Podcast: The Spear – SEALs in Iraq
In 2010, Rick Witt commanded a SEAL team preparing to deploy to Iraq. At that point in his career,...
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Timothy Heck | 10.11.23 | The Spear
In 2010, Rick Witt commanded a SEAL team preparing to deploy to Iraq. At that point in his career,...
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In 1966, John “Tilt” Meyer enlisted in the US Army and promptly violated a well-known adage to...
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“Trust your NCOs” is common advice given to every new lieutenant. This adage, the...
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