Author: Charles Faint

The Lethal, Learning Lieutenant: Advice for New Officers

Charles Faint | 05.22.26 | Commentary & Analysis

Each generation of lieutenants enters the Army convinced that warfare is changing. Usually they...

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Podcast: The Spear – Long-Range Precision Fires and the Fight for the First Island Chain

Charles Faint | 05.21.26 | The Spear

In this episode of The Spear, host Dr. Charlie Faint speaks with Lieutenant Colonel Ben Blane...

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Five Questions for a General: General Xavier Brunson

Charles Faint | 05.14.26 | 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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Five Questions for a General: Brigadier General Sara Dudley

Charles Faint | 04.30.26 | 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: General Daniel Allyn

Charles Faint | 04.16.26 | 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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