The Spear

Podcast: The Spear – Recovering a Downed Marine in Afghanistan

Charles Faint | 09.10.25

While serving as a combat rescue officer in the US Air Force, Captain Sal Sferrazza and his team...

Podcast: The Spear – Ranger Regiment J1 in Afghanistan

Charles Faint | 08.29.25

While serving as an infantry officer in the 75th Ranger Regiment, First Lieutenant Scott Filbert...

Podcast: The Spear – Danger in Mosul

Charles Faint | 08.15.25

In 2005, Jeff Marshburn was a reconnaissance platoon leader in the 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry...

Podcast: The Spear – The Battle of Barawala Kalay

John Amble | 07.31.25

In 2010 Kevin Mott’s unit deployed to eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province. An intense...

Podcast: The Spear – A Marine Platoon in Anbar Province

John Amble | 06.19.25

In 2004, western Iraq’s Anbar Province was becoming increasingly restive. Within the US-led...

Podcast: The Spear – Escort Mission Over Anbar

Timothy Heck | 06.05.25

This week, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America announced the appointment of Kyleanne Hunter...

Podcast: The Spear – Forward Air Controller in Ramadi

John Amble | 05.22.25

In 2006, a small US Army element left its base in Ramadi, Iraq on a movement-to-contact patrol....

Podcast: The Spear – Air Force PJs at War

Charles Faint | 05.07.25

Air Force pararescuemen, are special operations forces renowned for their wide range of...

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