaways you can use for yourself immediately.

Denny Richardson has his own podcast which we are happy to link in this description! We highly recommend you check out his podcast after you listen to ours!!

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If you or someone you know is interested in joining the New York Air National Guard, Hit the link below!

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In this mega episode of the How to Guard Podcast, we sit down with MSgt Lewis, our Retention Office Manager, to answer one of the biggest questions people have. How does the New York Air National Guard pay for college tuition?

We break down tuition assistance, college benefits, sign on and retention bonuses, and how Guard pay can work alongside school and civilian life. MSgt Lewis shares real insight on how members can plan for college, avoid common mistakes and take full advantage of what the Guard offers while focusing on their education.

Whether you are thinking about joining, already serving, or looking for ways to make the Guard work better for your future, this episode is packed with valuable information you will not want to miss!

Hit the link below to see more from MSgt Emily Lewis and the Retention Office!

https://www.instagram.com/109awretention?igsh=NXJsZTlsdHRueHE2

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

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In this episode of the How to Guard Podcast, we sit down with 1st Lt Cappadora, a maintenance officer whose career started on the enlisted side before earning a commission.

Lt Cappadora shares what it was really like coming in as enlisted, learning the maintenance mission from the ground up, and later making the transition to becoming an officer. We talk about leadership, credibility, and how prior enlisted experience shapes the way he leads Airmen today.

This episode is a great listen for anyone considering aircraft maintenance, debating enlisted versus officer paths, or trying to understand the many different ways to build a career in the New York Air National Guard.

Whether you are thinking about joining, already serving, or looking for your next move, this conversation offers real insight, honest perspective, and practical takeaways from someone who has lived both sides of the Guard experience.

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

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