In this episode we talk to Chief of Army, Major General John Boswell, about the overall contribution of the New Zealand Army to Afghanistan, the impact of losing a soldier on operations, and leadership in a crisis.

This series deals with themes of violence, loss of life, grief, trauma and mental health. If you need to talk to someone, here are some support services:

·      Call or text 1737 any time to talk to a trained counsellor

·      Phone 0800 LIFELINE or text 4357 (HELP)

·      Members of the NZDF can also visit www.health.nzdf.mil.nz or phone 0800 NZDF4U

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