In the volatile waters of the Persian Gulf, America’s might is spearheaded by the USS Carl Vinson. Under the steady command of Admiral Heater Robinson–a respected leader and unparalleled officer–the most powerful carrier battle group ever assembled is ordered to stand fast and not retaliate when sixty-seven U.S. sailors are slain in a brutal terrorist attack–the most recent of many. America’s official inaction is allowing a hostile government to get away with murder. But Heater Robinson has been pushed to the edge.