21st Anniversary of Operation Red Wings: Remembering the 19 American Heroes Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

Today, June 28, 2026, marks the 21st Anniversary of Operation Red Wings, one of the most courageous—and costly—missions of Operation Enduring Freedom. On June 28, 2005, four members of Naval Special Warfare were inserted into the rugged mountains of eastern Afghanistan to conduct a reconnaissance mission targeting a high-value Taliban leader. After being discovered by enemy forces, the team fought… Read more

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06/26/2023

Remembering Operation Red Wings 18 Years Later

Operation Red Wings Observance (June 28, 2005) A brief history of Operation Red Wings: On June 28, 2005, deep behind enemy lines east of Asadabad in the Hindu Kush of Afghanistan, a very committed four-man Navy SEAL team was conducting a reconnaissance mission at the unforgiving altitude of approximately 10,000 feet. The SEALs, Lt. Michael Murphy, Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class… Read more

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06/22/2022

Remembering Operation Red Wings 17 Years Later

Operation Red Wings Observance (June 28, 2005) A brief history of Operation Red Wings: On June 28, 2005, deep behind enemy lines east of Asadabad in the Hindu Kush of Afghanistan, a very committed four-man Navy SEAL team was conducting a reconnaissance mission at the unforgiving altitude of approximately 10,000 feet. The SEALs, Lt. Michael Murphy, Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Marine Corps History / Military History / Naval History

06/28/2019

Remembering Operation Red Wings 14 Years Later

Operation Red Wings Observance (June 28, 2005) A brief history of Operation Red Wings: On June 28, 2005, deep behind enemy lines east of Asadabad in the Hindu Kush of Afghanistan, a very committed four-man Navy SEAL team was conducting a reconnaissance mission at the unforgiving altitude of approximately 10,000 feet. The SEALs, Lt. Michael Murphy, Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Army History / Marine Corps History / Military History

06/28/2018

Operation Red Wings Observance (June 28, 2018)

A brief history of Operation Red Wings: On June 28, 2005, deep behind enemy lines east of Asadabad in the Hindu Kush of Afghanistan, a very committed four-man Navy SEAL team was conducting a reconnaissance mission at the unforgiving altitude of approximately 10,000 feet. The SEALs, Lt. Michael Murphy, Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class (SEAL) Danny Dietz, Sonar Technician 2nd Class… Read more