Episode
U.S. Allies and the Human Cost of War | Ep. 285 | Pt. 2
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- Mike Drop
- Published
- Apr 2, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 4715
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Summary
Former Australian Commando Heston Russell continues his detailed account of life inside Australia’s elite special forces. He covers domestic counter-terrorism readiness, high-stakes training exchanges with U.S. DEVGRU and FBI HRT, protecting the Prime Minister in Afghanistan, and leading intense combat operations during his 2012 deployment—including 67 missions, significant insurgent casualties, and the loss of a teammate to an IED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices