Into the Fire

First Lieutenant Jeff is fresh out of the rigorous training pipeline and eager to take on the worst missions Afghanistan can throw at him. But a slow period for the a.m. shift leaves him and the other team members frustrated. Duane, a PJ veteran of 17 years, takes it upon himself to keep the younger men alert during the down time. Finally, they're called to save an Afghan National Army soldier in grave condition after being hit by an IED. The threat of further enemy mines in the area is unknown and Jeff must make a tough call between retrieving the wounded Afghan within the critical first hour, the golden hour, and waiting for the area to be cleared of further enemy IEDS. Later, enemy insurgents attack an American forward operating base, leaving multiple U.S. soldiers critically injured. It's the kind of rescue Jeff has spent his entire life preparing for, and Duane flies with the rookie to help lead the team into the action. Both Duane and Seth, the unit commander, hope Jeff and the team can be at their best, as numerous American lives are at stake.