The lasting cost of war: Shocking brain injuries found among the military | 60 Minutes Australia

Why many of Australia’s frontline fighters are succumbing to shocking brain injuries. ► WATCH Full Episodes on 9NOW: https://9now.app.link/uNP4qBkmN6 ► Subscribe here: http://9Soci.al/chmP50wA97J Synopsis | The Blast Wave (2024) We ask a lot of our military personnel. If needed, we expect them to make the ultimate sacrifice. In return they deserve to be provided with as much protection as possible. But as Nick McKenzie reports, Australia is failing its front-line fighters. Many troops who fire or come into close contact with heavy weapons and explosives are developing serious brain injuries. By just doing their jobs they are being exposed to repeated high-impact blast waves. And it’s not only happening on the battlefield, it’s also occurring during their training. Worryingly however, keeping our soldiers safe does not seem to be a high priority for defence leadership. MORE VIDEOS like this one ►    • "Why is he dead?": Red flags raised before...   ►    • Reporter goes to the frontlines of the Afg...   ►    • Has the government purchased a dud? | 60 M...   FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia ► WATCH more of 60 Minutes Australia: https://www.60minutes.com.au ► Facebook:   / 60minutes9   ► Twitter:   / 60mins   ► Instagram:   / 60minutes9   ABOUT 60 Minutes Australia For over forty years, 60 Minutes Australia have been telling Australians the world’s greatest stories. Tales that changed history, our nation and our lives. Reporters Liz Hayes, Tara Brown, Amelia Adams, Adam Hegarty, Dimity Clancey and Nick McKenzie look past the headlines because there is always a bigger picture. Sundays are for 60 Minutes Australia. #60MinutesAustralia