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EXTORTION 17 was a CH-47 Chinook shot down in Afghanistan on Aug 6, 2011, killing…

2026-08-06 · 13:46 UTC ·@KeriA1776again ·1 min read

Brief

Travis Manion Foundation marked the 15th anniversary (Aug 6, 2011) of the EXTORTION 17 CH-47 Chinook shootdown that killed 31 service members — the deadliest day in naval special warfare history — and is running its EXTORTION 17 Memorial Run/Ruck in August 2026. Participants can do a 3.1-mile tribute or 31 miles across the month; proceeds support special-warfare families (bit.ly/4tS8GKv).

Why it matters

EXTORTION 17 was a CH-47 Chinook shot down in Afghanistan on Aug 6, 2011, killing 31 service members and described by the Travis Manion Foundation as the deadliest day in naval special warfare history.

Key details

  • Travis Manion Foundation launched the EXTORTION 17 Memorial Run/Ruck for August 2026 with two participation options: a 3.1-mile single tribute (3.1 miles = one mile per ten warriors lost) or a 31-mile commitment over the month; proceeds benefit special-warfare families (register: bit.ly/4tS8GKv).
  • User @KeriA1776again reshared the foundation’s Aug 6, 2026 post with salute emojis (🫡🇺🇸).
Source evidence

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Travis Manion Foundation (@TMFoundation)

15 years ago today, our nation faced one of its darkest days. A CH-47 Chinook helicopter—call sign EXTORTION 17—was shot down in Afghanistan, taking the lives of 31 service members and marking the deadliest day in naval special warfare history.

This month, we're joining thousands of Spartans nationwide to remember these heroes by running or rucking to honor their legacies. It's not too late for you to honor them too. Register Here >> bit.ly/4tS8GKv

Ways to Participate and Honor:
-3.1 Mile Tribute: Register as a virtual racer to complete a 3.1-mile walk, run, or ruck—one mile for every ten warriors lost, in a single tribute.
-31-Mile Commitment: Register to tackle 31 miles over the month of August, honoring each of these heroes with every step.

The EXTORTION 17 Memorial Run/Ruck exclusively benefits special warfare families of the fallen connected through TMF programs.

Video

— https://nitter.net/TMFoundation/status/2085358274396713348#m