In this episode we talk to Lieutenant Colonel Iain Hill, from the New Zealand Army, about what it’s like to be at a military base in the Middle East as it comes under a rocket attack, the role leadership plays in deployments, and the one sound he will never forget from his time in Iraq.

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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