The guest shares about American Indian ceremonies for returning warriors and how veterans should have the opportunity to recount their contributions in front of their communities as a way of supporting them. He also talks about a personal tragedy where his friend and colleague, Tim Hetherington was killed in Libya and the impact it had on him.
Sebastian Junger shares his experience of receiving the news of his friend and colleague Tim Hetherington's death while on assignment in Libya, and how it led him to make the decision to never cover war again.
The best thing civilians can do for our veterans is to provide a space for them to integrate back into their community. Sebastian Junger suggests creating Veteran Town Halls where veterans can publicly recount their experiences and be heard by their fellow citizens.