Lt. Col James Zumwalt Ii, Ret. Lt. Colonel Sacks & Tony Delgado on State of the Nation - 28 May 2024

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Lt. Col. James G. Zumwalt, USMC (Ret.), is a retired Marine infantry officer who served in the Vietnam War, the 1989 intervention into Panama and Desert Storm. The elder son of the late Adm. Elmo Russell "Bud" Zumwalt Jr., Col. Zumwalt spoke to the January luncheon regarding his latest book “A Veterans Journey Back to Vietnam Leads to Unexpected Treasure.” His talks, sharing lessons learned from the Vietnam War, were particularly enlightening. He has interviewed nearly 200 former North Vietnamese veterans (including Gen. Nguyen Giap) to gain fascinating insights as to how a fighting force, weak in technology but strong in commitment and ingenuity, was able to wage an effective war against a vastly superior enemy. During the question and answer session, he provided unique insights on Iraq and Afghanistan, the global war on terrorism and the complexities of Islamic extremism. He also spoke of the future with potential adversaries such as Iran and North Korea and possible confrontations with Russia and/or China.

GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Jeff Sacks is a 20-year U.S. Army veteran.

GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Tony Delgado, known as the Latino Capitalist, is a multimillionaire tech entrepreneur and a key influencer in the Latino business community. As the co-founder of Latino Wall Street with his wife, Tony has expanded his impact through the newly launched Latino Capitalist podcast. This platform features deep-dive conversations with business, political, and thought leaders, focusing on economic empowerment and capitalism's role in the Latino community. In addition to the podcast, Tony hosts a monthly Latino Townhall, bringing together influential figures to discuss issues pertinent to Latinos, promoting financial literacy, and entrepreneurial growth. His work embodies the Latino Capitalist ethos, driving the community toward financial independence and success