David Ashley on being Army's Senior Soldier
08/30/23 • 91 min
In this episode of the Soldier's Five Podcast, we sit down with WO David Ashley, previous Regimental Sergeant Major of the Australian Army. WO Ashley gives us an up-close and no-holds-barred lesson on soldiering, life within the RAR and his experiences over a lifetime of service to the Regiment. From humble beginnings, he recounts the early days of being an Infantry soldier as well as the challenges he has faced in a changing Army. This episode is packed with lessons for all experiences and all ranks so don't miss out.
The Podcast for The Regiment by The Regiment brought to you by the Royal Australian Regiment Foundation. www.rarfoundation.org.au
In this episode of the Soldier's Five Podcast, we sit down with WO David Ashley, previous Regimental Sergeant Major of the Australian Army. WO Ashley gives us an up-close and no-holds-barred lesson on soldiering, life within the RAR and his experiences over a lifetime of service to the Regiment. From humble beginnings, he recounts the early days of being an Infantry soldier as well as the challenges he has faced in a changing Army. This episode is packed with lessons for all experiences and all ranks so don't miss out.
The Podcast for The Regiment by The Regiment brought to you by the Royal Australian Regiment Foundation. www.rarfoundation.org.au
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