The Heroic One Man Last Stand that was Caught on Camera

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Battle of Takur Ghar, War in Afghanistan
In 2003, Chapman was posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross for his courage, selfless dedication to duty that day and extraordinary heroism.
But after a prolonged campaign, this was upgraded in 2018 to the US Armed Services highest award for bravery and valor, the Medal of Honour.
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A True American Hero, John A. Chapman (July 14, 1965 - March 4, 2002) Combat Controller in the United States Air Force Battle of Takur Ghar, War in Afghanistan In 2003, Chapman was posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross for his courage, selfless dedication to duty that day and extraordinary heroism. But after a prolonged campaign, this was upgraded in 2018 to the US Armed Services highest award for bravery and valor, the Medal of Honour.

[@LinusTheTrain]

Hi

[@rhyang8311]

What, how was the comment posted an hour ago?!

[@wandaolii1686]

Hello

[@williammclaughlin892]

If anyone deserves the medal of honor it's this man for sure.

[@monkeychromosome]

@@rhyang8311 ye exactly in thinking that too

[@Banditt42]

Let's not forget the men that died trying to save him. They are hero's too.

[@shaheerasgardian2926]

heroes*

[@joesillamanrs7189]

Exactly they charged out knowing they’d face a hail of direct fire.

[@stijnvanjaarsveld5936]

Ur right, every soldier that died that day should be honoured

[@specfei9895]

No one died except him if I remember, they were severely wounded because Chapman can't take the bullets for them, but all of em survived except the body they were trying to recover and chapman

[@LockheedC-130HerculesOfficial]

@@specfei9895 he said that rangers were killed when they came out of the Chinook though

[@eduardokiryu5456]

I like how they left the last few moments respectfully silent and serene without marketing

[@chillyconmor]

that was so it could hit 10 mins

[@captainmacmellon2333]

@@chillyconmor itbonly needs to reach 8

[@vinbones]

nah so they can get more ads

[@yungsorrow7145]

They usually leave the ending scenes in silence

[@captainmacmellon2333]

@@vinbones it only needs to reach 8 minutes

[@prodbybabygod7411]

Imagine loosing a fistfight to a guy that’s literally dying

[@DiegoGames-yf5vr]

Thats like losing a race to a disabled man

[@rouxman212]

losing a game match against a blind person

[@lexo6987]

Losing a race against a person with a bike

[@diggintheman9389]

Being out fished by a man with no arms

[@andypanke1954]

Ehh look at your Uber driver next time, that’s who was coming at him, not exactly Rambo. Unlike Chapman

[@TheKraken32]

My father was leading the group of Rangers attempting to rescue him. Unfortunately, they could not get to him before the enemy. His death will not be disgraced though, thank you for recognizing his bravery.

[@lukecohen5696]

that's really cool that mans actions are really brave and a heroic man but the true heros are the ones who died fighting the good fight and everyone who was not dishonrable discarged

[@cuntpoopoo2968]

alright heres a question do you know what position he had? what infantry? how old are you?

[@ismail62]

Good thing that happened

[@BasedChad1]

Glad they taught those fuckers who got him their final lesson.

[@Anonkontello]

He probably refused to answer to someone with your name, haha.

[@Blitz-0012]

Chinook: Coming to rescue Chapman. Chapman: Let me rescue this helicopter.

[@JoseGutierrez-rf1so]

Reverse, reverse Tell me you understand that reference

[@crusader3222]

cha cha real smooth

[@WM0302]

Classic hero!

[@dandhiari7144]

he's always have an uno reverse card in his pocket

[@nevanramirez8287]

Legit

[@kieranolafferty39]

"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." - G. K. Chesterton

[@realbobafett466]

I feel like all those people who are gung ho on killing enemies are weak they feed off of war and have nothing to lose, but the men and women who keep they’re sanity and manage to stay on a noble goal are to be feared and are the deadliest warriors because they have everything to lose

[@tucker2074]

The problem is the american "true soldier" or any other soldier has no idea what is behind him, for if he did the whitehouse would be destroyed, they currently fight for a complete lie, Iraq is for the oil, Afghanistan is for the drug trade and rare minerals, there is a God but that God stands for Guns.Oil.Drugs

[@mad1478]

@@realbobafett466 no I’m pretty sure he hated what was in front of him to

[@mad1478]

@@tucker2074 yea smell that oil oh look it’s the taliban

[@brettbush7491]

@@tucker2074 pls do not use God as an acronym. I agree with your statement but that was a little much

[@eightlivesdownmtb]

“Alone At Dawn”, the powerful story of Mark Chapman’s life and death is a gripping read/listen. There is no question the Naval Special Forces (SEAL) commanders were riven with confusion, made extremely poor tactical decisions and subsequently tried to block S/Sgt Chapman’s MOH. While his was in the very finest traditions of service their own conduct was shabby and inglorious.

[@seanskates]

Yeah we aren’t getting the full story here. He was literally left behind to die alone.

[@jasonphilpot7186]

Really Mark chapman killed John Lennon this is John a chapman

[@kirbyball97]

@@seanskates there is overarching mq1 predator footage that sees them abandon him and leave him for dead. The navy commander was super butthurt about Chapman getting the medal of honor instead of him.

[@karmakangaroo309]

@@kirbyball97 No the DEVGRU commander ALSO got the MOH. And Navy SWCOM attempted to block Chapman's upgrade because they would need to admit that the Navy left him to die.

[@mrexists5400]

I would like to point out that it was the upper brass trying to block it, not the guys that were there

[@mikejones6711]

"Shot through the heart." Buddy, he was all heart.

[@ComradeNerd]

That's why the bullet didn't miss. 😔

[@jeffcarroll1990shock]

and your to blame.

[@brianjohnson5272]

Even death hesitated to take him.

[@damarcusadams1073]

Death was like “Nahh idk, you kinda going off rn 🙌🏾”

[@anintellectualperson9417]

deep

[@DJC_2003]

Why take him then and there when he can bring the whole crowd with him later?

[@brianjohnson5272]

@@DJC_2003 because his duty was done. Besides some that tough deserves a solo visit.

[@SAKTKcrunch]

Death was like hmmm I can get a 1 for 12 deal

[@brycepatties]

A big F-you to the Navy who tried to prevent him from being awarded the Medal of Honor.

[@tomz1daful]

It was the Brass that caused the snafu. Trump got it fixed, after 15+ years?

[@user-rd5nc1nb9f]

Exactly

[@lgay1927]

it was the navy seals

[@exo_storm8720]

A big thank-you to trump that gave him the award

[@acrsclspdrcls1365]

I guess Trump has a few scruples up his sleeves.

[@jukethebox6879]

From what ive gathered, he was on the adrenaline high of his life, he fought like a spartan. He was a living legend of what we as Americans should be about.

[@luigi2396]

I’d say he fought like an “American” trying to save and or bring a fellow soldier back home. Either way the man is most definitely a LEGEND.

[@GravityGurus102]

Instead you transition to the other gender and call it being yourself XDDDD

[@Dtitilator]

This is the kind of story that deserves to be a movie.

[@joelrodriguez9661]

My friend and brother, Spc. Marc Anderson was one of the members of the Ranger QRF sent to aid the Seals and Chapman. Sadly he was also one of the Rangers who lost their lives that day.

[@nighTmareCSGO]

RIP My friend. Love from 🇬🇧

[@screege5647]

RIP they are in a better place now

[@mq9047]

Rest In Peace, a hero

[@DCCB7550]

Damn, it’s people like you guys that gives me courage to protect those around me, may they Rest In Peace

[@YouTubePewp]

@@screege5647 people like you open your mouth each day and remind the masses that there’s stupid people in the world.

[@bigernmccracken5736]

As a Veteran myself, I truly can appreciate the nuanced moment of silence at the end of the video, allowing viewers to reflect on this man’s heroism. May we never forget.

[@CrackedCandy]

@@johnschwalb I thought so at first too, but why not both?

[@johnphillips5310]

All give some. Some give all. Those that give all are the greatest among us.

[@cpt.squiggly8004]

"aS A vEteRaN"

[@cooperbrain]

@@cpt.squiggly8004 "aS A vEgAtArIaN"

[@chuckgrable6414]

We will all meet in Valhalla brother

[@athanakop7775]

The SEALs left him behind and tried to blocked him from receiving MOH. What a brave Airforce guy he was.

[@razorwire3056]

Indeed. The SEAL in charge also got the the MOH, although, I cannot understand why. You want to read about 2 MOH recipients, look at Shughart and Gordon in Somalia or Norris and Thornton in Vietnam.

[@rockmyworldmusic]

Your comment is a year old, but why in the world would anybody try to block him from getting it?

[@OliOliOliOliOli]

@@rockmyworldmusic I think it would mean that the seals acknowledge that they left him behind instead of going back for him

[@steakslapn9724]

What a God damn hero. He knew he was dying and still he fought to protect his men and his family back home.

[@danielnavarro537]

I have read about him and his actions in Afghanistan. Very interesting and heroic story. So far he is the latest recipient of the U.S Air Force Medal of Honor which was given to his family posthumously by President Trump in 2018. Much respect to John A. Chapman. May he rest in peace.

[@theficti0n1]

Pay attention to the person receiving the medal. Not the person giving it

[@maxwellcrafter]

@@theficti0n1 👍

[@pro_154]

Trump has done one goood thing

[@briantannenbaum8110]

No he is the first airman to ever receive the Medal of Honor,

[@danielnavarro537]

It is not about the president. It is about the person. It is just military tradition for the U.S for presidents to award the Medal of Honor. It is not about the president but the person receiving the Medal of Honor. This is just about John A. Chapman not about President Trump. I just acknowledged that President Trump awarded John A. Chapman's family the medal. That is all. I don't want this post getting political.

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Chapman? After all of that, I think Chadman is more fitting

[@Bobbytomface]

Kim Jong un came back from the dead

[@generalsalts2578]

Thank you Kim Jong-un very cool!

[@noelblack8159]

Hello Dear Leader

[@joseponce5652]

Kim Jong um thought u were dead

[@detectiveamevirus8]

Kim jong un welcome

[@artss483]

"Courage is fear holding on a minute longer." -George S. Patton

[@SealMemeSix]

In the process of joining Air Force Special Warfare, a couple months ago we had a memorial workout for Chapman. After hearing the story, I can confirm that it was the most heart crushing workout I've ever taken part in.

[@stanley2004]

Thank you for your service Sir.

[@BadatStuff]

Chapman: None of you seem to understand, I'm not stuck up here with you... YOU'RE STUCK UP HERE WITH ME!!!!!

[@T_D_B_]

watch out for that fryer grease kids ;)

[@californiaball2599]

Normally I would make an oil joke but I would like to respect Chapman, besides I have joked about my nation enough times so there for I won’t. Later.

[@mihirchauhan3688]

@@californiaball2599 I'm you first subscriber.

[@californiaball2599]

@@mihirchauhan3688 thanks. In a few years I might make some videos. Or when ever I can.

[@mihirchauhan3688]

@@californiaball2599 we all could use a good channel and you an income. Think, man.

[@chriskane1]

This guy is the epitome of a hero. What a total badass! /F

[@topramen5884]

How Were You Here 15 minutes Ago You Time Traveler!

[@rickmatick3332]

Woah

[@unknownseizure]

@@topramen5884 lol he's the guy who does this channels voice overs

[@johnstuart2477]

@@topramen5884 yeah really

[@detectiveamevirus8]

Baddas

[@dg_goldenboy]

The minute of silence at the end was very respectful and kind.

[@jamal69jackson77]

I was about to say... it is simply outrageous that he received anything less than the Medal of Honor. I will say this... I served in the military along side many of the special operations units, and the Air Force Air Traffic Controllers are always the least talked about, least recognized, most underrated special unit in our military. I was so impressed with the special units from the Air Force... the level of respect that have for these guys is tremendous. For example, during Operation Irene, in Mogadishu... the event upon which the movie Blackhawk Down is based, the movie mentions and recognizes the sacrifices and heroic actions of both the 175th Rangers and SFOD-D, but no one even mentions the fact that Air Force Air Traffic Controllers were extremely heroic during that battle and that they, especially one of them in particular, was almost solely responsible for the survival of the Ranger land convoy. That guy should also have gotten the Medal of Honor, like the two fallen Delta guys.

[@gmanm1907]

Chapman wasn’t stuck on the mountain with the enemy. The enemy was stuck on that mountain with him

[@superdave8248]

Can I get an Amen?

[@Hentzau.]

@@superdave8248 Amen

[@felixc.3444]

@@superdave8248 Amen

[@ga8466]

AMEN

[@MajorJakas]

He died. They still murder and rape. It was a pointless waste of what could have been a productive citizen.

[@teodorogerald]

Everybody: the airforce is a joke The airforce: ever heard of chapman?

[@MavrikUSMC]

Sad if you only have 1 name to reference 🤣🤣🤣 all jokes aside, I work with these guys though, and they know their work

[@cascas1672]

or pitsenbarger

[@riograndedosulball248]

"Have you ever heard the tragedy of Darth Chapman the Brave?"

[@crumbyk7798]

More like the coast guard

[@onerandomtaco6610]

Chuck norris

[@DanielJMathews1]

The minute of silence at the end is profound and very heart tugging, may this man's soul rest in peace 🙏

[@HangingWithEpstein]

The actual drone footage in insane and scary... It shows how close they truly were to Chapman and him still fighting.

[@alastor8091]

That dude went out Noble 6 Lone Wolf style. We could only ever hope to die so gloriously, selflessly, and bravely. Rest in peace.

[@mikeox7777]

Mission: Surive!

[@maximilliannilar755]

Dude, peace*

[@sunlizard940]

He wasn’t trying to be noble 6, noble 6 was trying to be him

[@alastor8091]

@@maximilliannilar755 I'm gonna hang myself.

[@theholypeanut8193]

Well theres a chance that Noble 6 could have just escaped because just because you dont see the body, does not mean hes dead.

[@thelorax2738]

I wonder if Chapman was thinking about his wife and daughters during the heat of battle. What’s sad is that he probably knew he was already dead from the start.

[@civilizedhuman7875]

Why did you fail to protect the tree

[@aspect0074]

yeah...

[@kirk0respite]

I don’t think any of them think like that they probably think the enemy is dead and make it reality you never assume defeat these guys think they are winning until they die

[@0623kaboom]

tbh what he knew and what he thought would be if I want out of here I have got to shoot back ... what kept him going was home ... what kept him working were the rest of the people bleeding in the mud with him ... in the heat of battle thinking about who is waiting for you doesnt happen ... that is HOLLYWOOD ... you always are focused on what is going at that moment .. or else you are dead period.

[@raccoonking2010]

The trees cant be harmed if the Lorax is armed

[@mercifulmoff]

Kinda brings a tear to my eye that well over 2 decades later we still talk about this man, a true hero who fought against all odds and died with discipline and honor in his heart.

[@trevorhanks5282]

It gives me chills to watch this. Everyone thinks heroes are sports stars and actors or musicians. But in actuality they are all around us. They are our soldiers and your local police officers.

[@mysteamgameplay]

this is what a well trained, selfless, courageous, ballsy person gives you.

[@GDBROWN]

@trigger MeTimbers they went to retrieve their fallen brother’s body. It was quite selfless. The thing Chapman did, he did because he saw that the men around him were in danger. The seals and rangers alike.

[@blip-hn6is]

more like brainwashed. imagine fighting goat farmers halfway around the world

[@squattingheads]

Dead people in a country you have no business in?

[@squattingheads]

@trigger MeTimbers so all the Kids blasted by drones were warriors too?

[@walterbrunswick]

Legitimately, what the f**k are they doing there in the first place? I'm talking about the US, not the people born there

[@bad74maverick1]

Never underestimate a man with nothing left to lose. He earned it.

[@charliehurley8475]

he had plenty left to lose, and that’s what sets him apart from others. as many men do, they lay down their lives for their brothers in arms knowing damn well they are leaving ones they love behind.

[@bad74maverick1]

@@charliehurley8475, Zynthetic Nekki, you guys have completely misunderstood the point. He was mortally wounded, his team thought he was dead, he gave an update and stopped answering his radio. He knew he was going to die there and fought for over an hour killing every insurgent he could. Once his team pulled out he literately knew he was going to die there, so he had nothing else to lose and fought like a banshee! like I said before, never underestimate a man with nothing left to lose!

[@Jesse-cw5pv]

He had everything to lose and he fought anyway. That's part of what made him a hero

[@TheAbyssal]

@@Jesse-cw5pv you dont understand what hes saying

[@TheAbyssal]

Dont worry i get what you mean and ya its true. Its kinda like the thing about when a animal is most dangerous when backed into a corner

[@CIA_Killed_JFK]

I like that moment of silence at the end. Really gives you time to reflect on what's important in life.....

[@LAPISTime25]

Really appreciated the moment of silence at the end.

[@lc9245]

The real story is how in the aftermath, the top brass was trying to cover their service pride rather than honour a brave soldier.

[@0326Vet]

SEALs are scumbugs, we said it in service and I'm still saying it now

[@bethkrager6529]

Airman, not soldier. Get his branch right.

[@Gongolongo]

Trump later gave him two medals of honor

[@0326Vet]

@@bethkrager6529 a combat controller is more of a soldier then a typical airmen to be fair

[@cesarsolis5449]

They don't want to be offensive to Al Qaeda 😑

[@JuanJose-cf8ps]

I’d like to point out that John Chapman belonged to the Air Forces’s 24th STS. A tier 1 special missions unit. Which is the equivalent of the Navy’s Devgru and Army’s Delta Force.

[@cristobalalvarez5491]

Delta isn't well known for what's said their better than navy seal

[@literallyramennoodles7393]

Delta isn't just Army

[@joshuapowell2675]

The Air Force attaches their operators to other teams. CCT, PJ, TACP, etc all end up working jointly with other branches

[@joeyakathug5215]

@@literallyramennoodles7393 While it recruits operators from every branch, it's operated under ASOC. (While being under JSOC)

[@Alhy-ls3dv]

@@cristobalalvarez5491 Not really, all of AFSOCs specops units are more towards utility rather than direct action and other conventional specops duties,so not equivalent in roles and skills

[@johnnyanderson2-roblox185]

To the brave men who went to rescue him and the brave man himself. They are all heroes, but sometimes even the heroes need heroes, and even then sometimes the heroes of the heroes need heroes, godspeed.

[@erenjaeger6204]

From an Army guy, MSgt Chapman is my personal hero. He is the embodiment of courage.

[@charlessaint7926]

The enemy is screaming, "Why won't you die?!!" Chapman responded, *"BECAUSE I'M NOT DONE YET!"*

[@randomhightowerpandas3385]

I’d make the Woods joke but I don’t think I should

[@bananade5766]

@From Maui english*

[@aspect0074]

no its more like BeCAuSe im Not DeAd yEt!!!!

[@Ah_Yote]

Source??

[@novainfinity6930]

Man literally too angry to die

[@chinchilla641]

To anyone who hasn't seen the footage, it's incredible and sad. Brave men with steel balls. RIP

[@FerstErndFuriers]

It was in my recommended before, I was hesitant to watch it but I watched it anyway. Normally videos don't send chills down my spine but that video did, it was quite an intense video when I watched it. May he and his men Rest In Peace.

[@markgreiser464]

@@FerstErndFuriers , may he rest in peace. I was infuriated. AATW

[@83ATwo]

Where can I find it though?

[@viciousvigilante4985]

Send the link

[@ChrisSmith-gy9zp]

He'd went up that hill faster if it hadn't been for his giant steel balls slowing him down.

[@guamsoncruz5107]

7:46 Chapman: 'i should be dead' *sees friendlies needing help* Chapman: 'VALHALLA CALLS BUT THIS WILL BE THEIR RAGNOROK!!!*

[@manican4620]

I saw the footage. He didn't give up at all. Fought all the way till the end. God I love our veterans and the sacrifices they make day in day out. Respect and condolences to those affected by wars of our fathers.

[@pointly]

His citation: "Technical Sergeant John A. Chapman distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism as an Air Force Special Tactics Combat Controller, attached to a Navy Sea, Air, and Land (SEAL) Team conducting reconnaissance operations in Takur Ghar, Afghanistan, on March 4, 2002. During insertion, the team’s helicopter was ambushed causing a teammate to fall into an entrenched group of enemy combatants below. Sergeant Chapman and the team voluntarily reinserted onto the snow-capped mountain, into the heart of a known enemy stronghold to rescue one of their own. Without regard for his own safety, Sergeant Chapman immediately engaged, moving in the direction of the closest enemy position despite coming under heavy fire from multiple directions. He fearlessly charged an enemy bunker, up a steep incline in thigh-deep snow and into hostile fire, directly engaging the enemy. Upon reaching the bunker, Sergeant Chapman assaulted and cleared the position, killing all enemy occupants. With complete disregard for his own life, Sergeant Chapman deliberately moved from cover only 12 meters from the enemy and exposed himself once again to attack a second bunker, from which an emplaced machine gun was firing on his team. During this assault from an exposed position directly in the line of intense fire, Sergeant Chapman was struck and injured by enemy fire. Despite severe, mortal wounds, he continued to fight relentlessly, sustaining a violent engagement with multiple enemy personnel before making the ultimate sacrifice. By his heroic actions and extraordinary valor, sacrificing his life for the lives of his teammates, Technical Sergeant Chapman upheld the highest traditions of military service and reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force." Rest in Peace Hero

[@scavneo2972]

@lizzy rosario you do know that they are terrorists?

[@noyes7445]

I bet that half of those people were forced to join

[@boocomban]

Ironny that the so called terriorist was put in power by us administrator in the first place

[@scavneo2972]

@@boocomban forgot about 9/11?

[@masterprocrastinator6252]

@lizzy rosario yeah right, you should have educate yourself. You died on natural cause and not to the hands of those heretics.

[@loyaltyisroyalty5616]

The last minute of this video, the “moment of silence”, was extremely classy and beautiful. Great work!

[@DowntownDeuce2]

@@SoraVT Begging your pardon, monetizing a video is still 10 minutes, as of this writing (09 NOV 20). It doesn't strike you as odd that they didn't do the so-called "moment of silence" for any of the other deceased servicemen's videos?!? This is the part where you don't reply. Do you write fiction professionally or just on KZbin?

[@reece3408]

@@DowntownDeuce2 maybe they don’t want those videos to be too long? Or they just want more people to see the video.

[@DowntownDeuce2]

@@reece3408 The others all exceed 10 minutes, by just a few seconds; that is the whole point.

[@MFinGonzo]

He does this for every video though.

[@DreadX10]

Silence? No, and it was 1:15. Who uses 75 seconds of non-silence at the end of a video? The uploader who wants to get over 10 minutes of video. When a moment of silence is done out of respect, you are informed of it and asked to contemplate.....

[@NearlyH3adlessNick]

The moment of silence at the end of this video is a perfect homage to the man. Reflective and humble. It's a nice touch. o7 Chapman

[@jonathanwilliams4348]

Hero's still exist, you can easily find many of these amazing men, and even women in all branches of the American military. They never hesitate, even knowing they will make the Ultimate Sacrifice, never to see their loved ones again in this life. We are so blessed! These are Real Americans!

[@dalemartin969]

There is a barracks named after him for basic training, wasn't in that, and he is an example of those who are an AIR FORCE HERO in a book there, rest in peace brother from a man who also served as well.

[@TheFyresai]

When I went to basic, they had a literal shrine of him in our dfac.

[@dalemartin969]

@@TheFyresai They had the same for mine.

[@dalemartin969]

A memorial for another MOH recipient.

[@Callsign-Wolf]

"Do not go gentle into that goodnight"

[@MrRinoHunter]

Rage my friends rage

[@AlbertBasedman]

Rage, Rage against the dying of the light

[@john-paulsilke893]

He came into this world screaming and covered in blood and left the same way.

[@shiftyguggs2415]

@@john-paulsilke893 and the gates of Valhalla opened up to greet him that night...

[@paganizondacinquenfsedtn3705]

Rage, rage into the dying of the light... *Don't go gentle into that goodnight*

[@Xtermin8ter]

I love the moment of silence/ reflection upon the mountains that he fought on at the end of the video. Beautiful touch. Thank you for sharing this story.

[@quad2036]

Highly recommend the book 'Alone at Dawn', which covers the life of John Chapman, Operation Anaconda and the history of CCT (Combat Control Team), who are the Tier One SF for the Air Force. Chapman didn't even take his body armour onto the mountain. Truly a terrible set of circumstances that led to his death, largely due to command incompetence by the SEAL's.

[@jrr7031]

Its like they didnt learn from black hawk down.

[@joeyakathug5215]

Valhalla: Mhmm this Airman gets a pass. Hey you soldiers and marines don't mind? GySgt John Basilone: Nope! MSG Gary Gordon: Not at all SFC Randy Shugart: Why do we have to mind him? Basically every fallen MoH recipient: Who cares, let him in! RIP MSgt. 1.1k human valhalla guards approved

[@MD_Films]

@Physics Man It said in the video that drones and surveillance cams filmed it all.

[@theurbangoose6918]

If Valhalla existed he would be leading regiments of troops into battle still being a badass like always

[@praetorxian]

Chapman went out like a f*cking LION. Respect.

[@ThomasAdsumus]

It wasn't the valkyries that came for him. He went to the valkyries.

[@oniemployee3437]

Oh brother, he'd be welcomed with open arms!

[@kokaomf]

*"THEIR SHELTER HAS BECOME THEIR TOMB"* -Dreadnought Chapman

[@violetmagic9998]

It’s been 20years ago. This man (Chapman) is insane and beyond brave.

[@Reckless150681]

This UAV footage is available on KZbin btw, under the title "the first Medal of Honor caught on camera". It's some heavy stuff.

[@Qwerty21Qwerd]

I too saw it long time ago

[@Adino1]

Chapman was mortally wounded, was thought to have died and comes back hours later, doesn't speak and achieves all of this? This guy was a revenant.

[@plushman3685]

.....while already dying, engages in hand-to-hand combat and wins! Outstanding

[@NiCoNiCoNiCola]

COD protagonist

[@0623kaboom]

the sad part was the seal leader NOT checking to see if he was alive or dead he ASSumed .... ALWAYS check the fallen be sure .. like being handed a weapon until you check it it is loaded ... same with bodies until you chekc them they are alive ...no maybe

[@jaghataicarp9664]

@@0623kaboom the only reason i could think of that he would only assume is if he was taking alot of heavy fire and couldnt check but thats about it

[@Anonymoose345]

In the words of the Russian badger 9mm kills the body but .45 kills the soul

[@Tinandel]

One of my close friends was pals with Chapman. Tears him up every time he’s reminded of how this went down.

[@hannapnw]

Seriously, the real footage of this is so real, so raw and the man is a real hero. May he RIP.

[@expectnothing9032]

"Man literally too angry to die"

[@v.emiltheii-nd.8094]

Replace angry with stubborn and I agree!

[@mack7235]

Roy Benavidez moment

[@belianhorvath7210]

He died

[@elbolainas4174]

@@belianhorvath7210 he ran out of anger

[@spookypunky]

As a civillian, it takes courage to say "yes" and join the service. For soldiers who CHOOSE to go into enemy fire to save a friendly, takes a whole new level of courage rarely seen. Thank you

[@MakayaGemini3]

HOOAH!

[@TheSmurf307]

I've seen the footage. Nothing but respect for this man and amazement at his courage and love for his team.

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

I love how you put a moment of silence at the end for that brave man, thank you for your service!

[@williamb.2167]

Navy: we’ve got seal team 6 Army: we’ve got delta force Air Force: we’ve got John Chapman

[@Tailstraw_xD]

Navy: STOP THAT MAN

[@joeyakathug5215]

@@Tailstraw_xD Yup, NSWC did some BS actions

[@therealboomhauer69]

@@joeyakathug5215 how so?

[@joeyakathug5215]

@@therealboomhauer69 In a nutshell, the Navy tried to deny and stop him from being awarded a medal of honor cuz they were afraid the SEALs are gonna get the title of "SoF who left a man behind", even though it's "kinda ok" since they thought he was dead for a good reason. So they put their SEAL on the medal of the honor board, who is Master Chief Slabinski, who deserves it, but shows how the navy tried to stop Chapman from being awarded the MoH

[@troopergio]

Marines: We've got Raiders

[@peacekeeper7054]

It's a crime that he was awarded the MOH 16 years after his actions. Should've been the day after.

[@axdde6428]

In Afghanistan

[@oriamir8994]

@Somarik Green The drone video is on YT by a channel promoting the real story, book and "prolonged" campaign for him to get the CMOH. The only reason for the huge prolonged time are the SEALS. proving that in every group of people there are ASSHOLES. these guys did everything to hide the fact they wussed out when another soldier non SEAL was tougher and acted where they failed. this includes every doc movie you will watch on OP anaconda/ battle of Roberts ridge/ the campaign of MEDAL OF HONOR 2010 game (SEALs advised), in which the narrative is always how brave were the SEALS going back for one of their own. making their part bigger, and not even speaking about Chapman's part in the scale they should. I was mad this video didn't mention it. they denied him the medal only because of what it would say about them. It's not whole Navy.

[@skinnytothefeet3531]

Solders don’t fight for medals

[@liam606]

It takes a while.

[@jadsmvs8651]

The MOH doesn't just happen. It is a very prestigious award and it not taken lightly. The investigations and witness statements need to be collected and they need to recount what happened and what they saw. This process is also made much longer when the person is dead, as the primary source is dead. Yes, the navy did try to pretend this didn't happen for a couple years but it became public knowledge very quickly. In the end, he got the well deserved award, even though I would wager that the last thing on his mind that day was the MOH.

[@lambda3374]

I can't stop thinking they're dead for almost nothing

[@thetoastedyeti5303]

I’m in the Air Force Special Warfare pipeline. He is one of our fallen comrades. We do push-ups for him almost every day. A true American warrior. Hooyah, Sergeant!

[@obeezytex5466]

Is pj daddy still there?

[@johnroberts6377]

He's a whole unit.

[@nickl3120]

He had a whole unit

[@YurieSnowie]

He's using aimbot smh my head

[@johnroberts6377]

@@nickl3120 Man just said "I'm different."

[@johnroberts6377]

@@YurieSnowie This man said "You can't hide and I can shoot through walls."

[@YurieSnowie]

@@johnroberts6377 He needs some wallhack in order to shoot through wall

[@tommyscott8511]

This battle inspired the last act of the 2010 Medal of Honor game. Actually a pretty enjoyable game, imo.

[@darhfoxter]

I loved that game, probably played through a hundred times. I also liked Warfighter (the sequel to 2010, if you didn't know) but that's a more uncommon opinion.

[@NiaTheBlunderer]

Very sad that those games are getting replaced, yet its great

[@TeddyOG]

@@darhfoxter I thought they did a great job and the Warfighter MP was pretty good. Airborne was a bit of a miss but I still played em all too

[@gladiator_games]

Yea that right. That was a great story and game.

[@Hexaven]

"For Mother -- ..and for Rabbit."

[@PhoenixUlmer]

Thank you for adding a moment of silence at the end of the video. That was an amazing and really unexpected thing to see happen.

[@HeWhoShams]

Everytime I watch this I tear up. What a true American and warrior. May your cup always be filled and your deeds never forgotten.

[@stuffedmannequin]

It's wild to think that his two daughters, who are grown up now, can look up their father and find a video like this. They might have grown up without him, but his legacy is far stretching and easily found and documented like this. I wonder how it must feel for them.

[@JonOroMusic]

They probably just want their dad.

[@blakechandler167]

@@JonOroMusicyeah I doubt they’re very happy to be able to hear a detailed report of their dad’s last seconds of life fighting other people and dying

[@Davidofthelost]

Chapman needs a song from Sabaton made in his honor, he is legend that would be welcomed in the Halls of Valhalla and amongst the greatest people who fought until their last dying breath.

[@NareshSinghOctagon]

We need to send the recorded footage along with other details to them.

[@noneedtoknow07]

Well they have a recommendation option on their website, just put in a title and a short description.

[@CT-1902]

I like where this is going

[@aurora8385]

hate to be that person... but Valhalla isnt just for those who died in battle, its just the hall of the dead

[@noneedtoknow07]

@@aurora8385 No there are several places in Norse mythology where people go after they die. Warriors go to Valhalla but I have read somewhere only the top nine from any battle get that, the farmers, fishers and anyone not raiding and pillaging on a daily basis go Folkvangr, and farm all day. The rest go to Hel or are stuck in the mortal realm as a ghost. There's also apparently another place for drowned sailors but that's seems more like a spiritual hostage situation.

[@scenesaucers1903]

Ive heard this story before..i jus had to here it again..this man is my Hero..brave man & great soldier..may he rest in power.

[@yakou1621]

John A Chapman. Legend has it he has balls as big as a beach ball. And made of titanium. Lots of respect mr. Chapman. You the baddest soldier to ever exist.

[@tombakabones274]

That battle is also known as the Battle of Robert's Ridge after the petty officer who fell out of the back of Chopper No one gets left behind alive or dead we all go home

[@laurent148]

Or we get more people killed only because we want to retrieve the corpse

[@riotson]

@@laurent148 Yeah I've never known how I felt about that. On one hand the sentiment is nice, on the other hand it just seems to get more people killed. I understand if they're injured not leaving them. But if they're most likely dead...

[@tombakabones274]

First off and this is the most important one of them when the seals went back for him they didn't know if he was alive or dead second of all allowing the enemy to mutilate a United States soldier and then plaster it all over al-jazeera does nothing more than give them a propaganda tool to recruit more to their side last but not least it's obvious that neither of you have ever served in the military because if you did you would understand why

[@MitchJohnson0110]

@@riotson it was their choice. All those guys volunteered to go back in, they weren't ordered to. A very important detail. They knew full well what could happen if they go back in, but they did anyway. That's just the warrior mentality.

[@davidschmidt6013]

@@tombakabones274 Thanks for pointing that out to them.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Obviously he used Aimbot. But seriously this guy is amazing, what a war hero. Respect

[@grifm.5224]

well, at least he got banned. ( this is a joke)

[@instantinople3796]

You again

[@malthenielsen1370]

He's previously been known for excessively t-bagging his opponents. God simply timed him out

[@dogdog243]

@@malthenielsen1370 not the braaaaps and mygot bots, maybe even lmao box

[@paxster76]

RIP to all of the brave warriors that lost their lives that day.

[@ChicoCarvallo]

Love the 1minute of silence at the end for the fallen, fits so well and nice to see a channel with this kind of respect. May god be with them, their families and whoever reads this. Edit: just some grammar fix, English is my second language.

[@joshlynch5676]

John Chapman is the most inspirational and selfless airman to ever exist. He truly believed in what he was doing to save his brothers.

[@alexm7627]

"No man has greater love than this: to give up his life, for his friends" - Jesus

[@eldorados_lost_searcher]

John Levitow would like to have a word with you. Of course, he survived his ordeal.

[@joshlynch5676]

@@eldorados_lost_searcher Didn't realize this was a pissing contest. Carry on, douche.

[@chigmeister2977]

Makes me cry every time. A true hero, may he rest in peace.

[@robinlaszlo]

This story always gets me it's a very powerful one even when watching the drone footage. It's good to know there are brave men like this out there who are protecting us.

[@mikethorson4031]

Thank you for the peaceful moment of silence at the end 🦅

[@JohnMcMahon.]

There shouldn’t have been the need for a campaign to award him the Medal Of Honour. If that doesn’t merit the highest award for bravery, then what does? The guy fought like a wounded lion in the face of death to save his kin. Respect from Ireland. ✊

[@17MrLeon]

Well didnt he get two medals for this?

[@tristanfoy9073]

@@17MrLeon he qualified for two: charging the bunker and then fighting to save the last helicopter. But because the people investigating it wanted to make absolutely sure he was given his due, they rolled both qualifications into one for an airtight case. Source: Alone at Dawn by Dan Schilling.

[@Quillian]

@@17MrLeon well that was 15 years after if you look into it. That's the problem

[@jackbusiness7879]

@@Quillian 100% agree

[@callsignsleepwalker7231]

Marine vet here, I’ve heard his story multiple times and every time I still get chills.

[@burnt_toast03]

Thank you for tour service.

[@Coasters3356]

Thank you for your service. I also agree. I get extreme chills.

[@dma-rising8876]

I'm not crying, you're crying. Great video, amazing man, god bless

[@kramttonnis6405]

I remember seeing the arial footage with pauses at each significant moment, and it’s so much more terrifying that even this video tells. Seeing the grenades, RPG’s and ridiculous quantity of rounds pouring over Chapman is incredible. RIP to a true hero.

[@likaboss7654]

The CIA drone footage is on KZbin, it’s worth the watch considering it’s the real deal

[@davidcarrasco876]

Link ?

[@davidcarrasco876]

@Elijah Bice 👍

[@somehowlucky122]

TSgt Chapman, may you rest in peace... "AIM HIGH, AIRMAN"

[@JohnNukem]

Thank you for making his story know. Stand down my brother, we have the watch from here.

[@Tigerheart01]

Godspeed brother and fellow Airman. Godspeed to my brothers in the Navy and Army that were lost that day as well.

[@blondblitzer1793]

"A soldier doesn't kill because he hates what's in front of him, but because he loves what's behind him".

[@Awfulfeature]

A good quote from G.K. Chesterton.

[@M4A1MA5TER]

Yeah cuz invading another country 7000 miles away is so miraculous.

[@Awfulfeature]

The country isn’t what’s behind him, it’s his comrades, his friends.

[@raptorfromthe6ix833]

@@M4A1MA5TER yeah cuz blowing up 2 towers while oppressing women and minorities in the name of relgion is so miraculous

[@M4A1MA5TER]

@@raptorfromthe6ix833 Have you ever deployed?

[@sargeyoukai6860]

That day, Valhalla got a new warrior in its halls.

[@richterman3962]

No, Sto-va-kor. He joined the Eternal Fight in the Black fleet well that's klingons believe

[@MegaSnake808]

Thank you for the moment of silence at the end of the video.

[@joshuawargo6446]

thank you for the respectful silence at the end. youre a truly honest creator

[@riane3100]

This is inaccurate. He got two Medals of Honor.

[@RoKBottomStudios]

Technically nominated for two, the first one being when he charged the first bunker. They later decided to combined all his actions into one medal of honor.

[@edkokosko1759]

How?

[@padre619]

The only soldiers to get two Medals of Honor have been Marines

[@padre619]

@Jeffronimo Gothlay out of the 19 people who’ve earned two medals of honor only 4 were in the army, most were sailors and marines

[@lenardjacop9121]

@Jeffronimo Gothlay yes he did go see the video president trump give his wife the medal.

[@unknownseizure]

I looked up the definition of badass, I found a picture of this guy

[@blip-hn6is]

I looked up the definition of goat farmer killer, I found a picture of this guy

[@detectiveamevirus8]

Picture of guy

[@taskforce6983]

@@blip-hn6is obviously this man was killed by peaceful goats that were trying to defend their masters and not gunfire

[@christianguthrie7137]

I feel like people do what's right in the end, we're all humans.

[@KUNAIfever]

What , I thought its the guy who capture a german occupied town

[@iSPELLinAMERICAN]

Such an shaving story and men. I've watched many videos about him and still get in my emotions listening to it.

[@jem5159]

All most nothing is as amazing and wonderfully inspiring as the human spirit.