Operation Pineapple Express

By: Scott Mann

Narrated by: Scott Mann

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

An edge-of-your-seat military memoir and true story about a group of retired Green Berets who come together to save a former comrade—and 500 other Afghans—targeted by the Taliban amid the chaos of America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.

In April 2021, a Special Forces operator deployed abroad sends an urgent plea: Get Nezam out of Afghanistan now. Nezam, one of the first Afghan National Army commandos trained alongside US Special Forces, is receiving threatening messages from the Taliban. His former commander, retired Lt. Col. Scott Mann, activates Task Force Pineapple, connecting with fellow special operations veterans and allies to plan a high-risk rescue mission.

Operating from basements and garages, the team orchestrates an escape route into Taliban-controlled Kabul, working around enemy checkpoints and surging crowds to get Nezam through Kabul airport safely. When calls flood in from other veterans, interpreters, and at-risk civilians, the mission expands—and Task Force Pineapple rescues 500 more Afghans in three turbulent days before the deadly ISIS-K suicide bombing. Operation Pineapple Express is a thrilling account of heroism, service, and loyalty in the final days of the War on Terror.

Excellent true story of important acts of bravery

EVERY American should read this book about the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. The media was so misleading on what actually happened last year. This is a true story about some very brave people.

Excellent Telling of What Happened in Afghanistan

Best and most wholistic telling of events before, during, and after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Pulls no punches with where responsibility was passed off by “leadership” to junior staff and retired vets. Exposes our government’s ineptitude to a sickening level.

Hero’s

America’s finest stepping up when our corrupt American government failed us and the citizens of Afghanistan.

A rare non-fiction that rips at your emotions

When an author reads their own audiobook, it can go really well or really poorly. Lt. Col Mann delivered an amazing story with fantastic narration. I can't remember when a non-fiction book hit me with so many emotions. I like to think I'm well educated in regard to foreign affairs, but the story of Operation Pineapple Express opened my eyes to a whole world I didn't know existed. The story is riveting and extremely hard to pause because you are constantly on the edge of your seat. I highly recommend Operation Pineapple Express!

Great Read/ Listen

Truly amazing story of determination and bravery! Thank you for sharing and your service