Inside the Gates: A soldier serving on skis

The National Guard has a biathlon team with a winning track record on the international stage. An Alaska National Guardsman is part of that team, serving his country on skis.
Spc. Tadhg Nakada didn’t know biathlon was even an option when he signed up for the Guard until a commander saw him in action.
“I did really well on the PT test and he asked me if I ever skied before and I’ve been skiing my whole life,” said Nakada. “Now, I’m doing this as my job.”