The Antihero Podcast Extortion 17: The Truth
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Feb 3, 2025 Billy Vaughn, father of fallen Navy SEAL Aaron Vaughn, shares his heartfelt insights on the tragic Extortion 17 incident. He addresses the military's conflicting narratives, revealing discrepancies that challenge the official accounts. Vaughn discusses the emotional impact on families seeking answers, the challenges of military protocols, and the psychological toll on elite forces. Personal stories intertwine with calls for transparency, making a poignant case for the need to confront uncomfortable truths about military operations.
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Navy's Media Control
- The Navy contacted Billy Vaughn's family, concerned about his mother speaking to CNN.
- They attempted to control media appearances, raising concerns about security leaks.
Initial Debriefing Discrepancies
- At the debriefing, the families were told the SEALs were a QRF for Rangers in trouble, later refuted.
- The CH-47's suitability and the absence of pre-assault fire were questioned.
The Black Box Mystery
- The military initially claimed the black box was lost in a flood.
- Two years later, they admitted CH-47s don't carry the type of black box that would record communications.