On this day in 2011, 30 American servicemen and a military dog lost their lives when Extortion 17 was shot down in Afghanistan. It remains the greatest single loss for Naval Special Warfare. Pause to honor these heroes and their families.
Today we Honor and Remember Sonar Technician Surface 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew G. Axelson who was killed in action on June 28, 2005.
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On August 6, 2025, we mark 14 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 helicopterโcall sign Extortion 17โwas shot down in Afghanistan. This event remains the greatest
Today, we honor and remember Special Warfare Operator 1st Class (SEAL) Glen A. Doherty and Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Tyrone S. Woods, Sr., who were killed in action on September 12, 2012, in Benghazi, Libya.
We also remember Ambassadors Christopher Stevens and