Matt “Willy” Williams: On the Frontlines of the War in Ukraine
<p>Today’s guest is Matt “Willy” Williams.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Matt is an Australian Army veteran, independent journalist, and content creator. </p> <p>He served in the Australian Infantry with the 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment from 2014-2021. At the age of 22, after returning to Australia from deployment in Afghanistan, Matt was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. </p> <p>Following being discharged from the Australian Army, Matt discovered a passion for content creation. In 2022, he spent six and a half months as an independent war correspondent documenting the war in Ukraine. His YouTube Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@willyOAM/videos">@willyOAM</a> contains insider analysis and interviews with those on the frontlines of the conflict. </p> <p>He started his Instagram page <a href="https://www.instagram.com/willy.beating.cancer/?hl=en">@willy.beating.cancer</a> to document his physical and mental journey.</p> <p>Matt is a Queen’s Order of Australia Medal recipient and a 2020 SA Young Australian of the Year nominee.</p> <p>To learn more about Matt, follow him on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/willy.beating.cancer/?hl=en">@willy.beating.cancer</a> and subscribe to his YouTube Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@willyOAM/videos">@willyOAM</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>SPONSORS:</strong></p> <p><strong>Navy Federal Credit Union:</strong> Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at<a href="http://navyfederal.org/"> navyfederal.org</a></p> <p><strong>Black Rifle Coffee Company: </strong>Today’s episode is also brought to you by<a href="https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/pages/dangerclose"> Black Rifle</a>. Purchase at<a href="http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose"> http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose</a> and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>PARD</strong>: Go to<a href="https://pard.com/td32-series-multi-spectral-scope/?jackcarr"> www.pard.com </a> toget your TD32 Multi-Spectral Riflescope today and follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pard_usa/">@PARD_USA.</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Schnee’s</strong>: Go to <a href="https://schnees.com/">https://schnees.com/</a> and use code JACK23 for 30% off mountain boots</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Danger Close Apparel: </strong>Check out the <a href="https://shop.officialjackcarr.com/">new Danger Close apparel</a>. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Featured Gear</strong></p> <p><strong>SIG: </strong>Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG <a href="http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr">here</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.ftknox.com/vault-builder/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=brand&utm_adgroup=%7Bad_group%7D&utm_term=fort%20knox%20safe&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwrranBhAEEiwAzbhNtUtCUFUGPxTg-0B8rrDLUL121LkQn-3MbZ6C6yLV4NF0RZy5KJXJzRoCJ8MQAvD_BwE">Fort Knox Safe</a></p> <p><a href="https://shop.officialjackcarr.com/">Official Jack Carr Merchandise</a></p> <p><a href="https://true-precision.com/">True Precision Pistol</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.doxa300t.com/">Doxa Sub Watch Book</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.tacticalories.com/">TactiCalories</a></p> <p><a href="https://ferroconcepts.com/">Ferro Concepts </a></p> <p><br /></p>
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Summary
Today’s guest is Matt “Willy” Williams.
Matt is an Australian Army veteran, independent journalist, and content creator.
He served in the Australian Infantry with the 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment from 2014-2021. At the age of 22, after returning to Australia from deployment in Afghanistan, Matt was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.
Following being discharged from the Australian Army, Matt discovered a passion for content creation. In 2022, he spent six and a half months as an independent war correspondent documenting the war in Ukraine. His YouTube Channel @willyOAM contains insider analysis and interviews with those on the frontlines of the conflict.
He started his Instagram page @willy.beating.cancer to document his physical and mental journey.
Matt is a Queen’s Order of Australia Medal recipient and a 2020 SA Young Australian of the Year nominee.
To learn more about Matt, follow him on Instagram @willy.beating.cancer and subscribe to his YouTube Channel @willyOAM
SPONSORS:
Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org
Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!
PARD: Go to www.pard.com toget your TD32 Multi-Spectral Riflescope today and follow @PARD_USA.
Schnee’s: Go to https://schnees.com/ and use code JACK23 for 30% off mountain boots
Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.
Featured Gear
SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here.
Fort Knox Safe
Official Jack Carr Merchandise
True Precision Pistol
Doxa Sub Watch Book
TactiCalories
Ferro Concepts
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