Hi Reader,
To mark Armed Forces Week, I have a special episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast for you.
In this episode, I am joined by my good friend and fellow Rifleman, Baz Melia. Baz is Head of the Always a Rifleman Programme and Head of The Rifleman's Association, to discuss the realities of military mental health, life after service, and the power of community.
Baz explains why “reaching in” matters more than “reaching out,” how early intervention can save lives, and why veterans often need support that understands military culture.
Our conversation also explores the need to rebuild belonging after service, the importance of peer networks, and the launch of the The Riflemen’s Association as a way to connect Riflemen with each other long after their boots have been hung up.
The Always a Rifleman Programme is part of RIFLES Regimental Headquarters and exists to help members of our Regimental family when they find themselves in crisis. Here’s a link to the website if you’d like to know more.
During the episode, we mentioned The Rifleman’s Family Gala Dinner at Silverstone on 5 September. The following link is only accessible to Riflemen who are members of Swift. If you aren’t a member, you can join via this link (it’s free to join Swift, the RIFLES Network), but if you don’t want to but would still like to hear more about it, feel free to drop me an email.
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