Marine Infantryman reacts to First Medal of Honor Ever Recorded

[@catherinegee2741]

My husband, was a former Air Force Controller, served for 14 years walked out of the room in tears. He could only watch 3 mins. It hit him too hard. He new Chapman. He has been shot twice in combat but it is his lost brothers that tear him up inside. Thanks to all who served.

[@yeahok115sure]

Please tell your husband America’s thanks him for his service and sacrifice. These men like your husband are amazing people and there story is inspiring to average citizens. When life gets tuff for me I read books by these warriors and it help me open my eyes, to how easy I have it

[@catherinegee2741]

@bobdogg2010 no not really. To be honest there is a lot of his military service that he doesn't talk about. Some because it's painful and some because he can't, security reasons. He only mentioned Chapman because I was watching the video. He just said what a great man he was and walked out. He only served with Chapman for a few months during a training class.

[@TaehunSeong.]

Men like Husband is the reason why we stand up in the national anthem.

[@itscrazyal]

your husband and i may never meet, but thank him for me. He is what makes this country great.

[@JMTwistUp]

God bless your husband. And I thank him for his service and sacrifice.

[@bunduru0095]

I imagine you took your hat off as a sign of respect at the mention of the fallen seal at the start of the vid, that sir is what us brits would call a sign of character.

[@sirinherrscherofvoid.chose2235]

Bunduru 00 Such a tiny motion can result in so much emotion. That’s true respect right here

[@fluff2001]

Did he ever respond and say YES that is why I removed by cap ? Does anyone know the answer to this ? If he did, he just got a new subscriber and a fan in me ... How about you guys ?

[@docwhiskey996]

Respect to our Brit brothers

[@jamesx7408]

Cover.

[@bunduru0095]

@@fluff2001 Got a heart on the comment, response enough.

[@MrVenne73]

In Finland we call this as SISU! That means you just don't give up no matter what is going on! John Chapman show what SISU really means!

[@Jeppeje]

yes, I was just thinking the same.

[@mickluchsinger486]

John Chapman is drinking in the halls of Valhalla with the other true warriors. Drink one for me brother. Semper Fi USMC ret

[@tfs203]

Ive seen this "SISU" quite a few times between 1997-2018. Many of it is never recorded, some forgotten, and some never seen, left to fad away in the minds most. Sometimes its easier to just forget it ALL, then remember anything at all. This is true Heroism, or SISU, no matter what opinions you have of War, or anyother Nation. Dying to save others, without thinking twice, nolonger becomes a choice in some men, it becomes a reflex.

[@Banidil]

Thank you for honoring thier memory. Thier family lost a hero but it gained a legacy

[@tnw66randomstreamsandmore33]

Perkele

[@badkarmaonezero]

John Chapman wasn't alone on that mountain with the enemy....... The enemy was alone on that mountain with John Chapman Buy the book, honor his life

[@eathanhale8244]

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[@trevormurray617]

The motto “ first there “ is fitting for combat controllers and guys like Chapman, first there and they don’t quit until the job is done.

[@granthoover9045]

Ef77 what do u mean? Why is it a hard read?

[@charliemendez5598]

@@granthoover9045 very emotional he had two little girls waiting back home for him with his wife

[@charliemendez5598]

@Shroomy its called alone at dawn

[@coops9871]

Rest in peace brothers........British army veteran 27years. 🙏

[@RyanForrest1664]

Coops Cooperson thanks for your service brother. Former Royal Marines Commando, 6 years

[@ogexo]

@Lou g Xx11 He is.... He even makes videos about it

[@krakon6565]

@@ogexo Some "dudes" are angry and embarrassed about being pussies.

[@jeffreyburnett388]

U.S Army combat veteran. OEF 13-14

[@eljefe9020]

We are with you brother

[@richardgrace4500]

What most people dont realize and what makes this more incredible is,that Chapman was already in that ridge once on approach when the helicopter he was in was hit and the seal (the one that they are attempting to rescue in this video) fell out, the pilot flew the crippled helicopter back to base and Chapman jumped on the next one knowing full well what was waiting on top of the ridge

[@veldrin1000]

I doubt their are many people who would make an altruistic last stand like that... RIP John Chapman.

[@RyanForrest1664]

veldrin1000 I agree! Total warrior! 💪🏻

[@Ragnarswe]

Indeed - RIP John Chapman

[@MrBallisticbob]

No man knows what another man is capable of, you yourself may not know what you are capable of, until the circumstances present themselves. Not to put down any other person, but what Chapman did was extraordinary. I imagine that you get to a point where you know you're done with, balls to the wall, I'm gonna take as many of them with me while I'm on the way out. I can rap my mind around that for the certain few, not sure I could do it or not, may never know, hopefully I will never know. I can not express enough respect to this man, John Chapman. A true hero, not a sports celebrity or other such nonsense but a true hero. RIP MSgt! May God have you at his side!

[@AB______________]

@@MrBallisticbob Well said man. No one knows who is capable of what.

[@v.emiltheii-nd.8094]

Cancerians would be like that. They would take 100 bullets for their squad and give the enemy 1000 bullets if it means protecting them.

[@RockerFinland]

John Chapman truly was so much more than just brave and that's why I would like to describe his heroic act with the word "SISU". There are no English word for the SISU but it roughly translated into English as strength of will, determination, perseverance, relentless willpower and resilience and acting rationally in the face of adversity (all these words Combined). The Finns uses the word when they feel there are no common word that gives enough honor to some act. I’m not an emotional man but I shed tears for John Chapman, he is now part of a large group of heroic Americans who inspires us all. 04:29 I got goosebumps because I actually took my cap off at the same time as you did (I took my cap off automatically to show my respect because it felt right thing to do).

[@toddlanctot643]

You used the word SISU. My grandmother who is Finnish used to say it. Never knew what it meant.

[@Neotheresillent]

US war propaganda and their people really can make you sick. This guy was maybe tough with his top equipment, but no hero at all. I dont have any feelings towards him except contempt. Because there is no glory when you fight for lies and kill thousands of civilians and destroy a whole nation in an illegal war. May he rest in piss with his newest US rifle he wanted in his hands since the US brainwashed him from early on. No feelings what so ever for war criminals! Coming from an ex military. A warrior fighting for lies is no warrior. Take that in before you start spamming. I feel sorry for the people of earth that got killed and robbed again by imperialists in Iraq. Peace.

[@timbrwolf1121]

I've watched this plenty of times. Never been in combat, but I think the reason he didn't reply to the radio calls was not damage to himself or equipment. He just had uncontrolled 105mm strikes on his position. He is deaf. He could only speak not listen.

[@RobnPhx1]

I agree. I have severe, never-ending tinnitus from screaming aircraft and various gunfire throughout my service career. That was my very first thought upon viewing this video: MSgt Chapman simply could not hear anything!

[@johnnychaos152]

I actually knew John and had worked with him shortly before this. I love you Brother. Rest in Peace 🍻

[@Neotheresillent]

What do you feel today knowing your army forces fought in an illegal war in Iraq, justified bye a whole bunch of lies and corruption? Knowing your forces killed hundreds of thousands civillians with tip top equipment? Nothing, something? And do you actually call that war or assault? Just over 4 thousand casualties on US side since 2003 to date. Do you call that war? Heroes even...? The NATO came (mainly US), sucked all air out of a whole country and left it bleeding on the ground. That's what happend. Don't tell me what happened there. My whole family has military background aswell and we come from war and defended (!) our country 8 years until success. We have lost our own blood. I know what I am talking about. Stay respectful, or get out of my way, please. You should know though what many NATO/US veterans feel when coming back from war, right? PTSD and sleepless nights with horrible visions? That's normal I guess when you realize you fought for nothing but lies. It's life telling you you f****d up bad. Because for every child or woman you THINK you have saved your forces killed 100 more in their place. However there is also other guys like Jocko Willink and Co. who claim to have ''freed'' the nation of Iraq. Just look at the numbers, and watch before/after pictures. The story should unfold easily to any normal human.

[@benrex7775]

And I noticed that you took of your hat. It was well deserved. Some people are heroes.

[@Gunslinger1875]

He come home, his grateful brothers bought him home. VALHALLA! My heart goes out to the family of this American warrior.

[@orenarmstrong2573]

Respect to our American brothers from Scotland 🇱🇷 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@mrminiguns]

Dan Schilling was also a part of the infamous Battle of Mogadishu as a combat controller on the ground

[@gregh7400]

Combat Controllers save lives.

[@iansimmons8826]

Everyone keeps asking about a movie about Chapman. IMHO, his whole life leading up to his final stand played out in that 8 1/2 minute video.... No movie is needed. RIP John A. Chapman.

[@timothyclyne]

Black Hawk Down...The two Delta operators were filmed from observation helicopter. Both received CMH posthumously. Film is classified. Knowledge that film exists is not classified.

[@DaRedeyeJedi808]

War Movies help paint a picture most people don't see so a CHAPMAN movie would be amazing

[@grime2.085]

There is going to be a movie anyway

[@jobro71]

There is a movie in the works with Jake Gyllenhall playing Tsgt Chapman. Filming hasn’t started yet at this time

[@samiparkkonen444]

My grandfathers and uncles who were in Winter war and Continuation war 1941-44 said almost to a man that in the worst situations, when they believed that they would not make it out alive, the only thing in their mind was home and family, that they had to fight to defend their kids and wives and parents etc. Naturally they were fighting for the home country so the situation is a bit different but the basic emotion must have been the same. Just the basic thing. I fight for those people. Chapman must have felt the same way about his buddies.

[@Julliusization]

Wow, I actually fell silent because of this. I am not in the army myself but I had heard some stories about heroic deeds and self sacrifice. But to see and hear it like this was heartwrecking. Thank you for sharing such an amazing story man, even if it might be very difficult for you to do, it is really appreciated. Respect and stay strong man!

[@Dubskii001]

Sgt Chapman was actually a CCT in the Air Force 🇺🇸

[@scott8908]

10 year Air Force vet here. Now Air National Guard member. We all give each other shit but at then end of the day we got each other

[@Mike-qh5xb]

You broke it down very well about life preservation. John was my teammate when he was killed. I miss him dearly. But if you knew John you’d expect it, his humility and sacrifice is in his dna. Ty for reacting

[@OperatorFritz]

Sorry for your loose...

[@fluff2001]

I am a USN veteran and have seen several of these reaction videos and this is the best one I have seen. Your experience in military is giving you a good perspective of what this American Hero Mr. John Chapman might have been going through. Nice, respectful commentary .... Good Job ....

[@Neotheresillent]

What do you feel today knowing you fought in an illegal war in Iraq, justified bye a whole bunch of lies and corruption? Knowing your forces killed hundreds of thousands civillians with tip top equipment? And do you actually call that war or assault?! Just over 4 thousand casualties on US side since 2003 to date. You call that war? Heroes...? The NATO came (mainly US), sucked all air out of a whole country and left it bleeding on the ground. That's what happend. Don't tell me what happened there. My whole family comes from war and we defended our country 8 years until success. We have lost our own blood. I know what I am talking about. Stay respectful, or get out of my way. Peace

[@tain2002]

By far the best reaction to this video, really appreciated your thoughts and feedback on the footage, it still amazes me what he did and went through, Respect to him and all our allies accross the "pond" (from UK)

[@RyanForrest1664]

Think I may be first here brother. Going to enjoy your version of this! Peace from a marine to a marine 🗡

[@Idol76]

🇺🇸🇬🇧.💪

[@RyanForrest1664]

JAKE the KANGAL hey brother 🇬🇧🤝 🇺🇸

[@Idol76]

@@RyanForrest1664 how you doing?I checked out alot of your videos....nice KZbin channel you have going on there.😉

[@CombatArmsChannel]

Hell yeah brother

[@Pih_TV]

As someone who’s been under fire in the afghan mountains I can assure you it is extremely scary. I much rather be clearing compounds than fighting in the mountains.

[@tori9365]

Thank you for your service ❤

[@hotsingleplaguedoctorinarea]

Any specific reasons?

[@billallen4793]

@hotsingleplaguedoctorinyou1259 the mtns are another enemy, so your fighting several different things at the same time. Makes fighting against it harder..from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 🤠

[@theKRUGMEISTER]

I’ve seen a few reactions to this video, but I think this was the first one that made me understand why the original footage hit me so powerfully. Thanks for providing your insight on this, I really appreciate it.

[@Fallenak907]

John's final stand should be taught to all members of the US armed services. When I went though Basic back in 08, I was never aware of who he was. And I was going through training in a complex named after him. They don't teach about Chapman until ALS (Airmen Leadership School) for non special forces AFSCs (Air Force Specialty Code. Think MOS). It is a shame. He is a prime example of the core values of the service, and someone we should all live up to. Hopefully, with his decoration, that part has been fixed in Air Force BMT. On a personal note, thank you for being humble and tactful with your words and mannerisms. There are plenty of other react videos that drive me completely irate. He is one of our Glorious Dead, and deserves our total respect.

[@billallen4793]

You are supposed to take the initiative to learn that stuff on your own..smh..from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 🤠

[@yeahok115sure]

I just bought this book, each one of these stories I read have helped shaped the way I see my life. We are so lucky to have these warriors protecting us. Extremely humbling

[@kewpielicious]

This made me cry. I can’t even imagine being on that mountain! What a brave man! 😔

[@512Mavlor]

TY for being respectful to those that die so that we may live! - “A true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.”

[@Neotheresillent]

He died so you can have cheaper gas. If at all. US war propaganda and their people really can make you sick. This guy was maybe tough with his top equipment and willing to kill, but no hero at all. I dont have any feelings towards him except contempt. Because there is absolutley no glory when you fight for lies (of Pentagon) and kill thousands of civilians and destroy a whole nation in an illegal war. May he rest in piss with his newest US rifle he wanted in his hands since the US brainwashed him from early on. No feelings what so ever for war criminals! Coming from an ex military. A warrior fighting for lies is no warrior. Take that in before you start spamming. I feel sorry for the people of earth that got killed and robbed again by imperialists in Iraq. Peace.

[@donaldmccombs5566]

When I was a leader with the 101st Airborne he was the example I tought my soldiers to be along with myself.

[@richardscheidel7403]

I'm not military. But my family is. WOW. This hit my heart. What a fierce warrior. He deserves so much more than the medal of honor. Amazing human being. Thank you Is never enough. You sir Chapman are amazing. God bless our fighting men and women.

[@WHADATBOYNAMEIS]

im not even joking, bro.... u should be giving talks and speeches. im the furthest thing from a military guy but u are fantastic to listen to. so incredibly calm, collected, astute and most importantly, genuinely thoughtful. ur tone and cadence and approach and maturity addressing the subject matter is very powerful. i could listen to u talk about anything all day long sir. more please! thank u for ur service rip neil and john

[@jamiegault2956]

Wow man what a hero. Shed some tears watching that.

[@Ragnarswe]

This sent chill down my spine! What an awsome bad ass, wouldnt stop. Dont know what goes through ones mind at a situation like he went through. I imagine that, that kind of bravery must have something to do with love, he must have loved his brothers.

[@n91795]

The man faced extreme adversity with overwhelming odds his actions transcend that of any award or metal that can ever be given his actions are and will forever be legendary

[@timothywoods4202]

It’s a shame that the team leader “Slab” took credit for the things John did and the year before was awarded the Medal of Honor. This is why the Seals tried to block Johns medal. Then the droid footage was released showing what really happened. John finally got the credit he deserved.

[@TheAceuu]

Man there always has to be some gross shit in amazing storys huh… shameeeee

[@BrianMichael-j8d]

Chapman's actions basically speak doctrinally on what to do in a near ambush. ...but given that it wasn't really a near ambush due to the fact that none of the rest of the team was taking fire effective enough to get hit - he sort of went commando while the rest of the SEALs - from Development Group nonetheless - maintained their positions. This required the SEAL team leader to basically chase after him. At a lot of points in this video you can imagine the team leader basically yelling at him to turn his ass around just based on the team leader's positioning. Ultimately, I can guess that this is what led to a lot of the SEAL v Air Force political aftermath. Chapman's actions were brave and heroic but they weren't necessarily correct. I wouldn't normally Monday Morning Quarterback a heroic man's actions in combat but overwhelmingly this seemed to have degraded to a "fuck the SEALs - they deserted him" type of video. They clearly did not desert him as the team leader basically deserted his own team to chase after Chapman whose actions were heroic - but doctrinally questionable. Ultimately, the video tells us an awful lot but it doesn't tell us everything. We'll never know what was said and what was heard by the individuals present that led to their actions. Watching that video and somehow blaming the SEAL team leader really demonstrates that you haven't got a clue though.

[@MZ-bl6wg]

I had to comment and say when the show Neal Roberts body and day he’s deceased we can see an instant affect that had on you and you immidately took your hat off out of respect. You didn’t announce it, try to make a show of it as active military . You simply remove it and I’m sure most didn’t notice or correlate it but that was the first thing that hit me and had to say Thankyou for showing that respect.

[@MsTeaRex]

Thousands of people have cried over John Chapman , I feel honored to shed these tears for John . RIP

[@jamesdodson2022]

They had to take his heart to stop him. This man was unbelievable. Thank God he was on our side. RIP sir.

[@Thundering_third_0311]

Chapman’s actions made 23 members go home to their family. They have Chapman in a special place in their heart. I’m a Marine Corps veteran, and every time I hear about a MOH recipient, I get goosebumps. Tonight, I’ll have a beer in Chapman’s honor.

[@redleg318fa]

Brutal and Violent....yes. Humbling and Beautiful to see that one man will do for his Brothers in Arms. "Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his Friends". U.S. ARMY 97-99

[@terenceballands3321]

Wow, just wow from a British Rifleman and Foreign Legionnaire. No more words from me needed. Respect!❤️✊🙏

[@Oxnaforda]

I had never seen this video but it gave me chills throughout, I can't imagine having that kind of selfless bravery, all the respect in the world to John Chapman. RIP to him and the other seal who lost his life.

[@bobbyball6671]

Good job mate tough to watch, if I remember rightly i read somewhere the seal team leader was heavily criticised for leaving chapman without checking but watching it puts a different light on it. No one can know truly what went on but the guys who we’re there. That shows the true brotherhood of the military

[@leslie3765]

Thank you for your service. God bless you and your brothers in Arms. We will never know what a soldier feels. Please know that we respect and admire all of you. RIP Heroic Selfless Chapman. He sure loved his brothers.

[@paul1978g]

That was hard to watch. Imagining the danger, the pain and difficulty just to keep going in a situation like that, it really hit home. definitely deserved his honours, RIP.

[@Jazz-io4lm]

A really well put together video on a heroic event. Much respect.

[@nspd2]

I want to thank you for your review of this video. When you took hour hat off when the narrator explained about the fallen seal that the team were there to try to recover. Semper FI! Respect! Retired Sailor here. Thank you.

[@MichaelBellJr]

Semper Fi from a 3381 cook 3rd LAR love your channel now it’s will be one of my favorite to watch thank you for stepping on the yellow footprints 👣 oorah

[@olivermartinez9167]

This is the video that has encouraged me to join the military, I'm not old enough yet, and when the day comes I will serve this nation

[@nickc8819]

Oliver Martinez, Right on !! You will enjoy Military life, it is rewarding. I wish you well my friend. Stay motivated and fit. God willing.

[@justingomez8149]

It’s ok to shed a tear, that man have EVERYTHING and tried his heart out to save his brothers there’s no shame

[@joeking7707]

God bless America!!!!!...as a brit im so proud of all the men and women who sacrificed their lives in every way.

[@jethaspotatoaim]

This is a very special video my grandfather was a Medal of Honor recipient in the Air Force during Vietnam his name was John Levitow if you ever have a chance to look it up thank you so much for reacting. The author of his book was also a combat controller during Somalia

[@plumiegod]

I did my SARS training with Chappy and I have pictures of me and your grandfather when I met him in Washington for the USAF Airman of the Year awards.

[@jackwertz8301]

Much respect to your grandfather. He was considered a legend during my 23 years on active duty. Just being a Spooky crewmember in itself took balls of steel. Never had the honor of meeting him but knew a few NCO Academy instructors who had. Hated to hear of his passing back in 2000.

[@fluff2001]

Thank you Sir John Chapman and to all our American and UK friends and allies from Australia .... Without USA and UK none of us would be free people today... If you are in the military in UK USA or AUS or a veteran God Bless You ..... The entire Western World owes you a debt of gratitude .........

[@temptjoe]

Thank you for your service... Love you!

[@philiprowlands1619]

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

[@asensionmartinez9147]

Thank you for the reaction video and your service, Jarhead

[@seanj2582]

Love & Respect brother

[@petesotelo2979]

Hey Combat Arms Channel I was never in the Military my uncle's and some cousins r still unlisted. Watching your reaction about Mr. Chapman is going to make me even a better person just subscribed to your channel also ty again for a great reaction

[@chrispierdominici3891]

John Chapman's determination and heroism in this fight are almost beyond comprehension. His actions were virtually superhuman. Even among Medal of Honor awardees, his actions have to be among the most astounding. His actions certainly awe me and bring tears to my eyes no matter how many times I watch the video.

[@dustinfulks8166]

Awesome reaction. Thank you for your service sir🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@NeoVoodooTech]

They say part of the mountain cracked in two from the weight of his balls on that day. Rest In Peace John you are remembered.

[@brianpeters867]

Damn right!!!!!

[@MZ-bl6wg]

Thankyou for your words and Thankyou for your service brother.

[@robertokeefe2357]

Thank you for your take couldn’t agree more and yes ssgt Chapman absolutely a hero

[@blackjuel]

Thank you for your service and protection.

[@matt2887]

Going into this video for the third time. FroM different reactions. It is with great pain and respect I will watch Chapman go above and beyond. 🙏

[@shamm249]

What a warrior. RIP to this hero

[@paulamchristie]

Hi, this maybe a bit random but I was wondering if you saw the Peter Jackson documentary They Shall Not Grow Old? It is must for anyone interested in military history. Sir Peter was given access to the British Archive of film and interviews from WW1. He then took the old jerky black and white silent film and restored it into colour adding the missing frames (the lower frame rates make the film jerky to modern audiences) and adds authentic sound. He even gets lip readers to read the lips on the footage and casts people from the same region as the regiment on film so the accents are the same. It really gives the feeling of being in WW1. A copy of the documentary was given free to every school in the UK. It is 1hr 40mins long so maybe watch it off camera but it is well worth it. You could react to the trailer.

[@skorne149]

Thank you for your service.

[@TheKruxed]

That's a brave, brave person

[@shoediishgunner1718]

Thank you for removing your cap at 4:31 #RESPECTFORCHAPMAN

[@w4rpf1nnlad]

This must be shown to all snowflakes who get their feelings hurt by bad words. True dedication and love for his comrades. Rest well now.

[@KRkidz]

its their right to do so. its why this Hero died. for rights wether you agree with how they use their rights or not.

[@billboth6572]

This man is why we stand for the National Anthem. Piss on the entire professional sports world.

[@williamt.sherman9841]

@@KRkidz the problem with the snow flakes is that freedom cannot be maintained by them. people who care so much about not wanting to be offended by anything will end up handing over their freedom for a feeling of security.

[@Falcon988]

@William T. Sherman Not only are you exactly right on principle (that they will sell their freedom for security), but it’s especially self-evident to any thinking person today that you are exactly right.

[@spr3adyerbutter94]

There was a separate video on this event that gave background, but had none of this footage. The team actually went to that position in an attempt to land and set up an observation point for Operation Anaconda beforehand. It was hit by a RPG and had to abort the landing. They managed to get back in the air and return to an area called Gardez, making a crash landing. Unfortunately, Neil Roberts was flung from the helicopter upon the initial RPG hit at Takur Ghar. That team elected to return to retrieve Roberts immediately. They knew what was waiting for them. But they went anyway.

[@keithmarsh6679]

what a super brave guy a true hero hard to watch.

[@zeigbert1743]

That's harrowing to watch. Incredible courage and selflessness.

[@davidsuttles101]

As a former Army combat attack helicopter pilot(Cobra), I appreciate your reaction...much respect brother!

[@caseykey6467]

"Its brutal and its violent"... and its beautiful for what he did. He was a protector, he put YOU, his brothers lives above his own. Its not just a warriors creed ppl, though we see it most often as warriors sacrifice themselves for others. I hope what rubs off is that should be a creed for men. My father served, I was a brat, he spent about 42 months in a combat zone saving ppl for part of the time as a helicopter pilot. As a civilian, what inspires me is that my life is not my own. I do not ever want to have to face it, but if I ever have to, I pray I have the courage to do so. Amen.

[@Axidentalmoose]

It is a hard watch. I did 24 years in the army. But I would be mortified if so many well trained men sacrificed themselves to recover me. They lost so many good men needlessly. I admire the commitment obviously, but hell...I, or any other soldier who is already dead is not worth that loss..

[@pjukas]

I was about to ask if i read the situation right when i concluded the same thing. Nothing can take away from his/their bravery......but the person making decision to send them in needs a hard slap in the face.....several men plus a helicopter lost :(

[@SpearM3064]

@@pjukas It's just part of the military culture of the U.S. It isn't written down anywhere, but the first principle (in *all* our military services) is “Leave No One Behind, No Matter the Cost, human or otherwise, of Bringing Them Out.” On the surface this seems like a bad trade and a serious waste of human resources, but it has a benefit in morale. It’s a lot easier to carry out dangerous missions if you KNOW that your country and its military members are going to do everything they can to pull your ass out of the fire if things go south. There are, of course, battlefield situations where it is impossible to bring everyone home initially. Sometimes whole small units get wiped out. Battlefields are confusing places and it is not at all uncommon for people to get separated and their whereabouts unknown. But you try to take steps to account for everyone. Bringing everyone back is a priority second only to accomplishing the mission, and then only when the two are absolutely mutually exclusive. And if the situation prevents bringing everyone home after enemy contact, there will almost always be another mission mounted to recover dead, injured, and missing that could not return initially.

[@pjukas]

@@SpearM3064 Yes i understand...but the whole approach.....seemed reckless, but maybe i do not know enough about it. Like....it seems like they have no knowledge of the targets prior to the engagement and like it was a surprise.....Just landing in a shit-storm when you have a lot of tools available.

[@gregh7400]

You should read the book, "Alone at Dawn". On their first try to land on the summit, the helo came under intense fire. Neil Roberts, near the back ramp, unhooked his safety line in anticipation of jumping out when the helo set down, the helo was hit by rpg's and small arms fire and the pilot had to take evasive action. When he did, Roberts fell out of the helo and landed in 3 ft of snow. The other team members saw him moving and knew he was ALIVE. By that time the helo had taken so much damage the pilot had to return to the base. The seal team and Chapman made the decision to return with the intention of rescuing Roberts. The got onto a new helo and the same pilot took them in a 2nd time. That mission is this video. By the time they arrived and exited the helo, Roberts had already been killed by the enemy fighters on the summit but they, of course, didn't know that and didn't know how many heavily armed fighters there were on that summit. They flew right into an ambush which left them few options.

[@kenerickson5286]

RevonowS “No Man Left Behind” they fight for the man next to them. It’s very simple. All those soldiers know that it may be a suicide mission. But they will give their life to save the man next to them. No matter the cost. No one gets left behind.

[@randomlyentertaining8287]

I've watched that video both first hand and through reactions probably about 8-12 times. Each time, I can't help but tear up when the narrator says "suffering from as many as a dozen wounds, Chapman is in fact, already in the process of dying" and yet we can still see Chapman firing in multiple directions at multiple enemies to try and cover the QRF helicopter's troops as they disembark. As my Marine buddy said "He died covered in blood and surrounded by empty magazines and dead enemies. He was a warrior truly worthy of Valhalla."

[@jazzcarpenter2098]

It really Is great to hear commentary from a United States Marine because they are looked upon as being the combat elite but the fact remains that when engaged in combat regardless of what branch you serve in, you’re all brothers fighting for the same cause and for each other. That’s a really powerful thing to realize when you look at the American fighting man. They may have different roles to play but they’re all just a small part of a bigger whole whose job it is to put themselves in harms way to protect people like myself and other civilians! Thanks for reviewing this man, it’s really awe inspiring that we have such brave men and women fighting for us! Rest assured that all of you are respected and loved for what you do and what you stand for!

[@benrex7775]

I couldn't do that. I don't know how it is under such pressure but I normally faint if I see too much blood. At least I did once when I was little and I almost did a second time when I was 20. I also don't deal with stress situations that well. I'm a pretty miserable soldier. I'm glad that the Swiss military is purely defensive.

[@JerseyMikeP]

my grandfather fought in WW2 My brother in law and 2 of my cousins where in the MARINES. there is a respect they deserve.

[@kennymedic58]

A true warrior who never gave up and fought to his last breath to save his teammates and even those that he didn’t know, not because he was ordered to but because it’s was warriors do . Rest in peace Brother.

[@andym847]

Some people are special and beyond our understanding of what it is to be. This is an example of a man transcending to godliness, he is superhuman, a man apart and above us mere mortals. He is how we all would want to be, but will almost NEVER be. Amazing video, fantastic channel, excellent content. Thank you for your work.

[@dannyblackwell2426]

seen this before and so so sad but what a brave man! what a hero! RIP john Chapman

[@philipkollberg]

Heartbreaking to watch.

[@WilloPR]

Thank you for your service, brother.

[@JerseyMikeP]

Never give up... Never surrender, that's what constitutes a Warrior.

[@1949crewchief]

To have this on video is so important. It should be played in History classes, Government classes because our schools are not teaching our kids about the sacrifices men and women have given to this country and why our Declaration of Independence and Constitution are so important...the blood laid down on the altar of freedom was for us and those who come after us. But the cost is being forgotten. I never thought when I enlisted 30 years ago that our nation would be in so much peril as it is today. But with men and women like Chapman who are willing to sacrifice their own lives for others it gives me hope.

[@benwheeldon9055]

Rough to watch, however you should watch it to properly honour someone so deserving...what a soldier, what a man and what a human being

[@stars431]

A true hero. I like what you said. I took a shot through the heart to stop him. RIP

[@garlandfx5518]

Semper Fi, Marine - you make me proud.

[@usmc24thmeu36]

As a beirut marine i know it like loosening friends war. I was part of the alert squad that came in right after the barracks was bombed from the uss iwo jima

[@Rav_ind_er]

What a legend! Rest in Power Mr Chapman❤

[@nedrasellayah9314]

Fantastic!!!

[@lanceg8299]

Thank you for your service. My work is processing medical claims and corrected them for veterans. Much respect here. I have seen this vid and when I first saw it, I imagined myself there. I believe I would have done the first bunker. Now, after being shot? Not sure, it's hard to tell.

[@globalklaus]

I'm not sure what that man was made of, but it was the right stuff. Salute.

[@tobinhays652]

Thank you

[@heathwoodburn644]

I have made it my mission to watch all of these vids... he deserves the views.

[@1378Mrbubbles]

(Copy pasted this from my other comment on another reaction for awareness and to honor the sacrifices of these men who sacrificed everything to save their brothers) It really was a bunch of horrible circumstances being stacked on top of each other one by one, from when PO1 C. Roberts was shot out of the first Chinook as the pilot attempted to get the bird out of the absolute hail of fire he was taking in which he was forced to put her down only something like 10km away due to the heavy damage sustained. The moment they touched the ground they began getting decisively engaged by a DSHK heavy machine gun and a PKM medium machine gun based on the mountain top. This was when Chapman was initially shot after clearing the first bunker and two other seals were wounded as they tried to push out of the bowl that they had been forced to land in and up the slope to engage the second bunker. The team leader made the controversial decision; seeing two of his men seriously wounded and assuming Chapmen was dead, to break contact and begin withdrawing down the hill, he also called in fire support from nearby CAS Air frames and called for the QRF to be scrambled. Keep in mind that the battle at this point had been waged in near complete darkness with upper thigh high snow in places. The Chinook containing the rangers was given an extremely hot LZ by mistake, and the AC-130; which had been effectively suppressing the enemy to this point) was called off just before dawn; in part due to a recent downing of a gunship that was providing support to an operation the previous days/weeks which prompted airforce officials to change SOP to include minimal to no operations of the gunships at daylight hours. This unfortunately left the bird inserting the QRF completely open to the heavy and medium machine guns on the mountain top. The rangers inside the QRF were not fully briefed of the quickly declining situation due to the nature of the situation on the ground, and communications to and from the element were extremely shoddy at best due to the terrain, which left a majority of them in the dark of the full scope of what they were flying into. This led to the 2nd Chinook being shot down, and 4 of the rangers were killed immediately. It also led to further attempts at extract by helicopter to be all but suspended. In total there was estimated to be anywhere from 22-60 enemy combatants however official reports put it around 30. As what you would expect, concrete details of the stages of this battle are very scarce and hard to come by. This is only what happened in the span of this video, the entire battle went of for the better part of the day and involed a shit ton of danger close CAS and some titanic balls from the TACP, PJs, and Rangers that held that hilltop against an invigorated enemy. Heres a link to the full story en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Takur_Ghar If i got some of it wrong my apologies. Alot of it is off what I can remember. (Copy pasted this from my other comment on another reaction for awareness and to honor the sacrifices of these men who sacrificed everything to save their brothers)

[@thorny213]

RIP Brother ✝️