Navy Seals

As the USS Forrestal aircraft carrier navigates the eastern Mediterranean Sea, a distress call from a cargo ship sets off a chain reaction of events that will test the mettle of a team of elite Navy SEALs. The initial mayday report details a ship under attack, engulfed in flames and adrift, with its crew struggling to survive. A deployed SH-3 helicopter is dispatched to render aid, but its mission is cut short when it's downed by a heavily armed gunboat, leaving the aircrew at the mercy of their captors.

Meanwhile, a group of SEALs - Graham (Charlie Sheen), Hawkins (Charlie Sheen), Curran (Michael Biehn), and teammates Dennis Haysbert, Rick Rossovich, Cyril O'Reilly, Bill Paxton, and Paul Sanchez - are still reeling from the aftermath of their own bachelor party. The festivities have just wrapped up when Graham's impending nuptials take a sudden and unexpected turn, as his wedding is abruptly canceled due to the urgent recall of the SEAL team back to base.

Their mission: to rescue the captured aircrew and put an end to the terrorist threat that has taken root in the Mediterranean. As they converge on the crisis zone, the SEALs are met with a gruesome discovery - the leader of the terrorists, Ben Shaheed (Nicholas Kadi), has already begun executing hostages, leaving only one crew member alive.

With time running out and lives hanging in the balance, Hawkins' quick thinking saves multiple lives by intervening to prevent further executions. However, his heroism is short-lived, as he inadvertently alerts Shaheed to their presence when he breaks silence to investigate a suspicious noise. The terrorist tries to blend in with the SEALs, posing as an Egyptian sailor, but they aren't fooled.

As the team works to extract the hostages from harm's way, Hawkins becomes increasingly agitated by the traumatic events unfolding around him. His emotional turmoil is palpable, and it takes Curran's calm guidance to keep him focused on the mission at hand. Despite their success in rescuing the aircrew, the SEALs are left with more questions than answers - particularly when they discover a stash of Stinger missiles hidden away in an abandoned warehouse.

The after-action debriefing back on the aircraft carrier only adds fuel to the fire as Curran's decision to leave the missiles behind is called into question. The tension simmers just below the surface, especially for Hawkins, who struggles to come to terms with the devastating toll the mission has taken on his psyche. As the team members disperse to their respective quarters, the weight of their experience hangs heavy in the air, a constant reminder that the memories of this mission will linger long after the dust settles.

At the Pentagon, Shaheed's candid video interview with journalist and author Claire Varrens (Joanne Whalley-Kilmer) provides a chilling admission: his organization, Al Shudadah, was behind the devastating 1983 bombing of the Marine barracks in Lebanon. Varrens' probing questions reveal Shaheed's motives were rooted in a desire for revenge against the US military, which had previously targeted their homes with naval bombardments and airstrikes. The Joint Chiefs are briefed on this latest development, prompting Curran to request permission to destroy the Stinger missiles, only to be informed by Navy Intelligence that they've already been relocated.

As the SEALs enjoy some well-deserved R&R, including a game of golf, Curran's brooding demeanor is interrupted by his thoughts on Varrens' book. Graham's attempts to rekindle his wedding plans with his fiancée (S. Epatha Merkerson) serve as a stark reminder of the perils that come with being in love with a Navy SEAL.

The team receives their next orders: Naval Intelligence has discovered that the Stinger missiles are allegedly on board a merchant ship, the Latanya, off the coast of Syria. The SEALs deploy from the USS Nyack, successfully boarding the ship and neutralizing two disguised gunmen, only to be met with the disconcerting revelation that the missiles aren't present after all.

Frustrated by the recent spate of unreliable intelligence, Curran seeks Claire's cooperation, hoping her journalist skills can help uncover the truth. He takes her on a tour of Navy SEAL training and attempts to win her over with an elegant dinner, slowly winning her trust as they bond over their shared passion for uncovering the facts.

Inspired by Claire's expertise and an impassioned outburst from Hawkins, Curran presents the idea of kidnapping a potential informant to his superiors at a National Security Council meeting. A CIA executive identifies one of the targets as a known CIA asset who could be co-opted if taken into custody, giving the SEALs the green light to bring him in.

As the SEALS initiate their covert operation, Curran (character) leads his team in a daring HALO jump, followed by a stealthy approach to shore. Splitting up, Curran's inner circle - including Hawkins, Ramos, and Graham (actor's name) - infiltrate a residential area to extract the informant, while others remain outside as over-watch. When Ramos finds himself pinned down by patrolling militiamen, Hawkins disobeys Curran's orders to hold fire, sparking a intense firefight that ultimately claims Graham's life.

The team's morale takes a devastating hit as they pay their respects to their fallen comrade at a solemn funeral with full military honors. As the reality of their loss sets in, the SEALS gather to drown their sorrows at a local pizza joint and bar. Hawkins raises a toast to his departed friend Graham, praising him as the ultimate bro - an acknowledgment that earns Curran's stern rebuke. The mission commander scolds Hawkins for reveling in the thrill of battle, warning against the dangers of reckless abandon.

In the midst of their grief, Claire arrives at Curran's houseboat, only to find her boyfriend still reeling from the weight of their recent loss. As they stroll along the boardwalk, Curran opens up about the mission's complexities and complications, leading to a poignant night of intimacy that provides fleeting solace.

The SEALS are redeployed to Beirut, tasked with linking up with a local resistance fighter who will guide them to the location of the coveted Stinger missiles. Despite the risks, they press on, though their efforts are met with tragedy when Dane (actor's name) falls in action while setting up an over-watch position.

Undeterred, the remaining SEALS - including Curran, Leary (actor's name), and Rexer (actor's name) - locate the missiles in a heavily bombed area of the city. As they prepare to destroy the deadly arsenal, Hawkins and Ramos provide cover from outside. However, when a curious local gunman attracts unwanted attention, Hawkins' quick reflexes only serve to alert the terrorists.

As Curran takes a bullet to the abdomen and thigh while pinned down near the building door, he orders Hawkins to destroy the structure - no matter the personal cost. In a moment of defiance, Hawkins chooses to disobey the order, instead risking his own life to rescue his wounded commander. The other SEALS provide covering fire as Curran is extracted, allowing them to finally destroy the Stinger-laden building.

With their objective achieved but at great human cost, the four remaining SEALs commandeer a vehicle and attempt to exfiltrate the city while evading pursuit by an enemy BTR-152 and its deadly machine gun. Though their ride eventually takes a hit from enemy fire, Leary's quick thinking with a recovered Stinger missile launcher allows them to take out the APC, enabling the SEALS to make their escape to the beach, battered but unbroken.

As the sun dips into the horizon, Shaheed pilfers a vessel from an unsuspecting fisherman's pier-side mooring, mirroring the stealthy movements of the US Navy's elite SEAL team as they covertly pursue their quarry across the water. Amidst the darkness, he spots the lifeless form of Curran drifting in the waves, only to have his attention diverted by a sudden and intense underwater skirmish with the SEALs. In the heat of battle, Hawkins proves himself a formidable opponent, ultimately ending Shaheed's reign of terror with a decisive strike. Meanwhile, the remaining terrorists on the surface are swiftly neutralized by their comrades-in-arms, who simultaneously destroy the small boat that had served as their command center. With the mission objectives finally satisfied, the designated exfiltration submarine breaches the surface, its presence a beacon signaling the successful extraction of the SEALs from the fray.