Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Serling is assigned to investigate the eligibility of Captain Karen Walden for the Medal of Honor, America's highest military award, posthumously. Walden would be the first woman to receive this honor for her service in the Gulf War. The investigation forces Serling, suffering from his own recent traumatic experiences and guilt over a friendly fire incident, to reevaluate the nature of heroism and his perception of the truth. As Serling interviews the survivors from Walden's unit, conflicting accounts emerge, painting vastly different pictures of Walden's leadership and the events leading up to her death.

The inquiry becomes increasingly complex, exposing a tangled web of bravery, betrayal, and the fog of war. Each testimony reveals layers of personal and operational secrets, complicating Serling's task and challenging his moral compass. Struggling with the pressures from the military to conclude the investigation and his own quest for redemption, Serling finds himself in a battle for justice and truth, looking for clarity in a situation where the lines between right and wrong are blurred. This journey of discovery does not only shine a light on the realities faced by soldiers in combat but also explores the impact of their sacrifices on personal integrity and honor in the face of adversity.