How Did I Get Here?
The new ADF Careers podcast - listen to real stories from within the ADF, discovering how everyday people found themselves in incredible situations.
Episode 1: Prepare to Surface
With a Navy Electronics Technician Submariner
How did a heavy metal fan find himself deep under the sea, travelling thousands of nautical miles on his first submarine voyage?
Michael is a Submariner in the Royal Australian Navy. In his role as an Electronics Technician Submariner, he’s ventured around the world working on top secret missions.
Join host, Nick Musgrove, as he explores Michael’s incredible journey.
Episode 2: Space X Falcon 9 Launch
With an Air Force Aeronautical Engineer
How did the girl from country Victoria reach the Vandenberg space station in California, witnessing a rocket launch alongside 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.
Episode 3: Protect the VIPs
With an Army Armoured Vehicle Crewman
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.
Episode 4: The island of Tuvalu
With an Air Force Aviation Logistics Specialist
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 in the Royal Australian Air Force. As an Aviation Logistics Specialist, he’s been awarded an Order of Australia for his work in the Pacific.
Join host, Nick Musgrove, as he unpacks Alex’s incredible personal journey.