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Commanders Briefing Quick Clips

A Quick Clips Show of Our Commanders Briefing PodcastCommanders Briefing:A Podcast where we sit down with the Commanders of State Defense Force / State Guards throughout the country, as well as other High Profile Special Guests like National Guard Adjutant Generals. We discuss the current training and missions their State Defense Force is undertaking. We also discuss their relationship with their National Guard and how better they can serve the National Guard. And we usually end with what goals

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2:29

Maryland Defense Force Prepares to Assume National...

Commanders Briefing Quick Clips ·

2025/10/23

In this Commanders Briefing clip, host Major (GA) Retired Beverly Shepard speaks with Brigadier General (MD) Gregory Juday, the Commanding General of The Maryland Defense Force, about the growing tensions across the globe and how they could impact the United States. General Juday discusses the potential role The Maryland Defense Force would play should a global conflict arise—specifically, whether the organization could assume the state-level military duties and responsibilities of The Maryland

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2:57

Maryland Defense Force Partners with National Guard...

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2025/10/15

In this Commanders Briefing clip, Major (GA - Ret.) Beverly Shepard speaks with Brigadier General (MD) Gregory Juday, Commanding General of the Maryland Defense Force, about new missions on the horizon for the organization. General Juday reveals that the Maryland Defense Force, working in coordination with the Maryland National Guard and federal partners, is preparing to take on a critical new mission focused on protecting the state’s vital infrastructure, particularly in the cyber realm. He

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7:56

Defending Maryland on All Fronts: From Cyber Threats...

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2025/10/04

In this Commanders Briefing Episode 16 clip, Brigadier General Gregory Juday, Commanding General of The Maryland Defense Force, joins host Major (GA-Retired) Beverly Shepard to discuss the Force’s vital missions supporting both The Maryland National Guard and the state’s citizens. General Juday explains how The Maryland Defense Force conducts Installation Status Report (ISR) missions, which help assess National Guard facilities so that soldiers and airmen can focus on their specialized military

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1:24

SGAUS President Lt. Col. Greene on State Defense...

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2025/09/22

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3:26

Balancing Volunteerism and Pay: The Future of the...

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2025/08/30

In this Commanders Briefing clip we sit down with the Commanding General of the Texas State Guard, Major General (TX) Roger O. Sheridan to discuss a major shift being considered for the force. Currently, Texas State Guard soldiers are compensated only when called to State Active Duty missions, but not for their Annual Training or weekend drills. The conversation highlights how possible legislation could extend pay to cover those training periods, aligning the Guard more closely with National Guard

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4:27

Texas State Guard Basic Training: Length, Tracks, and...

Commanders Briefing Quick Clips ·

2025/08/22

Major General Roger O. Sheridan, the new Commanding General of the Texas State Guard (State Defense Force), walks through exactly what recruits can expect from TXSG Basic Training. He explains the course length and how the pipeline differs for prior-service versus non-prior-service recruits—highlighting an accelerated path for those with previous military experience while maintaining a full, standards-based curriculum for first-timers. Sheridan describes how the program builds core soldier skills

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3:55

The Texas State Guard: Why Its The Largest State...

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2025/08/08

In this Commanders Briefing Podcast clip, we sit down with Major General Roger O. Sheridan, Commanding General of the Texas State Guard, to explore why the Guard has grown into the largest State Defense Force in the nation. General Sheridan shares what makes the soldiers of the Texas State Guard truly exceptional, highlighting the spirit of volunteerism and patriotism that drives their service. We also discuss the Guard’s budget, and how dedicated recruiters ensure the ranks remain filled with

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3:05

Will the Texas State Guard Change Uniforms? General...

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2025/07/25

In this clip, we speak with the new Commanding General of the Texas State Guard, Major General Roger O. Sheridan. The discussion focuses on the recent National Guard directive, CNGBI 5500.01, which outlines how the National Guard should interact with State Defense Forces. One of the key recommendations in the directive is for all State Defense Forces to adopt distinctive uniform changes—including red nametapes, red rank insignia, and a red baseball cap—to clearly differentiate them from National

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2:25

Essential and Effective: Texas State Guard SAR’s Role...

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2025/07/11

In this Commanders Briefing clip, Major General Roger O. Sheridan highlights the critical importance of the Texas State Guard's Search & Rescue (SAR) and Search and Recover teams. The discussion emphasizes how these specialized units play a vital role in saving lives during emergencies—especially relevant amid the devastating floods that struck Texas over the past week. General Sheridan shares insights into how SAR teams have proven their effectiveness not only during real-world missions but

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8:57

Future of State Defense Force Training: President Lt....

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2025/05/30

In Part 3 of our Commanders Briefing podcast with Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of The State Guard Association of the United States (SGAUS), we explore both his short- and long-term goals for the organization, with a strong focus on making the upcoming 2025 SGAUS Convention a major success. The President details how every newly announced course—ranging from Drone Operations to HazMat—will be actively showcased through hands-on exercises at the event, giving attendees the chance to

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1:48

SGAUS Launches Standardized Drone Program with FAA...

Commanders Briefing Quick Clips ·

2025/05/02

In Part 3 of our Commanders Briefing podcast with Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of The State Guard Association of The United States, we discuss the launch of a new national nitiative: the SGAUS standardized Drone Program. Developed in collaboration with the FAA, this program provides State Defense Force members with comprehensive training and certification to meet federal standards for drone operation. Soldiers who successfully complete the course will earn the SGAUS Drone badge,

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4:55

SGAUS President Unveils New Hazmat Certification...

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2025/04/25

In Part 3 of our Commanders Briefing podcast with Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of the State Guard Association of the United States, we explore a new Hazmat certification program being launched by SGAUS. Colonel Greene outlines the extensive training required to complete the course and earn the badge, emphasizing that the program is geared toward highly trained personnel such as Firefighters, EMTs, and Paramedics due to the federal standards involved. He also reflects on his experiences

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Lt. Col. Barry Greene Details Changes To SGAUS Commo...

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2025/04/11

In Part 3 of our Commanders Briefing podcast with Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of the State Guard Association of the United States, we explore recent developments in the Communications Program and its expanding role in federal disaster response. Lt. Col. Greene discusses how SGAUS can now coordinate with the Department of Homeland Security to assign communication frequencies for State Defense Forces during federally supported operations. He also highlights the exciting ability of SGAUS

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1:55

New SGAUS SAR Program to Standardize Training Across...

Commanders Briefing Quick Clips ·

2025/04/04

In Part 3 of our Commanders Briefing podcast with Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of The State Guard Association of The United States (SGAUS), we dive into an exciting new initiative launching this spring: the SGAUS Search & Rescue program. This upcoming program is designed to provide a unified, national framework that State Defense Forces across the country can adopt and integrate into their existing training curriculums. Lt. Col. Greene outlines how this standardized approach will

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2:10

SGAUS Unveils Specialized Recruiter Training Program...

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2025/03/28

In Part 3 of our Commanders Briefing podcast with Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of the State Guard Association of the United States (SGAUS), we delve into the launch of a national initiative— The State Defense Force Recruiting Course & Badge. This new training program is the first of its kind at the national level and was designed by seasoned professionals within SGAUS to address the unique needs of State Defense Force recruiting. Lt. Col. Greene outlines how the course equips

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4:29

From State Defense Forces to The US Army: MEMS...

Commanders Briefing Quick Clips ·

2025/03/23

In Part 3 of our Commanders Briefing podcast with Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of The State Guard Association of the United States (SGAUS), we explore the current status and recent developments of the Military Emergency Management Specialist (MEMS) Academy. The MEMS Academy is a credentialing program in the field of Emergency Management, certified and provided by SGAUS. It offers three levels of qualification—Basic, Senior, and Master—and includes an optional “flash” device for those who

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6:34

SGAUS President Warns That Every State Must Leverage...

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2025/03/15

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5:30

Will State Defense Forces Deploy Overseas Again?...

Commanders Briefing Quick Clips ·

2025/03/08

In this episode of Commanders Briefing, we continue our discussion with Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of SGAUS, exploring whether State Defense Forces will see more overseas deployments in support of National Guard missions in non-combat roles. Using The Maryland Defense Force’s 2006 deployment to Bosnia for a Maryland Air National Guard medical and humanitarian mission as an example, we ask if similar missions could happen again. Lt. Colonel Greene confidently affirms that such

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2:41

Is SGAUS Currently Lobbying for State Defense Forces...

Commanders Briefing Quick Clips ·

2025/03/01

In this Commanders Briefing podcast clip, Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, President of The State Guard Association of The United States (SGAUS), offers a glimpse into the association’s ongoing efforts at both the federal and state levels. While the conversation touches on the broader objectives of SGAUS, there is a subtle mention of the legislation they are currently navigating, with a focus on securing stronger coordination with The Department of Homeland Security for State Defense Forces. The clip

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18:34

SGAUS President Lt. Col. Barry Greene Discusses the...

Commanders Briefing Quick Clips ·

2025/02/26

In Part 2 of our Commanders Briefing interview with Lt. Colonel (MD) Barry Greene, the President of The State Guard Association of The United States (SGAUS), we tackle a significant and often-debated topic within the State Defense Force community—The Florida State Guard.Our discussion begins with a pressing question: Does SGAUS recognize The Florida State Guard as an official State Defense Force under federal law 32 U.S.C. § 109? Lt. Col. Greene provides his perspective on whether Florida’s newly

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