A 19-year-old US Army specialist who becomes a media celebrity after heroically dragging his mortally wounded sergeant to safety in Iraq. Tormented by PTSD and the surreal celebrity tour, he initially seeks a medical discharge but ultimately chooses to redeploy with his squad out of a profound sense of belonging and camaraderie.
Fellow soldiers bound by shared deployment and impending redeployment.
Billy defends the squad's personal ownership against corporate appropriation.
Josh manages public relations and facilitates the squad's media engagements.
A fleeting, hopeful romantic spark amidst the media circus.
Albert acts as the commercial representative and narrative architect for the squad.
Dime holds formal military authority and directs squad operations.
Combat comrades bound by shared trauma and mutual survival.
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