Courage Under Fire

In 1991, during the first Gulf War, Captain Karen Walden was killed after her helicopter crashed. The military prepared to award her the Medal of Honor; she would be the first woman ever to receive the accolade. Lt. Colonel Serling is assigned to investigate the exact events surrounding Walden's death. He interviewed numerous members of Walden's team. But conflicting accounts, plus remaining gender discrimination in the military, soon cast doubt on Walden's integrity. After a controversial inquiry, it was left to Serling to determine whether Walden should receive the honor, and in doing so, forever impact the legacy of women in the armed forces.