In this episode of Why Wars Happened, Emily sits down with retired 4-star General George Casey Jr., former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army.
👉 From commanding during the Iraq War to transforming the military after 9/11, General Casey reveals:
⚔️ What it’s like to lead in war at the highest level
🕵️ Behind-the-scenes decisions from the Iraq War
📖 How the Army rewrote its playbook after 2008
🌍 Lessons on leadership in a VUCA world (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous)
🔮 What modern warfare means for the future of the U.S. military
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to lead America’s Army through crisis, strategy shifts, and global conflict — this is the inside story you won’t get anywhere else.
⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome to Why Wars Happened
00:50 – Meet General George Casey
01:32 – Role & responsibilities of the U.S. Army Chief of Staff
04:50 – How the Army transformed post-9/11
09:12 – The 2008 Operations Field Manual
13:02 – Casey’s command during the Iraq War
14:49 – Living in a VUCA world
18:40 – Future Combat Systems Program
22:36 – Reflections on 9/11 & Iraq
34:25 – Closing thoughts
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