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The Strength From Within Podcast

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"Strength from Within" is a Motto of the Royal Anglian Regiment. A British Army Infantry Regiment with a strong Operation history. This Podcast is designed for People associated to the Regiment to be able to share their stories and the lessons learnt throughout their career. The Host, Steve Armon is a former RSM of the 1st Bn and served a full career as a Soldier in the Regiment.

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Ep 05 Martin Melia Fire Support Company Commander and a full career as an Infantry Officer 20.03.2026 2:01:18

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...

Ep 04 Jon Summerson From Infantry Section Commander to Royal British Legion 27.02.2026 2:08:08

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...

Ep 03 Alex Harrison Shot in the Head during Close Combat - The Journey from violent Injury to Recovery 20.11.2025 2:12:27

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...

Ep 02 Pt 02 Sam Perrin Infantry Platoon Leadership in Combat 23.09.2025 1:13:25

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...

Ep 02 Pt 01 Sam Perrin Infantry Platoon Leadership in Combat 14.09.2025 1:20:58

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...

Ep 01 Dan Russell From Infantry Platoon Commander to Leadership Development Coach 14.08.2025 1:13:18

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...