Ep. 17 - Lt. Col. Daschendorf

Episode 17 of “These Are Your Neighbors” features Lt. Col. Nicollette Daschendorf, Commander of the North Dakota Army National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion (North Dakota Army National Guard Recruiting and North Dakota National Guard). Lt. Col. Dashendorf knows the value of a diverse force and in her episode discusses life as a citizen soldier. She was chosen as she is a changemaker because she is an integral part of assisting others to make the decision to serve our country.Lieutenant Colonel Nicolette K. Daschendorf enlisted in the North Dakota Army National Guard on January 22, 2000 and was assigned to 141 st Engineer Combat Battalion (ECB) in Valley City as a human resource specialist. In 2003, she mobilized and deployed with the unit to Iraq- for Operation Iraqi Freedom 2004 to 2005. Upon returning from deployment, Daschendorf attended Officer Candidate School and graduated in 2007. She was commissioned as a Quartermaster officer and was assigned to Company A, 231st Brigade Support Battalion (BSB) as a platoon leader. Daschendorf has served in a variety of other positions to include company-level executive and operations officer and commanded Company B, 231st BSB and the 231st BSB Logistical Support Element during its overseas deployment (Operation Inherent Resolve/ Operation Enduring Freedom) to Afghanistan 2014 to 2015. She held positions in the North Dakota Army National Guard’s G-3 and 136 th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion staff before assuming command of the North Dakota Army National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion, Oct. 1, 2021.Daschendorf’s military education includes Quartermaster basic officer leadership course, Ordnance Captain Career Course, Officer Strength Management Course, a Intermediate Level Education- Advanced Operations Course, and Pre-Command Course. She earned her Bachelor's degree in business management and a Master's degree in project management from the University of Mary.Her military awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (5 awards); Joint Commendation Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal (5 awards); Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; and Iraqi Campaign Medal. She is also authorized the Valorous Unit Award. Daschendorf resides in Bismarck, N.D. with her husband Travis, and 3 boys.