Podcast: The Spear – Command and Control
In 2006, Lt. Col. James Enos was a company commander deployed in Iraq. His unit was in Ramadi, a...
Read MoreJohn Amble | 07.15.20 | The Spear
In 2006, Lt. Col. James Enos was a company commander deployed in Iraq. His unit was in Ramadi, a...
Read MoreJohn Amble | 07.08.20 | Irregular Warfare Initiative, MWI Podcast
In this episode of the MWI Podcast, we’re joined by Col. Curt Taylor, commander of the 5th...
Read MoreJohn Amble | 07.01.20 | The Spear
In 2006, a small US Army element left its base in Ramadi, Iraq on a movement-to-contact patrol....
Read MoreJohn Amble | 06.24.20 | MWI Podcast
This episode of the MWI Podcast features a discussion with Ali Wyne. He is a nonresident senior...
Read MoreJohn Amble | 06.17.20 | The Spear
In this episode of The Spear, Sgt. 1st Class Sean Ambriz shares a story from his first deployment...
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