To the Point: Home Services Lessons from the Battlefield (From a Green Beret)

Operation Pineapple Express tells the story of a group of retired U.S. Special Forces veterans who came together to rescue Afghan allies, including Nezamuddin Nezami, an Afghan commando who had served alongside them. The mission, led by retired Lt. Col. Scott Mann, involved organizing an escape route for Nezam and eventually rescuing over 500 Afghans from Taliban-controlled Kabul before the ISIS-K suicide bombing at the airport.

In 'Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging', Sebastian Junger delves into the human desire for community and belonging. Drawing from history, psychology, and anthropology, Junger examines why many individuals, including combat veterans, often feel a stronger sense of belonging in tribal or wartime environments than in modern society. He argues that the lack of community in affluent societies can lead to feelings of isolation and depression, while disasters and wars can paradoxically bring people together and foster a sense of unity. The book challenges the notion that modern society is superior to tribal societies, highlighting the benefits of egalitarianism and community found in the latter. Junger also discusses how the absence of these communal bonds can affect veterans returning from war and suggests that societal changes could help reintegrate them and improve overall societal well-being.