How Did I Get Here?

How Did I Get Here?

By ADF Careers

Listen to incredible stories from within the Australian Defence Force, revealing how everyday people found themselves in unbelievable situations.
For more information on careers in the ADF visit: www.adfcareers.gov.au/
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Episode #6 - Immediate evac

How Did I Get Here?Mar 04, 2025
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Episode #6 - Immediate evac

Episode #6 - Immediate evac

How did a former carpenter from Melbourne’s eastern suburbs find himself working a critical Black Hawk rescue operation in Timor Leste?

Robert Jones is an Aviation Ground Support Corporal in the Australian Army.

Before transferring to the Army Reserve and becoming a full-time fire fighter, he served in both Timor Leste and Iraq.

Join host, Nick Musgrove, as he reveals Robert’s incredible story.

You can learn more about careers in the ADF using the links below.

Robert's job role (Aviation Groundcrew): https://bit.ly/41Hr51b

Mar 04, 202522:37
Episode #5 – Naval strike missile

Episode #5 – Naval strike missile

How did a former Irish dancer from Western Sydney find herself on a Navy Destroyer, relaying the final command for a guided missile to be fired in US waters?

Ashleigh Hain is a Leading Seaman in the Royal Australian Navy. In her role as a Communications Operator, she has deployed internationally onboard HMAS Sydney.

Join host, Nick Musgrove, as he explores Ashleigh's incredible story.

You can learn more about careers in the ADF using the links below.

Ashleigh's job role (Communications Operator): https://bit.ly/435u5p8

Feb 25, 202524:23
Episode #4 – The island of Tuvalu

Episode #4 – The island of Tuvalu

Episode #4 – The island of Tuvalu

How did a film buff go from flipping burgers in Brisbane to accepting the leaders of ten nations in Tuvalu, a country in the middle of the Pacific Ocean?

Alex Stiles is a Corporal and Aviations Logistics Specialist in the Royal Australian Air Force. He’s been awarded an Australia Day Medallion for his work in the Pacific.

Join host, Nick Musgrove, as he unpacks Alex’s incredible personal journey.

You can learn more about careers in the ADF using the links below.

Alex's job role (Aviations Logistics Specialist): https://bit.ly/4hF6WhI

Feb 18, 202523:59
Episode #3 – Protect the VIPs

Episode #3 – Protect the VIPs

How did a regular guy go from working on classic cars on Australia’s Central Coast to driving Armoured Vehicles through Kabul, protecting VIPs from the Taliban?

Alex Smith is a Sergeant in the Australian Army. As an Armoured Vehicle Crewman, he’s driven the world’s most advanced military vehicles on deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Join host, Nick Musgrove, to discover Alex’s inspiring story.

You can learn more about careers in the ADF using the links below.

Alex's job role (Armoured Vehicle Crew) - https://bit.ly/4i3Zixj

Feb 11, 202524:20
Episode #2 – Space X Falcon 9 launch

Episode #2 – Space X Falcon 9 launch

How did the girl from country Victoria reach the Vandenberg space station in California, witnessing a rocket launch as one of the brightest minds in space technology?

Kaylee Verrier is a Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Australian Air Force, and one of the first Aeronautical Engineers to work in Space Command.

Join host, Nick Musgrove, as he recounts Kaylee’s incredible experiences.

You can learn more about careers in the ADF using the links below.

Kaylee's job role (Aeronautical Engineer): https://bit.ly/3EgizNa

Get a degree at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA): https://bit.ly/4hFT1HJ


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