Military Veterans Podcast

Barney joined the British Army in 2005 and served for 8 years with the Royal Irish Regiment. In this episode he talks about growing up and the influence this had on him joining the army; what it was like going through basic training and his first couple of operational tours in Afghanistan, along with his experience of training out in Kenya. Barney also shares a multitude of career courses he compl...

Phil joined the United States Marine Corps (USMC) during college in 2004 and commissioned as an officer in 2005. He served for 4 years as a Public Affairs Officer (PAO). In this episode he talks about going through Officer Candidate School, The Basic School (TBS) and the process of joining up. He also talks about becoming a PAO and the build up training for deployment, before heading out to Iraq....

Larry joined the Royal Navy briefly in 2006 and joined again in 2008. He served in the communications branch initially, then transferred to the Royal Navy Police later in his career. He served for 13 1/2 years. In this episode he talks about his experience joining the Royal Navy (twice) and the difference between both enlistments. He also talks about being drafted to HMS Sutherland, the Royal Navy...

Joey joined the British Army in 1987 and served for 31 years; consisting of 14 years with the 3rd Battalion The Light Infantry and 17 years with the Adjutant General’s Corps (AGC). In this episode he talks about joining the British Army after being an Army Cadet, deployments to Kenya, Northern Ireland and Bosnia, and his transfer to the AGC before further deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Joey...

Tony joined the United States Army (USA) as a Ranger in 2003 and served for 4 years, and then served a further 2 years in the California National Guard. In this episode he talks about life growing up, joining the Army after seeing the devastation of 9/11, and what it was like completing the Ranger training through the Ranger Indoctrination Program (RIP). Tony shares some of his experiences from Op...

Richard joined the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in 1966 and served for 4 years. In this episode he talks about life growing up, and then joining the USMC at 17 years old to help in the Vietnam War. Doing so, he was first deployed to the Mediterranean until he turned 18, and then deployed to Vietnam. Richard also shares what it was like to return to the United States from the Vietnam War, and...

Gaz joined the British Army in 1995 and served for 24 years as a Royal Engineer (RE). In this episode he talks about life growing up in a military family, going through basic training, being part of the largest Saif Sareea exercise in Oman during 2001, and later returning to Army Training Regiment (ATR) Bassingbourn as an instructor himself. Gaz also shares working alongside the Royal Marines as a...

Thom joined the United States Navy (USN) in 1988 and served for 23 years as a Navy SEAL (Sea, Air and Land). In this episode he talks about life growing up, joining the military and becoming a Navy SEAL, his time over in the United Kingdom (U.K.) with the Special Boat Service (SBS), and deployments around world. Thom shares a bestselling book he wrote called Unbreakable: A Navy SEAL’s Way of Life....

Rachel joined the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 2007 and served for 10 1/2 years as a Medic. In this episode she talks about life growing up as a swimmer (with a dream to become an Olympian), joining the military as a Physical Training Instructor (PTI) before changing trade to a Medic, and becoming part of the RAF rugby team. Rachel also shares about an injury that stopped her from serving, but took he...

Darren joined the British Army in 1997 and served for 17 1/2 years. First with the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Welsh (Royal Regiment of Wales) and then transferring to 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards (QDG). In this episode he talks about growing up in a military family (which influenced him joining), his postings to Germany and his operational tours to Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Iraq (x2) and Afghanist...

Seth joined the United States Air Force (USAF) in 1998, as an Electrical Systems Specialist and served for 4 1/2 years. In this episode he shares why he joined the Air Force as an electrician, basic training and tech school, plus his assignments to Germany and New Mexico. Seth also talks about his experience with Stop-loss, due to the events of September 11 2001 (9/11) and his deployments to Oman...

Tristan joined the British Army in 1983 as part of the Territorial Army (TA). In 1986 he joined as a Regular full-time soldier with 1st Battalion The Queen’s Lancashire Regiment (1QLR), and served for a further 9 1/2 years. In this episode he talks about joining the Regulars after being in the TA, his first operational tour to Northern Ireland, postings to Germany and Brecon (South Wales), and bec...

Chris joined the Rhodesian Army in 1976 and served with 3 Commando in the Rhodesian Light Infantry (RLI) for 3 years. In this episode he shares life growing up in Africa in the country of Rhodesia, joining the army through conscription, and becoming part of a Fire Force where he trained to be a paratrooper for operational jumps. Chris also talks about combat encounters with the RLI and about menta...

Jamie served for 8 years, joining Cambridge University Officers’ Training Corps (CUOTC) in 2000, and later commissioned from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS). After transferring, he was successful in the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) selection process and joined 21 Special Air Service (SAS). In this episode he talks about life growing up, travelling the world at the age of 19, jo...

Shawn joined the United States Air Force (USAF) in 1988 and served for 26 years; 9 years as a Security Policeman and 17 years as a Radio & Television Broadcaster. In this episode he talks about joining the military, his multiple assignments around the world (which include Germany, Portugal, Haiti, South Korea, Italy and Iraq), and how he is living with PTSD. Shawn also shares the satisfying wo...

Mark joined the British Army in 1978 and served for 25 years; consisting of 19 years with the 1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards and 6 years with the Adjutant General’s Corps (AGC). In this episode he talks about joining as a Junior Leader, multiple tours to Northern Ireland, ceremonial duties in London and at Windsor Castle, and finishing his career at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAP...

Jessica-Rose joined the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in 2007 and served for 4 years as an Administrative Clerk, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar. In this episode she talks about joining the Marines and completing training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island (MCRD PI).  She also talks about dealing with injuries, including a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Plus, she e...

Callum joined the British Army in 2001 and served for 17 years with the Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) as part of The King’s Royal Hussars (KRH). In this episode he talks about joining the military through the Army Foundation Collage (AFC) Harrogate, his operational tours to Iraq, and his different roles out in British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) Canada. Plus, he talks about his injuries and h...

‘H’ joined the British Army in 1990 and served for 23 years with the Royal Corps of Transport (RCT), which later amalgamated into the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC). In this episode he talks about his family's long connection with the military, moving around as a child and then joining himself.  He also shares his time serving; including tours of Sarajevo (in Bosnia and Herzegovina), Iraq and Afg...

Gareth joined the British Army in 1994 and served for 24 years; first within the Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) as part of 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards (QDG), and then later transferred to the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME). In this episode he talks about life growing up and joining the military at a young age.  He shares his experiences on operational tours including Northern...

Josh joined the British Army in 2004 and served for 10 years with the Royal Engineers. In this episode he talks about life growing up, the joining process and training; including his parachute course.  He shares some insight into his tours, and talks about sport which has given him focus since his transition back to civilian life. Watch Episode on YouTube: youtu.be/ZynxQmM9M04 TikTok: tiktok.com/@...

Ian joined the British Army in 1984 and served for 22 years with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC), which later amalgamated into the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC). In this episode he talks about growing up, joining the military, his tours and postings around the world, and also his time since transitioning back to civilian life. Watch Episode on YouTube: youtu.be/gRKqqzt8UTM TikTok: tiktok.com/@mi...

Daniel joined the British Army in 2003 and served for 12 years with the Army Air Corps. In this episode he talks about growing up abroad and moving over to the UK.  He also shares training; from basic to crewman, tours around the world and his transition back to civilian life. Watch Episode on YouTube: youtu.be/wNE5TQPNpPg TikTok: tiktok.com/@militaryveteranspodcast Instagram: instagram.com/milita...

AJ joined the Royal Navy in 1996 and served for four years as a Marine Engineer Mechanic. In this episode, AJ discusses his life prior to fully joining the military, which included a period of service with the Territorial Army (TA). He recounts his decision to join the Royal Navy and undergo the training necessary to become a Marine Engineer Mechanic. Notably, he possessed a keen aptitude for hock...

Gavin joined the British Army in 2000 and served with the Royal Engineers for 16 years. Gavin is also the host and editor of this podcast and in this episode, he talks about the idea behind Military Veterans Podcast, a little about himself and some of his experiences. He also shares his hopes and wishes for the future of this podcast. Watch Episode on YouTube: youtu.be/mjjolwWIGgM TikTok: tiktok.c...