
Joey Gagnard
Chief Warrant Officer 5 (Ret.)
Chief Warrant Officer 5 (Ret.) Joey Gagnard concluded nearly three decades of distinguished service in the U.S. military, retiring from the special operations community in early 2025. His extensive career included multiple leadership positions during deployments across the Middle East and other key operational areas. Joey is a graduate of numerous specialized intelligence and operational courses, as well as military and civilian executive leadership programs.
OPINION — The war in Ukraine has evolved into a complex geopolitical conflict, shaped not only by military strategy but by global economic dependencies. While Western nations continue to provide [...] More
Cipher Brief exclusive: Retired CW5 Joey Gagnard details how Ukrainian commanders are rewriting the rulebook on tech, tactics, and survival.EXPERT Q&A —This week, after the Russian drone incursions [...] More


