The Frogman 3D Bowhunters Challenge serves as a powerful living memorial to the 31 American heroes who perished on August 6, 2011, when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter, call sign Extortion 17, was shot down during Operation Enduring Freedom. Established by the Campbell family in 2012, the event specifically honors the legacy of SOC (SEAL) Christopher Campbell by fulfilling his final written wish: to support combat-wounded veterans. By combining Chris’s passion for the outdoors and bow hunting with a mission of gratitude, the challenge and run ensure that the ultimate sacrifice made by Chris and his brothers in arms is never forgotten. Participants and supporters do more than engage in a sport; they carry forward a selfless vision, transforming a tragic loss into a lasting tribute that provides vital assistance to those who returned home with the scars of war.
