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Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao @SECNAV - We must never forget the 30 American heroes of Extortion 17.
Today, I had the honor of spending time with our special operators at Naval Special Warfare Command and was reminded of the courage and sacrifice of our fallen brothers, the families who carry their legacy, and the importance of the cause they gave everything to defend.
Quoted Post:
Navy SEAL Foundation @NavySEALfnd - Video: On August 6, 2026, we mark 15 years since the tragic loss of Extortion 17. On this day in 2011, 30 American servicemen and a U.S. military dog lost their lives when a CH-47 Chinook helicopter—call sign Extortion 17—was shot down in Afghanistan. This event remains the greatest single loss of life for Naval Special Warfare.
Please take a moment and pause to honor and remember these heroes and their families.
Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Aaron C. Vaughn
Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Brian R. Bill
Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Christopher G. Campbell
Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Darrik C. Benson
Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Heath M. Robinson
Information Systems Technician 1st Class (TECH) Jared W. Day
Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Jason R. Workman
Special Warfare Operator 1st Class (SEAL) Jesse D. Pittman
Master At Arms 1st Class (TECH) John Douangdara
Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) John W. Faas
Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Jon T. Tumilson