UK vs US Military – Forces Life Compared with Former US Marine Chris O'Donnell

🎙️ In this episode of The Muster Point Podcast, we dive into: Comparing UK vs US military life, differences in service, culture, and veterans' transition with Former US Marine Chris O'Donnell.

Join your hosts Stu Mendelson and Steve Black, both British Army veterans, as they share real-life stories, hilarious forces banter, and powerful conversations around life in and after the military.

🪖 What’s Inside:

USMC Boot Camp vs British Army Training – Discipline, drills, and drill sergeantsFrontline Culture – Banter, bonds, and the mindset that keeps you aliveVeteran Support Systems – Where the US and UK get it right (and wrong)Life After Service – Mental health, purpose, and the transition into civvy lifeUniversal Camaraderie – Why it doesn’t matter what flag you served under

👉 Whether you're a veteran, serving, family member, or supporter — The Muster Point gives you real talk with honesty, humour and heart.

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British Army veterans Stu Mendelson (Royal Engineers) & Steve Black (Royal Tank Regiment) share raw veterans’ stories, military banter, PTSD recovery, addiction, mental health, and life after service. Real talk on Armed Forces life, transition to civvie street, veteran support, forces humour, and military careers. New episodes weekly.

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• Latest episode: 2025-07-18
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