Videos tagged with Extortion 17

This episode delves into the tragic Extortion 17 incident and the leadership of Pete Van Hooser during critical moments for SEAL Team 6. It highlights the profound impact of the event, sharing poignant anecdotes from the memorial service, including the story of Jon Tumilson's dog, Hawkeye, and a humorous yet touching detail about his personal life.

This preview for the Shawn Ryan Show features Captain Bradley Geary discussing the intense psychological toll of operations like Extortion 17 and the alleged issues within SEAL candidate training, including drug use and cheating. Geary aims to reveal the truth behind recruit Kyle Mullen's death during Hell Week, highlighting the extreme demands and potential ethical compromises in the selection process.

This content details the tragic loss of Extortion 17, the largest loss of life in U.S. Naval Special Warfare history. It covers the initial shock, operational context, recovery efforts, and the profound impact on Gold Star families. The narrative highlights the bravery of operators and the solemnity of dignified transfers, including personal reflections on presidential conduct during these ceremonies.

This episode of The Shawn Ryan Show features DJ Shipley, a former SEAL Team 6/DEVGRU operator with 17 years of Tier 1 service. Shipley shares his firsthand combat experiences and discusses his journey from joining the Navy at 17 to reaching DEVGRU. He also founded GBRS Group, a tactical training organization, and GBRS GROUP CLIPS, which creates unique skateboards employing Gold Star family members. The interview covers his deployments, time in "Green Team," the Extortion 17 incident, a significant firefight, TBI, a skydiving accident, and his medical retirement.

This video, "NRA AMERICAN WARRIOR #10: Extortion 17 Memorial Ride," presented by NRA Life of Duty and sponsored by Brownells, commemorates the 2012 Extortion 17 Memorial Ride. This event honored the memory of 30 active-duty military personnel and one military working dog who were killed in action on August 6, 2011, in Afghanistan. The description also directs viewers to the 10th issue of the American Warrior digital magazine for more information about Extortion 17.