A mixed‑reality rollout from the Army National Guard is giving students a firsthand look at the skills and careers behind disaster response
A mixed‑reality rollout from the Army National Guard is giving students a firsthand look at the skills and careers behind disaster response  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Fri Mar 20 2026
Description: A new program called “Disasterville” brings National Guard missions into schools through a mix of physical props and virtual reality, letting students step into the middle of a flood, wildfire, or earthquake response. It’s part of a broader effort to build awareness of the Guard’s role in disaster relief. Here to explain the effort is Staff Sergeant Adam Szabo from the National Guard Bureau.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.