H+61 Paul “Tug” Hartley

Tug was awarded the George Medal for his actions as a medic on the “day of days” in Afghanistan 2006, serving with 3 Para Battlegroup at Kajaki Dam. The events were turned into a feature film of the same name. He has since left the military and works as the Training and Development Manager for health care provider Iqarus Ltd.

H+60 Steve Heaney MC Op Palliser (Part 2)

Steve is the author of X Platoon and Operation Mayhem, books detailing the unique operations he was involved in during his service with The Parachute Regiment and the Pathfinder Platoon, including Operation Palliser in Sierra Leone. Steve left the military in 2001 and has since founded adventure and survival training company “X Platoon”.

H-Hour Podcast #59 Jason Tyler

Recognisable from Channel 4’s SAS Who Dares Wins, Jason served in HM Forces for 25 years, a significant period of which was working in Human Intelligence and Psychological Warfare with Special Forces. Jason is in the process of establishing the Head Shed Base – a retreat for people suffering from mental health issues.

H+58 Steve Heaney MC Op Palliser (Part 1)

Steve is the author of X Platoon and Operation Mayhem, books detailing the the unique operations he was involved in during his service with The Parachute Regiment and the Pathfinder Platoon. Steve left the military in 2001 and has since founded adventure and survival training company “X Platoon”.

H+57 Janey McGill

A former soldier with the Honorable Artillery Company, Janey was forced to give up her dreams of a military career after breaking her back in a horse riding accident. Janey has recently returned from Oman after walking across its infamous Empty Quarter as part of a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic team.

H+56 James Glancy MEP

James served with the Royal Marines and was awarded a Conspicuous Gallantry Cross during his service. He is now a Member of the European Parliament.

H+55 Micky Yule

An ex High Risk Search Adviser with 9 Squadron, (Airborne Engineers), Micky lost both his legs due to an IED strike in Afghanistan 2010. He is now a European Games and Invictus games power-lifting Gold Medalist and aiming for Gold at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2020.

H+54 Phillip Clarke

Veterans for Peace Coordinator for the UK, Phillip Clarke is also a former member of the Intelligence Corps and the Royal Army Medical Corps.

H+53 Geraint Jones

A New York Times & Sunday Times bestselling writer, Gez is a former soldier whose most recent book “Brothers in Arms” tells the story of his time in Afghanistan and returning home.

H+52 Ric Cole

Ric has deep knowledge of Media Operations, Information Operations and Strategic Communication. He also spent 23 years in the military, serving with the Royal Irsh Regiment and Royal Marines Commandos. He is now a Director of i3 Gen – a specialist consultancy that brings together Business Marketing with Military Strategic Communications and Information Operations.

H+51 Chris Shirley

A former officer in the Royal Marines, in 2017, he traveled to Afghanistan to meet a new generation of athletes who were redefining the culture through sports.  Chris started the Hiatus Foundation in 2018 to support athletes in war-torn countries. 

H+50 James Glancy MA CGC

A former Royal Marines Commando, James is now a seasoned presenter on the Discovery Channel,  a passionate wildlife conservationist and keen adventure sportsman.

H+47 Sean Keir

My dad! A recovering alcoholic, who now works as a volunteer for the Welsh Centre for Action on Dependency and Addiction – WCADA.

H-Hour Podcast #46 Gaz from Sin Eaters Guild

Gaz Walsh is a former member of The Parachute Regiment who formed the Sin Eaters Guild during his military service.  He now dedicates his full time to promoting the brand and the community of civilian and military personnel that has formed around it.

H+44 Dale Wild

Owner of Pegasus Investments and Landlord Furniture Co, Dale previously served with The Parachute Regiment on several operational tours, including Iraq and Afghanistan.

H+43 Levison Wood

Author, explorer, ex-soldier, photographer, Levison Wood’s most recent exploit involved moving through some of the most volatile areas in the world, including Syria, Iraq and the West Bank. “Arabia: A Journey Through The Heart of the Middle East”, is Levison’s latest book, telling the fascinating story of his entire journey.

H+42 Sam Marshall

Mountaineering instructor Sam Marshall joined the REME as a Private in 1988 and upon leaving 28 years later had become a Captain in the Army Air Corps. He has since embarked on many successful mountaineering expeditions and established his own company – Monkey Mountaineering – providing expedition solutions to customers in the UK and abroad.

H+41 Ben Griffin

Ex-SAS, Ben left Her Majesty’s Armed Forces after becoming disillusioned with the morality of the nature of his service whilst on operations in Iraq. He is now a campaigner and coordinator for the UK branch of Veterans for Peace.