EP 008 RAINER TIETZ ARTILLERY LIFE & THE ROAD BACK: IRAQ VETERAN RAINER TIETZ ON HUMOUR AND MENTAL HEALTH The life of a Bombardier is full of high-stakes action and high-level antics.
In this episode of The Grey Man Podcast, Harley sits down with Rainer, a veteran of the Royal Australian Artillery. This conversation strikes the perfect balance between the legendary "comedic antics" of the Artillery world and the serious reality of life after the uniform.
Rainer shares his first-hand accounts from a deployment to Iraq and speaks with raw honesty about his subsequent battles with mental health. Today, he uses that lived experience to educate and empower young Australians. If you want to know what life is really like inside the "Gunners" and how to find purpose after a struggle, this episode is a must-watch.
In this episode, we cover: The unique culture and humour of the Royal Australian Artillery. First-hand stories from a deployment to Iraq. The reality of mental health struggles for returning veterans. Rainer’s mission: Educating the next generation of Australians.
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