Dave Radband former SFSG shares HARROWING experiences as a UK Special Forces Soldier!

At just 16, Dave Radband joined the British Army and went on to serve in some of the most intense combat zones of Iraq and Afghanistan. A soldier in the Parachute Regiment and part of the elite Special Forces Support Group, Dave led countless high-risk missions, earning a Mention in Dispatches for gallantry. But his battles didn’t end on the battlefield. Join Big Phil as he explores Dave’s extraordinary journey from a bullied boy in the Cotswolds to a hardened soldier, and his fight back from the brink of despair after struggling with PTSD, addiction, and mental health. A raw and powerful story of resilience, redemption, and survival. Don’t miss it. Subscribe & hit the Bell Icon 🛎️, follow Force Radio on all of our platforms, OR listen live to our radio station to make sure you don't miss any of our uploads: Listen Live: https://www.forceradio.live/ Facebook:   / forceradiohq   Instagram:   / forceradiohq   TikTok:   / forceradiohq   Twitter/X:   / forceradiohq   Force Radio is proudly veteran owned and operated, delivering high-quality military and 1st responder news, interviews and podcasts. Visit our channel page, website or social media channels to find veteran friendly radio and forces podcasts hosted by our team of veteran military personnel, special forces operators and 1st responders. To appear on, or suggest somebody you'd like to see on 'The Debrief' please email: [email protected] #SFSG #forceradiopodcast #bigphilcampion #daveradband 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:09 Dave's Childhood 00:02:03 Inspiration for joining paratroopers 00:05:28 When did you decide to join the army? 00:18:20 Tour With B Squadron 00:23:44 Regret in killing a civilian 00:28:59 Stand Out Missions 00:33:23 What Helped in the SF World 00:37:22 Afghanistan Tour 00:44:13 Losing 3 Lads in 1 Hit 00:47:24 Huge Dip in Dave's Career 00:51:36 Going Back to Afghan 00:53:15 Getting Back to Camp after Tour 00:57:05 Getting into Trouble 00:59:15 How did you get booted out? 01:03:20 Body Building and Security 01:06:42 Pressure to not go Sick 01:08:09 2018 - Breaking Point 01:11:16 Huge Mental Health Decline 01:12:34 Getting Help 01:18:26 Fighting Demons 01:25:01 Dave's Plans Now 01:27:04 His Book - The Abyss Official partners of Force Media can be found here: force24news.com/partners We work with a small number of trusted brands that support the military community and the work we do across our channels. If you want to explore the organisations helping make our content possible, you can view them here.