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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.

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.

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... read more

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.   show less

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.

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.

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.

Nicole Frohlich is a member of the North Dakota Military Outreach Program and a retired member of the North Dakota Army National Guard. Please enjoy as we discuss what she does and get a better understanding of the upcoming Veterans Standdown event.

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.

Lets meet Capt. Scott Leier! Cpt. Leier is currently assigned as the Commander for the 68th Troop Command Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, and a Cyber Security Network Manager for the North Dakota National Guard's J6.

Da Guards Podcast focuses on highlighting the North Dakota National Guard's Soldiers, Airmen of our organization and its community.

Lets meet Heather Call! Mrs. Call is the Director of Psychological Health for the North Dakota National Guard - State Surgeons Office. She is also a Sergeant with the State Medical Readiness Detachment.

Da Guards Podcast focuses on highlighting the North Dakota National Guard's Soldiers, Airmen of our organization and its community.

We started a podcast! Da Guards Podcast focuses on highlighting the North Dakota National Guard's Soldiers, Airmen of our organization and its community.

Lets meet Sgt. 1st Class Jessica Follman. Follman is a Platoon Sergeant in the Det-1 191 Military Police Company. She has an extensive career and has had many military occupations in her career! Currently she works Full-time with the North Dakota National Guards Counter Drug team.

Da Guards Podcast focuses on highlighting the North Dakota National Guard's Soldiers, Airmen of our organization and its community.

Lets meets Spc. Nicholas Jessen! Spc. Jessen is a fueler for D Co. 1-112th Aviation Battalion. He works full-time with the Recruiting & Retention Battalion's marketing team and is a personal trainer!

Da Guards Podcast focuses on highlighting the North Dakota National Guard's Soldiers, Airmen of our organization and its community.

Lets meet my boss Mr. Nathan Rivard! Mr. Rivard is the Public Affairs Officer for the North Dakota National Guard.

Da Guards Podcast focuses on highlighting the North Dakota National Guard's Soldiers, Airmen of our organization and its community.