Ian Getty is a former soldier of the Royal Irish Regiment who was held hostage in Sierra Leone in 2000 during Operation Barras and was subsequently rescued. Following his military career, he has become a prominent figure in veteran support, working with organizations like Veterans for Veterans to help veterans with service-related claimsClick on the link below if you left the military after 1987 and struggling with your hearing.https://veterans-for-veterans.co.uk/affiliates/chris-binchIn this episode we cover....Childhood:Growing up in Northern Ireland in the 80's and 90's.Military service: Serving in the Royal Irish Regiment and gained combat experience in areas like the Balkans, Sierra Leone, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He was also trained as a Tactical Air Control Party (TAC-P) operator.Sierra Leone hostage situation:While serving in Sierra Leone, Getty was captured by the West Side Boys during an ambush. He was later part of the rescue operation, Operation Barras. In October 2025, he revisited the site of the rescue 25 years laterAfghanistan 2006:The tour of tours Veteran support: After leaving the military, Getty uses his own experience to help other veterans. He is involved with Veterans for Veterans, where he helps veterans navigate the complexities of service-related injury claims.