The tragic events of August 6, 2011, remain etched in the memory of those who lived through them. Extortion 17, a helicopter carrying 38 souls, including 25 U.S. Navy SEALs, was shot down in Afghanistan, marking one of the greatest losses in SEAL Team history.
A Devastating Loss
For those involved in the operation, the loss was immediate and deeply felt. The scene from the thermal imagery of the downed helicopter was haunting.
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