Voice For Our Veterans

Episode 52 and I’m joined by Stu. He joined the Royal Marine Commandos as a young Officer in 1985 and got his Green Beret in 1986. He Served for just under twenty years and was deployed on operational tours in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Bosnia, Sierra Leone, both Gulf Wars, Rwanda and South Africa. He specialized in Arctic Warfare, Sniper, was a Platoon Weapons Officer as well as Physical Training and Sports Officer and Para and Dive Trained.&nbsp;&nbsp;He also represented the Combined Services at cricket and Squash. Since his discharge he has relocated to Australia and fly's commercial planes, trained as a mental health peer support leader!

5 With A Digger. Stu J.

Episode 51 and I’m joined by Simon. Growing up in the Gold Coast with a strong sporting background, and a wholesome loving family, he joined the army at age 17 in 2002. Both his older and younger brothers joining defence too. Simon completed 6 weeks at Kapooka and prepared for his first deployment to The Solomon Islands in 2003.&nbsp;He followed that deployment with two trips to East Timor and two trips to Afghanistan on SOTG Rotation. Following his deployments and career he discharged in 2014. Since leaving defence he has focused his time on project management, but not without some struggles with his mental health. Not only loosing his job in the Australian Army, but loosing his identity.

5 With A Digger. Simon.

WELCOME TO OUR 50TH EPISODE! Episode 50 and I'm joined by my mate Bryze from the Deadass Podcast! Not only does he host his own podcast he also runs a funeral home, pet cremation service and a Harley hearse service. Although Bryze isn't a veteran himself he has hosted countless veteran funerals and offers an insight into the funeral industry. I also wanted to have a yarn with him to celebrate my 50th ep! Huge shout out to everyone who has been a part of this journey with me so far and I cant wait for the next 50!

5 With A Digger. Bryan Perry.

Episode 49 and I'm joined by Darren Hurford.&nbsp;Darren enlisted in the Army in 2013 at 27 years old under the DRS program. After completing basic training and Infantry IET’s he went to the AIT program at Holdsworthy, then on to Commando selection in 2014. After being medically withdrawn from the course he was posted to 6 RAR later that year and struggled with the day to day soldier life in the battalion. In 2015 he attempted the Basic Reconnaissance Course but was unsuccessful in passing. The following year Darren went for Commando selection again but was removed via BOS (Board Of Studies) 3 days before the end. Needing to regroup and refocus, Darren set his sights on SASR min mill selection. Through 2017 he was chosen for the Duke Of Gloucester Cup team representing 6 RAR, with the team being successful in obtaining the Royal Ulster's Trophy (run and shoot portion of the competition). In April of 2018 Darren attended SASR selection but withdrew after day 3. Following his return to the battalion he underwent the process of medical discharge from the Army, ultimately leaving in May 2019. Since then he has started a bootcamp style program working with people who want to change their lives!

5 With A Digger. Darren Hurford.

Episode 48 and I sit down with Hayden Heath. With a dynamic 9 year army career including deployments to Afghanistan at the age of 23, Hayden helps to lead and inspire both men and women, awakening the buried inner warrior. Through leading high stakes missions overseas and adapting military grade leadership skills and communication. Now as the founder of Firevolt he applies peak performance principles learned in the military to driver personal, business and professional growth.

5 With A Digger. Hayden Heath.

Episode 47 and I'm joined by John Armfield. John joined the navy in 2003 and spent 20 years in service. He completed several phases of naval training including diving and demolitions, leadership training, clearance and specialty courses. Since leaving the navy in 2023 John has played a significant role in media, including providing testimony to the royal commission into defence and veteran suicide about the death of his brother, RAAF Leading Aircraftman Andrew Armfield.

5 With A Digger. John Armfield.

Episode 46 and im joined by Dan. Dan joined the RAAF in 2014 as a tech before changing to a clerk. He deployed to AMAB in 2019. He left full time service in 2021 but still continued to work with DVA as an advocate and fulfilling his reserves obligations. Now he works FIFO on the gas rigs and spends plenty of time keeping fit.

5 With A Digger. Dan 2.0

Episode 45 and I sit down for a quick chat with Temeeka. Temeeka is a qualified breathwork facilitator and crystal healer dedicated to helping people regulate their nervous systems and reconnect with their inner strength. Temeeka isn't a veteran however i believe some of her skills and beliefs could help my audience. Merch available at https://www.crewapparelprint.com.au

5 With A Digger. Breath By Wyld Woman.

Episode 44 and we faced a few technical and timing challenges this week so we have dug through the archives to bring you another collab with our mate Bryze on the Deadass Podcast from last year. Make sure you head over and give the deadass podcast some love on the socials! Regular programming to resume next week!

5 With A Digger. Deadass Podcast Archive Collab

A voice for our veterans.

<h1>A couple of beers and a yarn with some of the people who have served or do serve our great country in the armed forces.</h1>

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