Marcus Luttrell, the Navy SEAL and author whose experiences are depicted in Lone Survivor, is born.
A United States Navy SEAL reconnaissance mission in Afghanistan that went tragically wrong, resulting in heavy casualties and the story depicted in the movie Lone Survivor.
Marcus Luttrell publishes his memoir detailing Operation Red Wings and his survival story.
The movie Lone Survivor, based on Marcus Luttrell's memoir and depicting the events of Operation Red Wings, is released.
Navy SEAL team prepares for a covert reconnaissance mission in Afghanistan to locate a high-value Taliban target.
The SEAL team is inserted by helicopter into the mountainous region of Afghanistan near the target area.
The SEAL team comes across a group of local goat herders and must decide their fate, leading to a critical decision affecting mission success.
The SEAL team is ambushed by a large Taliban force after their position is compromised.
Several team members are killed or wounded; surviving team members engage in a desperate fight and retreat through the mountains.
Marcus Luttrell is separated from the team but survives alone in hostile territory.
Local Pashtun villagers find Marcus Luttrell, offer protection, and care for his wounds, risking their own safety.
U.S. forces launch a recovery and counter-attack operation following reports of the SEAL team attack.
Marcus Luttrell is evacuated by U.S. forces and receives medical care, marking the end of the mission ordeal.
