Published On Premiered Oct 10, 2023
Part 2: Jon shares deploying to Norway for cold weather training, and what it’s really like doing the famous ice-breaking. He was deployed to Afghanistan on Police duties and he shares some of the differences from when he was on general duties as a Marine. Lastly, he explains what it was like finding a hidden injury as a veteran, which lead him to sports recovery and competing at two Invictus Games.
Jon joined the Royal Marines Commandos in 1994 and served for 13 years, reaching the rank of Lance Corporal (LCpl).
Chapters:
00:00 - Royal Marines Police
02:36 - Norway - Cold Weather Training
11:04 - Family
15:18 - Afghanistan Tour - Police Duties
28:29 - Transition Back to Civilian Life
34:04 - Hidden Injury
43:24 - Canine Partners
46:31 - Invictus Games London & Orlando
56:41 - Disabled in the Workplace
59:51 - Final Thoughts & Advice
Part 1: • 42 Commando - Royal Marines Veteran
Music created by Gavin Watson
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