In this episode we talk to a member of the Female Engagement Team, an element of New Zealand’s Special Forces, about what it was like to be in the thick of the August 2021 evacuations from Kabul Airport, in Afghanistan.

This series deals with themes of loss of life, grief, trauma, violence 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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