Major General R. Dale Lyles: Maintaining Indiana Readiness with an Eye to the Future

When it comes to military might, Indiana punches well above its weight. While the state ranks 16th in population, it is home to the 4th largest National Guard unit in the nation. The man in charge of making sure Indiana’s more than 12,000 guardsmen and women remain at the ready is Salem, Indiana native Major General R. Dale Lyles. In episode 130, he talks about how the military changed his life, Indiana’s golden opportunity in the defense sector, and the constant battle for talent.