Retired Lt. Gen. Mary O’Brien joins us to explore the future of national security, from modernizing combat medicine to the ethical boundaries of AI. With a career spanning cyber intelligence and joint command leadership, Mary shares insights on military transitions, critical infrastructure, and the importance of integrating technology across defense and civilian life. This episode dives deep into leadership, innovation, and the challenges facing the next era of warfare.

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