Restrepo

[texjames]

I watched it and it was very eye opening for sure.
Longest war we been in yet and so many tours.
I don't know how the all volunteer troops do it these days man.

[baldeagle]

Sal Guinta's attitude exemplifies what the Medal of Honor represents. Men and women of extraordinary courage who performed feats of bravery under fire that go well beyond what is expected of them yet who personally cannot understand why they were singled out and the many others they know personally and fought with were not. Those who have earned our nation's highest honor are the last to speak of it and will never brag about their actions. As Guinta says in the video, is the MOH worth the lives of the two men that died? No! Yet if he can bring attention to those with whom he serves, then he is willing to wear the medal proudly.

Welcome to an exclusive club, Sergeant. You are obviously well qualified for selection, and I salute you, sir.

[A-R]

Just saw this for the first time earlier this week when it aired on National Geographic channel.

WOW!

Amazing stuff. Definitely worth watching.

[Oldgringo]

Way back when geography was taught in school, we were told that Afghanistan was a rugged place and off the beaten path. The school books didn't even start to describe the rugged and remote terrain depicted in "Restrepo".

[A-R]

Sal Guinta's attitude exemplifies what the Medal of Honor represents. Men and women of extraordinary courage who performed feats of bravery under fire that go well beyond what is expected of them yet who personally cannot understand why they were singled out and the many others they know personally and fought with were not. Those who have earned our nation's highest honor are the last to speak of it and will never brag about their actions. As Guinta says in the video, is the MOH worth the lives of the two men that died? No! Yet if he can bring attention to those with whom he serves, then he is willing to wear the medal proudly.

Welcome to an exclusive club, Sergeant. You are obviously well qualified for selection, and I salute you, sir.

I was blown away by his two-word response (not suitable for 9-year-old ears) to the interviewer asking his initial reaction to being told he was receiving the MoH.

[RoyGBiv]

Powerful...

[The Annoyed Man]

FoxNews.com
Two Western Photojournalists Killed in Libya
Published April 20, 2011 | FoxNews.com

MISRATA, LIBYA –  Two western photojournalists were killed and several others were seriously injured in Libya Wednesday while covering battles between Muammar al-Qaddafi's forces and anti-government rebels, Human Rights Watch confirmed to Fox News.

Tim Hetherington -- who was nominated for an Oscar this year with co-director Sebastian Junger for "Restrepo," a documentary about U.S. troops in Afghanistan, and Chris Hondros, a New York-based photographer for the Getty agency -- were reportedly killed in the volatile city of Misrata.

This is sad news....

"Restrepo" is a great documentary, and these were tough, talented men. I pray God's comfort for their families.

[Tamie]

Way back when geography was taught in school, we were told that Afghanistan was a rugged place and off the beaten path. The school books didn't even start to describe the rugged and remote terrain depicted in "Restrepo".

When you're wounded and left on Afghanistan's plains,
And the women come out to cut up what remains,
Jest roll to your rifle and blow out your brains
An' go to your Gawd like a soldier.

Rudyard Kipling