Veteran State of Mind Episode 039: H-Hour, with Hugh Keir

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On today's episode, Geraint talks with former 3 Para sniper Hugh Keir, who is host of the awesome H-Hour podcast. Some of the topics in this episode include; discovering who you are under fire; how war can shape you in a positive way; and the importance of working on yourself after life in the army.

As background for this episode, and to learn more about Hugh's most kinetic tour in 2006, you can watch the documentary Heroes of Helmand, and read the book No Way Out by Major Adam Jowett, who was Hugh's OC during their battle in Musa Qala.

You can connect with Geraint at @grjbooks across social media, and find his Afghanistan memoir Brothers in Arms in all good book stores. If you'd like to support the podcast by purchasing merchandise, you can find it at www.vsomstore.com

Hugh can be found @hughkeir, and www.charliecharlieone.com

If you are a veteran struggling with mental health, or you just want a bit of help adjusting to civvie life, then say hello to the Royal British Legion at @royalbritishlegion or www.rbl.org

Thank you to Kamouflage Ltd, Altberg Boots and Zulu Alpha Strap Company for making this episode possible. You can find them at www.kamouflage.co.uk, www.altberg.co.uk, @zulualphastraps

For clips and content from the show, behind the scenes, and photos and videos of the guests' time on operations, follow @veteranstateofmind on Facebook and Instagram, and go to www.vsompodcast.com for links to all the connected sites, and an online submissions form for sending in your questions to the show. Cheers!

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