Surviving Combat & PTSD | THE DEBRIEF | Former PARA MI5 Firefighter Andy Williams

In this Debrief episode, former SAS trooper Phil Campion sits down with Andy Williams to discuss his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood to a career in the British Army’s Parachute Regiment, MI5, and the fire service. He opens up about the physical and emotional challenges of combat, his transition from the military due to post-traumatic stress, and his later roles in MI5, private security, and firefighting. Now a firefighter, Andy talks about the rewarding aspects of his current role, the sense of camaraderie in the fire service, and his recently released book, Beyond the Drop Zone.
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[@owenjacwilliams6]

Proud of you Dad x

[@deandunbar5159]

Hello 😊 You have a Honest & Loving Dad always talk GOD BLESS 🙏🫶💪🌄

[@garytazcarroll3634]

Proud of ur dad mate 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙👹💥💥GTC

[@peninsulapooches5886]

Think your dad needs to get real and stop embellishing stuff.

[@peninsulapooches5886]

Ffs he went mi5 and talking about it now 😅😂😂😂😂

[@garytazcarroll3634]

@@peninsulapooches5886 you be better over on a Comedy channel you clown 🤡why watch if you’re not interested 😪🤬

[@AaronOxfordExmouth1989]

That is a sensational interview! Andy is such a top bloke! Big Phil and Andy as a tag team? Absolutely. These 2 blokes are 2 fellas I'd genuinely like to meet and shake their hands! This has affected me in a very deep way. Thanks folks.

[@philparkinson462]

What an amazing life story. Much respect Andy. I think this is the best, most human experience on this channel so far.

[@adventureworlduk]

Well done, guys. Telling your life stories helps so many veterans, I've only recently been in touch with some of my military friends after 20 years, and it's been amazing, it's helped to put a few ghosts to rest

[@martinward1767]

What a survivor. What an achiever. So admirable. Lovely fella too. 👏👏

[@immortaltyger1569]

Thanks for having Andy Williams on your show, it was a hard story to hear at times - but I'm glad you gave him the opportunity to tell it. And don't worry, Phil, you don't look too crusty yet :)

[@deandunbar5159]

OUTSTANDING every time you do these Big Phil your helping each other and thats a BEAUTIFUL THING.Appreciate you & your team...🙏💪🫶🌄

[@hansreh6179]

1:03:57 when he said he was only 22 years old - after everything that had transpired in his life, I almost couldn’t believe it! That’s some admirable resilience right there.

[@garytazcarroll3634]

Awesome podcast Phil 👍well done on getting This Warriors story out there ✌️Thank you Andy ✌️GTC Ex 1 Para brother 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙👹✌️

[@brucebadenoch9936]

Served in South Africa in the late 70s to early 80s as a PE service member and no outlet to discuss, you guys do a great service

[@axzermw7049]

Currently been watching interview after interview while I wait to get through with my army application, they’re just so good and engaging keep it up 👍🏼

[@Dave-Red]

My last post was at AFC Harrogate, and it was surprising how many JS arrived who were already carrying cold weather injuries, mostly from having never worn proper shoes as the majority had only ever worn daps/converse with no socks.

[@proffesionalpeople2867]

Great story 👍

[@Bucketbrain82]

👏🏼 cheers

[@Charles-rx5cz]

holy shit the dude that got hit by the rpg on an ATV has crazy luck. Thats wild to think about

[@hippysophia]

[@peninsulapooches5886]

@32:04 no NI pay was standard tour allowance can't remember the acronym but def not NI pay

[@peninsulapooches5886]

@30 minutes bullshit, no comms kit in rear of snatch

[@garytazcarroll3634]

@@peninsulapooches5886 you still here ya clown 🤡 think there’s a village looking for you 🤡Walter 😪Some respect for our Veterans please 🙏