She’s one of the most respected women in cable news, a bestselling author, and a proud mom of two. But behind the polished anchor desk and powerful voice on The Faulkner Focus, Harris Faulkner is still the “military brat” shaped by discipline, faith, and fierce family love.
In a deeply personal interview, Faulkner reflected on her childhood, the influence of her late mother and veteran father, and how their values continue to guide every part of her life.
“The greatest civilian warrior I’ve ever known”
Growing up in a military household meant structure, but it also meant unshakable love. Faulkner’s father, Lt. Col. Bobby Harris, served two tours in Vietnam as a combat pilot. Her mother, she says, was just as strong.