This soldier (John Chapman) never took a step back. He kept moving forward, fighting. He fell in battle like a true warrior while protecting his comrades. America is grateful for having such men in the military
Airman, not soldier. Member of the 24th STS, which is the Air Force Tier 1 Unit at JSOC. Equal to Army Special Mission Unit (Delta) and Navy Devgru (Seal Team Six). 24th STS is unknown to most, even in the military, but Special Operators consider them the elite of the elite.
I am a combat vet and I am watching this with a friend of mine ( a medal of honor recipient ) We both really want thank you both for this and may God bless you both
Thank you for this reaction; this one is very personal for me. John was a dear friend and fellow airman assigned to a special mission unit. There is quite a bit more to this story that most are unaware of, and I urge you to seek it out. You can start by looking for an interview with Dan Schilling, who wrote the book Alone At Dawn about John in cooperation with John's sister and provides the voiceover for this incredible drone footage. Clarification: This is the first time the actions warranting the award of the Medal of Honor have ever been video recorded, until this action none were ever recorded as they happened. This is the direct result of the expanded use of unmanned aerial drones as intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) platforms, a relatively new concept.
This story never fails to move me to tears. Such a brave selfless act; he deserves to be remembered and honored. So do all men and women who put on a uniform and serve - even if their stories aren't quite as "dramatic" as John Chapman's. As heroic as his is, I know that there must be so many stories like this that we as civilians never even hear about. God bless you and thank you for your service!
You are a friend? Im sorry. He went out a goddamn hero. I come back to this story, and other war/battle videos, reaction channel or not to remind myself what men like this have done to make us civilians a bit better off. God bless.
I don’t know you? You said “fellow airman” and in his special mission unit. That would be the 24th. I was 97-05, which covered John’s entire time in it. What exactly did you do in the 24th?
@joea4133 I was assigned at the command, attached to the SMU down the road and deployed, and worked with the 24 a lot as a result. My office at the Command was in your basement, so I became friends with many of them.
MSGT JOHN CHAPMAN is an absolute hero, and is a legend in the special ops community. I’m so glad that God created men like John Chapman. May he rest in Valhalla seated close to God.
This whole operation started at 4:57 AM, and he regained consciousness at approximately 5:20 AM, so he wasn't out for hours...just minutes. If it had been hours, he would've bled out before regaining consciousness. But that means in the span of just 23 minutes, he was dropped off by the helicopter, scaled the mountain in the snow, rushed the first bunker by himself and killed the enemies in it, got shot, passed out, and woke back up and resumed fighting...all within 23 minutes. That's how badass John Chapman was.
The pjs were so close…if he lasted 1 more minute (yes i know its a miracle he lasted and fought as long as he did) he had a real chance of making it off the summit.
Don't know for sure, but I'm assuming the QRF took the terrorist out and recovered the two bodies ( that's how they knew about all the wounds and fatal heart shot of Chapman ). One hell of a warrior! RIP!
John was a real hero, the real tragedy in all this is how the US Navy tried to cover this up because the seal team leader lied about what happened. I bought John book alone at dawn and it sickened me hearing how the Navy tried to cover this up.
@ excuse me, the seals and especially the seal tram leader were cowards for what they did that day and that is supported by many other retired SF operators out there. If you think this is just war YOUR a coward.
The word is posthumously. It means he received the medals after his death.
This soldier (John Chapman) never took a step back. He kept moving forward, fighting. He fell in battle like a true warrior while protecting his comrades. America is grateful for having such men in the military
Airman, not soldier. Member of the 24th STS, which is the Air Force Tier 1 Unit at JSOC. Equal to Army Special Mission Unit (Delta) and Navy Devgru (Seal Team Six).
24th STS is unknown to most, even in the military, but Special Operators consider them the elite of the elite.
@joea4133 Thanks
I am a combat vet and I am watching this with a friend of mine ( a medal of honor recipient ) We both really want thank you both for this and may God bless you both
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
Thank you for this reaction; this one is very personal for me. John was a dear friend and fellow airman assigned to a special mission unit. There is quite a bit more to this story that most are unaware of, and I urge you to seek it out. You can start by looking for an interview with Dan Schilling, who wrote the book Alone At Dawn about John in cooperation with John's sister and provides the voiceover for this incredible drone footage. Clarification: This is the first time the actions warranting the award of the Medal of Honor have ever been video recorded, until this action none were ever recorded as they happened. This is the direct result of the expanded use of unmanned aerial drones as intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) platforms, a relatively new concept.
This story never fails to move me to tears. Such a brave selfless act; he deserves to be remembered and honored. So do all men and women who put on a uniform and serve - even if their stories aren't quite as "dramatic" as John Chapman's. As heroic as his is, I know that there must be so many stories like this that we as civilians never even hear about. God bless you and thank you for your service!
@gibsongirl2100 Thank you, and we do it because you're worth it.
You are a friend? Im sorry. He went out a goddamn hero. I come back to this story, and other war/battle videos, reaction channel or not to remind myself what men like this have done to make us civilians a bit better off. God bless.
I don’t know you? You said “fellow airman” and in his special mission unit. That would be the 24th.
I was 97-05, which covered John’s entire time in it. What exactly did you do in the 24th?
@joea4133 I was assigned at the command, attached to the SMU down the road and deployed, and worked with the 24 a lot as a result. My office at the Command was in your basement, so I became friends with many of them.
"War is when the government tells you who the enemy is.. revolution is when you decide that for yourself" - Ben Franklin
You never give up the fight. 100% forward movement until they take your soul. That is a true warrior.
MSGT JOHN CHAPMAN is an absolute hero, and is a legend in the special ops community. I’m so glad that God created men like John Chapman. May he rest in Valhalla seated close to God.
This whole operation started at 4:57 AM, and he regained consciousness at approximately 5:20 AM, so he wasn't out for hours...just minutes. If it had been hours, he would've bled out before regaining consciousness. But that means in the span of just 23 minutes, he was dropped off by the helicopter, scaled the mountain in the snow, rushed the first bunker by himself and killed the enemies in it, got shot, passed out, and woke back up and resumed fighting...all within 23 minutes. That's how badass John Chapman was.
Great reaction. He never gave up.
His story is amazing. You should react to “star spangled banner as you e never heard it”.
The pjs were so close…if he lasted 1 more minute (yes i know its a miracle he lasted and fought as long as he did) he had a real chance of making it off the summit.
Don't know for sure, but I'm assuming the QRF took the terrorist out and recovered the two bodies ( that's how they knew about all the wounds and fatal heart shot of Chapman ). One hell of a warrior! RIP!
John was a real hero, the real tragedy in all this is how the US Navy tried to cover this up because the seal team leader lied about what happened. I bought John book alone at dawn and it sickened me hearing how the Navy tried to cover this up.
QUIT YOUR CRYING. WAR IS WAR....SMH
@ excuse me, the seals and especially the seal tram leader were cowards for what they did that day and that is supported by many other retired SF operators out there. If you think this is just war YOUR a coward.
@@Dave-ji1yp and the fact that you support what the seals did makes you a coward.
Yeah those predator drones in ww2 were nice
The point was the dead navy seal they were trying to get his body. They said at the very beginning. Leave no man behind
Why the hell would someone let you go into this blind!!???
Ever recorded meaning on film not in record
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