Operation RED WINGS Special Operations. NOTE: These coins pictured are only an example of the coins you will receive–the actual coins you will receive will all be numbered; 1275. There are 6 challenge coins total (all numbered #1275). Each coin is 2 inches in diameter. For information on Operation RED WINGS. Operation Red Wings often incorrectly called “Operation Redwing” and/or “Operation Red Wing”. Was a combined / joint military operation. During the War in Afghanistan (2001present). In the Pech District. On the slopes of a mountain named Sawtalo Sar. Approximately 20 miles west of Kunar’s provincial capital. In late June through mid-July 2005. Operation Red Wings was intended to disrupt local anti-Coalition Militia (ACM) activity, thus contributing to regional stability and thereby facilitating the Afghani Parliament. Elections scheduled for September, 2005. At the time, anti-Coalition Militia activity in the region was carried out most notably by a small group led by a local man from Nangarhar Province. Who had aspirations of regional Islamic fundamentalist. He and his small group were among the primary targets of the operation. The operation was conceived by the 2nd Battalion of the 3rd Marine Regiment (2/3). Based on an operational model developed by 2/3’s sister battalion, the 3rd Battalion of the 3rd Marine Regiment (3/3). Which had preceded the 2nd Battalion in their combat deployment. It utilized special operations forces (SOF). Units and assets, including members of the U. Army Special Operations Command’s. 160th Special Operation’s Aviation Regiment (Airborne) SOAR(A). For the opening phase of the operation. A team of four Navy SEALs, tasked for surveillance and reconnaissance. Of a group of structures known to be used by Ahmad Shah. And his men, fell into an ambush by Shah and his group just hours after inserting into the area by fastrope. Three of the four SEALs were killed and a quick reaction force. Helicopter sent in for their aid was shot down with an RPG-7 rocket propelled grenade. Killing all eight Navy SEALs and all eight U. Army Special Operations aviators on board. The operation then became known as ” Red Wings II ” and lasted approximately three more weeks. During which time the bodies of the deceased SEALs and Army Special Operations aviators were recovered and the only surviving member of the initial team, Marcus Luttrell. While the goal of the operation was partially achieved, Ahmad Shah regrouped in Pakistan. Several weeks later, Shah’s group in Kunar Province was stricken to a point of inoperability and Shah was seriously wounded, during Operation Whalers. Never personally given any of the coins. All coins are guaranteed to be in excellent condition unless otherwise specified above. The free listing tool. The item “SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team SDVT-1 Ser #1275 Memorial Six Navy Challenge Coin Lot” is in sale since Thursday, May 03, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Current Militaria (2001-Now)\Original Items\Challenge Coins”. The seller is “rolyat11″ and is located in Panama City, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.