As the sun dipped below the horizon, Extortion 17 lifted off under the cover of twilight. The mission was clear — insert these forces quickly, reinforce the Rangers, and secure the area. But the path ...

Editor’s Note: It’s hard to believe, but it’s been 14 years since Extortion 17 was brought down in the Tangi Valley, southwest of Kabul, in Afghanistan. What follows is a listing of common myths and ...