I have a great deal of respect for any journalist that is willing to be put in harm's way to tell the story of what our veterans go through but NOBODY lays it out in such a clear and concise way that makes it easier to understand from a civilians perspective as mr junger does. And to any veteran that may happen to read this thank you so much for your service and all the sacrifices that come with it.

This guy's voice projects strength and discipline, but his eyes tell you he's seen some things he wishes he hadn't.

As a combat medic who served in war. This book was very cathartic and useful.

We talked with Sebastian in Dallas this last weekend @ the Angelika, he watched 'Korengal' with us and then opened a Q & A with a handful of soldiers who toured in that area - very interesting subject - great documentary coverage - some amazing stories. WWII and Vietnam vets were in the audience all around me giving accolades for the importance of showing soldier viewpoints - Junger was very modest, open, and focused on unbiased interaction the entire time - definitely worth seeing Korengal (and Restrepo) if anyone has not yet.

He saying things that no one has talked about from WW2 to today. He abs clear, powerful and passionate. He's been there and done it. With them. I'm getting his book. Watch his film 'Restreppo' too.

it's the sonic boom of the bullet as it breaks through the sound barrier you here when they fly past..

Junger is a legend

All I have to say is thank you for your ability to produce Restrepo there are not many documentaries on par with reality of War than that so thank you

At 27:18 he misses that we used to live in extended family groups not amongst random strangers who are not genetically related to us, it's the GENE meta game he misses.

His thoughts and insights are spot on

I am in awe. Thank you united state fighting man. I have always respected your courage. God bless and heal you. Thank you is never enough

Thanks for your Insight, courage, and care Sebastian. This process that solders go through needs to be examined, understood, and supported. The need to feel valid, and the need for connection in society is necessary. cheers brother

You can see war in his eyes :(

Very articulate and insightful, really explains the paradoxical nature of war to the people who choose to serve

god i miss rc east. if the army told me i was going back it would be a dream come true. The opportunity to be close brothers with people again. The opportunity to have an adrenaline rush. Theres nothing truly like the feeling when you get there. Now all i can do is dream about it. And wonder if ill have the opportunity to go there and be as close as brothers with the men in my unit again.

Just read Tribe and War. Such a great writer.

That was very interesting

I was jan 2002 to dez 2003 in Afghanistan, i'm German...

its not possible anymore to contact the soldiers? i dont see the tab on his website

As we learn from this kind of interviews, quote from Fallout game series comes into mind. It comes in mind but in different shape: " War, war always changes whoever gets involved into it".

In the Ia Drang Valley, combat cameramen had to down camera and up rifle.

This guy. It hurts.

Perfectly articulated. Fucking nailed it.

I’d like him to come speak at our MSVA function this summer. I’m sure he will touch many veteran’s lives. Mississippi veterans affairs. Ms.gov

This is why people who were never there can never understand . And why the old saying applies more than ever " walk a mile in their shoes ".

He is a better man than me, I could not go into Zone not armed.

Anybody here after Joe Rogan?

Why do we want to go back? Its because we feel there is unfinished business. Its not done until its done completely.

Sounds like Sebastian would be a good one to deconstruct the North Korean regime.

Whilst in the combat zone, why couldn't Junger carry a weapon, defend himself from people that were trying to kill him, and not remain an honest, civilian, journalist?

We bring peace to a region by using force. The dead no nothing except this: why didn't they do this sooner?

At 8:02 is when I know he is legit and has not realized yet he has PTS.

Your first error is wanting to know what it's like to be a soldier without being one. Which is what you said in the first minute. Unfortunately you make an error to assume you know what it is like to be a soldier just by hanging with them. . You will "never" know until you carry a rifle and shoot. Just being there is not an honorary badge of equality of thoughts and feelings. Just be clear your observations are just that ........ Don't make it sound like an absolute.

Why are we fighting in Afghanistan and how are they a threat to the United States?

This video makes no mention that the USA bankrolled the Taliban to bribe an end to the Afghan tribal war that started in 1993 in the objective of establishing regional peace to build an overland pipeline from the Caspian Sea to Karachi. It was known for decades that Turkmenistan contained huge deposits of oil, except it was behind the Iron Curtain. When the USSR system collapsed, the west rushed in. The US feted the Taliban, who are 8th century cavemen, and acknowledged as de facto rulers of Afghanistan, a disaster, to ink a deal with UNOCAL. The US-financed Taliban rejected UNOCAL for the Argentinian firm Bridas. The US exploited 9/11 as grounds to invade Afghanistan and evict the cavemen it handed hundreds of millions to. So all these American soldiers that Sebastian Junger glorifies in this video and his documentary, some KIA, others wounded, were cannon fodder for oil industry profit. Expendable. Cast aside. Ignored by VA. Treated like garbage. The usual. The Taliban were formed in Pakistan. The name means Students of Islam. They weren't fighters, but more so traditional Jesuits venturing abroad to bring the word of 'god'. Their god. The US and UK seized the opportunity to exploit them for economic and political ends. Out of the Taliban arose what are called Al-Qaida, which are really the old mujahedeen, and then Islamic State, the ultimate nihilist doomsday cultists. All creatures of the perpetual war-driven US and UK, and also France and Germany. These US soldiers are as much victims as their opponent, paying an enormous psychological price for their ordeal. Had the region of conflict been anywhere else, the local residents would fight back with whatever they had. Just as if some armed brigade tried to invade the US. Americans would muster up whatever they could to fight back. In this Sebastian Junger's talks and documentaries he portrays these US kids as good and the Afghans as evil. No Afghan played any part in 9/11.