Defend 406

The Montana Army National Guard offers tons of options for Soldiers who may want to go the extra mile in their careers! SGT Steve Weber and SGT Taustin Parvinen sit down with CPT Bill Cooper to discuss the options, opportunities, and routes for enlisted Soldiers to become officers in this week's episode of Defend 406.

Join SGT Steve Weber and SGT Taustin Parvinen as they speak with SSG Branden Watts about his time with the CST - Civil Support Team, a team that supports security at major sporting events, concerts, and anywhere where there will be a large crowd of people. Learn more about their mission and how the National Guard offers doors for Soldiers on this week's episode of Defend 406!

This week on Defend 406 we speak to CPT Tommy Meredith and SSG Casey Mills about the Escape and Evade course that they recently participated in with the 19th Special Forces Group. Hear the story of what got them through the 100-mile course, how they prepared, and how they ultimately set a new record for the event!

The Battle of Little Big Horn was a massive turning point in Montana's history. It not only determined the outcome of the war at the time, but shaped military tactics for hundreds of years to come. Listen as SGT Steve Weber and SGT Taustin Parvinen speak to MSG Keith Herrin about the Battle of Little Big Horn and how it relates to the world we live in today.

You've heard the voices of our hosts SGT Steve Weber and SGT Taustin Parvenin by now, but who are these two? In the latest episode of Defend 406 we talk to just our hosts and get to know their stories, why they joined the Guard and what makes them tick! Be sure to subscribe and review our podcast!

In this episode of Defend 406 titled "The Bloody Butchers" we have the honor of speaking to the author of "From Poplar to Papua", Mr. Martin Kidston. Join SGT Steve Weber and SGT Taustin Parvenin as they speak about the history of the 163rd Infantry, World War II, and how all of that has shaped military training today. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and share our podcast for more great content!

You've seen Montana Army National Guard recruiters in the hallways of your high school, around the Universities, at fairs and events, but who are they really?  There's a person behind that uniform who is just like you.  In this week's episode of Defend...

In the first ever episode of Defend 406 we interview Mr. Bill Woon, the subject matter expert on the first ever Special Service Forces who trained right here in Fort Harrison, MT.  The First Special Forces Unit, also known as the Devil's Brigade was...