The Lead Wasps Podcast

Episode 018 is with Green Beret SSgt Patrick 'Pat' Collins. Pat enlisted in the U.S. Army and entered into the 18x (Special Forces) pipeline at 34 years old. He was eventually assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group as a Special Forces Medical Sergeant and eventually the senior medical sergeant on the OD-A. During his service, he performed missions in Central America and a combat deployment to Afghanistan. Pat was a Pro Baseball player and MMA fighter prior to his enlistment in 2012.   

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Episode 017 is with Cpl Craig Laughland and Cpl Henry Hanlin from 3 Scots, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, British Army. Craig has been an Instructor at the Infantry Training Centre, Catterick and Henry are a Regimental Signals Detachment Commander within the Battalion. They have set up Hills and Minds, a hillwalking group aimed to bridge the gap between military and civilian life. Check out the group by searching 'Hills and Minds' on Facebook and giving them a follow. 

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CSgt Craig 'Sharpy' Sharp MC was awarded the Military Cross for his actions as the  commander during an attack that saw his multiple isolated and fighting off a Taliban attack lasting close to 12 hours.  He currently serves part time as a Platoon Commander with 7 Scots, The Royal Regiment of Scotland whilst serving his community as a Fire Fighter in his professional career. He gives an insight into his time serving with The Black Watch, and provides an insight into Recon operations and pretty much every  Infantry course there is out there.   

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Darren ended his military career in 2013 having served with 3 Scots, The Royal Regiment of Scotland. He enlisted into the British Army from South Africa and was a gunner with B Company. He deployed on Herrick 15 taking on multiple roles including GPMG gunner, CSM Driver and PMAG team member in Lashkar Gah. His post military career has seen him making a success within the Utilities industry where he has fantastic opportunities available for veterans within his company.  

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Mark is a former member of the 1-505th, 3BCT, 82nd Airborne Division and the 96th Civil Affairs BN. To improve the transition experience for other veterans, he is the owner of The Veteran Professional, which runs a website and podcast called: The Veteran (Semi) Professional podcast. He has a retired sled dog named Kismet, enjoys playing bar trivia, and thinks everyone needs to raise money to redo Season 8 of GoT.

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2Lt James McWilliams is a recently commissioned officer on his way to becoming a Platoon Commander in 5 Scots, The Royal Regiment of Scotland. He joined the Army as an enlisted soldier, spending 5 years in the Infantry before transferring to the Royal Army PT Corps. He talks about his career path that took him to from Private soldier to the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, to become an officer as well as other interesting topics. 

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Robin Horsfall served with 2 Para and then 22 SAS. He had multiple deployments throughout the world to include domestically in Northern Ireland, The Falklands Islands and the middle east. He was famously involved in the Iranian Embassy siege, London, in 1980 saving the lives of 19 hostages. We talk on a whole host of subjects including his civilian career, his work supporting veterans, and politics. 

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John Smith is a former British Army, Infanteer and Close Protect Operator. He talks about his time serving with the 2nd Bn The Royal Green Jackets and 4 Rifles, including multiple combat deployments including Iraq and Afghaninstan. His post military career has seen him operating in Afghanistan, and others, as a private contractor and he shares some of his unique experiences within the industry.   

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