August 6, 2016

Five years since SEALs’ helicopter shot down by enemy fire

August 6, 2016 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 as the helo attempted to land and insert a Quick Reaction Force...

July 31, 2014

Please Remember the Brave Warriors KIA Aboard EXTORTION 17

This August 6 will mark the third year since the tragic shoot-down of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter, call sign EXTORTION 17, in Wardak Province, Tangi Valley, Afghanistan, killing all aboard as the helo attempted to land and insert a Quick Reaction Fo...

August 6, 2012

In Memoriam: The 31 Heroes of EXTORTION 17

Monday, 06 August 2012, 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...