Extortion 17 was the call sign of a U.S. CH-47D Chinook helicopter shot down in Afghanistan on August 6, 2011, resulting in the tragic loss of 30 American service members, 7 Afghan commandos, and 1 military working dog. It stands as the single largest loss of U.S. military life in a single incident during the war in Afghanistan.

In honor of the 15 year anniversary of this event, I will be participating in a 31 mile ruck march to honor each of the American lives lost that day, including Navy Seal service dog Bart.

The 30 Americans Lost in the Crash of Extortion 17.

SGT Alexander J. Bennett

SPC Spencer Duncan

CWO Bryan J. Nichols

CWO David R. Carter

SSG Patrick D. Hamburger

TSgt John W. Brown

SSgt Andrew W. Harvell

TSgt Daniel L. Zerbe

PO1 (SEAL) Darrik C. Benson

CPO (SEAL) Brian R. Bill

PO1 (SEAL) Christopher G. Campbell

PO1 Jared W. Day

CPO (SEAL) Heath M. Robinson

PO2 (SEAL) Nicholas P. Spehar

PO1 Michael J. Strange

PO1 (SEAL) Jon T. Tumilson

PO1 John Douangdara & Navy SEAL Dog “Bart”

CPO (SEAL) John W. Faas

CPO (SEAL) Kevin A. Houston

Lt. Cmdr. (SEAL) Jonas B. Kelsall

MCPO (SEAL) Louis J. Langlais

CPO (SEAL) Matthew D. Mason

CPO (SEAL) Stephen M. Mills

CPO Nicholas H. Null

PO1 (SEAL) Jesse D. Pittman

SCPO (SEAL) Thomas A. Ratzlaff

CPO (SEAL) Robert J. Reeves

PO1 (SEAL) Aaron C. Vaughn

SCPO Kraig M. Vickers

PO1 (SEAL) Jason R. Workman

Let’s honor their sacrifice by coming together to support those who protect us. Every donation matters, and together, we can make a difference. Thank you for your generosity!