Ryan Yates: 4/73 Battery, Leave Your Mate To Die Or Do Your Job | Combat Fuel Podcast

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Yates a former soldier from 4/73 Battery, founder of Veterans Army (VA), and owner of his own dog training business. Ryan shares his experiences serving in the military, operating within one of the Army’s most respected surveillance and reconnaissance units, and the mindset required to perform in high-pressure environments. He reflects on the realities of military life, transition, and the importance of rebuilding identity and purpose after leaving service. We explore leadership, resilience, and personal growth alongside the mission behind Veterans Army, supporting the veteran community, and how working with dogs has become a major part of his life and business after the military. This conversation gives honest insight into life after service, adapting to civilian life, and finding new purpose through community, discipline, and helping others. In this episode, we cover: Service in 4/73 Battery Military mindset and operating under pressure Transitioning from military life to civilian life Founding Veterans Army (VA) Supporting the veteran community Building a dog training business after service Leadership, resilience, and identity Purpose, discipline, and life after the military This episode is for anyone interested in military life, 4/73 Battery, veterans support, entrepreneurship, dog training, resilience, and life after service. Guest: Ryan Yates Former 4/73 Battery Soldier | Founder, Veterans Army | Dog Trainer Instagram:   / ryanyatescoaching   Website: Follow & Support Combat Fuel: Instagram:   / combatfuel   Facebook:   / combatfuel   Website: https://www.combatfuel.co.uk Production: This podcast is produced by TCM.visuals Instagram:   / tcm.visual   Website: https://www.thecapturedmoments.co.uk Business & Media Enquiries: [email protected] Disclaimer: This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical or nutritional advice. Remember to: Like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share this episode to help amplify honest conversations around service, transition, leadership, and life after the military. 00:00 Introduction & Who is Ryan Clarke 01:20 Joining the Army & Early Military Life 04:10 Selection for 4/73 Battery 08:00 Operating in High-Pressure Environments 12:30 Military Mindset, Discipline & Standards 16:40 Challenges During Service 21:10 Brotherhood, Identity & Army Culture 26:00 Transitioning Out of the Military 31:20 Struggles After Leaving Service 36:00 Rebuilding Purpose & Direction 40:30 Founding Veterans Army (VA) 46:10 Supporting the Veteran Community 51:40 Mental Health & Life After Service 57:00 Building a Dog Training Business 1:02:20 Leadership, Responsibility & Personal Growth 1:08:00 Working With Dogs & Behavioural Lessons 1:13:40 Adapting Military Skills to Civilian Life 1:18:20 Advice for Veterans in Transition 1:24:00 Final Reflections & Closing Thoughts #RyanClarke #CombatFuelPodcast #473Battery #VeteransArmy #MilitaryTransition #VeteranSupport #DogTraining #Leadership #LifeAfterService #MentalResilience