Military Veterans Podcast
This portable podcast is hosted and edited by Gavin Watson, a British Army veteran of 16 years. He talks to other military veterans, allowing them to share their stories and experiences from before, during and after service.
This podcast will give non-military personnel the chance to gain a better understanding of military life and gain an insight into what the transition back to civilian life can be like. These strong individuals may inspire, after dealing with diversity, resilience and possibly life changing injuries or illnesses.
If you’re a veteran missing your time in the military, this is a great way to rekindle that fire. Regardless of service, rank or time served....every veteran has an experience to share. Sometimes, they just need an opportunity to do so.
This podcast is recorded and edited in Gav’s free time.
Military Veterans Podcast
Ep 039: Cpl Mark Stevens - British Army Veteran
Mark joined the British Army in 1990 and served for 23 years with the Royal Engineers, reaching the rank of Corporal.
In this episode Mark talks about joining the British Army and going through the Army Apprentices College before completing combat engineer training and becoming a Royal Engineer. He describes what it was like deploying to Bosnia, Norway and Northern Ireland. Later in his career, Mark went on the Clerk of Works course, and he explains what that experience was like being dyslexic.
Mark also shares his time during the Invasion of Iraq and completing another 2 operational tours in that country over the subsequent years, including being part of a boat troop, which undertook boat patrols along the Shatt al-Arab. He also talks about deployments to Belize and Afghanistan. Lastly, he describes the benefits of being part of the Royal Engineers Association (REA).
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Part 1: youtu.be/l_U4odJO3WY
Part 2: youtu.be/eoEtLuUFfiE
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Supporting monthly would help the show record future episodes and help with the upkeep of previous recordings.
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