31 Americans, 7 Afghans killed in helicopter crash

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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A military helicopter was shot down in eastern Afghanistan, killing 31 U.S. special operation troops, most of them from the elite Navy SEALs unit that killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, along with seven Afghan commandos. It was the deadliest single incident for American forces in the decade-long war.

The Taliban claimed they downed the helicopter with rocket fire while it was taking part in a raid on a house where insurgents were gathered in the province of Wardak late Friday. It said wreckage of the craft was strewn at the scene. A senior U.S. administration official in Washington said the craft was apparently shot down by insurgents. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the crash is still being investigated.

NATO confirmed the overnight crash took place and that there "was enemy activity in the area." But it said it was still investigating the cause and conducting a recovery operation at the site. It did not release details or casualty figures....

31 Americans, 7 Afghans killed in helicopter crash - Yahoo! News


AP sources: Crash kills members of SEAL Team 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials tell The Associated Press that they believe that none of the Navy SEALs who died in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan had participated in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, although they were from the same unit that carried out the bin Laden mission.
Sources say that more than 20 Navy SEALs were among those lost in the crash in Afghanistan.

The operators from SEAL Team Six were flown by a regular Army crew. That's according to AP military sources.
Another source says the team was thought to include 22 SEALs, three Air Force air controllers, seven Afghan Army troops, a dog and his handler, and a civilian interpreter, plus the helicopter crew.

The sources thought this was the largest single loss of life ever for SEAL Team Six, known as the Naval Special Warfare Development Group.
All sources spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters.

AP sources: Crash kills members of SEAL Team 6 - Yahoo! News


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22 SEALs?
It takes a lot of work/time to become SEAL and it ended quickly. Very sad.
 
Me too. Such a great loss, both personally for their families, and a great loss of knowledge and skill for the U.S. military.
 
Reba said:
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A military helicopter was shot down in eastern Afghanistan, killing 31 U.S. special operation troops, most of them from the elite Navy SEALs unit that killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, along with seven Afghan commandos. It was the deadliest single incident for American forces in the decade-long war.

The Taliban claimed they downed the helicopter with rocket fire while it was taking part in a raid on a house where insurgents were gathered in the province of Wardak late Friday. It said wreckage of the craft was strewn at the scene. A senior U.S. administration official in Washington said the craft was apparently shot down by insurgents. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the crash is still being investigated.

NATO confirmed the overnight crash took place and that there "was enemy activity in the area." But it said it was still investigating the cause and conducting a recovery operation at the site. It did not release details or casualty figures....

31 Americans, 7 Afghans killed in helicopter crash - Yahoo! News


AP sources: Crash kills members of SEAL Team 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials tell The Associated Press that they believe that none of the Navy SEALs who died in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan had participated in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, although they were from the same unit that carried out the bin Laden mission.
Sources say that more than 20 Navy SEALs were among those lost in the crash in Afghanistan.

The operators from SEAL Team Six were flown by a regular Army crew. That's according to AP military sources.
Another source says the team was thought to include 22 SEALs, three Air Force air controllers, seven Afghan Army troops, a dog and his handler, and a civilian interpreter, plus the helicopter crew.

The sources thought this was the largest single loss of life ever for SEAL Team Six, known as the Naval Special Warfare Development Group.
All sources spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters.

AP sources: Crash kills members of SEAL Team 6 - Yahoo! News


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It sounds fishy in the story. It is so sad. See the blue bolds that does not make a sense.
 
Reba said:
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A military helicopter was shot down in eastern Afghanistan, killing 31 U.S. special operation troops, most of them from the elite Navy SEALs unit that killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, along with seven Afghan commandos. It was the deadliest single incident for American forces in the decade-long war.
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AP sources: Crash kills members of SEAL Team 6

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials tell The Associated Press that they believe that none of the Navy SEALs who died in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan had participated in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, although they were from the same unit that carried out the bin Laden mission.
Sources say that more than 20 Navy SEALs were among those lost in the crash in Afghanistan.


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Confusing... but tragic indeed. Since they're SEALs, will we ever know who they are?
 
So incredibly tragic... May they all Rest In Peace, and be remembered as the corageous individuals who sacrificed for our country... May their death not be in vain...
 
im so speechless on internet and news also

im send to my boyfriend about copter's crash internet news and he told me that he got escape from crash but he alives thankness godness he told me that his military collagues got some serious hurt and died also..

im tears little about his safety in war but im worried about his safety but he did use protect vest all the times..

U.S. official: Killed forces were reinforcing troops in Afghanistan
U.S. official: Killed forces were reinforcing troops in Afghanistan - CNN.com

Afghan chopper crash kills 22 SEALs; 37 in all
Afghan chopper crash kills 22 SEALs; 37 in all - CBS News

im scary!
 
netrox said:
Confusing... but tragic indeed. Since they're SEALs, will we ever know who they are?
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Probably not b/c the seals that killed bin Laden feared for their safety and also their families safety.

I was bummed out when I read the story. Indeed,very sad. I wanted to be a navy seal as growing up.

EDIT: I will remember this tragedy for a long,long time.
 
Well, one seal identified so far. He was just engaged with his gf and told his family he'll be back by thanksgiving. He was deployed just last month. He already been to iraq war and fought in Africa.
 
this is ironic.... SEALs got killed when trying to help out Rangers in Afghanistan this time... and several years ago - Rangers got killed when trying to help out SEALs in Afghanistan too. My best friend was part of it (75th Regiment). He lost 2 comrades. He got a PTSD because of it. The worst part was that he was a medic and he couldn't do diddly squat. This was especially a lot for a guy right out of high school to take it in....
 
My thoughts and prayer are with the families of heroes.
 
webexplorer said:
It sounds fishy in the story. It is so sad. See the blue bolds that does not make a sense.
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The troops including Navy Seals are usually rotated based on a specific amount of time like six months, etc.

Also the DEVGRU tends to assign Navy SEALS Team Six members to specific missions based on their skills and experiences.

Although the number of Navy SEALs Team Six members are classified, I believe they are between 100 to 300 members.
 
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