Surviving Combat & PTSD | THE DEBRIEF | Former PARA MI5 Firefighter Andy Williams
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
- In this Debrief episode, former SAS trooper Phil Campion sits down with Andy Williams to discuss his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood to a career in the British Army’s Parachute Regiment, MI5, and the fire service. He opens up about the physical and emotional challenges of combat, his transition from the military due to post-traumatic stress, and his later roles in MI5, private security, and firefighting. Now a firefighter, Andy talks about the rewarding aspects of his current role, the sense of camaraderie in the fire service, and his recently released book, Beyond the Drop Zone.
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Proud of you Dad x
Hello 😊 You have a Honest & Loving Dad always talk GOD BLESS 🙏🫶💪🌄
Proud of ur dad mate 🏴💙👹💥💥GTC
Think your dad needs to get real and stop embellishing stuff.
Ffs he went mi5 and talking about it now 😅😂😂😂😂
@@peninsulapooches5886 you be better over on a Comedy channel you clown 🤡why watch if you’re not interested 😪🤬
This has been one of the best interviews on this channel. From a tough upbringing, to many challenges throughout his journey. But comes across as a true gentleman and the bond he has with his sister is amazing... Andy needs to be on the British guest speaker circuit... I would definitely go to a theatre and hear him chat like he does hear with Phil and know I would leave a better person and have so much admiration for such a kind soul...
WOW thank you so much for your support! ⚔️
Gentlemen thank you both.
Thanks for listening 😁
That is a sensational interview! Andy is such a top bloke! Big Phil and Andy as a tag team? Absolutely. These 2 blokes are 2 fellas I'd genuinely like to meet and shake their hands! This has affected me in a very deep way. Thanks folks.
Great to hear more of your story. I worked with Andy for a year or so in Iraq as a contractor. Top lad and a great operator. Didn’t realise we were both Machine Gunners
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Served in South Africa in the late 70s to early 80s as a PE service member and no outlet to discuss, you guys do a great service
1:03:57 when he said he was only 22 years old - after everything that had transpired in his life, I almost couldn’t believe it! That’s some admirable resilience right there.
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What a survivor. What an achiever. So admirable. Lovely fella too. 👏👏
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the guys honesty and humbleness is pure ............. an honour to listen to his experiences ....thankyou
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Well done, guys. Telling your life stories helps so many veterans, I've only recently been in touch with some of my military friends after 20 years, and it's been amazing, it's helped to put a few ghosts to rest
All the best Mr Williams.
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OUTSTANDING every time you do these Big Phil your helping each other and thats a BEAUTIFUL THING.Appreciate you & your team...🙏💪🫶🌄
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What an amazing story of resilience and fortitude. You are an great example to us all Andy. An emotional podcast. What an amazing sister.
Well said! Thanks for watching
What an amazing life story. Much respect Andy. I think this is the best, most human experience on this channel so far.
Wow, thank you!
Thanks for having Andy Williams on your show, it was a hard story to hear at times - but I'm glad you gave him the opportunity to tell it. And don't worry, Phil, you don't look too crusty yet :)
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Awesome podcast Phil 👍well done on getting This Warriors story out there ✌️Thank you Andy ✌️GTC Ex 1 Para brother 🏴💙👹✌️
Much appreciated!
Great interview, well done on sharing your story Andy your a top bloke 💪
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A great guest and another great podcast!👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing interview and what a wonderful person his is his sister
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My last post was at AFC Harrogate, and it was surprising how many JS arrived who were already carrying cold weather injuries, mostly from having never worn proper shoes as the majority had only ever worn daps/converse with no socks.
I like the fix bayonets talk, that's mental.
Currently been watching interview after interview while I wait to get through with my army application, they’re just so good and engaging keep it up 👍🏼
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Great interview, cheers guys.
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Big up Rhyl 🏴🥊
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holy shit the dude that got hit by the rpg on an ATV has crazy luck. Thats wild to think about
Lovely caring sister
Great story 👍
Glad you think so!
only 180 likes is a joke for the amount of realness an reality in this pocast this should be viral for mens mental awerness and more.
👏🏼 cheers
Andy was a great and very popular singer, back in the 50s and 60s.
..... A brilliant and captivating guest - like most are on here? - But:
Anyone who keeps their life/"sh*t" together after a seriously heavy and stressful childhood, a Mum just walking out and the domestic violence must hurt like feck.....?. Health issues too, and, a weapons-grade dose of PTSD (pure ongoing purgatory?) like all-too-many (!) for bad measure.
**A Perfect Example Of A "Glass Half Full" Mentality/Mindset.....**. Good luck Gents : - in an ever-increasingly flaky/iffy/dubious world/society..... = Focus On The Good Stuff Eh??!. Cheers, Nick - Preston, England.
Thanks for watching! Really appreciate your support Nick ⚔️
Out of interest Phil how did you become public..were you outed? Or did you choose I presume it's first one..I keep seeing comments on posts about special forces should never become public knowledge but im pretty sure most haven't chosen it mainly for safety reasons
@32:04 no NI pay was standard tour allowance can't remember the acronym but def not NI pay
@30 minutes bullshit, no comms kit in rear of snatch
@@peninsulapooches5886 you still here ya clown 🤡 think there’s a village looking for you 🤡Walter 😪Some respect for our Veterans please 🙏
He probably means Ecm kit which is in the back of the Snatch ( at least the Iraq set up)
@@peninsulapooches5886 can you please stick to watching your P Diddy videos 🤬 come away from this awesome podcast please 🙏 stop ur Bullshit 😪GTC
@@davidspence5567yep in snatch back then. As well as carried kit on backs and front shoulder.