In this episode we sit down with the New York National Guard Adjutant General (TAG), Major General Raymond Shields. The episode also featured Colonel Richard Goldenberg, the New York National Guard Public Affairs Officer (PAO). In this episode we dive into the relationship between the New York National Guard and New York Guard (State Defense Force). We also discussed the recommendations Major General Shields has for other State Defense Forces on how to strengthen and develop their relationship with their States National Guard.