Scott White's journey began in Edinburgh, where at 25 he stepped into the unforgiving world of private security.

He trained alongside former special forces instructors, mastering close protection, weapons handling and specialist driving tactics. For six years he worked throughout Europe and the UK before becoming a Private Military Contractor at 31.

Scott deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, operating in environments where ambushes, roadside bombs and militia attacks were part of daily life. Some of his brothers made it home. Others did not — and far too many returned in body but never in mind.

The Silent War is his candid account of those years and the painful process of survival that followed. Today, his story also carries a message about PTSD, recovery and the lives behind the familiar headlines.

You can find links to Scott's book and more here: https://scott-white.co.uk/

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John Feal is a native New Yorker and US Army veteran who worked as a demolition supervisor at Ground Zero until a disabling injury five days into the cleanup. He lobbied Congress to pass the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, which he fought to defend and expand in 2015 and 2019 with the help of dozens of his fellow 9/11 responders, post-9/11 illness survivors, and comedian Jon Stewart. He has since gone on to pass 19 pieces of legislation and is working on number 20.

John is a Pat Tilman Foundation honoree, a recipient of the New York State Liberty Award and the New York State Medal of Honor for Civilians, the founder and chairman of the 9/11 Responders Remembered Park, and a kidney donor.

Connect with John and get the book: https://www.iwillfollowyouanywhere.com/

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Andy White joined the British Army in 1993 and served three tours in Iraq with the 1st Battalion, The Light Infantry.

Seeking a new challenge, Andy then transferred to the Australian Defence Force. After successfully completing selection for the Special Air Service Regiment, and following the reinforcement cycle in 2009, Andy was posted to 1 SAS Squadron, where he spent the majority of his Australian military career. During his first deployment to Afghanistan in 2010 Andy was awarded a Commendation for Distinguished Service. He returned to Afghanistan in 2011 and 2013 as a K9 handler and patrol second-in-command, before deploying to Kabul in late 2013 and into 2014 alongside an Australian 'other government agency' on his fourth and final Afghanistan deployment.

From 2014 onwards, Andy instructed prospective SAS operators on selection and the reinforcement cycle, specialising in close quarter battle and tactical training. He also led intelligence operations across Asia, Southeast Asia, the South West Pacific and throughout the Middle East.

In 2021, Andrew deployed to Kurdistan in northern Iraq as a Task Element Commander, working alongside British and American Special Operations Forces conducting counter-ISIS operations.

After twenty-nine years of military service and more than fifteen operational tours of duty, Andrew retired from the Australian Defence Force in 2022 as a Freefall Troop Sergeant.

As well as writing, Andy consultants in the training and counter-terrorism fields. He lives in Western Australia with his wife Tracy and is the father of six children.

Andy's socials: @onceapilgrim

Andy's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Outside-Wire-Andy-White/dp/1761473875

Listen to Andy's book on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65Ga5zUCwTQjv8PKBD2rEt

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