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A flying memorial for a Medal of Honor hero

The Air Force has dedicated a C-32 aircraft to Master Sgt. John Chapman, the first airman to receive the Medal of Honor for actions taken since the Vietnam War.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

John Chapman was an ‘incredible warrior,’ but here’s what made him such an inspiring human being

During a ceremony to mark Tech. Sgt. John Chapman’s induction into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon Air Force leaders provided an unparalleled view into the heart and soul of the man who has now passed into Air Force legend.

By Kaleth Wright, Dave Goldfein and Heather Wilson

5 years ago

Commentary: John Chapman epitomized the Air Commando warrior spirit

The valorous actions and spirit of Tech. Sgt. John Chapman on Afghanistan's Takur Ghar mountain in March 2002 epitomized the Air Commando warrior spirit and ethos.

By Lt. Gen. Brad Webb

5 years ago

'Extraordinary sacrifice’: Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor

Tech. Sgt. John Chapman, the combat controller who was killed trying to save the lives of a team of Army Rangers during a ferocious Afghanistan battle in 2002, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor Wednesday.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

‘How incredible the sacrifice:' In the chaos of an Afghanistan battle, John Chapman’s heroism was clear

Figuring out what happened to Chapman on an 11,000-foot-high mountaintop in the early morning of March 4, 2002 — even confirming exactly when he died — has been difficult. But the full story has finally been pieced together..

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

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