Episodes

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

    Da Guards - Ep. 23 Let's meet CW5 Kiley Kuntz
    Aug 25 2025
    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, facilitating the delivery of up to 5,000 items per day. 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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    34 mins
  • Da Guards - Ep. 22 Let's meet Lt. Col. Jarrod Simek

    Da Guards - Ep. 22 Let's meet Lt. Col. Jarrod Simek
    Jul 28 2025
    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 focuses on highlighting the North Dakota National Guard's Soldiers and Airmen of our organization and its community.
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    44 mins
  • Da Guards - Ep. 21 Let's Meet (Again) Staff Sgt. Sam Kroll

    Da Guards - Ep. 21 Let's Meet (Again) Staff Sgt. Sam Kroll
    Jun 30 2025
    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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    39 mins
  • Da Guards - Ep. 20 - Let's meet Staff Sgt. Lexi Aschoff

    Da Guards - Ep. 20 - Let's meet Staff Sgt. Lexi Aschoff
    Apr 21 2025
    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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    31 mins
  • Da Guards - Ep. 19 Let's meet Lt. Col Andrew Stahl

    Da Guards - Ep. 19 Let's meet Lt. Col Andrew Stahl
    Apr 15 2025
    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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    27 mins
  • Da Guards - Ep. 18 Let's meet retired Chief Warrant Officer 5 Tim Quintus

    Da Guards - Ep. 18 Let's meet retired Chief Warrant Officer 5 Tim Quintus
    Mar 10 2025
    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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    35 mins
  • Da Guards - Ep. 17 Let's meet Tech. Sgt. Bradley Berthold

    Da Guards - Ep. 17 Let's meet Tech. Sgt. Bradley Berthold
    Feb 24 2025
    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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    32 mins
  • Da Guards - Ep. 16 Let's meet Suzanne Richards

    Da Guards - Ep. 16 Let's meet Suzanne Richards
    Feb 10 2025
    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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    30 mins