“The extraordinary story of young men whose skills and capabilities rival those of superheroes. They are Israel’s ultimate insurance policy.” — Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel (Ret.), former Commander-in-Chief of the Israeli Air Force Unit 669, Israel’s elite Air Force rescue unit, is a top-tier commando force of the IDF and one of the most formidable rescue units in the world. Deployed daily into chaos and danger, its teams rush into combat zones, disaster sites, and special ops deep behind enemy lines. Whether evacuating wounded soldiers under fire from Gaza or Lebanon, retrieving a downed pilot, or saving a Syrian infant on a humanitarian mission, 669 operates where everything has gone wrong—and when failure is not an option. Full Throttle is the gripping true story of life inside this legendary unit, told from the front lines by combat paramedic Guy M. Through daring extractions and heart-stopping moments under fire, Guy thrusts the reader, with raw and unflinching honesty, into the relentless world of combat rescue. Originally published in Hebrew, the book became an instant bestseller and is now a modern classic for young Israelis. Full Throttle offers an intimate, action-packed, look inside one of the world’s most distinguished special forces units. Within these pages are never-before-published accounts of real missions, revealing the sacrifices, moral stakes, and unbreakable brotherhood of those who answer the call when no one else can. "A breathtaking story of those who leap into fire, whether in the shadows or in broad daylight, embodying the camaraderie of the IDF and the resilience of the Jewish spirit. A true testament to the unbreakable courage of Israel's warriors." —Yossi Cohen, former Head of the Mossad "This is the unbelievable story of a team of young men with the skills and capabilities of superheroes. They are the ultimate insurance policy for the people of the State of Israel." —Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel (Ret.), former Commander-in-Chief of the Israeli Air Force "Guy offers a powerful and intimate portrayal of the legendary 669 unit. Through his sensitive and deeply personal writing, he takes readers on a compelling journey of service, heroism, and unwavering dedication to saving lives. A truly inspiring read—highly recommended!" —Dr. Eyal Hulata, former National Security Advisor "Full Throttle is a gripping, unflinching account of courage and sacrifice on the modern battlefield. Unit 669's story is not only one of extraordinary skill and daring rescue missions, but also of the moral resolve required when lives hang in the balance. As someone who has spent my career studying combat in the most challenging environments, I found this book a powerful reminder of the human dimension of war and of those who run toward danger to save others." —John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point "Full Throttle is a pulse-pounding, profoundly human portrait of the Israeli Air Force's elite rescue force, Unit 669. Told with raw clarity by combat paramedic Guy M., it thrusts you into the split-second decisions at the edge of chaos, illuminating the moral stakes, sacrifice, and unbreakable brotherhood of those who go where others can't. It offers an intimate, action-packed look inside one of the world's most distinguished special forces units." —Andrew Fox, Research Fellow at the Henry Jackson Society "I have lived my entire life in Israel, as the 'American' who is Israeli. The military is an integral part of my professional and personal life. I've read many Israeli war stories in Hebrew, and I've always seen them as something deeply Israeli, often difficult to translate across languages and cultures. Then, I read Guy's personal account of his service in the prestigious 669 unit—in English—and I was blown away. It is unmistakably Israeli, yet it bridges cultural gaps and offers a vivid description of both the challenges and the rewards of Israeli military service. This is not the usual war story. Guy dives into the impact of military service in an intimate, personal way—from the draft notice in high school, through the selection process and training, to regular service (which is never truly 'regular') and reserve duty. I highly recommend this as a personal story of one Israeli, his friends, and their reality in Israel, both during compulsory service and in the midst of a harsh, challenging war. This book is for teenagers, college students, and their parents." —Col. Miri Eisin (Ret.), former Colonel of the Israel Defense Forces and Senior Fellow at the International Institute for Counterterrorism (ICT)