Episode 016

Sgt Darren Carew

Darren joined the British Army in 1997 and served for 17 1/2 years. First with the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Welsh (Royal Regiment of Wales) and then transferring to 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards (QDG).

In this episode he talks about growing up in a military family (which influenced him joining), his postings to Germany and his operational tours to Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Iraq (x2) and Afghanistan.

Darren also describes a life changing incident. Whilst on tour in Afghanistan his vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), leading to physical and mental challenges; including leg amputation, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (Mild TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He also talks about his rehabilitation path with sports recovery, competing in the Warrior Games, and becoming a rugby coach.