{"product_id":"operation-pineapple-express-the-incredible-story-of-a-group-of-americans-who-undertook-one-last-mission-and-honored-a-promise-i","title":"Operation Pineapple Express: The Incredible Story Of A Group Of Americans Who Undertook One Last Mission And Honored A Promise I","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstant New York Times Bestselleran Edgeofyourseat Thriller About A Group Of Retired Green Berets Who Come Together To Save A Former Comradeand 500 Other Afghansbeing Targeted By The Taliban In The Chaos Of Americas Withdrawal From Afghanistan.In April 2021, An Urgent Call Was Placed From A Special Forces Operator Serving Overseas. The Message Was Clear: Get Nezam Out Of Afghanistan Now. Nezam Was Part Of The Afghan National Armys First Group Of Americantrained Commandos; He Passed Through Fort Braggs Legendary Q Course And Served Alongside The Us Special Forces For Over A Decade. But Afghanistans Government And Army Were On The Edge Of Collapse, And Nezam Was Receiving Threatening Texts From The Taliban. The Message Reached Nezams Former Commanding Officer, Retired Lt. Col. Scott Mann, Who Couldnt Face The Idea Of Losing Another Soldier In The Long War On Terror. Immediately, He Sends Out An Sos To A Group Of Afghan Vets (Navy Seals, Green Berets, Cia Officers, Usaid Advisors). They All Answer The Call For One Last Mission.Operating Out Of Basements And Garages, Task Force Pineapple Organizes An Escape Route For Nezam And Gets Him Into Hiding In Talibancontrolled Kabul. After Many Tense Days, He Braves The Enemy Checkpoints And The Crowds Of Thousands Blocking The Airport Gates. He Finally Makes It Through The Wire And Into The Americanheld Airport Thanks To The Frantic Efforts Of The Pineapple Express, A Relentless Congressional Aide, And A Us Embassy Official. Nezam Is Safe, But Calls Are Coming In From All Directions Requesting Help For Other Afghan Soldiers, Interpreters, And Atrisk Women And Children. Task Force Pineapple Widens Its Scopeand Ends Up Rescuing 500 More Afghans From Kabul In The Three Chaotic Days Before The Isisk Suicide Bombing. Operation Pineapple Express Is A Thrilling, Suspenseful Tale Of Service And Loyalty Amidst The Chaos Of The Us Withdrawal From Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47088745152757,"sku":"SONG1668003643","price":10.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/5804\/8501\/files\/81WFBg5PnQL.jpg?v=1759409734","url":"https:\/\/ergodebooks.com\/products\/operation-pineapple-express-the-incredible-story-of-a-group-of-americans-who-undertook-one-last-mission-and-honored-a-promise-i","provider":"Ergodebooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}