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.

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Head of Production: Jonah Mclachlan
Head of Content: Samuel Morgan
Producer: Dimitri Gremos

Timestamps:
00:00 Promo/ Introduction
01:09 Special forces role & operations in Australia
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