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    TECHNICAL SERGEANT JOHN A. CHAPMAN – MEDAL OF HONOR

    Technical Sergeant John A. Chapman – Medal of Honor

    Technical Sergeant John A. Chapman – Medal of Honor    

    Air Force Combat Controller Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor August 22, 2018 for “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.” <br /> <br /> Chapman is the 19th Airman awarded the Medal of Honor since the Department of the Air Force was established in 1947. He is the first Airman recognized with the medal for heroic actions occurring after the Vietnam War. The Medal of Honor is the highest award for heroism in military action that the Nation can bestow on a member of its Armed Forces.

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    Master Sgt John Chapman MOH memorial reveal stringer

    Master Sgt John Chapman MOH memorial...
    10.27.18 | SSgt Edward Coddington and MSgt Jeffrey Curtin and TSgt Michelle Di Ciolli and SSgt Caleb Pavao | 1SOW
    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John A. Chapman's name was unveiled on the special tactics wall of honor on Oct, 27, 2018 at Hurlburt Field, Florida....
    Hurlburt Field participates in aerial demonstration during Medal of Honor celebration

    Hurlburt Field participates in aerial...
    10.27.18 | SSgt Edward Coddington and SSgt Caleb Pavao | 1SOW
    Multiple aircraft performing flyovers during an aerial demonstration at the U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John A. Chapman Medal of Honor celebration...
    Special Tactics operators perform military free fall at MoH Celebration

    Special Tactics operators perform...
    10.26.18 | SSgt Edward Coddington | 1SOW
    Special Tactics operators with the 24th Special Operations Wing, performed a military free fall during the U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman...
    Medal of Honor 2018 Aircraft Dedication

    Medal of Honor 2018 Aircraft Dedication
    10.26.18 | SSgt Caleb Pavao | 1SOW
    A C-32 assigned to the 89th Airlift Wing was dedicated to Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John A. Chapman on Oct, 26, 2018 at...
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    Travis AFB honors Master Sgt. John A. Chapman on Medal of Honor Day

    Travis AFB honors Master Sgt. John A....
    03.25.22 | Nicholas Pilch | 60AMWPA
    U.S. Airmen participate in a 5k memorial ruck march honoring Master Sgt. John A. Chapman at Travis Air Force Base, California, March 25, 2022....
    Travis AFB honors Master Sgt. John A. Chapman on Medal of Honor Day

    Travis AFB honors Master Sgt. John A....
    03.25.22 | Nicholas Pilch | 60AMWPA
    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jimmy Welch, 60th Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, participates in a 5k memorial ruck march honoring Master...
    Travis AFB honors Master Sgt. John A. Chapman on Medal of Honor Day

    Travis AFB honors Master Sgt. John A....
    03.25.22 | Nicholas Pilch | 60AMWPA
    U.S. Airmen recover after doing 20 push-ups prior to a 5k memorial ruck march honoring Master Sgt. John A. Chapman at Travis Air Force Base,...
    Travis AFB honors Master Sgt. John A. Chapman on Medal of Honor Day

    Travis AFB honors Master Sgt. John A....
    03.25.22 | Nicholas Pilch | 60AMWPA
    U.S. Airmen participate in a 5k memorial ruck march honoring Master Sgt. John A. Chapman at Travis Air Force Base, California, March 25, 2022....
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    11 Featured Stories

    CSAF, family unveil recent MOH...
    10.27.18 | TSgt Joseph Pick | 1SOW
    Hundreds of Air Commandos, family members and distinguished visitors gathered at the airpark to watch as U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman’s family, along with Air Force and 24th Special Operations Wing leadership, unveil the newest addition to the MOH-recipient display, “Tech. Sgt. John Chapman” permanently inscribed within. Chapman was a Special Tactics combat controller who paid the ultimate sacrifice to save the lives of his...
    MSgt. John Chapman honored with aircraft dedication

    MSgt. John Chapman honored with aircraft...
    10.27.18 | TSgt Victor J. Caputo | 1SOW
    The name John Chapman is already well known in the Air Force community, and it will now fly across the globe on the side of an iconic aircraft.

    CSAF, family unveil recent MOH...
    10.27.18 | TSgt Joseph Pick | 24SOW
    Hundreds of Air Commandos, family members and distinguished visitors gathered at the airpark to watch as U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman’s family, along with Air Force and 24th Special Operations Wing leadership, unveil the newest addition to the MOH-recipient display, “Tech. Sgt. John Chapman” permanently inscribed within. Chapman was a Special Tactics combat controller who paid the ultimate sacrifice to save the lives of his...
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    The Air Force Podcast - Medal of Honor Pt. 01 feat. Michael Caldwell

    The Air Force Podcast - Medal of Honor...
    08.03.18 | MSgt Brad Sisson | AFTV
    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...

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