Podcast appearances and mentions of John A Chapman

This week we take time to acknowledge the immense debt we can never repay to those who gave themselves so that we can be free. Episode #146 revisits the. story of John A. Chapman. John Allan Chapman was a Combat Controller in the United States Air Force who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on August 22, 2018 for his actions in the Battle of Takur Ghar during the War in Afghanistan. He is the first airman to receive the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. Chapman was inducted into the Hall of Heroes on August 23, 2018, and posthumously promoted to Master Sergeant on the following day. Chapman was also the first Air Force Combat Controller to be awarded the Air Force Cross before the award was subsequently upgraded to the Medal of Honor. This episode was drawn from this book: https://amzn.to/3c5f778 You can also pick up Alone at Dawn and learn more about John A Chapman here: https://amzn.to/3uBcvEn --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week we take time to acknowledge the immense debt we can never repay to those who gave themselves so that we can be free. Episode #146 revisits the. story of John A. Chapman. John Allan Chapman was a Combat Controller in the United States Air Force who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on August 22, 2018 for his actions in the Battle of Takur Ghar during the War in Afghanistan. He is the first airman to receive the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. Chapman was inducted into the Hall of Heroes on August 23, 2018, and posthumously promoted to Master Sergeant on the following day. Chapman was also the first Air Force Combat Controller to be awarded the Air Force Cross before the award was subsequently upgraded to the Medal of Honor. This episode was drawn from this book: https://amzn.to/3c5f778 You can also pick up Alone at Dawn and learn more about John A Chapman here: https://amzn.to/3uBcvEn --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is the story of a truly heroic American. Air Force Master Sergeant John A. Chapman demonstrated the values of true American heroism. During the 2002 engagement at the Battle of Takur Ghar, Chapman placed himself in the line of direct enemy fire to provide cover to allow his teammates the opportunity to retreat. MSgt. Chapman ultimately gave his life for his country on that fateful day. Chapman was initially awarded the Air Force Cross for his actions, but his award was upgraded to the Medal of Honor, making Chapman the first Airman to receive the medal since the Vietnam war. Chapman is also credited with being the first recipient of the medal to have his actions recorded on video. https://www.ccshf.org/donate/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07afctzR_y8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oKMjTqdTYo https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2018/09/02/john-chapman-the-incredible-warrior-was-also-an-inspiring-human-being/ contact.average.politics@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/apmediagroup/support

During the Battle of Taku Ghar, Air Force Tech Sgt. John A. Chapman took valiant action in putting himself before others in an intense battle on top of a mountain ridge in Afghanistan. Also known as the Battle of Roberts Ridge, in honor of Navy Seal Neil Roberts, what makes this story unique for us now is that it is the first story of a Medal of Honor recipient caught on arial drone footage. Grab a drink and listen in as Dave and Mike discuss the character and courage of these brave souls. Thank you to all who rate and review on apple podcasts and follow along on Spotify or podbean app! Don't forget to follow and join the conversation on instagram at http://www.instagram.com/tovpod Arial footage link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oKMjTqdTYo

Camp Hope is expanding across the country. We talk about our new city. We also talk about Sgt. John Chapman. John A. Chapman was a Combat Controller in the United States Air Force who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Battle of Takur Ghar during the War in Afghanistan.

Air Force Special Tactics Combat Controller Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman is the 19th Airman to be awarded the Medal of Honor since the Department of the Air Force was established in 1947, and the first Airman recognized with the medal for heroic actions occurring after the Vietnam War. In this episode of The Air Force Podcast, we talk with Col (Ret.) Michael Caldwell, the Chief Operating Officer at the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation. Hosted and produced by TSgt Brad Sisson.