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Modern Warriors

Real Stories from Real Heroes

Pete Hegseth

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Modern Warriors
Purpose & Premise+
Determination (Sgt. John Wayne Walding)+
Trauma & Guilt (Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Workman)+
Leadership & Sacrifice (Sgt. Mat Best)+
Courage & Devotion (1st Sgt. Eric Geressy)+
Overcoming Adversity (Lt. Cmdr. Caroline Johnson)+
The Burden of Killing (Sgt. Nick Irving)+
Healing Through Storytelling (Capt. Sean Parnell)+

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Question 1 of 8
What did Pete Hegseth realize about the American public that inspired him to create 'Modern Warriors'?
  • A. They were largely ignorant of the geopolitical reasons behind the wars.
  • B. They were deeply interested in and supportive of hearing soldiers' combat stories.
  • C. They preferred hearing stories of victory rather than stories of struggle and PTSD.
  • D. They only cared about the experiences of high-ranking officers, not enlisted soldiers.
Question 2 of 8
How did Sergeant John Wayne Walding respond to the loss of his leg during a mission in Afghanistan?
  • A. He used the injury as motivation to achieve excellence, becoming the first amputee Green Beret sniper.
  • B. He transitioned immediately into a civilian role working for the Veterans Administration.
  • C. He became a vocal critic of the military's medical discharge policies.
  • D. He struggled with survivor's guilt and refused to wear his military decorations.
Question 3 of 8
Why did Staff Sergeant Jeremiah Workman refuse to wear his Navy Cross for many years?
  • A. He felt it was a symbol of the masculine and toxic environment of the military.
  • B. He believed the medal should have been awarded to his commanding officer instead.
  • C. He suffered from intense survivor's guilt over the deaths of three men in his platoon.
  • D. He was protesting the lack of mental health support provided by the VA.
Question 4 of 8
What crucial leadership lesson did Sergeant Mat Best learn from his mentor, Sergeant Dale G. Brehm?
  • A. A leader must maintain emotional distance from their subordinates to make tough calls.
  • B. If a leader falls in battle, it is the team's absolute duty to survive and make it home.
  • C. A leader should always prioritize mission success over the safety of the squad.
  • D. True leadership means delegating the most dangerous tasks to the most experienced soldiers.
Question 5 of 8
Which action by Staff Sergeant Darryl Card best illustrated the devotion and bravery of the soldiers at COP Blackfoot?
  • A. He single-handedly cleared an entire block of houses to protect his commander.
  • B. He joined a firefight wearing flip-flops because his feet were too swollen from a previous bomb injury.
  • C. He dragged a wounded comrade to safety while sustaining multiple sniper wounds.
  • D. He refused to leave his post for 485 consecutive days despite constant indirect fire.
Question 6 of 8
Despite finishing at the top of her training class, what career disappointment did Lieutenant Commander Caroline Johnson have to overcome?
  • A. She was assigned to a desk job instead of an active combat role.
  • B. She was denied the opportunity to fly the F/A-18F Super Hornet.
  • C. She was made a naval flight officer in the back seat rather than a front-seat pilot.
  • D. She was repeatedly passed over for promotions by less qualified male peers.
Question 7 of 8
How did Sergeant Nick Irving's perspective on killing change as he gained experience as a sniper?
  • A. He initially felt deep sadness but eventually became completely numb to the act of killing.
  • B. He found it easier to kill as a sniper than he did when he was a machine gunner.
  • C. He initially felt an exhilarating adrenaline rush, but eventually felt like a piece of his soul was being chipped away.
  • D. He realized that focusing on a specific human target made him a more compassionate soldier.
Question 8 of 8
What activity ultimately helped Captain Sean Parnell heal from the trauma of war and transition back to civilian life?
  • A. Starting a coffee company to employ fellow veterans.
  • B. Writing a book about his experiences as a soldier.
  • C. Becoming a military services coordinator at a Naval Health Clinic.
  • D. Re-enlisting as an instructor at the Naval Academy.

Modern Warriors — Full Chapter Overview

Modern Warriors Summary & Overview

Modern Warriors (2020) is a collection of gut-wrenching yet heartfelt stories about US war veterans’ years in service. These tales expose the harsh realities of combat, as well as the cherished moments of love and companionship that saw these soldiers through the hardest times.

Who Should Listen to Modern Warriors?

  • People in, or soon to be in, the armed forces
  • Anyone seeking a glimpse into the lives of modern-day soldiers
  • People interested in modern wars fought by US soldiers

About the Author: Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth is the cohost of American morning television show FOX & Friends Weekend, and the author of the New York Times bestseller American Crusade (2020) as well as In the Arena (2017). A former infantry officer in the Army National Guard, Hegseth is a veteran of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay. He holds two Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantryman’s Badge for his service overseas.

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