Podcasts about Special Air Service

Join Chris Thrall for a gripping episode of Bought the T-Shirt Podcast as I sit down with Des Powell, a former Special Air Service (SAS) trooper and Sunday Times bestselling author. Des dives into his upcoming book, SAS: My Trial By Fire: True Stories and Life Lessons from SAS Selection, sharing raw, unfiltered stories from the grueling SAS selection process. From his early days in the Parachute Regiment to surviving the toughest tests of endurance, Des reveals the pain, pressure, and purpose that shaped him into a soldier —and the life lessons that followed. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, determination, and what it takes to become one of the elite. Socials: instagram.com/chris.thrall youtube.com/christhrall facebook.com/christhrall christhrall.com Support the podcast at: patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus perks) gofundme.com/christhrall paypal.me/teamthrall Our uncensored content: christhrall.locals.com Mailing list: christhrall.com/mailing-list/ Life Coaching: christhrall.com/coach/

On the afternoon of 6 March 1988 in Gibraltar on the southern tip of the Iberian peninsular, Mairead Farrell and two other Provisional IRA volunteers of were shot dead by members of the Special Air Service. The three were on an operation to target one of the last outposts of the British Empire, but their movements were known to the security services. Farrell was one of a small number of female IRA members in an organisation dominated by men. How were mothers, wives, daughters and sisters impacted by the violence over 30 years of conflict in Northern Ireland? And how do they deal with the trauma 25 years after the Good Friday Agreement? Joining today is the acclaimed journalist and writer Martin Dillon, author of The Dirty War, The Shankill Butchers and Stone Cold, as well as his most recent, The Sorrow and the Loss: The Tragic Shadow Cast by the Troubles on the Lives of Women. Martin Dillon Links The Sorrow and the Loss: The Tragic Shadow Cast by the Troubles on the Lives of Women The Dirty War The Shankill Butchers: A Case Study of Mass Murder Stone Cold Martin Dillon Aspects of History Links Latest Issue out - Annual Subscription to Aspects of History Magazine only $9.99/£9.99 Ollie on X Aspects of History on Instagram Get in touch: history@aspectsofhistory.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a text however note we cannot reply through these means. Please message the instagram or email if you are wanting a response. On today's Zero Limits Podcast I chat with 20 year Australian Defence Force Veteran James Jensen Special Air Service Regiment Australian Special Forces and Director of K6 Consulting.James started his militrayvcareer down at ADFA and moving on to complete RMC to become an Commissioned officer however before getting his pips he decide to enlist into the regular army as a digger where eventually he was posted to 1RAR. During his posting as an infantry soldier to 1RAR he deployed to Timor Leste and Afghanistan. Shortly after returning from Afghanistan he set his sights on attempting selection for SASR. After he successfully completed selection and SASR reinforcement cycle training to become an operator in the SASR. James served fourteen years in the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) deploying on combat operations to Afghanistan and Iraq.Post service James is the Director of K6 Consulting providing leadership, high performance and executive coaching. www.3zeroscoffee.com.auInstargram @3zeroscoffee Discount Code 3ZLimits Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=enHost - Matty Morris www.instagram.com/matty.m.morrisSponsorsGatorz Australia - www.gatorzaustralia.com15% Discount Code - ZERO15(former/current military & first responders 20% discount to order please email orders@gatorzaustralia.com.auGetSome Jocko Fuel - www.getsome.com.au10 % Discount Code - ZEROLIMITS

Former UK Special Forces military dog trainer Kieron Hawkes is on the podcast with former 22 SAS member Big Phil Campion. Kieron shares his incredible journey of 14 years spent training and handling dogs in some of the most remote and high-stakes environments, including his time with the canine training team within the renowned 22 Special Air Service. After being medically discharged due to mental health issues, Kieron transitioned into supplying equipment for dogs and their handlers, all while passing on his wealth of knowledge to the dog-loving community. Join them as they discuss military life, dogs, and the transition to civilian life. Hero paws: https://heropaws.org.uk/Hawk K9: https://hawk-k9.com/Listen Live: https://www.forceradio.live/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForceRadioHQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/forcemediahq/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forcemediahqTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ForceMediaHQWebsite: https://forcemedia.digitalForce Media is proudly veteran owned and operated, delivering high-quality military and 1st responder news, interviews and podcasts. Visit our channel page, website or social media channels to find veteran friendly radio and forces podcasts hosted by our team of veteran military personnel, special forces operators and 1st responders.Follow This Podcast To Be Notified Of New Episodes, Visit Our Social Media Platforms & YouTube Channel For More Bonus Content, And Listen Live To Our Radio Station:Listen Live: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.forceradio.live/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@forceradiohq

Send us a textOn today's Zero Limits Podcast I chat with Chris Brennan former Special Air Service Regiment operator.Chris served a total of 15 years in defence with 10 of those years as an operator at the SASR. Chris started as a Telecommunications Technician in the Royal Australian Signals Corps and was, posted to the regiment as an enabler. He was embedded into an assault troop as a communications specialist. Chris was selected and completed his reinforcement training to become an SASR operator and was posted to 2sqn. Chris Specialised as a Patrol Advanced First Aider and Joint Terminal Attack Controller. During his career Chris deployed on multiple occasions, including a solo operation to a troubled nation providing special operations liaison with allied forces assisting the hosts nation fight against terrorism. Since discharge he started a business called “OMADA Performance Concepts” - Working with small critical response teams (PTG, Emergency Services, Mines ERT) in 3 packages that currently include high performance team fundamentals, leading high performance teams and train the trainer packages. @omada.performance.concepts www.3zeroscoffee.com.auInstargram @3zeroscoffee Discount Code 3ZLimits Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=enHost - Matty Morris www.instagram.com/matty.m.morrisSponsorsGatorz Australia - www.gatorzaustralia.com15% Discount Code - ZERO15(former/current military & first responders 20% discount to order please email orders@gatorzaustralia.com.auGetSome Jocko Fuel - www.getsome.com.au10 % Discount Code - ZEROLIMITS

Send us a textOn today's Zero Limits Podcast I chat with Adam Slott Special Air Service Regiment and co founder of Pillars for Pilgrims a not for profit assisting veterans of the Australian Defence Force.Adam join the Defence Force in 1992 spending 4 years in the Royal Australian Navy. Adam service transferred to the Australian Army as a cavalryman posting to 2 Cavalry after 3 years he transferred to the Infantry posting other 6RAR where he had his sights on the SASR. Adam completed selection for the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) in 2002 and upon completion of his reinforcement training he was posted to 1 Squadron. Adam deployed on multiple operational deployments including Afghanistan, Iraq, the Middle East, East Timor, Asia, Africa and participated in numerous domestic counter terrorism duties.Pillars for Pilgrims was founded from Adam's deep commitment to supporting his fellow veterans, particularly SAS and international SOF veterans in WA. His personal mission addresses four critical challenges: the lack of local services tailored to the unique needs of contemporary veterans, the frustrating bureaucratic red tape that often delays access to vital support, the need for meaningful reintegration opportunities beyond occasional social gatherings, and the importance of holistic rehabilitation that prioritises mental well-being alongside physical recovery.His goal is to create a space where veterans feel respected, appreciated, and supported, ensuring they know they are not only part of a legacy but also a community that continues to stand by them. www.3zeroscoffee.com.auInstargram @3zeroscoffee Discount Code 3ZLimits Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=enHost - Matty Morris www.instagram.com/matty.m.morrisSponsorsGatorz Australia - www.gatorzaustralia.com15% Discount Code - ZERO15(former/current military & first responders 20% discount to order please email orders@gatorzaustralia.com.auGetSome Jocko Fuel - www.getsome.com.au10 % Discount Code - ZEROLIMITS

Send us a textOn today's Zero Limits Podcast I chat with  Dan Fortune DSC & BAR, Brigadier ret. Australian Special Forces Special Air Service Regiment.Dan Fortune was born in Perth Western Australia and he enlisted in the Army in 1981 and following initial training, served in 6th Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) as a soldier. In 1984 he attended selection, and served in the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) as an operator in Air (HALO/HAHO) and Land Counter Terrorist (CT) roles, achieving the rank of Corporal. He was selected for Officer training and entered The Royal Military College Duntroon in January 1989.  In 1992 he re-attended SAS selection as an officer and upon completing selection he served in SASR as an Air Operations and Land CT Troop Commander.Dan deployed on multiple occasions including Commanding Officer of SOTG, Director - Operations Support, Senior ISAF SOF Commander, Chief of Staff/ Deputy Commander - Special Operations Command and Commander ISAF SOF in Afghanistan. Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=enHost - Matty Morris www.instagram.com/matty.m.morrisSponsorsGatorz Australia - www.gatorzaustralia.com15% Discount Code - ZERO15(former/current military & first responders 20% discount to order please email orders@gatorzaustralia.com.auGetSome Jocko Fuel - www.getsome.com.au10 % Discount Code - ZEROLIMITS

Salut les Geeks!On est de retour avec vous cette semaine pour vous parler de l'actualité geek et vous faire part de nos suggestions de la semaine.    Cette semaine les militaires sont à l'honneur grâce à un documentaire à venir sur un des plus grand échec militaire des 30 dernière années et on parle d'une série suggérée par un auditeur et ami .    Shaun vous fait le retour sur les Oscars et Dr Doom nous fait les annonces ludiques . Who Dares Win ! Comme disent les membres du Special Air Service ou Rangers lead the way selon quel sujet militaire vous a le plus interpelé cette semaine. Send us a text

Series two of SAS Rogue Heroes hits our screens later this week, so we're bringing you an episode to get you up to scratch on the WW2 escapades of Britain's elite special forces. Why was the SAS – or Special Air Service – first founded? Who was responsible for its creation? And what impact did a parachuting padre have on the morale of its men in the aftermath of D-Day? In this episode, which first aired in 2023, author and broadcaster Joshua Levine answers listener questions on the SAS during the Second World War, in conversation with Jon Bauckham. The second series of SAS Rogue Heroes begins on BBC One on Wednesday 1 January at 9pm. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textOn today's Zero Limits Podcast I chat with Jamie Pennell New Zealand Special Air Service and author of Serviceman J: The Untold Story of an NZSAS SoldierJamie Pennell spent 22 years in the New Zealand Defence Force, with 18 years in the NZ SAS.On 28 June 2011, a group of nine gunmen and suicide bombers attacked the Inter-Continental Hotel, Kabul. The attack and an ensuing five-hour siege left at least 21 people dead, including all nine attackers. Responsibility was claimed by the Taliban. Jamie's SAS patrol led the clearance of the hotel encountering many taliban fighters. Subsequently he was awarded New Zealand's second highest military honour by showing outstanding gallantry in the face of danger.During his time in the SAS, he also fought alongside Willie Apiata and was there when his actions led to him being awarded his Victoria Cross.After living the military Jamie's decision to write a book was sparked by encouragement from peers and family, as well as a personal tragedy. The death of our comrade, Steve Askin, motivated James to share his story. He began writing a tribute for Steve's family, which ultimately led him to expand his writing into a full book.Serviceman J: The Untold Story of an NZSAS Soldier

In 1974, a pioneer of the SAS and master of military deception, Dudley Clarke, passed away. His death went almost entirely unnoticed by the British public, despite the fact that he carried out some of the most dramatic deception campaigns of World War Two. He waged a covert war of trickery and misdirection across Europe, which ended up getting him arrested by Spanish authorities while dressed as a woman. He also helped to found one of the world's preeminent special forces; the Special Air Service, or the SAS. His contribution is often overlooked, but without it, the SAS may well have never existed.So who was Dudley Clarke? What were some of the most audacious acts of subterfuge he carried out? And why is he not better known? Dan is joined by former SAS Troop Commander and author of Speed, Aggression, Surprise: The Secret Origins of the SAS, Tom Petch, to answer these questions and more.Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign up HERE for 50% off for 3 months using code ‘DANSNOW'.We'd love to hear from you - what do you want to hear an episode on? You can email the podcast at ds.hh@historyhit.com.You can take part in our listener survey here.

Join hosts Al Murray and James Holland as they dive into the captivating history of the SAS in France during World War 2. In this first episode of a three-part series with special guest Tom Petch - they explore the origins and operations of Britain's elite Special Air Service. They examine the SAS's role in the Overlord campaign and beyond, shedding light on the guerilla warfare that shaped military strategies in 1944. A Goalhanger Production Produced by Joey McCarthy & Becki Hills Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Join our ‘Independent Company' to watch our livestreams, get earlybird tickets and our weekly newsletter - packed with deals. Membership Club: patreon.com/wehaveways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textOn the next Zero Limits Podcast I chat with Doug Sheridan Special Air Service Regiment & Australian Federal Police.Doug enlisted into the regular army in 1991 posting to 5/7 RAR. In 1997 Doug attempted and completed SASR selecting. He served 33 years in the Australian Army and Special Operations in both full-time and reserve capacities. During his service he deployed to various locations, including Tonga, Malaysia, East Timor, the Solomon Islands, and Afghanistan. Additionally, he served with the United Nations in West Sahara.He also served for 10 years as a Special Operations Federal Agent with the Australian Federal Police (AFP). He was also one of the original Air (Marshall) Security Officers following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.www.getsome.com.auInstagram @getsome_auDiscount Code ZEROLIMITS www.3zeroscoffee.com.auInstargram @3zeroscoffee Discount Code 3ZLimits Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=en

Send us a textOn today's Zero Limits Podcast I chat with Wayne Weeks Special Air Service Regiment operator retiring after reaching the position of RSM SASR.Wayne joined the military on the 6th April 1988, after completing year 12 and served a total of 33 years.  Wayne started out his career in the Corps of Signals for the first couple of years and during his time at Signals, He heard about the SAS and what you had to do to get there, as well as the roles and tasks they performed. Wayne attempted and passed selection in 1992, after which he completed a series of specialist courses that were required to become a qualified operator.Wayne spent a couple of years in the UK (Special Boat Service) and deployed with them and SASR with 15 overseas deployments with SASR. From Kuwait, Timor, Iraq, Afghan and Belize through to Balkans, Solomon Islands, Cambodia and Bougainville, he managed peacekeeping efforts and stabilisation operations across multiple task missions.Wayne with other SASR operators are working towards making the tell all documentary Bravery & Betrayal.A truth telling documentaryIt has been over a decade since the last SASR combat operation in Afghanistan, and over two years since the disastrous coalition retreat from Kabul. This lost war in Afghanistan has become the SAS's Vietnam. SAS soldiers, some with as much combat experience as their Anzac forebears from World War I and II, now find themselves fighting on a new battlefield – a war for their legacies. Maligned, scapegoated, and callously discarded by their own leadership, the men of the SASR have suffered in silence until now. With your help, a small group of highly respected SASR veterans will embark on a mission of national importance.The aim: to produce a documentary that lays bare the human dimension of this war and its impact on those who did the heaviest lifting.Donate below to help get this documentary completedhttps://the-wandering-warriors.giveeasy.org/bravery-and-betrayalwww.getsome.com.auInstagram @getsome_auDiscount Code ZEROLIMITS www.3zeroscoffee.com.auInstargram @3zeroscoffee Discount Code 3ZLimits Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=en

In this episode, we listen to 6 former UK Special Forces Soldiers describe what it takes to pass selection. Firstly, we listen to Gaz Banford, former Sergeant Major of the Special Boat Service, talk about the typical characteristics shown by people who pass selection and the importance of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Episode #2Then, we have Simon Jeffries, former Special Boat Service, describe an incident he had on selection that significantly changed his mindset for the rest of the course. He also highlights the hardest part of the process and the mindset required to pass. Episode #37Robin Horsfall, former Special Air Service and part of the famous Iranian Embassy Siege, explains what it was like failing selection the first time and how he changed his approach for the 2nd attempt. Episode #100Mick Hawkes, former Special Air Service and known for being captured in Bosnia alongside Billy Billingham, explains the need to be able to block out other parts of life and just focus on the task at hand. Episode #101We then have Lindsay Bruce, former Special Air Service, describe the various parts of the 6 month course, and how it's necessary to break each part down into smaller chunks and not think about the whole course. Episode #22Finally, Dean Stott, former Special Boat Service, explains how he became one of the first Army candidates to join the SBS. Episode #16Expect to learn more about what it takes to join the special forces. Expect to understand more about the Special Forces. Expect to reflect on how you view failure and adversity. Join The Modern Mind mailing list

durée : 00:16:25 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - Le 6 juin 1946, sur les ondes de la RDF, plusieurs témoignages sur le Débarquement de juin 1944 sont offerts aux auditeurs : celui d'un parachutiste du Special Air Service, Noël Créau, puis, enregsitrés en 1945, des entretiens avec des officiers britanniques et français des Commandos.

Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! This week we are talking to Michael Hawkes, a former 22 Special Air Service operator. Michael spent twenty four years in the British Army, twelve of which in the SAS. Including six in covert operations. He also served as a military advisor to UK's intelligence services. For the last twenty two years he has had a successful career in corporate security, working all over the world. We spoke about his experience in UKSF selection, his time in Northern Ireland, getting kidnapped in Bosnia and much more.Find Michael Hawkes:Hawkes & Co. LinkedInWe Spoke About:0:00 - Introduction and Michael's background 07:14 - Michael's upcoming book 11:58 - First time in UKSF selection and fatal accidents during training 18:45 - Michael's day one experience in 22 SAS 22:15 - Michael's time in Northern Ireland and working undercover 41:58 - Michael's time in Bosnia and getting kidnapped by Serbians 59:02 - Working as a CQB instructor and working alongside female operators 1:05:33 - Discussing surveillance activities 1:11:00 - Hawkes & Co. 1:26:51 - Should young people join the UK armed forces currently? 1:29:30 - Cultural recommendationsAdvance Your Intelligence Career Today!We are the first fully online intelligence school helping professionals to achieve their long term goals. Our school with tons of new material is currently under construction and will be out there very soon. Meanwhile, you can sign up and be the first to know when we launch, plus get exclusive tips and offers.Get access to exclusive Grey Dynamics ReportsWith security clearance, you can take a crucial role in our intelligence community. As a cleared member, you get access to secret & top secret grade publications. If you are a Top Secret holder, you also get access to our community area, where you can interact with other members and with our analysts! Subscribe today!The Grey Dynamics Podcast is available on all major platforms!Grey Dynamics YouTube Spotify Apple Podcast Google Podcast Amazon Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Airbox, a trailblazing company reshaping the landscape of situational awareness technology.  During this episode, hosts Richard Brandon and Jon Gray sit down with Airbox Systems co-founder and CEO, William Moore and director, Gerry Hill, for an exclusive insider's look at their groundbreaking journey. Airbox isn't just a software company; it's a lifeline for those on the frontlines of emergency response. Moore and Hill illuminate the genesis of Airbox, tracing its roots from a navigation solution for private pilots to becoming the go-to provider of situational awareness tools for law enforcement, military and emergency services worldwide. With over 400 maps available and the ability to operate offline, Airbox's software ensures seamless coordination and decision-making in the most challenging environments. Moore's entrepreneurial acumen, coupled with Hill's extensive military background, has fueled Airbox's mission to connect air and ground responders, creating a unified operational picture to save lives. Hear firsthand how Airbox's passion for protecting life drives the company's relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. Moore's visionary leadership and Hill's wealth of experience from 34 years with 22 SAS, the active regiment of the U.K. Special Air Service, converge to deliver software solutions that empower responders with critical information when it matters most. But Airbox isn't just about technology; it's about people. Learn how Hill's dedication to supporting service personnel led him to establish Hire A Hero, a military charity aiding in the transition from service to civilian life. His decorated military career underscores the commitment to service that permeates Airbox's DNA. Join us as we explore the intersection of technology, service and humanity with two remarkable individuals at the helm of Airbox Systems. Whether you're fascinated by cutting-edge tech or inspired by stories of courage and compassion, this episode offers a captivating glimpse into the future of emergency response.Thank you to our sponsors Technisonic, Metro Aviation and Robinson Helicopters

GUEST: Robin Horsfall, soldier, writer, campaigner and keynote speaker. ---------- The war in Ukraine continues despite a lack of media interest. Russian forces have made repeated assaults along the Donbas front and attempted an offensive towards Kharkiv. Perhaps Putin wanted some kind of victory, no matter how insignificant, before the Victory Parade in Moscow on May 9th. But it has cost Russia dearly, with the loss of more than 15,000 soldiers killed or wounded and he has nothing to show except a few pock- marked fields and piles of rubble that used to be villages. What is the point of Putin's war, and when will the Western allies finally show him it is fruitless to continue? ---------- SPEAKER: Robin Horsfall joined the British Army at the age of fifteen in 1972. He served with the Parachute Regiment and 22 Special Air Service. He left the British Army in 1984 and worked as a mercenary, bodyguard and as a medical officer is many active zones around the world. He then built London Karate for twenty years, teaching thousands the art and discipline of karate. He retired and went to Surrey University aged 56 and graduated in English Literature and Creative Writing three years later. He is the author of several books including his hugely successful autobiography Fighting Scared - which I highly recommend you read. ---------- LINKS: https://robinhorsfall.co.uk/books/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-horsfall-52243220/ ---------- BOOKS: - Slava Ukraini! Who Dares Shares (2023 - Signed hardback) - Fighting Scared - The Words of the Wise Old Paratrooper - Warrior Poet: A Soldier's Songs Find out more about Robin's extraordinary life and achivements here, as well as an online shop to buy his books: https://robinhorsfall.co.uk/ ---------- PLATFORMS: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSilicon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconcurtain/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain ---------- Welcome to the Silicon Curtain podcast. Please like and subscribe if you like the content we produce. It will really help to increase the popularity of our content in YouTube's algorithm. Our material is now being made available on popular podcasting platforms as well, such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Airbox, a trailblazing company reshaping the landscape of situational awareness technology.  During this episode, hosts Richard Brandon and Jon Gray sit down with Airbox Systems co-founder and CEO, William Moore and director, Gerry Hill, for an exclusive insider's look at their groundbreaking journey. Airbox isn't just a software company; it's a lifeline for those on the frontlines of emergency response. Moore and Hill illuminate the genesis of Airbox, tracing its roots from a navigation solution for private pilots to becoming the go-to provider of situational awareness tools for law enforcement, military and emergency services worldwide. With over 400 maps available and the ability to operate offline, Airbox's software ensures seamless coordination and decision-making in the most challenging environments. Moore's entrepreneurial acumen, coupled with Hill's extensive military background, has fueled Airbox's mission to connect air and ground responders, creating a unified operational picture to save lives. Hear firsthand how Airbox's passion for protecting life drives the company's relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. Moore's visionary leadership and Hill's wealth of experience from 34 years with 22 SAS, the active regiment of the U.K. Special Air Service, converge to deliver software solutions that empower responders with critical information when it matters most. But Airbox isn't just about technology; it's about people. Learn how Hill's dedication to supporting service personnel led him to establish Hire A Hero, a military charity aiding in the transition from service to civilian life. His decorated military career underscores the commitment to service that permeates Airbox's DNA. Join us as we explore the intersection of technology, service and humanity with two remarkable individuals at the helm of Airbox Systems. Whether you're fascinated by cutting-edge tech or inspired by stories of courage and compassion, this episode offers a captivating glimpse into the future of emergency response.Thank you to our sponsors Collins Aerospace Goodrich hoist and winch,  Garmin and Airbus Helicopters.

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Chris Ryan is a former Special Air Service operator. The only member of his eight-man team to not be captured or killed, Chris evaded enemy patrols and survived a 300-kilometer journey to the Syrian border during the First Gulf War.  It was the longest Escape and Evasion in the history of the SAS.  In this episode, Jack and Chris discuss how Chris survived his 1991 experience in Iraq. He is the bestselling author of seventy fiction and non-fiction books including the Geordie Sharp series, Alpha Force, the Danny Black series and The One That Got Away, which details his experience on E&E (Escape & Evasion) during the 1991 Gulf War. His book Strike Back was adapted into a TV series for the UK's Sky 1 and he helped create the action-drama TV series Ultimate Force.  He's also hosted popular TV shows including Hunting Chris Ryan, Terror Alert: Could You Survive, How Not to Die, and Armed and Dangerous.   For more information about Chris Ryan, visit https://www.chrisryanauthor.co.uk/. NOTE: This segment has been extracted from the full-length episode, which originally aired on June 2, 2021.  SPONSORS: Red Sky Mourning – The 7th novel in the James Reece Terminal List series. Pre-order today! http://jackcarr.co/rsm  Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web at http://jackcarr.co/bcm and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSA.com  SIG: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the legendary SIG SAUER P226. Learn more here - https://jackcarr.co/SIG40thP226  Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here - https://jackcarr.co/gear

Sierra Leone's civil war lasted from 1991 until 2002.  It was marked by exceptional levels of cruelty and suffering.  During this civil war the United Nations, neighboring West African states, and the United Kingdom launched military interventions into Sierra Leone.  The United Kingdom's intervention was called Operation Palliser.  In September 2000 eleven British soldiers participating in Operation Palliser were captured by a militia gang known as the West Side Boys.  When it became clear negotiating with the West Side Boys was proving futile, the British decided to take military action to free their soldiers.  William Fowler's “Operation Barras” tells the story of what happened.

Christian Craighead is a former member of the United Kingdom's elite 22 Special Air Service unit. Craighead is credited with saving over 700 lives of innocent civilians when he thwarted a terrorist attack at the DusitD2 Hotel complex in Nairobi, Kenya in 2019. He was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for his actions. 21 people lost their lives in the attack, both American and British civilians among them. This episode covers Christian Craighead's entire life story. "Obi Wan Nairobi" joined the Parachute Regiment as a teenager and was selected for the Pathfinder Platoon. He served on multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Shawn & Christian discuss the blowback from the British Government and the outstanding "gag order" by the Ministry of Defence. Shawn & Christian also dive into faith, purpose, and break down the SAS motto "Who Dares Wins." Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://lairdsuperfood.com - USE CODE "SRS" https://babbel.com/srs https://shopify.com/shawn https://preparewithshawn.com https://mindbloom.com/srs - USE CODE "SRS" https://ShawnLikesGold.com or call 855-936-GOLD #goldcopartner Christian Craighead Links: Book - https://a.co/d/6T3LDDG | store.bookbaby.com/book/the-wrong-wolf IG - https://www.instagram.com/christian_craighead X - https://twitter.com/one_man_in Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 23 of the Trainer's Bullpen, ‘Offsetting the Negative Consequences of Pressure on Marksmanship' with Daniel Cooper. In this interview Dan discusses the relationship between stress arousal and officer performance with firearms in combat conditions. Importantly, Daniel discusses the very important systematic review and meta-analysis that he and colleagues conducted that reinforced the fact that officer performance under threat conditions can be significantly improved by ensuring the training design and implementation includes early contextually relevant pressure. The study ‘Negative Consequences of Pressure on Marksmanship May be Offset by Early Training Exposure to Contextually Relevant Threat Training: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis, was published in Human Factors in 2023. If your goal is to deliver training, or to train yourself, so that it develops the ability to perform well under high pressure conditions, this interview is for you. Dan Cooper exhorts firearms and skills trainers to seriously reconsider the manner in which firearms training is presently conducted in many law enforcement training academies and agencies. Daniel is a human performance specialist who focuses on improving individual and team performance in high-pressure, high-consequence situations for first responders and tactical operators. He is currently completing a 3-year PhD research project investigating the impacts of pressure and evidence-based training methodologies in Use of Force behaviours to improve the transfer of training to performance. Daniel has built on his previous academic understanding from a double master's degree in physiology and integrated cognitive factors and compliments this through unique experience from 18yrs service in the Special Air Service, high-performance coaching in professional sports and personal pursuits in conquering the world's toughest extreme endurance events across the planets most unforgiving environments. 

GUEST: Robin Horsfall, soldier, writer, campaigner and keynote speaker. ---------- The existence of the USSR over many decades unfortunately shows that tyranny can be tenacious, and the extreme barbarism it deploys to suppress freedoms can last a long time and exact a huge toll of human suffering. That is why our weak strategy towards a decisive Ukrainian victory and complacency in the face of a revanchist, totalitarian (even fascistic) Russian World ideology is so very dangerous. We underestimate how pernicious, destructive, and long-lived this new wave of illiberal aggression from the Moscow swamplands could be. ---------- SPEAKER: Robin Horsfall joined the British Army at the age of fifteen in 1972. He served with the Parachute Regiment and 22 Special Air Service. He left the British Army in 1984 and worked as a mercenary, bodyguard and as a medical officer is many active zones around the world. He then built London Karate for twenty years, teaching thousands the art and discipline of karate. He retired and went to Surrey University aged 56 and graduated in English Literature and Creative Writing three years later. He is the author of several books including his hugely successful autobiography Fighting Scared - which I highly recommend you read. ---------- LINKS: https://robinhorsfall.co.uk/books/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-horsfall-52243220/ ---------- BOOKS: - Slava Ukraini! Who Dares Shares (2023 - Signed hardback) - Fighting Scared - The Words of the Wise Old Paratrooper - Warrior Poet: A Soldier's Songs Find out more about Robin's extraordinary life and achivements here, as well as an online shop to buy his books: https://robinhorsfall.co.uk/ ---------- #robinhorsfall #sas #britisharmy #paratrooper #ukraine #springoffensive #ukrainewar #russia #zelensky #putin #propaganda #war #disinformation #hybrid warfare #foreign policy #communism #sovietunion #postsoviet ---------- WATCH NEXT: Sir Richard Shirreff https://youtu.be/UMi1Y3iF710 Operator Starsky https://youtu.be/ABIIyNa1AOk Anders Puck Nielsen https://youtu.be/2TJTUuu_cM0 Ben Hodges https://youtu.be/gpzfEVhdNp0 John Spencer https://youtu.be/2lmAOWfQvdE ---------- PLATFORMS: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSilicon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconcurtain/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain ---------- Welcome to the Silicon Curtain podcast. Please like and subscribe if you like the content we produce. It will really help to increase the popularity of our content in YouTube's algorithm. Our material is now being made available on popular podcasting platforms as well, such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In the early hours of the 15th May 1982 three SeaKing helicopters lifted off the British aircraft carrier HMS Hermes in complete darkness. On board were 42 soldiers of the Special Air Service - their destination, an enemy airfield whose position threatened the entire British landing force. The stakes were high. If the assault failed, the British could not only lose nearly half its special forces soldiers in one go but an Argentinian strike from the airbase could lead to the failure of the troop landings... and the war itself. Like any SAS raid it was a huge roll of the dice, but as the regiment's motto says, Who Dares Wins and the troopers on board those helicopters had no intention of losing...They were... The Punishers of Pebble Island. Sign up to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/imr7Dk Visit: amazingwarstories.com to find our more about this initiative. Have a war story to tell? email mystory@amazingwarstories.com Contributors: Matt Hellyer, Former SAS Warrant Officer, CEO Pilgrims Bandits Julie Miller - Curator, Combined Services Museum Dr Chris Mann - Director of The War Studies Department, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Episode Credits- Written, Researched and Executive Produced by Ed Sayer Associate Producer Lois Crompton Editing, Sound design & 3D mastering by Vaudeville Sound Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Summary Lt. Col. (ret.) Aviram Halevi (LinkedIn) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to discuss Israel's top secret commando unit, Sayeret Matkal. Aviram formerly served as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Sayeret Matkal.  What You'll Learn Intelligence The origins of Sayeret Matkal Collaboration across Israeli intelligence  Operation Spring of Youth & the Entebbe Raid Intelligence & hostage retrieval Reflections The value of teamwork No room for fear  And much, much more … Episode Notes This week on SpyCast, Andrew was joined by Aviram Halevi, former Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Sayeret Matkal, Israel's top-secret elite commando unit. Aviram served over two decades in various branches of Israeli intelligence, and recently co-wrote the book Sayeret Matkal: The Greatest Operations of Israel's Elite Commandos. Andrew and Aviram discuss the origins and history of the unit, including the stories of some of Sayeret Matkal's most notable operations.  And…  Sayeret Matkal's motto is “Who Dares Wins” – A motto first used by Britain's Special Air Service during World War II. Since then, 11 other elite special forces units have also adopted the saying. Quotes of the Week “What makes [Sayeret Matkal] so unique? The fact is that these people, and you mentioned that before, we are not rambos and there is no ramboism in the unit in Sayeret Matkal. On the contrary, the basic building block of the Sayeret is the team. The team is what you're kind of imprinted with once you get drafted. And this will be your designation forever. I'm team Raz. Raz was my commander, and my soldiers are team Aviram for the rest of their lives.” – Aviram Halevi. Resources  SURFACE SKIM *SpyCasts* The Intelligence Legacy of the Yom Kippur War with Uri Bar-Joseph (2023) Intelligence, Special Operations, and Strategy with Michael Vickers (2023) Israeli Military Intelligence with IDF Brig. General (Res.) Yossi Kuperwasser (2022) Black Ops: The Life of a Legendary CIA Shadow Warrior with Ric Prado (2022) *Beginner Resources* Massacre at the 1972 Olympic Games, National Park Service (2023) [Short article] What Is Sayeret Matkal, Israel's Special Forces Unit Set For Hostage Rescue Operation In Gaza?v, YouTube (2023) [7 min. video] Entebbe Raid, Encyclopedia Brittanica (n.d.) [Short encyclopedia entry] DEEPER DIVE Books Sayeret Matkal: The Greatest Operations of Israel's Elite Commandos, A. Shur & A. Halevi (Skyhorse, 2023) No Mission Is Impossible: The Death-Defying Missions of the Israeli Special Forces, M. Bar-Zohar & N. Mishal (Ecco, 2016)  Operation Thunderbolt: Flight 139 and the Raid on Entebbe Airport, the Most Audacious Hostage Rescue Mission in History, S. David (Little, Brown and Company, 2015) Vengeance: The True Story of an Israeli Counter-Terrorist Team, G. Jonas (Simon & Schuster, 2005)  Video Follow Me: The Yoni Netanyahu Story (2012) One Day in September (1999)  Primary Sources  Entebbe Protocols (1976) [Rabin, Allon, Peres, etc.] Ambassador Dinitz and Secretary Kissinger (June 30, 1976) Ambassador Dinitz and Secretary Kissinger (July 5, 1976) Uganda, Kenya Dispute (1976) Amin Says Uganda Retains Right to Reply to the Raid (1976) Speech by Ugandan Prime Minister on the 40th Anniversary of Entebbe (2016) *Wildcard Resource* Elite commando units like Sayeret Matkal, while not as focused on intelligence, go back as far as military history. To read about the special forces of antiquity, check out Persia's The Immortals, Byzantine's Tagma, and Rome's Extraordinarii

In 1974, a pioneer of the SAS and master of military deception, Dudley Clarke, passed away. His death went almost entirely unnoticed by the British public, despite the fact that he carried out some of the most dramatic deception campaigns of World War Two. He waged a covert war of trickery and misdirection across Europe, which ended up getting him arrested by Spanish authorities while dressed as a woman. He also helped to found one of the world's preeminent special forces; the Special Air Service, or the SAS. His contribution is often overlooked, but without it, the SAS may well have never existed.So who was Dudley Clarke? What were some of the most audacious acts of subterfuge he carried out? And why is he not better known? Dan is joined by former SAS Troop Commander and author of Speed, Aggression, Surprise: The Secret Origins of the SAS, Tom Petch, to answer these questions and more.Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free original podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians like Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsley, Matt Lewis, Tristan Hughes and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code DANSNOW. Download the app or sign up here.PLEASE VOTE NOW! for Dan Snow's History Hit in the British Podcast Awards Listener's Choice category here. Every vote counts, thank you!We'd love to hear from you! You can email the podcast at ds.hh@historyhit.com.You can take part in our listener survey here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SAS Trooper 'The First British PIRATES For 200 YEARS', features Nick Wildman who served eight years with 21 Special Air Service. Here he tells us the mental story of becoming a pirate & facing ten years in a military jail. . Socials: https://instagram.com/chris.thrall https://youtube.com/christhrall https://christhrall.com . Support the podcast at: patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus perks) https://gofundme.com/christhrall https://paypal.me/teamthrall ' Mailing list: https://christhrall.com/mailing-list/

We join the Special Air Service this week with Tom Clegg's 1999 First Gulf War epic, Bravo Two Zero!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ScuttlebuttMovieReviewsInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/scuttlebuttreviews/?hl=enYoutube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwbgZzUyQc--6MUwA_CtFvQPatreon -https://www.patreon.com/Scuttlebuttpodcast

Nick Wildman served eight years with 21 Special Air Service. Here he tells us the mental story of becoming a pirate & what selection is like for 21 SAS Artist Rifles. Nick is also the founder of Trident Adventure. . Socials: https://instagram.com/chris.thrall https://youtube.com/christhrall https://christhrall.com . Support the podcast at: patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus perks) https://gofundme.com/christhrall https://paypal.me/teamthrall ' Mailing list: https://christhrall.com/mailing-list/

Krish grew up in the shadow of the Himalaya's. As the oldest son within a Nepalese family, his responsibility within the Buddhist culture meant that he became a monk. He later attempted to join the Brigade of Gurkhas but failed. He tried again a year later and was successful. Later on he was the first Gurkha to pass selection and became a member of the Special Air Service.  Krish spent the next 19 years within the regiment rising to the rank of Warrant Officer. During that time he became the leader of mountain troop, training his fellow SAS soldiers. He is a world renowned mountaineer and has lead many record breaking expeditions. After leaving the military in 2021 he now spends his time as a spiritual guide and continues to take injured veterans into the mountains. His website can be found here

Special Boat Service features Ollie Ollerton, who made his public name as a Directing Staff in TV's 'Who Dares Wins'. A celebral special forces operator, Ollie has moved into a much more spiritual path. . Socials: https://instagram.com/chris.thrall https://youtube.com/christhrall https://christhrall.com . Support the podcast at: patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus perks) https://gofundme.com/christhrall https://paypal.me/teamthrall ' Mailing list: https://christhrall.com/mailing-list/

*) Kosovo accuses Serbia of kidnapping its border police officers Tensions are rising again between Kosovo and Serbia, after Belgrade arrested three Kosovo police officers, a move Pristina described as kidnapping. In retaliation, Kosovo has banned Serbian vehicles from crossing the border. Wednesday's flare-up between the two Balkan countries follows weeks of tensions, after rioting in northern Kosovo saw 30 NATO peacekeepers wounded in late May. Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti blamed Serbia for the latest incident, saying the move was likely in "revenge" for the arrest of an alleged Serb paramilitary leader in Kosovo on Tuesday. *) Biden urged to press Modi over freedom of Kashmiri, other journalists The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists has called on the US government to put pressure on India to end a media crackdown and release six detained journalists, including four from India-administered Kashmir. CPJ president Jodie Ginsberg issued the statement ahead of a state visit to Washington next week by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She said there had been an increasing crackdown on India's media since Modi came to power in 2014, highlighting the detention of six Indian journalists, who were covering the impact of the country's security laws. As the world's largest democracy, India needs to live up to that by ensuring a free and independent media, Ginsberg said. *) Paramilitary group RSF accused of killing Sudan's West Darfur governor Sudan's military has accused the paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), of carrying out the killing of West Darfur Governor Khamis Abbakar in the city of El Geneina. The army said Abakar's killing on Wednesday meant the RSF has added what it describes as "a new chapter to its record of barbaric crimes” committed against Sudanese people. An adviser in the RSF did not deny or confirm Abbakar's killing. In a television interview shortly before his death, Abbakar had called for international intervention in what he described as a "genocide" in Sudan. *) Australia veteran accused of killing Afghan civilians refuses to apologise Australia's most decorated war veteran, found by a civil court to have played a part in the murder of Afghan civilians during Afghanistan's invasion, has refused to apologise for his actions. Ben Roberts-Smith said he remained proud of his actions in Afghanistan, where he served in the Special Air Service on six tours from 2006 to 2012. Roberts-Smith has been accused of violating the rules of engagement and involvement in the murder of at least six unarmed prisoners in Afghanistan. In one incident, Roberts-Smith allegedly kicked a handcuffed Afghan civilian off a cliff and ordered two subordinates to shoot the man dead. *) German curator on a mission to return heirlooms stolen from Jews by Nazis Matthias Weniger, a curator at the Munich Museum in Germany is on a mission to return as many heirlooms as possible that were stolen by the Nazi forces from Jewish families during World War II. Many owners were murdered in the Holocaust or, if they succeeded to flee from the Nazis, ended up in far-flung corners of the globe. Despite these odds, and with a combination of thorough detective work and deep knowledge of history, Weniger has so far managed to return about 50 objects to family members and relatives of the original owners. Surviving family members say they are happy to have the heirlooms back, despite the pain triggered by the loss of their relatives.

The SAS – or Special Air Service – is Britain's elite special forces unit. Founded in the deserts of North Africa during the Second World War, it has become famous across the globe for the physical and mental toughness of its recruits. But who was responsible for its creation? What was its original purpose? And what impact did a parachuting padre have on the morale of its men in the aftermath of D-Day? Author and broadcaster Joshua Levine answers listener questions on the SAS during the Second World War, in conversation with Jon Bauckham. (Ad) Joshua Levine is the author of SAS: The Illustrated History of the SAS (William Collins, 2023). Buy it now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/SAS-Illustrated-History-During-Second/dp/0008549958/ref=asc_df_0008549958/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=606682156008&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12625238289494738680&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006715&hvtargid=pla-1760354823004&psc=1&th=1&psc=1&tag=bbchistory045-21&ascsubtag=historyextra-social-histboty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we have four lessons from The Special Forces, taken from four separate guests that have appeared on the show. Firstly, we listen to Gaz Banford, former Sergeant Major of the Special Boat Service, talk about the typical characteristics shown by people who pass selection and getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Episode #2Then, we hear Simon Jeffries, former Special Boat Service, discuss his misfire incident during selection, leading to him releasing the self made pressure and focusing on the moving average. Episode #37Lindsay Bruce, former Special Air Service, shares his experience of the gruelling selection process and how he recommends people to break things down into smaller chunks, rather than focusing on the end result. Episode #22Finally, we hear from Dean Stott, former Special Boat Service, who discusses his career ending injury and how he refocused onto the next chapter of his life in the private security world. Episode #16Expect to learn what it takes to be in the Special Forces. Expect to think differently about pressure.Expect to change how you go about achieving your goals. Subscribe to The Modern Mind YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@themodernmindJoin The Modern Mind mailing list

GUEST: Robin Horsfall, soldier, writer, campaigner and keynote speaker. ---------- Russia's much vaunted 'new offensive', started without huge fanfare, and seems to have petered out with little tangible success, but an unimaginable scale of losses. This is nowhere more apparent than in the attritional 'meat grinder' confrontations around Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Vhuledar. To win outright, or initiate negotiations to end the war, Ukraine will have to avoid the same failures with it's expected Spring Offensive. Can Ukraine surprise the world, and more importantly the Russian high command with bold and decisive gains? Has the offensive already begun? And is Russia gearing up for the most catastrophic round of conscription yet, with the rollout of electronic conscription in the major urban centres, - not just in the provinces this time, or through marginalised ethnic minorities. ---------- SPEAKER: Robin Horsfall joined the British Army at the age of fifteen in 1972. He served with the Parachute Regiment and 22 Special Air Service. He left the British Army in 1984 and worked as a mercenary, bodyguard and as a medical officer is many active zones around the world. He then built London Karate for twenty years, teaching thousands the art and discipline of karate. He retired and went to Surrey University aged 56 and graduated in English Literature and Creative Writing three years later. He is the author of several books including his hugely successful autobiography Fighting Scared - which I highly recommend you read. ---------- BOOKS: https://robinhorsfall.co.uk/books/ - Fighting Scared - The Words of the Wise Old Paratrooper - Warrior Poet: A Soldier's Songs Find out more about Robin's extraordinary life and achivements here, as well as an online shop to buy his books: https://robinhorsfall.co.uk/ ----------

On today's Zero Limits Podcast all the way from Brazil, I chat with Nico Seedsman former Australian Special Forces operator from the Special Air Service Regiment better known as SASR. Nico set his sights on the SASR at a young age however he enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy as a electronic technician. He sent roughly two years in the navy and then attempted and passed Special Forces Entry Test. Soon after he was service transferred to the army spending a short time in Kapooka and then moving to initial employment training for the infantry. He was posted to 8/9RAR and after a year successfully completed the SASR selection. After a grueling reinforcement cycle he was issued his sandy beret and became a fully qualified SASR operator. Nico deployed to Afghanistan 3 times and was involved in heavy kinetic fighting with the Taliban. Listen in for more of his story. Let's GO!Support the show - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9LG48GC49TW38Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=en

Eight soldiers from the Britain's Special Air Service flew deep into northwestern Iraq on the night of January 22nd, 1991.  Their callsign was Bravo Two Zero.  Their mission was to destroy the SCUD missiles Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was using against Israel.  A young goat herder stumbled across the patrol after it was on the ground for less than a day.  With their cover blown and no way to call for help, the eight solders attempted to fight their way more than 100 miles across the desert to Syria.  Only one made it.  This book was written by Bravo Two Zero's patrol leader and tells the story of what happened.

Whereas around 80% of the public in the UK, Finland and Sweden blame Russia mostly or entirely for the war in Ukraine, this view is by no means universal. Russian propaganda may get shirt shrift here but is far more pervasive and persuasive in countries like Bulgaria and Greece, where higher percentages of the population blame NATO more than Russia as the primary cause of the conflict. Today I'm talking to one of the UK's most experienced military men, not just about the execution and impact of the conflict, but also about how the struggle for victory is one of competing narratives where information has become weaponised by propagandists, Where the Kremlin is creating a parallel reality of victory and victimhood, to justify their crimes against humanity and Ukraine. Robin Horsfall joined the British Army at the age of fifteen in 1972. He served with the Parachute Regiment and 22 Special Air Service. He left the British Army in 1984 and worked as a mercenary, bodyguard and as a medical officer is many active zones around the world. He then built London Karate for twenty years, teaching thousands the art and discipline of karate. When he broke his neck, he retired and went to Surrey University aged 56 and graduated in English Literature and Creative Writing three years later. He is the author of several books including his hugely successful autobiography Fighting Scared. He is in demand as an after-dinner speaker and campaigns against the persecution of war veterans and has plans for a Veterans Human Rights campaign in 2021.

The Special Air Service, more colloquially known as the SAS, was the creation of Officer David Stirling during the Second World War. Located in the deserts of Northern Africa, they were given instructions by Churchill himself to wage 'total war' against the Axis powers. Recently, this group of mavericks have been depicted in the TV series SAS Rogue Heroes - but how can we separate fact from fiction when the actual truth is so unbelievable? To help with this endeavour, bestselling author Damien Lewis joins James on the podcast to delve into the incredible histories of the men who made the SAS. Shining light on the brilliant people who helped change the face of warfare, what do we really know about this group of rogue heroes?For more Warfare content, subscribe to our Warfare Wednesday newsletter here.To download, go to Android or Apple store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's podcast we chat with former SASR operator Dan Cooper. After underperforming at school,  Dan joined the Army and 3 RAR deploying to Timor in 1999. A short time later Dan attempted SASR selection in 2001 and successfully completed the selection course. After Reo and 9-11, Dan (qualifying as a water operator) deployed straight away on the 2nd rotation to Afghan in 2002. Dan served in all 3 Sabre SQNs and OSS during his career. Between 2002-2016, Dan conducted a dozen ops to Afghan and elsewhere, was involved in taking down the pong su, and says “I rocked and rolled a few gunfights! In 2008 Dan started what would grow into the SASR Human Performance program and the foundation program for SOCOMD and Army to develop their Human Performance and gained an undergrad degree in Sports Science a double masters in Strength and Conditioning and conducted research into cognitive and physiological performance.After qualifying for a research scholarship Dan is now in the final 6 months of a PhD on the Human Factors to improve transfer of training and performance in high threat combat environments.On leaving SASR, Dan spent 2 years working with the QLD Reds high performance program before leaving to accept the full time Phd Scholarship. Dan now uses his experience and research to develop a Critical response performance, and innovation initiative to provide free education, training, and development to front line performers/organisations.Between 2010 and 2022 Dan completed a range of activities including a 250km multi day ultra in the Aussie desert , several 100km ultra's, coveted at the Cross-fit regionals and masters games, the Yukon Arctic Ultra 750km foot race, a 24hr obstacle course race, the Iditarod trail invitational 550km and 1600km foot race and currently looking into an attempt at a solo South Polo expedition.Support the show

NOTE: In the coming weeks, Jack is releasing a series of “best of” collections from the Danger Close archives. Each episode contains portions of past interviews, all centered around a theme or topic. Today's episode features interviews with veterans of the United Kingdom's Special Boat Service (SBS) and Special Air Service (SAS). FEATURED INTERVIEWS: CHRIS RYAN Chris Ryan is a former member of the Special Air Service. He is the bestselling author of seventy fiction and non-fiction books including the Geordie Sharp series, Alpha Force, the Danny Black series, and The One That Got Away, which details his experience on E&E (Escape & Evasion) during the 1991 Gulf War. Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/danger-close-with-jack-carr/id1557814875?i=1000523888176 MARK “BILLY” BILLINGHAM Billy Billingham served in the UK's Parachute Regiment from 1983 to 1991 before joining SAS, where he was a Mountain Troop specialist conducting operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, South America, and Africa.  He is the author of The Hard Way: Adapt, Survive and Win, Call to Kill: The Enemy Is Everywhere, and Survive to Fight. Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/danger-close-with-jack-carr/id1557814875?i=1000539146477   OLLIE OLLERTON Ollie Ollerton is a writer, entrepreneur, speaker, and veteran of the British Special Forces who served in the elite Special Boat Service (SBS). Full Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/danger-close-with-jack-carr/id1557814875?i=1000568129967 DES POWELL Des Powell is a veteran of the SAS who served 28 years in the British military, going behind enemy lines in one of the Gulf War's earliest and most dangerous missions. His book SAS Bravo Three Zero: The Explosive Untold Story tells the story of Des' experience during the opening hours of the Gulf War. Full Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/danger-close-with-jack-carr/id1557814875?i=1000568129967 ANDY MCNAB Andy McNab is a former member of the British SAS who led Bravo Two Zero during the first Gulf War. He was captured in Iraq on a mission during the first Gulf War in 1991, an experience he recounts in his first book, Bravo Two Zero. Full Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/danger-close-with-jack-carr/id1557814875?i=1000534670680 BEN GARWOOD Ben served in multiple units in the British military, most notably in the SAS and as a member of the Pathfinders, an elite reconnaissance platoon for the British 16th Air Assault Brigade. The platoon was featured in the documentary Pathfinders: Into the Heart of Afghanistan. Full Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/danger-close-with-jack-carr/id1557814875?i=1000577233745   DEAN STOTT Dean Stott is a former operator in Great Britain's Special Boat Service, a security consultant, an adventurer, an endurance athlete, and the author of the book Relentless: From SBS to World Record Breaker.  Full Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/danger-close-with-jack-carr/id1557814875?i=1000542928193   Sponsors: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today's episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today's episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order! SIG Sauer Today's show is also sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here.

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼  https://nordvpn.com/combatstory  Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! I use NordVPN myself so you're in good company (and I know security). If you sign up, it will also help the show so thank you in advance! Today we hear an incredible Combat Story from across the pond from a legendary UK SAS operator Billy Billingham who served over 30 years with deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, South America, Africa, and many other places we can't discuss. Billy came from an extremely challenging childhood drinking and fighting on the streets of Birmingham to being appointed a Member of the British Empire by Her Majesty the Queen for his efforts on select hostage rescues and serving as the SAS Ground Commander on what is known as 7/7 or the deadly coordinated attacks in London on July 7th, 2005.  Billy went from being the absolute elite leader, working alongside our own Delta and DEVGRU operators for years in the post-9/11 world, to hanging up his uniform and finding a new path. He has know written an autobiography aptly titled ‘The Hard Way' and two fiction novels based on his own exploits titled ‘Call to Kill' and ‘Survive to Fight' (think SAS meets 007).  He is also a lead on two incredibly successful programs in the UK and Australia titled “SAS: Who Dares Wins” where he and other special operators take civilians and celebrities through punishing special ops training; he shared that the show is coming to the US soon! He and his wife run a charity organization and he does public speaking engagements across the UK. I hope you enjoy this incredibly humble story that takes us inside the “Interest Room” (which I learned is the term for the SAS Team Room) and the highs and lows of a life well-lived at the tip of the spear from our UK brothers and sisters as much as I did.  #military #veteran  Find Billy Online:  - Instagram @billingham22b https://www.instagram.com/billingham22b/  - Twitter @billingham229b https://twitter.com/billingham229b - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MarkBillinghamSAS/  - Deux Mains Academy @rebuildglobally https://www.instagram.com/rebuildglobally/ - Billy's Website https://www.markbillybillingham.com/about   Find Ryan Online:  - Ryan's Linktree https://linktr.ee/combatstory - Merch https://www.bonfire.com/store/combatstory/ - Instagram @combatstory https://www.instagram.com/combatstory - Facebook @combatstoryofficial https://fb.me/combatstoryofficial - Send us messages at https://m.me/combatstoryofficial - Learn more about Ryan www.combatstory.com/aboutus - Intro Song: Sport Rock from Audio Jungle Show Notes 0:00 - Intro  0:41 - Guest Introduction (Billy Billingham)  2:36 - Interview begins  5:11 - Rough childhood in Peaky Blinders neighborhood in Birmingham, England 17:26 -Cadet School experience 22:12  - Overcoming getting burned by caustic soda at 15 yrs old and almost dying in a gang fight to still join the military   28:30 - Joining The Second Battalion, Parachute Regiment (2 PARA)  30:03 - Lessons from the PARAs and first jump in the jungle of Belize  42:48 - First time in a combat zone in Cypress  44:23 -  Fighting terrorists in Ireland  48:15 - Why SAS route and the brutal training and selection process 57:50 - Path after SAS selection into Mountain Troupe  1:01:25 - Excitement of first op in first week as SAS 1:04:17 - Squad "Interest rooms"  1:05:45 - The squadron dynamic and respect for those who came before  1:09:21 - Why the B Squadron are characterized as the "rogues"  1:11:12 - Combat Story - A hostage rescue during a bloody time in Bosnia  1:19:36 - The sixth sense that comes with experience  1:2102 - Emotions after a mission and after getting out  1:24:25 -  Where were you on 7/7  during London bombings?  1:27:56 - TV show "SAS: Who Dares Wins" and what is coming to the US  1:30:40 - "The Hard Way" autobiography and "Call to Kill" novel  1:35:46 - What did you carry into combat? 1:39:40  - Would you do it again?  1:42:55 - Listener comments and shout outs    This video covers the following subjects:   - SAS Sergeant Major  - 7/7 SAS Ground CDR  - SAS Ground Commander  - UK SAS operator Billy Billingham   Billy is a certified SF and Counter Terrorist Sniper Instructor, Advanced Evasive Driving Instructor, Tracking/Jungle Warfare/Navigation Instructor, Demolition/Sabotage Instructor, Ski Mountaineering/Rock Climbing/Abseiling/Ice climbing Instructor, Combat Survival/RTI Instructor, Counter Terrorist Instructor (all options) and has worked as a Patrol Medic/Trauma Life Support agent for 5 hospital attachments.   If you would like to learn more about SAS Sergeant Major, Billy Billingham I suggest you look into our various other video clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCyApoJr-mNmdMNwdk22xEQ _________________________   Have I responded to all of your questions about SAS Sergeant Major, Billy Billingham?

On today's Zero Limits Podcast co hosted with Troy Knight, we chat to former Special Air Service Regiment operator and K9 handler Ryan Wilson. Ryan spent 18 years within the Defence Force primarily in the SASR. During his military career, he deployed to Malaysia, the Solomon Islands and multiple trips Afghanistan, as well as many training exercises overseas.  Within service and during his transition, Ryan completed a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Studies from Murdoch University and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Western Australia. Currently he is the General Manager of Whipper Snapper Distillery, and is the WA State Manager for the veterans charity Wandering Warriors. Tune in to this podcast and listen to Ryan share some very insightful story of his life and powerful messages which are sure to resonate with a lot of people regardless of their profession, experience and/or aspirations Let's Go!

Welcome back to season 3 of the Zero Limits Podcast and on this episode we chat to SASR Afghanistan veteran Marco "Rabbit" O'Hehir. Born in 1983 and raised in the Southeast Suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria and  after witnessing the terror unfolding live on tv in the United States on September 11 2001. He had the interests to join the Australian Defence Force to join the war on terror. In 2001 he enlisted into the army posting to the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment as an infantry soldier.  Shortly after his enlistment he deployed to East Timor on his first operational deployment. In 2005 he was involved in a suspended extraction helicopter incident which he was significantly injured and hospitalised with an extended recovery. Rabbit attempted SASR selection 2007 and failed then returning to his battalion he was deployed to Iraq. Post Iraq he again began a better prep for SASR in which this time he completed SASR selection and eventually received the sandy beret. He completed multiple operational deployments to Afghanistan as a shooter and K9 handler. Post mil career he received a lateral transfer to the Victorian Police Special Operations Group to assist with their K9 unit. Since leaving the Police he now runs Blackrole K9 a training and consultancy company. He recently starred on the hit reality tv show Hunted Australia. 

Note: This episode of Danger Close with Jack Carr first aired in June of 2021 in Season 1.   Chris Ryan is a former member of the Special Air Service. He is the bestselling author of seventy fiction and non-fiction books including the Geordie Sharp series, Alpha Force, the Danny Black series and The One That Got Away, which details his experience on E&E (Escape & Evasion) during the 1991 Gulf War. The only member of his eight-man team to not be captured or killed, Chris evaded enemy patrols and survived over a 300 kilometer journey to the Syrian border. It was the longest escape and evasion in the history of the SAS. His book Strike Back was adapted into a TV series for the UK's Sky 1 and he helped create the action-drama TV series Ultimate Force.  He's also hosted popular TV shows including Hunting Chris Ryan, Terror Alert: Could You Survive, How Not to Die, and Armed and Dangerous. You can check out his latest book, Outcast, here.  In this episode, Jack and Chris discuss how Chris survived his 1991 experience in Iraq, his transition from the military into publishing and the importance of reading.   Visit Chris' website: https://www.chrisryanauthor.co.uk/ Navy Federal Credit Union: Today's episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today's episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order! Featured Gear: Today's featured gear segment is brought to you by by the online physical training program for backcountry athletes MTNTOUGH. MTNTOUGH is offering Danger Close listeners 20% off the all-new MTNTOUGH+ subscription with the code DANGERCLOSE when you sign up at mtntough.com Christian Craighead OZ9 | ZEV Technologies SKB Cases Horse Soldier Bourbon In the Blood by Jack Carr The Terminal List (Chris Pratt cover edition)  BRCC Sticker Club  Grizzly Forge Steak Turner Black Rifle Coffee  Reagan Library Pen Achter Knives Personal Defense Axe  Ares Watches - Jack Carr Edition  Auto Nation Illustration Stickers and Shirts 

David Stirling was an aristocrat, innovator and special forces legend that earned him the nickname 'The Phantom Major'. His formation of the Special Air Service in the summer of 1941 led to a new form of warfare and Stirling is remembered as the father of special forces soldiering. But was he really a military genius or in fact a shameless self-publicist who manipulated people, and the truth?For his new book 'David Stirling: The Phoney Major' military historian Gavin Mortimer extensively interviewed SAS veterans who fought and worked with him and poured over declassified government files that paint a very different picture of the glittering legacy Stirling has secured.In this episode, he gives Dan an explosive analysis of Stirling's complex character: the childhood speech impediment that shaped his formative years, the pressure from his overbearing mother, his fraught relationship with his brother, Bill, and the jealousy and inferiority he felt in the presence of his SAS second-in-command, the cold-blooded killer Paddy Mayne.Produced by Mariana Des ForgesMixed and Mastered by Dougal PatmoreIf you'd like to learn more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad-free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today! To download the History Hit app please go to the Android or Apple store. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the 7th April 1945, 702 French members of the Special Air Service parachuted into the Netherlands to recapture Dutch canals, bridges and airfields in the fight against the occupiers. This was one of the last major airborne missions of the Second World War and, despite a multitude of difficulties, it resulted in the liberation of parts of the Netherlands and paved the way for the Canadian advance. Joël Stoppels is a battlefield guide and founder of Battlefield Tours, he takes us through the mission and its challenges, and explores some of the atrocities perpetrated throughout the war and during the German retreat, discovered by the advancing French paratroopers. Joël's website can be found here. For more Warfare content, subscribe to our Warfare newsletter here. If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today! To download the app, go to the Android or Apple store. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.