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Betrayed: The Shocking True Story of Extortion 17 as told by a Navy SEAL's Father Paperback – October 29, 2013

by Billy Vaughn (Author), Monica Morrill (Author), Cari Blake (Author)

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Before BENGHAZI, There was EXTORTION 17.... August 06, 2011, 2:20 a.m.—Operation Lefty Grove is underway, a highly dangerous mission to take out another high-level Taliban operative, three months after the death of Osama Bin Laden. In the dark of night, twenty-five US Special Ops Forces and a five-man flight crew on board Extortion 17, a CH-47 Chinook helicopter. Seven unidentified Afghan Commandos are allowed to join them. Ground forces have already been engaged in a three-hour exhaustive battle. Extortion 17’s specially trained warriors drop into the Hot Landing Zone to help their fellow warriors. But there’s a problem: the standard chopper escorts have all been directed elsewhere. Mission directions are unclear. Worse, pre-assault fire to cover the Chinook transporting our brave fighting men is not ordered. On that fateful night, Extortion 17 would never touch down. Taliban fighters fired three rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) in rapid succession. The first RPG shot below the Chinook, but the second made contact in what the military would later describe as a “one-in-a-million shot.” The shot struck a rotor blade on the aft (rear) pylon, shearing off ten and a half feet of the blade. The third shot flew above the falling chopper. Within a matter of seconds, the chopper begins to spin violently out of control and then drops vertically into a dry creek bed and is engulfed in a large fireball. There are no survivors. The thirty brave Americans lost that night were more than just warriors. They were husbands, fathers, brothers, and sons. Billy Vaughn’s son, Aaron Carson Vaughn, was one of them. Over the next few months as unsettling information on the tragic incident is released to the families, Billy Vaughn becomes increasingly disturbed. Billy discovers that US military forces are not being led to win battles, but have been sent on a fool’s errand to “win the hearts and minds” of other nations. He is told that the US Rules of Engagement have prevented our brave defenders from defending themselves. Adding insult to injury, Billy learned that a Muslim Imam was invited by our own US military leaders to “pray” over his son’s dead body. As US war heroes lay in their caskets before their last flight home, the Imam damned America’s fallen warriors as “infidels” who would burn in hell. As US military leaders observed the ceremony at Bagram Air Base, the Imam boasted over the deaths of US heroes with words such as, “The companions of heaven [Muslims] are the winners.” Betrayed is a heart rending account in America’s history, an engaging story of faith, patriotism, honor, duty and loss. Betrayed is not just the biography of an American military family, it is a crucial, true-life narrative that every American must read and understand about their government and the danger America’s military strategy currently poses to all families. Betrayed is a book Billy Vaughn wishes he didn’t have to write. But his son is gone and there are still unanswered questions. He needs to know if finding the truth may prevent another father from standing in his shoes.

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Billy's son, Special Operations Chief (SEAL) Aaron Carson Vaughn (DEVGRU), was one of America's most elite warriors... one of the 300. He was engaged kinetically in the Global War on Terror and his heart beat passionately for the republic he loved. On 6 Aug, 2011 he, along with 29 other rough, fearless, American warriors, stepped into a CH-47D Chinook chopper in the black of night and headed to a mission from which they would never return. As Billy and his wife, Karen began searching for answers, their eyes were opened to vile atrocities being played out on America's military. They quickly came face-to-face with their worst nightmare...our boys shouldn't have died that night. The downing of Extortion 17 was at best unnecessary and at worst a negligent, reckless loss of life. Political games, criminal Rules of Engagement and Washington's total, wanton lack of regard for the battles our fearless warriors face on a nightly basis finally culminated in the greatest one-day loss of life in the history of Naval Special Warfare. If these atrocities had ended on August 6, 2011, Billy's battle would never have begun. But multitudes since have breathed their last --at the hands of the same disgusting lack of regard and/or criminal behavior. Our defenders deserve to be defended. The burden of their covering rests on us, the patriots of this nation. It is imperative that we stand together and demand change. Although Billy cannot be engaged in this war kinetically as Aaron was, he feels the absolute need to be engaged culturally.

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Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (October 29, 2013)
Language : English
Paperback : 260 pages
ISBN-10 : 1493653334
ISBN-13 : 978-1493653331
Item Weight : 12.5 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.59 x 9 inches

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Chunter

Shocking!

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2018

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I read this book in a day and had a hard time putting it down. It starts by giving you the history and background information of one of the seal VI team members, it finished with many different ideas/facts/history why this happened. Before Benghazi was Extortion! Its a different cover up on different govt officials and situations, but its the same govt officials involved in the cover up of many dead. Anyone see a pattern... Cough cough... Glad the father wrote this book for the exposure of the evil in our own govt, as well as, to keep the memory of his amazing son alive as the hero he was.

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John Wurst

Believe - Don't blame!

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2018

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Mr. & Mrs. Vaughn, my condolences to you and your family. I served in the U.S. Navy for 21+ years. I was not a SEAL! However, I am still Aaron's brother. We are both Chief Petty Officers and also U.S. Navy Sailors! I loved this book. As difficult as it was for you to write, I'm glad you shared it. The peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

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RECOMMENDED READ FOR ALL!!

Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2017

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Every American should read the books centered around the government of President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton and learn...they were not patriots. Liberals will always like their "anti USA views". I find their actions unconscionable.

23 people found this helpful

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John L. Reardon

A shocking and powerful account

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2019

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Without question, this is one of the most powerful accounts of modern warfare I have read. This is the tale of Extortion 17, call sign of a US military C-47 Chinook helicopter, that was shot down in Afghanistan, killing Navy SEAL Aaron Vaughn, his SEAL buddies, the flight crew and a group of Afghani troops. Told by Aaron's father, Billy Vaughn it is a shocking and deeply personal tale of a true American hero and how he and his brother SEALs were betrayed by his country's government. I recommend this book unreservedly.

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An American Hero

Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2019

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To begin with, I went to high school with the author of this book. I would like to think that this is not the reason my heart was breaking as I read each page of this book. The unbelievable denial of reality by the Obama administration was obvious to many of us who have spent time in the military life. Our military have to deal with so much ignorance!! They should be given the respect, training and equipment that is required for the tasks they are expected to accomplish. I was the wife of a Marine in the 70’s and remember well the ludicrous expectations. By heart breaks that things have gotten worse over the course of time.

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RICH

A Must Read for all true Americans

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2016

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This shocking true story about Navy Seal, Aaron Vaughn and the mission known as Extortion 17 is a real eye opener and a heartfelt story. Billy Vaughn went to great legenths to get at the sad truth behind the loss of members of Seal Team VI and their flight crew. The book is also a warning about where this country is headed if we don't get our priorities straight and stand up for ourselves and our country. You will not regret reading this book!

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Connie Callahan

The very least we can do is equip them to get the job done with the very best training and equipment

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2015

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The facts presented in this book are disturbing on so many levels. It sickens me and saddens me to know our young men and women in uniform are truly being betrayed for political agendas. This book should be a must read for EVERY American. We must all as a Nation stand up and tell our leadership that this will no longer be tolerated! Our military members will gladly lay down their lives for us, no questions asked. The very least we can do is equip them to get the job done with the very best training and equipment, empower them to do the job, over-haul the ROEs and UCMJ, and allow them to adequately defend themselves. We must know that their leaders "have their backs" and unfortunately that is not now the case.

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Dan

Solid

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2020

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Very solid title. Content wise, it takes a good 40 or so pages until things really start getting kicked off.

There are some very glaring questions that are raised about the Political Correct climate vs what is needed to win against a fanatical enemy.

The beginning focuses on a grieving father, but once the story gets going, there is some very through provoking issues raised about the whole direction of the conflict in Afghanistan.

Also, the book is short and easy to read.

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dorian Rees

Betrayed is the correct title

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2020

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Great insight on how government restrict troops in action by the rules of engagement, putting their lives at risk with no consequence to themselves.

BAJJ

Great informational piece about SEALS and their prior secrecy was ...

Reviewed in Canada on September 2, 2016

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Great informational piece about SEALS and their prior secrecy was outed by high level politicans leading to their deaths. Unfortunately the author goes on and on repeating often these problems in far too much detail for me. As well you get the sense that unless Seals are Christian that they may have problems

J. Sayson

BETRAYED - The Shocking True Story Of Extortion 17

Reviewed in Canada on April 3, 2018

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Gripping and rather sad story of the betrayal of the SEALs by the Obama administration, and the sacrificing of the soldiers in the armed forces for political image.

A must read, even if you are a fan of Obama.

thehuxman

Eye Opening but Forceful

Reviewed in Australia on June 26, 2014

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Directly to Billy - I am truly sad for your (and Karen's) lose, as I am sad for all lost fighting this war protecting your country and mine.

This book is written through the eyes of Billy and he's beliefs views are pushed very strongly. I found it hard particularly early in the book to find the facts and the story among the constant religious references. That said this book opens up well and the facts, conversations, quotes and this story truly come alive in the second half.

Max Flinker

great book

Reviewed in Germany on April 27, 2014

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The authors one of whom I had the pleasure of meeting once at a conference held in the honor of his deceased soldier-son compiled an interesting if Not amazongly thought provoking account of ambiguity I. Outcomes of national missions into foreign teritorries. Highly recommendable reads

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