About this episode

Al Carns MP shares his personal experiences and reflections on his time as a soldier in Afghanistan.

In this profoundly personal and powerful interview, the UK's Minister for the Armed Forces, Al Carns MP, tells his story of Afghanistan from the eyes of a soldier who fought there. Al recounts his first tour as a 26-year-old commando in the hellish frontline of Helmand, from the dust of Camp Bastion and countless relentless gun battles in different parts of the country. He shares harrowing near-death experiences and the heavy responsibility of leading men in combat, offering a raw reflection on war, camaraderie, and the complex relationship soldiers form with a country of breathtaking beauty and brutal conflict. We discuss the mission's intent, the progress he witnessed, the painful 2021 collapse, and his unique perspective on whether it was all "worth it," and why Afghanistan is a place that "captures a bit of your soul." 👍🏼 Support the show: Leave stars, comments, share with friends 📺 Watch/Subscribe on YouTube Producer | Host: Roh Yakobi Assistant Producer/Researcher: Sa-aadat Yakobi Music ©: Dawood Sarkhosh Email: hello@rohyakobi.com Instagram: @TheAfgPod & @RohYakobi X: @TheAfgPod & @RohYakobi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Roh Yakobi

Guest: Al Carns MP

Topics covered

• military experience
• Afghanistan
• war reflections
• camaraderie
• political insights
• personal stories

Keywords

• Afghanistan
• Al Carns
• military
• war
• Helmand
• Camp Bastion
• soldier experiences
• politics
• camaraderie

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Camp Bastion

Places: Afghanistan, UK, Helmand

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