ออฟไลน์ด้วยแอป Player FM !
Op Telic: You Don't Know How Good Your Unit Is Until You Go To War
Manage episode 358634103 series 2813344
We meet Sarah Davis, Army Air Corps Ground Crew, one of the pioneering women deployed to the frontline during Op Telic 1.
Having joined-up in 1999, a time when the Armed Forces was going through changes - evolving in terms of equality and a time that would mark the start of several years of military campaigns.
We hear about getting ready to go, “I was kind of craving…doing my bit for Queen and Country…”
As well as operational duties in a combat zone, refuelling and rearming attack helicopters and underslung loads, “You don’t know how good or bad your unit is until you actually go to war.”
We also hear about the impact on loved ones back home, “I promised on this call, ‘Mum, I promise I’m never going to do this to you again.’”
To top it all, Sarah spins a few cracking dits highlighting the critical role of morale, listen out for the Union Flag pants.
Sarah is now involved with several military charities to help Veterans who are struggling, “we don’t want to leave anyone behind.”
Follow Sarah on Instagram
Links to organisations mentioned in this episode:
BFBS
Homes for Veterans
Military Wives Choir
The Rawthey Project
Soldiers Arts Academy
If you’re a member of the Armed Forces community and need support with your mental health, Op Courage can help.
Or you could phone the Combat Stress Helpline on: 0800 138 1619
Company of Makers exists to support veterans and their families who are struggling on civvy street no matter how long ago they left the armed forces.
We do this by running a programme of Podcasts | Talks | Workshops.
Company of Makers are trying to reach, and better understand, all members of the armed forces community who are also gamers. We’re especially interested in those that have served in Afganistan & Iraq.
To find out more contact us.
64 ตอน
Manage episode 358634103 series 2813344
We meet Sarah Davis, Army Air Corps Ground Crew, one of the pioneering women deployed to the frontline during Op Telic 1.
Having joined-up in 1999, a time when the Armed Forces was going through changes - evolving in terms of equality and a time that would mark the start of several years of military campaigns.
We hear about getting ready to go, “I was kind of craving…doing my bit for Queen and Country…”
As well as operational duties in a combat zone, refuelling and rearming attack helicopters and underslung loads, “You don’t know how good or bad your unit is until you actually go to war.”
We also hear about the impact on loved ones back home, “I promised on this call, ‘Mum, I promise I’m never going to do this to you again.’”
To top it all, Sarah spins a few cracking dits highlighting the critical role of morale, listen out for the Union Flag pants.
Sarah is now involved with several military charities to help Veterans who are struggling, “we don’t want to leave anyone behind.”
Follow Sarah on Instagram
Links to organisations mentioned in this episode:
BFBS
Homes for Veterans
Military Wives Choir
The Rawthey Project
Soldiers Arts Academy
If you’re a member of the Armed Forces community and need support with your mental health, Op Courage can help.
Or you could phone the Combat Stress Helpline on: 0800 138 1619
Company of Makers exists to support veterans and their families who are struggling on civvy street no matter how long ago they left the armed forces.
We do this by running a programme of Podcasts | Talks | Workshops.
Company of Makers are trying to reach, and better understand, all members of the armed forces community who are also gamers. We’re especially interested in those that have served in Afganistan & Iraq.
To find out more contact us.
64 ตอน
ทุกตอน
×1 Afghanistan: James Glancy, Royal Marines - Very few people got to actually understand the Afghan people, the real structure of how the tribes work and who they were. 1:11:27
1 Afghanistan: Sir Laurie Bristow, UK Ambassador to Afghanistan - There were moments where we didn’t know if we would get out alive. 1:02:04
1 Afghanistan: Oliver Lee, Royal Marines - Moral Courage, above all, it’s about doing the right thing 1:30:18
1 Afghanistan: Bronwyn Royce, Mother - If We Can Reach One Person Who Needed to Hear this Story, That’s What it’s All About, To Give Somebody Hope. 1:14:09
1 Afghanistan: Frank Ledwidge, Civilian Advisor - In Order to Put Things Right, You Have to Understand Where You Went Wrong. 1:17:32
1 Afghanistan: James Malone, Royal Marines - The Only Thing You Have For Company Is Those Experiences and They’re All Horrific. 1:10:22
1 Afghanistan: Tom Corrigan, Army Air Corps - Have You Got Your Big Boy Pants On? It’s All Kicking Off! 1:07:08
1 Afghanistan: Nick Denning, Royal Anglian Regiment - You want to feel worn-in and seasoned and up-to-speed as quickly as you can 1:24:20
1 Afghanistan: Liz McConaghy, Royal Air Force - There at the Beginning of Op Herrick and There Until the Very End 1:12:52
1 Battle of the Atlantic: Sailing in Convoys through 'No Man's Land' 1:03:01
1 Battle of the Atlantic: The Worst Journey in the World 1:28:02
1 Battle of the Atlantic: The U-Boat Peril 1:06:46
1 Op Telic: And Then The Nightmare Began 1:21:28
ขอต้อนรับสู่ Player FM!
Player FM กำลังหาเว็บ