Medal of Honor

A Story about Tier 1 Operators in Afghanistan

Set during the opening days of the War in Afghanistan, specifically focusing on Operation Anaconda in the Shah-i-Kot Valley. The story switches between the perspectives of different U.S. special operations forces, including Tier 1 Navy SEALs of AFO Neptune (Mother, Voodoo, Preacher, and Rabbit) and Army Rangers led by Sergeant Patterson and the Delta Force AFO team Wolfpack (Deuce, Dusty). The initial missions involve Neptune securing an Afghan informant, Tariq, who reveals a significant Taliban force in the valley, and Alpha team conducting reconnaissance and striking enemy positions. Tensions rise between the cautious ground commander Colonel Drucker and the detached, career-focused General Flagg, whose miscalculated orders from the U.S. result in friendly fire incidents and put U.S. forces in extreme danger. The film culminates in a major battle where a Chinook helicopter carrying U.S. forces is shot down, leading to a desperate rescue mission. While two members of AFO Neptune are left behind after a cliff jump, the team and supporting Rangers defy orders to return for them, facing heavy resistance and a potential capture scenario. After locating the missing operators, who have been tortured, one of them, Rabbit, succumbs to his wounds and dies before extraction can arrive. The remaining survivors are extracted as the area is bombed by F-15E fighter jets. The story ends on a somber note, emphasizing the sacrifices made by soldiers and the ongoing nature of the conflict.

Story added by visno on December 6, 2025