How To Guard
How to Guard is your inside guide to life in the Air National Guard. Hosted by members of the New York Air National Guard, this podcast gives listeners a clear and honest look at what it means to serve. We break down the process of joining, but we also go far beyond recruiting.
Each episode explores the opportunities that make the Guard unique. Career fields, special missions, education benefits, part time and full time roles, deployments, leadership paths, community involvement, and the experiences of Airmen across every specialty. You will hear real stories, real advice, and real insight into how the Guard helps people build skills, find purpose, and create a future that works for them.
Whether you are considering military service or simply want to understand the wide range of possibilities the Guard offers, How to Guard gives you a clear picture of what is available and how to make the most of it.
New episodes will be released regularly on Buzzsprout and all major podcast platforms
How To Guard
Enlisted to Commissioned. Becoming an Officer!
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In this episode of the How to Guard Podcast, we sit down with 1st Lt Cappadora, a maintenance officer whose career started on the enlisted side before earning a commission.
Lt Cappadora shares what it was really like coming in as enlisted, learning the maintenance mission from the ground up, and later making the transition to becoming an officer. We talk about leadership, credibility, and how prior enlisted experience shapes the way he leads Airmen today.
This episode is a great listen for anyone considering aircraft maintenance, debating enlisted versus officer paths, or trying to understand the many different ways to build a career in the New York Air National Guard.
Whether you are thinking about joining, already serving, or looking for your next move, this conversation offers real insight, honest perspective, and practical takeaways from someone who has lived both sides of the Guard experience.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining the New York Air National Guard, Hit the link below!
https://aha.cce.af.mil/lead/recruiter/d7e05439-116d-48be-a570-71aa062ff44f
Who knows, you might be able to connect with one of us!