Podcast: The Spear – The Origin Story for a Medal of Honor
Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee always wanted to be in the military. Influenced by Hollywood and his...
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Timothy Heck | 03.15.23 | The Spear
Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee always wanted to be in the military. Influenced by Hollywood and his...
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Many episodes of The Spear have focused on junior officers at the tactical level, whether it be...
Read MoreTimothy Heck and Walker Mills | 02.07.23 | Commentary & Analysis
Battlefields are dynamic. In large-scale combat operations, opposing forces seek to gain control...
Read MoreTimothy Heck | 02.01.23 | The Spear
In July 2021, Colonel Matt Hardman deployed on short notice to support 10th Mountain Division...
Read MoreTimothy Heck | 01.18.23 | The Spear
In 2004, Matt Hardman was an infantry company commander in the 82nd Airborne Division. Just...
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