Special Forces Commander vs The Media: Heston Russell Fought Back

Heston Russell is a former Australian Special Forces Major with over 10,000 hours of leadership in combat operations in the Middle East. After over a decade of combat leadership, including taking the fight to ISIS, Heston Russell was proud to serve his country. Yet, he felt deeply abandoned when the ABC falsely accused his platoon of war crimes. Make sure to tune in, as the Aussie veteran offers a raw and honest insight into the complexities of modern warfare. Subscribe to Straight Talk with Mark Bouris on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2SGnKib Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram https://bit.ly/2TiyQtJ Follow Mark Bouris on Twitter / markbouris Got a question or comment for Mark? Send an email to [email protected] Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:35 ABC's initial story 05:32 Military Service, adventure & sense of purpose 09:58 The psychological impact of war & the friendships created 13:04 Fighting ISIS 13:57 PTSD among veterans 16:28 Training schedule & the positive sides of the military experience 21:35 Israel, Palestine & the business of war 24:00 Moral Injury & veteran suicide crisis 27:20 The full story of Heston's legal battle with the ABC 40:47 Media's impact on veterans' lives & lack of accountability 46:17 Veterans' need fairer treatment & recovery