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 standards.The discussion then explores the broader implications of such a change, weighing the benefits of increased compensation against the potential downsides. While pay could help recruitment, retention, and readiness, it also risks weakening the spirit of volunteerism that has long been at the heart of State Defense Forces. The General outlines how moving from an all-volunteer model to a paid force may alter the culture and sense of community within the organization, raising critical questions about the balance between professionalization and maintaining the unique volunteer ethos of the Texas State Guard.To Listen to the full interview visit: https://www.patreon.com/posts/commanders-15-tx-133458274?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

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