Author: Charles Faint

Podcast: The Spear – Staying Alive in Iraq and Afghanistan

Charles Faint | 03.24.26 | The Spear

In this episode of The Spear, retired Special Forces officer John Faunce sits down with...

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Five Questions for a General: General Joseph Ryan

Charles Faint | 03.19.26 | Five Questions for a General

Welcome back to Five Questions for a General, a production of the Modern War Institute at West...

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Podcast: The Spear – Ranger Missions in Iraq and Afghanistan

Charles Faint | 03.10.26 | The Spear

In this episode of The Spear, host Dr. Charlie Faint sits down with author, journalist, and former...

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Five Questions for a General: Lieutenant General Leslie Smith

Charles Faint | 03.05.26 | Five Questions for a General

Welcome back to Five Questions for a General, a production of the Modern War Institute at...

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Five Questions for a General: Lieutenant General James Dubik

Charles Faint | 02.24.26 | Five Questions for a General

Welcome back to Five Questions for a General, a production of the Modern War Institute at...

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