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How To Guard

How To Guard

Written by: NY Air National Guard Recruiting
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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

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Episodes
  • Back From Basic Training and Technical School!

    Back From Basic Training and Technical School!
    Dec 29 2025

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    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!
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    52 mins
  • How To Guard Intro

    How To Guard Intro
    Dec 15 2025

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    The 109th Airlift Wing's newest podcast- How to Guard- is coming soon!

    Join TSgt Frank Pambianchi, TSgt Brandon Winchell and SSgt Mitch Mihalko- three New York Air National Guard Recruiters as they explore the ins and outs of enlisting and serving in the Guard. They bring real life experiences, helpful stories and tips, and genuine conversation to de-mystify the Guard life.

    The first episode will publish during the first week of December!

    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!
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    1 min
  • Episode 1: Who We Are. What We Do. Why We Do It.

    Episode 1: Who We Are. What We Do. Why We Do It.
    Dec 3 2025

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    In our very first episode of the How to Guard Podcast, we introduce who we are, what we do, and why we chose to serve. We break down the different paths that led each of us to the Air National Guard, from career goals and family considerations to opportunities we never expected. We talk about the realities of different statuses, deployments, and unique missions, including operations with ODF and experiences supporting missions in Greenland and Antarctica. This episode sets the foundation for the podcast by showing that there is no single reason or single path to joining, just real people with different backgrounds who all found their place in the New York Air National Guard.


    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!
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    45 mins
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