True Blue History - Troy Knight Combat Controller
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Show Notes
In season 3 finale Adam interviews Troy Knight, Troy is a former Royal Australian Airforce Joint Terminal Attack Controller, Author, and PSD Operator.
The Combat Controllers are known as the Special Forces unit of the Air Force, with Troy deploying alongside members of the Special Operations Task Group in combat in the Middle East. Throughout his Military career Troy deployed on multiple operations to Iraq, Sumatra and Afghanistan tasked with combat air control calling in ordinates in a combat area. Troy also spent time working in the private security sector in Iraq and throughout Asia. Troy is now retired and spends his time and resources giving back to the veteran community. Troy's book "Havoc 06" tells his journey to Special forces, and sheds light on the struggles he and many veterans face once they leave the combat zone, and transition from Defence to civilian life.
Presenter: Adam Blum
Guest: Troy Knight
Editor: Kyle Watkins
Investigative Consultant: Adam Holloway