Daniel P. Driscoll is the 26th Secretary of the Army, sworn in on February 25th, 2025, following his nomination by President Donald J. Trump and confirmation by the United States Senate. As Secretary of the Army, he oversees operations, modernization, and resource allocation for nearly one million Active, Guard, and Reserve Soldiers and more than 265,000 Army Civilians. A former Army officer and business leader, Secretary Driscoll brings experience spanning military service, law, and the private sector. Secretary Driscoll was commissioned in 2007 as an Armor Officer through the U.S. Army Officer Candidate School. While on active duty, he led a cavalry platoon in the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, New York, and deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2009. His military awards include the Army Commendation Medal, Ranger Tab, and Combat Action Badge. After departing active duty, Secretary Driscoll attended Yale Law School and worked in Yale’s Veterans Legal Services Clinic. He has held leadership roles in investment banking, private equity, and business operations, including as Chief Operating Officer of a $200 million venture capital fund. Secretary Driscoll holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School. He is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, the Rotary Club, VFW Post 1134, and Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. A native of Boone, North Carolina, Secretary Driscoll comes from a family with a legacy of military service. His grandfather served in the Army during World War II as a decoder, and his father served during Vietnam as an infantryman. He is married to his high-school sweetheart, and they have two children. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkoujZQZatbqy4KGcgjpVxQ/join Shawn Ryan Show Links SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/@ShawnRyanShow Sign up: https://shawnryanshow.com/pages/newsletter Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite Download Free Content: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lF-8_5jwRc5eAhzDkqqCOp-6yvd05vAw?usp=sharing Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd3qR9VT1ip1wI7xQ?si=59f9d106e56a4509 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on X: https://twitter.com/ShawnRyanShow SRS Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4pqo9Uoh0WuUKxw0BmaK1yrg9Kd7E4lk #vigilanceelite #shawnryanshow Dan Driscoll Links: X - https://x.com/SecArmy U.S. Army Bio - https://www.army.mil/leaders/sa/bio Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://www.hulu.com/welcome https://patriotmobile.com/srs https://moinkbox.com/srs https://rocketmoney.com/srs https://meetfabric.com/shawn https://ROKA.com – USE CODE SRS 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:31 Dan Driscoll’s Background and Military Career 01:36 The Baptist Preacher & Jihadist Analogy 02:39 Audience Gifts and Questions 03:21 ATF, Gun Regulation, and the Second Amendment 15:09 National Guard Efforts to Combat Violent Crime 34:39 Personal History and Family Roots 37:23 Memorable Army Training Moments 39:34 Deployment to Iraq and Operational Frustration 42:24 Innovating Within the Army 44:49 Path to Becoming Secretary of the Army 52:42 Revolutionizing Gear and Equipment 01:06:01 Defense Contractors: Challenges and Reform 01:12:11 Right to Repair in the Military 01:14:04 Modern Manufacturing and Supply Chains 01:15:19 Empowering Soldier Innovation 01:19:54 Leading Through Military Culture Shifts 01:31:28 Recruitment, Retention, and Gen Z Engagement 01:39:02 Evolving Warfare: Tech and Strategy 01:49:43 Drones, AI, and Global Security Risks 01:54:23 Rebranding and Rethinking National Defense 02:00:56 China, Global Tensions, and Strategic Readiness 02:21:13 Israel, the Middle East, and U.S. Involvement 02:25:54 Future of Defense Innovation 02:31:25 Final Reflections and Closing Thoughts