Life in Combat | Veterans Day Special, Part 1

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Wednesday, November 11, 2026

In this Veterans Day Special, Part 1, Dennis Prager speaks with bestselling author and journalist Sebastian Junger about his firsthand experience spending 15 months alongside American soldiers fighting in Afghanistan. Drawing on his book War, Junger shares a remarkable account of life in a remote combat outpost in the Korengal Valley, where soldiers endured nearly constant firefights and relied on one another to survive.

Junger explains why the bonds between soldiers can become so powerful that men who may not even like each other would willingly die for one another. He and Dennis explore the importance of purpose, camaraderie, courage, and sacrifice, and why some soldiers miss the intensity and connection of military life even after returning home.

They also discuss the psychological toll of combat, confronting the possibility of death at a young age, the soldiers' relationships with Afghan civilians, and how military service can transform young men by giving them responsibility, direction, and a sense of belonging.

What makes these bonds so powerful? Why does purpose matter so much in a soldier's life? And what can the experiences of American servicemen teach the rest of us about human connection?

Join Dennis Prager and Sebastian Junger for a compelling conversation honoring the experiences and sacrifices of American service members.

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