August 6, 2016

Five years since SEALs’ helicopter shot down by enemy fire

Today marks the fifth year since the tragic shoot-down of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter, call sign EXTORTION 17, in Tangi Valley, Wardak Province, Afghanistan, killing all aboard – the greatest single loss-of-life incident in the war in Afghanistan.

July 31, 2014

Please Remember the Brave Warriors KIA Aboard EXTORTION 17

This remains the greatest single loss-of-life incident in the war in Afghanistan.

August 6, 2012

In Memoriam: The 31 Heroes of EXTORTION 17

Today marks one year since the tragic downing of EXTORTION 17 in Tangi, Afghanistan. The CH-47 "Chinook" was carrying some of this nation's bravest and most capable military personnel, most of whom were a part of their service's special operations community.