Podcast: The Spear – Ranger Missions in Iraq and Afghanistan
In this episode of The Spear, host Dr. Charlie Faint sits down with author, journalist, and former...
Read MoreCharles Faint | 03.10.26
In this episode of The Spear, host Dr. Charlie Faint sits down with author, journalist, and former...
Read MoreCharles Faint | 02.10.26
Ayman Kafel and his family survived civil wars in Lebanon and Liberia before immigrating to the...
Read MoreCharles Faint | 01.16.26
JJ Pinter graduated from West Point and was commissioned as a field artillery officer. A few short...
Read MoreCharles Faint | 11.21.25
Fred Lough began his Army career as an engineer officer before deciding to leave military service...
Read MoreCharles Faint | 09.10.25
While serving as a combat rescue officer in the US Air Force, Captain Sal Sferrazza and his team...
Read MoreCharles Faint | 08.29.25
While serving as an infantry officer in the 75th Ranger Regiment, First Lieutenant Scott Filbert...
Read MoreCharles Faint | 08.15.25
In 2005, Jeff Marshburn was a reconnaissance platoon leader in the 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry...
Read MoreJohn Amble | 07.31.25
In 2010 Kevin Mott’s unit deployed to eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province. An intense...
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