Why Money Was A Weapon System In Iraq

Retired Army finance officer Stephen McLain mentored a logistics IT team when its systems stopped communicating in Iraq. Earlier, he and another private handled battalion fire support planning before he chose to make the Army a career. After the Pentagon, civilian finance demanded new skills without changing his commitment to serving others. The Danny Li Podcast features defining moments from U.S. military veterans, senior military leaders, and national security professionals. Each episode explores military leadership, service, duty, sacrifice, veteran identity, camaraderie, and the transition to civilian life - preserving the experiences and lessons that keep veterans connected to the values, purpose, and identity shaped through military service. Want a brief weekly email when new episodes go live?