Author: Charles Faint

Podcast: The Spear – Navy Cross in Iraq

Charles Faint | 03.15.25 | The Spear

In this episode, Brian Chontosh, a retired Marine Corps officer, talks with MWI’s Charlie...

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Podcast: The Spear – The Power of “Yet”

Charles Faint | 01.30.25 | The Spear

Lieutenant Colonel Liam Walsh currently serves as the commander of the 4th Battalion of the 9th...

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Podcast: The Spear – Green Beret, Silver Star

Charles Faint | 01.15.25 | The Spear

Sergeant Major Chuck Ritter overcame a series of bad decisions in his youth—as well as a rough...

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Podcast: The Spear – Valor in Sadr City

Charles Faint | 12.18.24 | The Spear

Long before his selection as the fifteenth sergeant major of the Army, Dan Dailey served multiple...

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Podcast: The Spear – Leadership in the Ranger Regiment and 4ID

Charles Faint | 11.06.24 | Commentary & Analysis

Command Sergeant Major Alex Kupratty enlisted in the Army after a year at the Virginia Military...

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