Americas First Warriors

133rd Airlift Wing

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As a part of the celebration of Native American Heritage Month, “America’s First Warriors, Stories of Today’s Airmen and Guardians” explores the unique stories of Native American enlisted, commissioned officer and civilian individuals serving in the Air and Space Force.

11/28/2022

Americas First Warriors – Mr. Jaisen Brown

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Mark Legvold, 133rd Airlift Wing, interviews Mr. Jaisen Brown, Buckley Space Force Base, in the fifth episode of America's First Warriors in St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 23, 2022. Brown shares how he cherishes his culture of being part of the Navajo tribe and his great-grandmother and grandmother's influence on him. (U.S. Air National Guard podcast by 133rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs)

39 min
11/21/2022

Americas First Warriors – Tech. Sgt. Slone Lafontain and Master Sgt. Frances Dupris

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Mark Legvold, 133rd Airlift Wing, interviews U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Slone Lafontain, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, and Master Sgt. Frances Dupris, Peterson Space Force Base, in the fourth episode of America's First Warriors in St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 15, 2022. Lafontain shares the importance of appreciating her culture after moving to a place with an entirely different culture. Dupris shares how her grandmother's influence and respect for Lakota Nation heritage have impacted her life. (U.S. Air National Guard podcast by 133rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs)

1h 11m
11/14/2022

Americas First Warriors – Tech. Sgt. Anika Dexter and Tech. Sgt. Roger Duran

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Mark Legvold, 133rd Airlift Wing, interviews U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Anika Dexter, Lackland Air Force Base, and Tech. Sgt. Roger Duran, Buckley Space Force Base, in the third episode of America's First Warriors in St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 4, 2022. Dexter reflects on her experience of going through basic military training as only Navajo and now being the representation for Native American trainees going through basic. Duran shares how he relates to the warrior ethos that Drummond, an Apache, lived by throughout his life. (U.S. Air National Guard podcast by 133rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs)

1h 8m
11/07/2022

Americas First Warriors – Senior Airman Karly Law and Staff Sgt. Marvis Lamere

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Mark Legvold, 133rd Airlift Wing, interviews U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Karly Law, Buckley Space Force Base, and Staff Sgt. Marvis Lamere, a recruiter, Oklahoma City, Okla., in the second episode of America’s First Warriors in St. Paul, Minn., Oct. 21, 2022. Law shares an important lesson she learned from her father about leaving artifacts behind so we can remember what was there and appreciate her history. Lamere talks about the meaning of different ceremonies and the challenges of being away from home. (U.S. Air National Guard podcast by 133rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs)

1h 3m
10/31/2022

America’s First Warriors – Capt. Miranda Simmons

This five-episode series explores the stories of members of the Air and Space Force through candid conversations centering around their unique stories. Topics such as how they came to serve in the military and how their cultural heritage has influenced them throughout their life journey are explored. Issues such as Diversity and Inclusion, opinions on current events and policy, family structure, and unique tribal customs and traditions are discussed as well as historical figures and events that have impacted the guests. "America's First Warriors, Stories of Today's Airmen and Guardians" is hosted by Chief Master Sgt. Mark Legvold, 133rd Airlift Wing Command Chief and host of the Wing's Podcast, "Beneath the Wing."

45 min

5 Episodes

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As a part of the celebration of Native American Heritage Month, “America’s First Warriors, Stories of Today’s Airmen and Guardians” explores the unique stories of Native American enlisted, commissioned officer and civilian individuals serving in the Air and Space Force.

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133rd Airlift Wing
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5
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Americas First Warriors

Americas First Warriors

Episodes

Americas First Warriors – Mr. Jaisen Brown

Americas First Warriors – Tech. Sgt. Slone Lafontain and Master Sgt. Frances Dupris

Americas First Warriors – Tech. Sgt. Anika Dexter and Tech. Sgt. Roger Duran

Americas First Warriors – Senior Airman Karly Law and Staff Sgt. Marvis Lamere

America’s First Warriors – Capt. Miranda Simmons

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