L/Cpl James Ashworth was killed as he stormed an enemy position in Helmand , Afghanistan. An action he was awarded the VC for; the 14th person at the time to receive the highest award for gallantry since WWII. His father, Duane, himself a former Grenadier, describes how he came to hear the news of his sons death, his repatriation and the announcement of the VC. Mistakes were made, bureaucracy gets in the way and the press intrusion overwhelming. This journey is an emotional roller coaster, as told by the only person who could, beyond those who were there when his son gave his all for those around him.

Duane now runs "Kitchener's" in Lowestoft - a Hotel that provides discounted getaways for veterans, serving military members, and blue light service providers and their families. More info can be found at www.kitchenerslowestoft.co.uk Its a registered charity to, so donations always welcome.

Quoted as uttering the best line of the war, Paul Fear takes us to the moment he had reason to say it back in 2007 in Afghanistan. Paul and I served together in the early 90's. He left and subsequently re joined. He found himself in Afghanistan fighting at close quarters with the Taliban until one day it didn't go his and a few others way. After 6 more years he took the opportunity to leave with a pay out and a pension.. ..except it never came. With a determined wife who fought for his dues all the way to the Prime Minister, the MOD eventually relented. Once again, the Government failed those it asked to go fight on its behalf. Years later working for Sky, the fall of Kabul brings it all back..and credit where credit is due the NHS via Op Courage stepped up. The brutality of engaging with the enemy, fighting for what your due against your former employer, to eventually needing help is a story we hear all too often from this cohort.

Op Courage is the NHS answer to helping Veterans with their mental health - and this episode is a perfect example of what is does. Mental health support for veterans, service leavers and reservists - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

As a Doctor in the field saving wounded soldiers he never thought he may actually be asked to engage the enemy. Dr Ian Nesbitt talks us through dealing with the wounded in Afghanistan, on board a Chinook as the MERT (Medical Emergency Response Team) Doc, flying into battles to collect the wounded, and also as part of the reception team back in Camp Bastion receiving those brought back by the MERT. Describing himself as "self loading luggage" Ian gives us a unique insight into military medicine; stabilising the wounded, friend or foe, while performing procedures usually done in an operating theatre, rather than the noisy, dirty, cramped conditions found while kneeling in the back of a helicopter that the enemy are intent on shooting out the sky. Thought provoking, moving and humbling; and not without cost.

The charities he wishes to highlight are: David Knott Foundation which teaches latest skills for surgeons in war zones- David Nott Foundation

and Blind Veterans UK, formerly known as St Dunstan's - Blind Veterans UK, Rebuilding lives after sight loss - Blind Veterans UK