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U.S. Navy SEALs Lt. Michael P. Murphy, from Patchogue, NY and Perry Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Axelson, from Cupertino, Calif, pose for photo during their deployment to Afghanistan in 2005.

Murphy and Axelson would be killed by enemy forces during a reconnaissance mission, Operation Red Wings, on June 28, 2005. They were part of a four-man team tasked with finding a key Taliban leader in the mountainous terrain near Asadabad, Afghanistan, when they came under fire from a much larger enemy force.

(Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)

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"The Wide Wide Sea" by Hampton Sides.

"The Wide Wide Sea" by Hampton Sides is a gripping narrative non-fiction account of the harrowing journey of three Navy SEALs who find themselves stranded in the Pacific Ocean during a tropical storm. The book follows the true story of Marcus Luttrell, Danny Dietz, and Matthew Axelson, members of SEAL Team 10, as they undertake a covert mission in Afghanistan in 2005. When their mission goes awry, the SEALs are forced to fend for themselves in hostile territory, facing overwhelming odds and treacherous conditions. As they struggle to survive, the men draw on their training, resilience, and camaraderie to persevere against all odds. Sides vividly captures the intensity and danger of their ordeal, transporting readers into the heart of the action. Through meticulous research and interviews with survivors, he provides a gripping and intimate portrait of the courage and sacrifice of these extraordinary men. "The Wide Wide Sea" is not just a tale of survival; it is a tribute to the bravery and dedication of the individuals who serve in America's armed forces. Sides skillfully weaves together the personal stories of the SEALs with the larger geopolitical context of the war on terror, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by those on the front lines. With its fast-paced narrative and vivid storytelling, "The Wide Wide Sea" is a compelling read that will leave readers in awe of the indomitable human spirit.

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On June 28, 2005, deep behind enemy lines east of Asadabad in the Hindu Kush of Afghanistan, a very committed four-man Navy SEAL team was conducting a reconnaissance mission at the unforgiving altitude of approximately 10,000 feet. The SEALs, Lt. Michael Murphy, Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class (SEAL) Danny Dietz, Sonar Technician 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew Axelson and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (SEAL) Marcus Luttrell had a vital task. The four SEALs were scouting Ahmad Shah – a terrorist in his mid-30s who grew up in the adjacent mountains just to the south.

Under the assumed name Muhammad Ismail, Shah led a guerrilla group known to locals as the “Mountain Tigers” that had aligned with the Taliban and other militant groups close to the Pakistani border. The SEAL mission was compromised when the team was spotted by local nationals, who presumably reported its presence and location to the Taliban.

A fierce firefight erupted between the four SEALs and a much larger enemy force of more than 50 anti-coalition militia. The enemy had the SEALs outnumbered. They also had terrain advantage. They launched a well-organized, three-sided attack on the SEALs. The firefight continued relentlessly as the overwhelming militia forced the team deeper into a ravine.

Trying to reach safety, the four men, now each wounded, began bounding down the mountain’s steep sides, making leaps of 20 to 30 feet. Approximately 45 minutes into the fight, pinned down by overwhelming forces, Dietz, the communications petty officer, sought open air to place a distress call back to the base. But before he could, he was shot in the hand, the blast shattering his thumb.

Despite the intensity of the firefight and suffering grave gunshot wounds himself, Murphy is credited with risking his own life to save the lives of his teammates. Murphy, intent on making contact with headquarters, but realizing this would be impossible in the extreme terrain where they were fighting, unhesitatingly and with complete disregard for his own life moved into the open, where he could gain a better position to transmit a call to get help for his men.

Moving away from the protective mountain rocks, he knowingly exposed himself to increased enemy gunfire. This deliberate and heroic act deprived him of cover and made him a target for the enemy. While continuing to be fired upon, Murphy made contact with the SOF Quick Reaction Force at Bagram Air Base and requested assistance. He calmly provided his unit’s location and the size of the enemy force while requesting immediate support for his team. At one point he was shot in the back causing him to drop the transmitter. Murphy picked it back up, completed the call and continued firing at the enemy who was closing in. Severely wounded, Lt. Murphy returned to his cover position with his men and continued the battle.

An MH-47 Chinook helicopter, with eight additional SEALs and eight Army Night Stalkers aboard, was sent is as part of an extraction mission to pull out the four embattled SEALs. The MH-47 was escorted by heavily-armored, Army attack helicopters. Entering a hot combat zone, attack helicopters are used initially to neutralize the enemy and make it safer for the lightly-armored, personnel-transport helicopter to insert.

The heavy weight of the attack helicopters slowed the formation’s advance prompting the MH-47 to outrun their armored escort. They knew the tremendous risk going into an active enemy area in daylight, without their attack support, and without the cover of night. Risk would, of course, be minimized if they put the helicopter down in a safe zone. But knowing that their warrior brothers were shot, surrounded and severely wounded, the rescue team opted to directly enter the oncoming battle in hopes of landing on brutally hazardous terrain.

As the Chinook raced to the battle, a rocket-propelled grenade struck the helicopter, killing all 16 men aboard.

On the ground and nearly out of ammunition, the four SEALs, Murphy, Luttrell, Dietz and Axelson, continued the fight. By the end of the two-hour gunfight that careened through the hills and over cliffs, Murphy, Axelson and Dietz had been killed. An estimated 35 Taliban were also dead.

The fourth SEAL, Luttrell, was blasted over a ridge by a rocket propelled grenade and was knocked unconscious. Regaining consciousness some time later, Luttrell managed to escape – badly injured – and slowly crawl away down the side of a cliff. Dehydrated, with a bullet wound to one leg, shrapnel embedded in both legs, three vertebrae cracked; the situation for Luttrell was grim. Rescue helicopters were sent in, but he was too weak and injured to make contact. Traveling seven miles on foot he evaded the enemy for nearly a day. Gratefully, local nationals came to his aid, carrying him to a nearby village where they kept him for three days. The Taliban came to the village several times demanding that Luttrell be turned over to them. The villagers refused. One of the villagers made his way to a Marine outpost with a note from Luttrell, and U.S. forces launched a massive operation that rescued him from enemy territory on July 2.

By his undaunted courage, intrepid fighting spirit and inspirational devotion to his men in the face of certain death, Lt. Murphy was able to relay the position of his unit, an act that ultimately led to the rescue of Luttrell and the recovery of the remains of the three who were killed in the battle.

This was the second worst single-day U.S. Forces death toll since Operation Enduring Freedom began nearly eight years ago. It was the second largest loss of life for Naval Special Warfare since World War II.

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Never forget the SEALs who gave their lives in Operation Red Wings. Song: Infamy by Modern Warfare 2

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“The Guardians” Veterans Memorial in Cupertino, California is a very moving image of two defenders, ever watchful, back to back.

Represented are Cupertino's own Matthew Axelson and James Suh, two Navy SEALs who died fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan during Operation Red Wings. 🇺🇸 #NeverForget

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We must never forget. Therefore we must never quit. LLTB #Repost @team_neverquit with @get_repost ・・・ We will never forget the warriors lost 13 years ago in the mountains of Afghanistan. 🇺🇸💔 We will forever celebrate their lives and make sure their fighting spirits live on in all of us. #ORW #LLTB #NEVERQUIT Repost this to show your support for the community and families that lost so much on this day in 2005. #remeberorw LT Michael P. Murphy SO2 Matthew Axelson SO2 Danny Dietz SOC Jacques J. Fontan SOCS Daniel R. Healy LCDR Erik S. Kristensen SO1 Jeffery A. Lucas LT Michael M. McGreevy, Jr. SO2 James E. Suh SO1 Jeffrey S. Taylor SO2 Shane E. Patton SSG Shamus O. Goare CWO3 Corey J. Goodnature SGT Kip A. Jacoby SFC Marcus V. Muralles MSG James W. Ponder III MAJ Stephen C. Reich SFC Michael L. Russell CWO4 Chris J. Scherkenbach

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A Hero Workout You Can Complete At Home On Memorial Day

AFGHANISTAN – UNDATED: Navy SEALs operating in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring … [+] Freedom. (L-R) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Matthew G. Axelson, of Cupertino, California; Senior Chief Information Systems Technician Daniel R. Healy, of Exeter, New Hampshire.; Quartermaster 2nd Class James Suh, of Deerfield Beach, Florida.; Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Marcus Luttrell; Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Eric S. Patton, of Boulder City, Nevada; and Lt. Michael P. Murphy, of Patchogue, New York pose in Afghanistan. With the exception of Luttrell, all were killed June 28, 2005, by enemy forces while supporting Operation Red Wing. (Photo by U.S. Navy via Getty Images)

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Millions of Americans will be taking the opportunity to barbecue with friends today. Others will be observing the solemn occasion with a visit to a national site honoring fallen warriors. For those in the fitness world, Memorial Day is often kicked off with a challenging workout of the day called “Murph.”

The Murph Hero WOD, (as these daily workout programs are dubbed), was created by CrossFit and pays tribute to Lt. Michael P. Murphy, a Navy SEAL who earned a posthumous Medal of Honor for his heroism in Afghanistan.  His story and that of his four man Operation Red Wings team was turned into Lone Survivor, a bestselling book and 2013 movie.

Murph Observation

Cross training fitness. Young woman doing pushups with dumbbells. Panoramic image, convenient copy … [+] space

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This day and workout have special resonance for the members of CrossFit Coronado, owner and veteran Clint Russell shares. Located between two Navy bases in the San Diego area, including the one where sailors qualify and train to become SEALs, “The military makes up the bulk or our membership. As such, everyone here knows someone that has given their life in the service of our country.” Before getting into the workout, he says, “We have someone read the Medal of Honor citation for Lt. Murphy, and then play the national anthem.”

Murph at Home

You don’t need to be a SEAL, service member or CrossFit enthusiast to do your own Murph WOD. In fact, you don’t even need to leave your house, Russell notes.  The workout is comprised of these components, said to be the late SEAL’s favorite workout:

1 Mile Run

100 Pull-ups

200 Push ups

 300 Squats

1 Mile Run

A 20-pound weight vest is included for more advanced users. Naturally, this isn’t a workout for beginners — even without the vest — and anyone starting a fitness program should consult with their physician first. However, this WOD (and CrossFit workouts in general) can be modified to a user’s ability.

“This is a lot of volume for people,” Russell cautions. “If you haven’t been training at high intensity regularly, go for half, or an amount appropriate for your ability level,” he advises. “We want people to work hard, but not at the expense of hurting yourself.” You can also substitute exercises to fit your needs.

Runs and Modifications

A home treadmill can stand in for street runs, supporting fitness for busy parents.

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Starting with the runs, a home-based Murph WOD could use a treadmill instead of the streets or a track. This can especially benefit parents with young children. No treadmill? No problem: “You could also do a shuttle run in your driveway,” Russell suggests. A yard potentially works for that too.

The CrossFit owner suggests alternatives for non-runners: “You can sub rowing or biking. If those aren’t an option, jumping rope would work.” If you opt for that choice, do it on a cushioned workout mat so you reduce the impact on your body. 

If you are considering a new treadmill or exercise bike for your home, plan its placement carefully to avoid disrupting work, sleep or study for other household members, and to stand in a safe location.  

Calisthenics and Modifications

Wall push-ups are an easier modification to the standard floor exercise.

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Some fitness buffs have pull-up bars at home. There are models that don’t require hardware to install, but rest on door frames. Others would love to do pull-ups, but lack the upper body strength to complete them. Russell offers the following modifications and alternatives: “Bands that you can hook to the pull-up bar for assistance are great. If that doesn’t work, rows with a weight, or object around the house, such as a backpack will do.” Shape.com offers additional pull-up alternatives you can do with bands or free weights at home. 

Squats can be performed with or without weights on just about any stable flooring type. Form is important though, so a full length wall mirror is helpful for monitoring your movements. Pushups can also be done on most surfaces, though many like a mat to protect their hands and feet or knees. Self.com suggests these easier pushup modifications for those starting out – or for when you’re on those last exhausting repetitions. The easiest is done with a wall.

Getting Ready

Your kitchen is your home’s workout fueling station

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“Make sure you eat a solid low-fat breakfast with some complex carbs and protein two-plus hours before,” Russell advises. You also want to have hydration handy for your workout, he recommends, which means having a nearby secure perch for your bottle so you’re not having to stop your WOD to clean up spills.

Part of your preparation should also include a dynamic warm up before to prepare your body. The CrossFit owner suggests this one:

Run two minutes

Complete 10 lunges with twist and reach

Complete 10 air squats

Complete three 20-second pull-up bar hangs.

Home Recovery

Hydrotherapy is one form of workout recovery you can enjoy at home.

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You’re probably going to be sore after this workout, even if you modify it and even if you’ve been working out regularly. Recovery has several components, Russell points out. “The main thing is drink water, and move around slowly throughout the day. Sitting and doing nothing will make it worse. Movement will flush all the waste out of the muscles.”

You can also use hydrotherapy to relieve muscle soreness if you have a whirlpool tub, spa or even a handheld massaging showerhead available at home. Steam rooms and showers have some potential workout recovery benefits, according to Healthline and other medically-reviewed publications.  Saunas may help too, but to a lesser extent, according to Medical News Today. Both spaces have potential health risks as well, and shouldn’t be used without first consulting a medical professional.

Next Year

AFGHANISTAN – UNDATED: SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy, (L) from Patchogue, New York and Sonar … [+] Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Matthew G. Axelson of Cupertino, California sit in Afghanistan. Murphy and Axelso were assigned to SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 1, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and were killed by enemy forces during a reconnaissance mission, Operation Red Wing, June 28, 2005. Both men were part of a four-man team tasked with finding a key Taliban leader in the mountainous terrain near Asadabad, Afghanistan, when they came under fire from a much larger enemy force with superior tactical position. (Photo by U.S. Navy via Getty Images)

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If Murph is a workout you want to take on next year at home or at a CrossFit studio near you, you can prepare with a free 44-day Murph Challenge Training Program, created and hosted by The Murph Challenge and Lt. Michael P. Murphy Foundation. If you want to learn more about the fallen SEAL, his WOD and the scholarships his foundation supports, you can read more here.

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Upcoming: H.R. 4672 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 21701 Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino, California, as the "Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew G. Axelson Post Office Building"

H.R. 4672 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 21701 Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino, California, as the "Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew G. Axelson Post Office Building", sponsored by , is scheduled for a vote by the House of Representatives on the week of September 14th, 2020. Full text/More info: https://ift.tt/3hkckqt

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Upcoming: H.R. 4672 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 21701 Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino, California, as the "Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew G. Axelson Post Office Building"

H.R. 4672 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 21701 Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino, California, as the "Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew G. Axelson Post Office Building", sponsored by , is scheduled for a vote by the House of Representatives on the week of September 14th, 2020. https://ift.tt/3hkckqt

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Lone Survivor Ending Lettermen of the U.S.A <https://www.facebook.com/LETTERMENUSA/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARDm4aXU881bySqXRtP_OFwrrTc6NvV6sTmpmIR1LsyXqRCBAcApM28ScC0-paauMHx09Y_KDoDs0P8n&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARA3LSm3t_EZdgocn2VUhSds1hhnacgOV3YA5vGT90NRPIO0ogx4kWAiE_v1sSirtDaJDU-J5KucvIEcXQCb5BL5dN-C_zt7HrB08EXlZO-OX3XIARPp5QgbRTeZZjvQaWYYBsF2kPIZ47EdJP9TpEgoIXokE46rpfMke0oQ9AiByL4iUwtgQgqH2VR_DTEI6RKqMsK7sB939Xc0-w> 🇺🇸 and Lettermen USA <https://www.facebook.com/LettermenOfSec/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARAmDtXBmWrZmt79ioZszhLau9jlo3B-NN-OH489NcdPGDcdAL2m11THg1evx-dpmReTZ3CGmHGhT0ok&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARA3LSm3t_EZdgocn2VUhSds1hhnacgOV3YA5vGT90NRPIO0ogx4kWAiE_v1sSirtDaJDU-J5KucvIEcXQCb5BL5dN-C_zt7HrB08EXlZO-OX3XIARPp5QgbRTeZZjvQaWYYBsF2kPIZ47EdJP9TpEgoIXokE46rpfMke0oQ9AiByL4iUwtgQgqH2VR_DTEI6RKqMsK7sB939Xc0-w> 🇺🇸 The Lettermen of the U.S.A <https://www.facebook.com/LETTERMENUSA/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARDYEPuFZ6CJNxZYXkpm9tKaOIH9Bw7PTamDOSOww-UbIKu6eUeyrYGmALBdru0SppG2WwTjNbYTMVCd&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARA3LSm3t_EZdgocn2VUhSds1hhnacgOV3YA5vGT90NRPIO0ogx4kWAiE_v1sSirtDaJDU-J5KucvIEcXQCb5BL5dN-C_zt7HrB08EXlZO-OX3XIARPp5QgbRTeZZjvQaWYYBsF2kPIZ47EdJP9TpEgoIXokE46rpfMke0oQ9AiByL4iUwtgQgqH2VR_DTEI6RKqMsK7sB939Xc0-w> 🇺🇸 hope you will take a moment today to join us in paying tribute to those lost during Operation Red Wings. Honor and Remember. LT. (SEAL) MICHAEL P. MURPHY STG2 (SEAL) MATTHEW G. AXELSON GM2 (SEAL) DANNY P. DIETZ, JR. LCDR (SEAL) ERIK S. KRISTENSEN LT. (SEAL) MICHAEL M. MCGREEVY, JR. ITCS (SEAL) DANIEL R. HEALY FCC (SEAL) JACQUES J. FONTAN ET1 (SEAL) JEFFREY ALAN LUCAS HM1 (SEAL) JEFFREY SCOTT TAYLOR MM2 (SEAL) SHANE PATTON QM2 (SEAL) JAMES ERIK SUH SSG SHAMUS O. GOARE CWO COREY J. GOODNATURE SGT KIP A. JACOBY SFC MARCUS V. MURALLES MAJ STEPHEN C. REICH SFC MICHAEL L. RUSSELL CWO CHRIS J. SCHERKENBACH MSGT JAMES W. PONDER III Never Forget. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMJiEo10qHw <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMJiEo10qHw&fbclid=IwAR2T6oomlAiw-3DIn6GoPc45inG8j-cvq4xfx-TDN3CUmwDcruLlo9l3sb8> Song is “Heroes” performed by Peter Gabriel https://www.instagram.com/p/CCAX5odBeI9/?igshid=wgk8rrdt48me

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"Hey Mikey, I'm about ready to punch that time card."

(Lone Survivor, 2013)

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Today is the 15th Anniversary of Operation Red Wings which marks the most highly decorated small team action in Naval Special Warfare history. Eleven Navy SEALs and eight Army Night Stalkers selflessly gave their lives in the service of their country for their Special Operations brothers. We honor the US Navy SEALs who were shot down while on the rescue mission: Jacques Fontan, Jeffrey Lucas, Erik Kristensen, Jeffrey Taylor, Michael McGreevy, Shane Patton, James Suh, Daniel Healy and their fellow SEALs who were killed while under attack on the ground: Matthew Axelson, Danny Dietz, and Michael Murphy.

We also honor the eight Army Night Stalkers who sacrificed their lives in this heroic rescue mission: Shamus Goare, Marcus Muralles, Kip Jacoby, Corey Goodnature, Chris Scherkenbach, Stephen Reich, James Ponder, Mishael Russell.

They were courageous.

They were warriors.

They are heroes.

They are not forgotten.

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#NeverForget #ORW #OperationRedWings

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6/28/05 - Operation Red Wings. Operation Red Wings, informally referred to as the Battle of Abbas Ghar, was a combined military operation during the war in Afghanistan. A team of 4 Navy SEALs (Murphy, Dietz, Axelson and Lutrell) fell into an ambush in Kunar province. An aid helicopter was shot down with a rocket propelled grenade, killing all 8 Navy SEALs and 8 US Army Special Operations Aviators on board. Seal Team: Lt. Michael Murphy, Petty officer Matthew Axelson, Petty Officer 2nd Class Danny Dietz. Nightstalkers: SSG. Shamus Goare, CWO Corey Goodnature, Sgt. Kip Jacoby, Sgt. 1st Class Marcus Muralles, Master Sgt. James Ponder III, Maj. Stephen Reich, Sgt. 1st Class Michael Russell, CWO Chris Scherkenbach. SEALs: Chief Petty Officer Jacques Fontan, Senior Chief Petty Officer Daniel Healy, Lt. Comdr. Erik Kristensen, Petty Officer 1st Class Jeffery Lucas, Lt. Michael McGreevy Jr., Petty Officer 2nd Class James Suh, Petty Officer 1st Class Jeffrey Taylor, Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Patton. 11 years passed, Gone, But Not Forgotten. RIP Warriors! https://www.instagram.com/p/CB98P1lDhZe/?igshid=zj8ukobsyw5j

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5 Billion Rentals: 5 Crazy Rescue Films Available for Rent from DVD Netflix

Crazy and insane resues is the theme for this article. From military ops missions to first responders, this selection has it all. They’re all available for rent from DVD Netflix. Add your favorites to the comments below.

The Finest Hours (2015)

A massive storm splits the SS Pendleton into two on Feb. 18, 1952, trapping more than 30 sailors within the sinking stern of the tanker. Engineer Ray Sybert bravely takes on the task of coordinating a plan for his fellow survivors. Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Cluff orders an audacious rescue mission as the news of the tragedy reaches the Coast Guard in Chatham, Mass. Coxswain Bernie Webber takes three men on a lifeboat to try to save the crew from seemingly impossible odds, given the vicious weather.

Entebbe (2018)

Four terrorists hijacked a flight from Tel-Aviv to Paris from Air France in July 1976, forcing the flight crew to land in Entebbe, Uganda. The Jewish passengers were held hostage there, with their protection conditional on the release of hundreds of extremists detained in Israel, Germany, and Sweden. The Israeli government is using the Israeli Defense Forces to execute a daring rescue after considerable debate.

The 33 (2015)

As a copper and gold mine crashes in Chile, a disaster strikes on August 5, 2010, trapping 33 people underground. Despite over 2,000 feet of rock in their path, a rescue team members are working tirelessly for 69 days to save the seemingly doomed crew. Under the ruins, the miners begin an epic search to survive, facing the need for food and water with suffocating heat. It becomes a race against time and a true test of the human spirit with family, friends and the rest of the world watching.

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016)

Islamic militants attack the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2012. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, killing a Foreign Service officer, Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith. Stationed less than one mile away are members (James Badge Dale, John Krasinski, Max Martini) of the Annex Security Team, former soldiers assigned to protect operatives and diplomats in the city. As the assault rages on, the six men engage the combatants in a fierce firefight to save the lives of the remaining Americans.

Lone Survivor (2013)

Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell (Mark Wahlberg), Michael Murphy (Taylor Kitsch), Danny Dietz (Emile Hirsch) and Matthew "Axe" Axelson (Ben Foster) were sent on a surveillance mission in Afghanistan in 2005 to drive Taliban leader Ahmad Shah out. Luttrell and his squad, though spotted by goatherds, decide not to kill them. Yet one of the Afghans warns the invaders of a band of Taliban fighters, and a horrific battle follows, in which the SEALs are hopelessly outnumbered and outgunned.

You can watch these films over a huge bowl of popcorn. Rent them from DVD Netflix via dvd.netflix.com. Add them to your queue today. If you don’t have an account, you can sign-up for a free month. If you decide to keep the membership, pay as little as $7.99 per month to enjoy DVD Netflix’s massive database of blockbusters, documentaries, independent films, and more.

Disclaimer: As a DVD Nation Director, for introducing the DVD Netflix service to you, as well as writing about some awesome movies to rent that can be challenging to find anywhere else, I’m rewarded and always happy to share awesome movies with you.  #dvd20 #dvdnation #ad

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Rep. Khanna honors fallen Navy SEAL Matthew Axelson http://bit.ly/2HDv5GZ

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Nikmatnya Bumbu-Bumbu Persaudaraan

Lone Survivor (2013) Review

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The Lone Survivor garapan sutradara Peter Berg, yang dirilis Januari 2013  ini garis besar certanya sendiri diangkat oleh seorang saksi hidup yang selamat pada operasi red wings bernama "Marcus Ruttrell" pada tahun 2007 dalam sebuah buku nonfikisi  “Lone Survivor : The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and The Lost Heroes of Seal Team 10″.

Lone Survivor berkisah tentang operasi red wings yang menerjunkan pasukan elit angkatan laut amerika serikat "Navy Seal" untuk mengawasi, menangkap atau membunuh komandan taliban senior bernama Ahmad Shah.

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Diturunkannya empat personil SEAL team 10 terdiri dari Lt. Michael Murphy (Taylor Kitsch) dan tiga anak buahnya Marcus Luttreall (Mark Wahlberg), Matthew Axelson (Ben Foster), dan Danny Dietz (Emile Hirsh).

Pada spot selanjutnya hubungan komunikasi terganggu karena relief daerah yang tidak dijangkau oleh sinyal dan Lt murphy memutuskan untuk beristirahat terlebih dahulu, namun tiba-tiba di spot penembakan muncul 3 kambing yang disusul 3 orang dibelakangnya, hal ini diluar dugaan.

Dan ditawanlah mereka. setelah berunding, Keputusan yang di ambil oleh Lt. Murphy ialah melepaskan tawanan dan misi dianggap gagal. mereka berencana untuk kembali ke pangkalan. namun hal yang harus dibayar adalah mereka dihadang oleh pasukan taliban dari berbagai arah.

Naasnya saat bantuan datang berupa hellicopter dengan pasukan seal team lainnya terkena RPG dan menewaskan semua pasukan beserta kru pilotnya.

Tak peduli berapa banyak peluru yang menghiasi tubuhnya. mereka tetap meladeni pasukan taliban. namun satu persatu team jatuh dan sisa satu personil yang tersisa yaitu marcus. bukan berarti mengalah namun gugur untuk saling menyelamatkan satu sama lain.

Kemudian marcus ditemukan dan ditolong oleh Gulab seorang penduduk di sekitar. dan dirawat sampai bantuan datang.

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Demikian review yang saya buat..

Dan mungkin ini salah satu film yang saya putar lebih dari 10 kali. dan tanpa sadar film ini jadi pendongkrak semangat saya. tak hanya bicara tentang standar teknis membuat film perang, sound editing yang bisa di bilang keren untuk film perang, gatau kerasa aja feel nya, ibarat penonton dipaksa masuk kedalam settingnya. mulai dari detail-detail kecil semua diperhatikan.

Dan setelah nonton film ini saya jadi tahu faktanya bahwa operasi Amerika juga bisa gagal. dan satu yang paling penting adalah penduduk Afghanistan tak semua taliban.

kelebihan :

(+) Sound editing, sound mixing yang sangat-sangat sesuai di tiap scene (feel nya dapet apa lagi pas intro & adegan jatuh)

(+) Jokes khas militer di perlihatkan secara ringan.

(+) Bumbu-bumbu patriotisme dan persaudaraan yang sangat kuat.

(+) Make up Artist yang bisa di bilang sangat keren.

kekurangan :

(-) Setting lokasi yang kurang mirip di medan afghanistan, masih terlihat subur dan hijau dimana-mana.

(-) Saat adegan munculnya penggembala kambing sebenarnya di versi realnya tidak ada, dibuat-buat agar ceritanya terangkat.