Quote by Sebastian Junger

I decided to start a medical training program for freelancers, only freelancers. They're the ones who are doing most of the combat reporting. They're taking most of the risks. They're absorbing most of the casualties. And they're the most underserved and under-resourced of everyone in the entire news business.

I decided to start a medical training program for freelancer

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This quote emphasizes the need for a specialized medical training program aimed specifically at freelancers in the field of combat reporting. The speaker recognizes that freelancers are the ones facing the highest risks and casualties while reporting from conflict areas. This group of journalists is often overlooked and lack adequate resources and support. By focusing on training and equipping these freelancers with essential medical skills, the program aims to address the underserved nature of this profession within the broader news industry.

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