Defend 406

On this episode of Defend 406, SGT Steve Weber and SGT Taustin Parvinen speak candidly about the elusive and mysterious Warrant Officer with CW5 Julie Vecura (The first female that the Montana Army National Guard ever sent to flight school), and WO1 Sean McCormick. Learn what Warrant Officers are, the vital role they play in our organization, and how to apply to become a Warrant Officer!

The Montana Army National Guard hosts a Best Warrior Competition every year to find the best of the best of Montana's Soldiers, but where do they go from there? SGT Donny Swan talks about his experience in the regional and National Best Warrior Competition in this week's episode of Defend 406.

The military is known to instill certain traits in our Soldiers (have you heard episode 15, "Traits That Make You Great"?) and Staff Sergeant Devo Lewis is no exception! Join us on this episode of Defend 406 where we learn about how the military and the martial arts world has helped SSG Lewis build upon his resilience and discipline!

The National Guard has a voluntary nation-wide program called the "Youth Challenge Academy" that targets at-risk students between the ages of 16 and 18 and focuses on education and practical and life skills. In this week's episode of Defend 406, you'll find out how Montana's Youth Challenge Academy works, how they're helping not only their students, but their community, and even get to chat with some of the cadets who are currently in the program (March 2021)

Join SGT Steve Weber and SGT Taustin Parvinen as they speak to CPT (Ret.) Clayton Scotson and CW3 (Ret) Tim Swingle about the different paths that the military can take you down and the traits that are instilled in Soldiers along the way!

A couple weeks ago we brought you an episode about deployment, but what happens to your family while you're deployed? Find out how the Montana Army National Guard ensures that our Soldiers AND their families are taken care of in this week's episode of Defend 406.

By now you know that the Montana Army National Guard sent troops to the Capitol during the Presidential Inauguration, but what exactly was their role there? There was a ton of speculation about what they were doing there, where they were stationed, and even where they slept. Find out more about their mission on this week's episode of Defend 406.

You've seen Montana Army National Guard Soldiers on the news, on our social media, and in your communities but what is the Montana Army National Guard actually doing to prevent the spread of COVID? Join SGT Steve Weber, SGT Taustin Parvinen, and SSG Tait Strom as they discuss what Montana Army National Guard Soldiers are doing to stop the spread of this disease in this week's episode of Defend 406.

Love is in the air in this special Valentine's Day episode of Defend 406.

In this episode of Defend 406, SGT Steve Weber and SGT Taustin Parvenin speak to SGM Matthew Pettis about the importance of being physically and mentally fit, and how to maintain that fitness through whatever life throws your way!