In this episode of Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose, we examine how veterans of the War on Terror are continuing to impact U.S. defense policy, even after leaving the battlefield. As a record number of these veterans enter Congress, they are influencing key areas like national security, veterans' healthcare, and foreign policy. Host Andrew Jose speaks with Jeffrey Lantis, author of Staying in the Fight: How War on Terror Veterans in Congress Are Shaping US Defense Policy. Lantis, a professor of political science at The College of Wooster, explores the shared experiences and socialization of these veterans, which drive policy convergence despite political differences. Listen in as they discuss the motivations behind Lantis’ latest book, the model he creates to explain veterans' influence on defense policy, and the idea that shared experiences like military service could help bridge political polarization .Listen in on your favorite podcast platform: bit.ly/strategicwisdom. The views expressed by the podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the official positions of Andrew Jose, Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose, and Andrew Jose Media. Strategic Wisdom with Andrew Jose is an initiative of Andrew Jose Media.