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LTG David Barno

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What would be the positive memories of his time in Afghanistan? For General David Barno, the best thing was seeing young officers blossom into senior leaders. He had a quiet, lone homecoming and then a radically different operating environment, the Pentagon. (4:45)

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What's it like for a retired general to watch from the sidelines as wars continue? David Barno answers that and has a few observations about how his former command in Afghanistan is being managed. (3:59)

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Every Army officer has had mentors and for David Barno, it was not only men he had served under but men who had served under him. Since his retirement, he has been busy writing and teaching and remembering how his military career was the dream of a lifetime. (3:05)

LTG Eric Wesley

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LTG Eric Wesley discusses his upbringing and how he came to attend West Point. These are formative times for any young cadet, and Wesley recalls some of the big takeaways from his time there. (4:00)

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LTG Wesley was deployed to Germany at the tail end of the Cold War where he was able to serve with the 1st Armored Division. He would have to sit out Desert Storm, but the experience gained during this time would be very valuable in the future. (4:59)

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We all remember that fateful morning of 2001, but it had a very different impact for those who would be going to battle as a result. LTG Wesley recalls the pivotal event and how Iraq was viewed before the invasion in 2003. (4:56)

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Preparations were being made in 2002 to move into Iraq, and LTG Wesley along with the Spartan Brigade were going to spend six months in Kuwait doing maneuvers. Anticipation rose as invasion seemed to be just around the corner, but it wasn't going to be like 1991's Desert Storm, this time they were going to Baghdad. Part 1 of 4 (3:51)

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The time had come for the brigade to push into Iraq. Speed was the goal, but multiple challenges faced them including navigating the desert terrain and getting fuel to the tanks. LTG Wesley describes the strategic thoughts that went into pushing through southern Iraq on their way to Baghdad. Part 2 of 4 (7:37)

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On the way through Iraq, LTG Wesley would have his first combat experience. Incoming fire as they moved through Iraqi villages generated plenty of adrenaline to carry them to Baghdad. However, their plan to siege the city was changed into something more difficult. Part 3 of 4 (14:38)

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In just over a week, the city of Baghdad had been occupied by American forces. LTG Eric Wesley remembers the days following and the leadership shown to reinforce the Army's presence in Baghdad. Part 4 of 4 (4:08)