An informational podcast from the Montana Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Marketing Team.  Hosts Sergeant Steve Weber and Sergeant Taustin Parvinen will interview a new member of the Montana community or Montana Army National Guard weekly to bring you information about history, training, benefits, and more regarding the Montana Army National Guard.

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,...

03. The Bloody Butchers

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...

02. Behind the Scenes of Recruiting

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...