Staff Pick: Lone Survivor

2005. Afghanistan. High atop the Hindu Kush, four of America's elite warriors, U.S. Navy SEALs are hunting a high value Taliban Commander. Within 2 hours of their fast rope onto the mountain top, three team members are killed.

Lone Survivor is the true story of Marcus Luttrell. Severely wounded the hunter is now the hunted. After fighting, near death, Marcus is found by local Pashtunwali goat herders. Taken to their village, and granted Lokhay Warkawal by the village Elder, every last villager must fight to the death to protect their new found friend, men, women, children, et al.

With hundreds of Taliban fighters surrounding the village, witness his seven days of war, terror, tribal rights and burning hatred of Americans by Taliban and Al Quida forces. Re-live his rescue, which led to the greatest loss of life suffered by America's Spec. Ops. troops to date.

For some, the wars may be over. For others, it was the defining moment in their life. One that replays daily, hourly, nightly. We owe them all a great deal of gratitude. This piece of American history should never be forgotten.

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-Mike C.