As the Defend the Guard movement continues to grow in Utah, it is essential that the voices of the men and women who serve in Utah's armed forces are amplified. Peter Gilbert is one of those voices. Being somebody directly impacted by this legislation, Peter shares unique insight on why this bill really matters to him and why it should matter to all Utahns. During our conversation, we cover some of the basic history of the Guard, some of the important distinctions between National Guard and other parts of the military, and personal experiences that changed Peter's overall outlook on how the military is being handled today.

Please be sure to check out Defend the Guard - Utah as well as defendtheguard.us for more information on how you can show your support for this legislation.