The Strength From Within Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Debbie Robinson married into the Royal Anglian Regiment and to her husband Ian in 1991. Supporting her husband through a full career in the regular Army and now the reserves, Debbie has seen it all. Dealing with time apart, countless moves and the emotional roller coaster that life in the military throws at Army families, Debbie has a wealth of knowledge to impart. At one point De...

Send us Fan Mail Erik Rawdon served a full career in the 2nd Battalion the Royal Anglian Regiment, leaving the Army as a WO1. During Op Telic 8 in 2006, Erik was a young L/Cpl and he took part in some fierce fighting and he played his part in numerous strike operations. It is great to hear about this tour through the eyes of a young JNCO. There is also some sound advice for all those in positions...

Send us Fan Mail Maj Stu Nicholson talks to us about being a Company Commander in Combat.  Stu was my Boss for a period of time during one of the most memorable times of my career. It was clear to me then how passionate he was about his people. Stu is a man who is a fantastic leader. During Telic 8 he was a Company commander who took his men on a very kinetic and history generating journey. Some g...

Send us Fan Mail The 2nd Battalion of the Royal Anglian Regiment deployed on Operation Telic 8 in the summer of 2006. In honour of the 20 year anniversary here is the first of a couple of Podcasts telling the stories of those that were there. Tom Power (Tompo) was a private Soldier during this tour and he tells his story in a very honest and passionate manor. Some great stories of war fighting and...

Send us Fan Mail I really enjoyed this chat with Martin. Martin Melia commissioned into the Royal Anglian Regiment in 1999, serving initially with the Second Battalion as a Rifle Platoon Commander, Company 2IC, and Battalion Training Officer. Then later as a Company Commander in the First Battalion with D (Fire Support) Company.  In addition to his time at Regimental Duty, Martin has served in a d...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I talk to John about his time in The British Army and then his experiences post service. We go into depth about what the Royal British Legion can offer, serving and veteran Soldiers and their families. John was someone I really looked up to in the early days and it was great hearing about some of the courses and tours he had completed. If you do need help then call...

Send us Fan Mail Alex Harrison was attached to 1 Royal Anglian during the Summer of 2007 on Op Herrick 6. One of 8 Soldiers from the Grenadier Guards on attachment.  During an early Morning Raid Alex was shot at close range in the head loosing his right eye and embarking of a journey of recovery and battles with mental health issues. In this episode Alex talks about the events of that day, the dem...

Send us Fan Mail In part 2 Sam and Steve Discuss, raw close combat, Bravery and Sam gives fantastic advice to new platoon Commanders.  Sam commissioned from Sandhurst in 2005 and then completed the Platoon Commanders Battle Course. He arrived at 1 Royal Anglian and took command of 10 Platoon C (Essex ) Company on day one of TESSEX which was a large test exercise conducted prior to being operationa...

Send us Fan Mail Sam commissioned from Sandhurst in 2005 and then completed the Platoon Commanders Battle Course. He arrived at 1 Royal Anglian and took command of 10 Platoon C (Essex ) Company on day one of TESSEX which was a large test exercise conducted prior to being operationally signed off, this meant he got three weeks in the field with the blokes straight away.  Sam then moved on to a full...

Send us Fan Mail Dan is originally from Plymouth. After deciding against university, he spent a year living and working in Australia and Canada as a Sales Manager.  In September 2016, he joined the Army and was commissioned into 1st Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment.  Dan commanded 10 Platoon, C Essex Company, and deployed on Operation TORAL 7 in Afghanistan.  He later trained infantry soldier...