Operation Red Wings: The Loss Of Spartan 01

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Swede Studios Present: Operation Red Wings: The Loss Of Spartan 01. Operation Red Wings was a counter insurgent mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan, involving four members of the U.S. Navy SEALs, which took place June 28th, 2005. Three of the SEALs were killed during the operation. The fourth was protected by local villagers and later rescued by the US military. Another eight Navy SEALs along with eight members of SOAR was also killed during a failed rescue attempt. Casualties: Lt. Michael P. Murphy, 29, of Patchogue, N.Y. Sonar Technician 2nd Class Matthew G. Axelson, 29, of Cupertino, Calif. Machinist Mate 2nd Class Eric S. Patton, 22, of Boulder City, Nev. Senior Chief Information Systems Technician Daniel R. Healy, 36, of Exeter, N.H. Quartermaster 2nd Class James Suh, 28, of Deerfield Beach, Fla. Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Danny P. Dietz, 25, of Littleton, Colo. Chief Fire Controlman Jacques J. Fontan, 36, of New Orleans, La. Lt. Cmdr. Erik S. Kristensen, 33, of San Diego, Calif. Electronics Technician 1st Class Jeffery A. Lucas, 33, of Corbett, Ore. Lt. Michael M. McGreevy Jr., 30, of Portville, N.Y. Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jeffrey S. Taylor, 30, of Midway, W.Va. Staff Sgt. Shamus O. Goare, 29, of Danville, Ohio. Chief Warrant Officer Corey J. Goodnature, 35, of Clarks Grove, Minn. Sgt. Kip A. Jacoby, 21, of Pompano Beach, Fla. Sgt. 1st Class Marcus V. Muralles, 33, of Shelbyville, Ind. Maj. Stephen C. Reich, 34, of Washington Depot, Conn. Sgt. 1st Class Michael L. Russell, 31, of Stafford, Va. Chief Warrant Officer Chris J. Scherkenbach, 40, of Jacksonville, Fla. Master Sgt. James W. Ponder III, 36, of Franklin, Tenn.