The Spear

The Spear is a podcast from the Modern War Institute at West Point. It sets out to explore the combat experience, with each episode featuring a guest who tells a detailed and personal story, describing ...more

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July 30, 2026 00:59:45
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Joint Planner for Security Assistance Group–Ukraine

In this episode, Colonel Tiffany Bilderback joins MWI's Charlie Faint to discuss a career defined by coalition building, strategic leadership, and service alongside partner...

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July 16, 2026 01:09:21
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The Crucible of Innovation in the Indo-Pacific

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Dale Hunter joins MWI's Charlie Faint on this episode to discuss how a new Army unit—the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force...

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July 02, 2026 00:44:42
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Observer, Coach, Trainer at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center

In this episode, MWI's Dr. Charlie Faint speaks with Captain Francis Ambrogio, an Army armor officer, West Point graduate, and observer, coach, trainer (OCT)...

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June 18, 2026 00:44:42
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Commanding a Multi-Domain Effects Battalion in the Indo-Pacific

In this episode, Dr. Charlie Faint hosts Lieutenant Colonel Tiane Garner, commander of the Multi-Domain Effects Battalion (MDEB) in the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force,...

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April 20, 2026 00:46:00
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Long-Range Precision Fires and the Fight for the First Island Chain

In this episode of The Spear, host Dr. Charlie Faint speaks with Lieutenant Colonel Ben Blane about the rapid evolution of long-range precision fires...

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April 06, 2026 00:47:37
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The Ranger Regiment's Fighting Platoon Sergeant

In this episode hosted by MWI's Charlie Faint, Retired Command Sergeant Major Curt Donaldson reflects on a career shaped by the 75th Ranger Regiment’s...

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