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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  • @Simplehistory
    @Simplehistory  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8303

    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
      @LinusTheTrain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hi

    • @rhyang8311
      @rhyang8311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

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

    • @wandaolii1686
      @wandaolii1686 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hello

    • @williammclaughlin892
      @williammclaughlin892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

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

    • @monkeychromosome
      @monkeychromosome 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@rhyang8311 ye exactly in thinking that too

  • @Banditt42
    @Banditt42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15062

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

    • @shaheerasgardian2926
      @shaheerasgardian2926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +444

      heroes*

    • @joesillamanrs7189
      @joesillamanrs7189 3 ปีที่แล้ว +650

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

    • @stijnvanjaarsveld5936
      @stijnvanjaarsveld5936 3 ปีที่แล้ว +490

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

    • @specfei9895
      @specfei9895 3 ปีที่แล้ว +200

      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
      @LockheedC-130HerculesOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +248

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

  • @brianjohnson5272
    @brianjohnson5272 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2393

    Even death hesitated to take him.

    • @damarcusadams1073
      @damarcusadams1073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

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

    • @anintellectualperson9417
      @anintellectualperson9417 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      deep

    • @DJC_2003
      @DJC_2003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

    • @brianjohnson5272
      @brianjohnson5272 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @SAKTKcrunch
      @SAKTKcrunch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @prodbybabygod7411
    @prodbybabygod7411 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3242

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

    • @DiegoGames-yf5vr
      @DiegoGames-yf5vr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +305

      Thats like losing a race to a disabled man

    • @rouxman212
      @rouxman212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +180

      losing a game match against a blind person

    • @lexo6987
      @lexo6987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Losing a race against a person with a bike

    • @diggintheman9389
      @diggintheman9389 2 ปีที่แล้ว +115

      Being out fished by a man with no arms

    • @andypanke1954
      @andypanke1954 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

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

  • @TheKraken32
    @TheKraken32 2 ปีที่แล้ว +536

    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
      @lukecohen5696 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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
      @cuntpoopoo2968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @ismail62
      @ismail62 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good thing that happened

    • @BasedChad1
      @BasedChad1 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @Anonkontello
      @Anonkontello ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @joelrodriguez9661
    @joelrodriguez9661 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5971

    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
      @nighTmareCSGO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +265

      RIP My friend. Love from 🇬🇧

    • @screege5647
      @screege5647 3 ปีที่แล้ว +156

      RIP they are in a better place now

    • @mq9047
      @mq9047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +118

      Rest In Peace, a hero

    • @AOB-SSC
      @AOB-SSC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +110

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

    • @YouTubePewp
      @YouTubePewp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

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

  • @Blitz-0012
    @Blitz-0012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4026

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

    • @JoseGutierrez-rf1so
      @JoseGutierrez-rf1so 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Reverse, reverse
      Tell me you understand that reference

    • @crusader3222
      @crusader3222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      cha cha real smooth

    • @WM0302
      @WM0302 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Classic hero!

    • @dandhiari7144
      @dandhiari7144 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @nevanramirez8287
      @nevanramirez8287 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Legit

  • @eightlivesdownmtb
    @eightlivesdownmtb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    “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
      @seanskates 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

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

    • @jasonphilpot7186
      @jasonphilpot7186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Really Mark chapman killed John Lennon this is John a chapman

    • @kirbyball97
      @kirbyball97 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@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
      @karmakangaroo309 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@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
      @mrexists5400 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @mikejones6711
    @mikejones6711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +218

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

  • @eduardokiryu5456
    @eduardokiryu5456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4332

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

    • @chillyconmor
      @chillyconmor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +278

      that was so it could hit 10 mins

    • @captainmacmellon2333
      @captainmacmellon2333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      @@chillyconmor itbonly needs to reach 8

    • @vinbones
      @vinbones 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      nah so they can get more ads

    • @yungsorrow7145
      @yungsorrow7145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +156

      They usually leave the ending scenes in silence

    • @captainmacmellon2333
      @captainmacmellon2333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@vinbones it only needs to reach 8 minutes

  • @danielnavarro537
    @danielnavarro537 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2188

    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
      @theficti0n1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +369

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

    • @maxwellcrafter
      @maxwellcrafter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      @@theficti0n1 👍

    • @pro_154
      @pro_154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Trump has done one goood thing

    • @briantannenbaum8110
      @briantannenbaum8110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

    • @danielnavarro537
      @danielnavarro537 3 ปีที่แล้ว +171

      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.

  • @jukethebox6879
    @jukethebox6879 2 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    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
      @luigi2396 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      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
      @GravityGurus102 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Dtitilator
    @Dtitilator ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

  • @bigernmccracken5736
    @bigernmccracken5736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2456

    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
      @CrackedCandy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

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

    • @johnphillips5310
      @johnphillips5310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @cpt.squiggly8004
      @cpt.squiggly8004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      "aS A vEteRaN"

    • @cooperbrain
      @cooperbrain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@cpt.squiggly8004 "aS A vEgAtArIaN"

    • @chuckgrable6414
      @chuckgrable6414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      We will all meet in Valhalla brother

  • @brycepatties
    @brycepatties 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4082

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

    • @tomz1daful
      @tomz1daful 3 ปีที่แล้ว +548

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

    • @user-rd5nc1nb9f
      @user-rd5nc1nb9f 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Exactly

    • @Shanoyu19271
      @Shanoyu19271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +109

      it was the navy seals

    • @exo_storm8720
      @exo_storm8720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +387

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

    • @acrsclspdrcls1365
      @acrsclspdrcls1365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      I guess Trump has a few scruples up his sleeves.

  • @athanakop7775
    @athanakop7775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +182

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

    • @razorwire3056
      @razorwire3056 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      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
      @rockmyworldmusic ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @OliOliOliOliOli
      @OliOliOliOliOli ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

    • @onbored9627
      @onbored9627 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@rockmyworldmusic the wouldn't even admit that chapman was alive for most of the battle until the footage became publicly available, if I recall

    • @cobberhambone9484
      @cobberhambone9484 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Because the SEALS would never acknowledge that they got shown up and out-badassed by a dude from the CHAIR FORCE.

  • @artss483
    @artss483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +119

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

  • @kieranolafferty39
    @kieranolafferty39 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7176

    "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
      @realbobafett466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +119

      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
      @tucker2074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

      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
      @mad1478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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

    • @mad1478
      @mad1478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @brettbush7491
      @brettbush7491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

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

  • @thelorax2738
    @thelorax2738 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2177

    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
      @civilizedhuman7875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      Why did you fail to protect the tree

    • @aspect0074
      @aspect0074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yeah...

    • @kirk0respite
      @kirk0respite 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      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
      @0623kaboom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      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
      @raccoonking2010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      The trees cant be harmed if the Lorax is armed

  • @steakslapn9724
    @steakslapn9724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

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

  • @SealMemeSix
    @SealMemeSix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    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
      @stanley2004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you for your service Sir.

  • @BadatStuff
    @BadatStuff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +321

    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_
      @T_D_B_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      watch out for that fryer grease kids ;)

    • @californiaball2599
      @californiaball2599 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @mihirchauhan3688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@californiaball2599 I'm you first subscriber.

    • @californiaball2599
      @californiaball2599 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @mihirchauhan3688
      @mihirchauhan3688 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ChrisKane-
    @ChrisKane- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3693

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

    • @topramen5884
      @topramen5884 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      How Were You Here 15 minutes Ago You Time Traveler!

    • @rickmatick3332
      @rickmatick3332 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Woah

    • @unknownseizure
      @unknownseizure 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

    • @johnstuart2477
      @johnstuart2477 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@topramen5884 yeah really

    • @detectiveamevirus8
      @detectiveamevirus8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Baddas

  • @dg_goldenboy
    @dg_goldenboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

  • @jamal69jackson77
    @jamal69jackson77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    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.

  • @JuanJose-cf8ps
    @JuanJose-cf8ps 3 ปีที่แล้ว +709

    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
      @cristobalalvarez5491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

    • @literallyramennoodles7393
      @literallyramennoodles7393 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Delta isn't just Army

    • @joshuapowell2675
      @joshuapowell2675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

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

    • @joeyakathug5215
      @joeyakathug5215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @Alhy-ls3dv
      @Alhy-ls3dv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@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

  • @alastor8091
    @alastor8091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +989

    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
      @mikeox7777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Mission: Surive!

    • @maximilliannilar755
      @maximilliannilar755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dude, peace*

    • @sunlizard940
      @sunlizard940 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

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

    • @alastor8091
      @alastor8091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@maximilliannilar755 I'm gonna hang myself.

    • @theholypeanut8193
      @theholypeanut8193 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @DanielJMathews1
    @DanielJMathews1 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @trevorhanks5282
    @trevorhanks5282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @gmanm1907
    @gmanm1907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1992

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

    • @superdave8248
      @superdave8248 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Can I get an Amen?

    • @Hentzau.
      @Hentzau. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@superdave8248 Amen

    • @felixc.3444
      @felixc.3444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@superdave8248 Amen

    • @ga8466
      @ga8466 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      AMEN

    • @MajorJakas
      @MajorJakas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un
    @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4139

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

    • @Bobbytomface
      @Bobbytomface 3 ปีที่แล้ว +125

      Kim Jong un came back from the dead

    • @generalsalts2578
      @generalsalts2578 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      Thank you Kim Jong-un very cool!

    • @noelblack8159
      @noelblack8159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Hello Dear Leader

    • @joseponce5652
      @joseponce5652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Kim Jong um thought u were dead

    • @detectiveamevirus8
      @detectiveamevirus8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Kim jong un welcome

  • @CIA_Killed_JFK
    @CIA_Killed_JFK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @mercifulmoff
    @mercifulmoff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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.

  • @teodorogerald
    @teodorogerald 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2962

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

    • @MavrikUSMC
      @MavrikUSMC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

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

    • @cascas1672
      @cascas1672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      or pitsenbarger

    • @riograndedosulball248
      @riograndedosulball248 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

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

    • @crumbyk7798
      @crumbyk7798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      More like the coast guard

    • @onerandomtaco6610
      @onerandomtaco6610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Chuck norris

  • @loyaltyisroyalty5616
    @loyaltyisroyalty5616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2042

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

    • @DowntownDeuce2
      @DowntownDeuce2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@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 TH-cam?

    • @reece3408
      @reece3408 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @DowntownDeuce2
      @DowntownDeuce2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @MFinGonzo
      @MFinGonzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He does this for every video though.

    • @DreadX10
      @DreadX10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      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.....

  • @HangingWithEpstein
    @HangingWithEpstein 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @LAPISTime25
    @LAPISTime25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Really appreciated the moment of silence at the end.

  • @dalemartin969
    @dalemartin969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +458

    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
      @TheFyresai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @dalemartin969
      @dalemartin969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TheFyresai They had the same for mine.

    • @dalemartin969
      @dalemartin969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A memorial for another MOH recipient.

  • @chinchilla641
    @chinchilla641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +956

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

    • @FerstErndFuriers
      @FerstErndFuriers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      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
      @markgreiser464 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @83ATwo
      @83ATwo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Where can I find it though?

    • @viciousvigilante4985
      @viciousvigilante4985 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Send the link

    • @ChrisSmith-gy9zp
      @ChrisSmith-gy9zp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @kokaomf
    @kokaomf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

  • @lambda3374
    @lambda3374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @bad74maverick1
    @bad74maverick1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +840

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

    • @charliehurley8475
      @charliehurley8475 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      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
      @bad74maverick1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@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
      @Jesse-cw5pv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

    • @TheAbyssal
      @TheAbyssal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Jesse-cw5pv you dont understand what hes saying

    • @TheAbyssal
      @TheAbyssal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @pointly
    @pointly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +578

    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
      @scavneo2972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @lizzy rosario you do know that they are terrorists?

    • @noyes7445
      @noyes7445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I bet that half of those people were forced to join

    • @boocomban
      @boocomban 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @scavneo2972
      @scavneo2972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@boocomban forgot about 9/11?

    • @masterprocrastinator6252
      @masterprocrastinator6252 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @NearlyH3adlessNick
    @NearlyH3adlessNick 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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

  • @manican4620
    @manican4620 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @charlessaint7926
    @charlessaint7926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +387

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

    • @randomhightowerpandas3385
      @randomhightowerpandas3385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @bananade5766
      @bananade5766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @From Maui english*

    • @aspect0074
      @aspect0074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @Ah_Yote
      @Ah_Yote 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Source??

    • @novainfinity6930
      @novainfinity6930 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Man literally too angry to die

  • @lc9245
    @lc9245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +802

    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
      @0326Vet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

    • @bethkrager6529
      @bethkrager6529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Airman, not soldier. Get his branch right.

    • @Gongolongo
      @Gongolongo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Trump later gave him two medals of honor

    • @0326Vet
      @0326Vet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

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

    • @cesarsolis5449
      @cesarsolis5449 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @hannapnw
    @hannapnw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @johnnyanderson2-roblox185
    @johnnyanderson2-roblox185 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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.

  • @Callsign-Wolf
    @Callsign-Wolf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +588

    "Do not go gentle into that goodnight"

    • @MrRinoHunter
      @MrRinoHunter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Rage my friends rage

    • @AlbertBasedman
      @AlbertBasedman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Rage, Rage against the dying of the light

    • @john-paulsilke893
      @john-paulsilke893 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

    • @shiftyguggs2415
      @shiftyguggs2415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @paganizondacinquenfsedtn3705
      @paganizondacinquenfsedtn3705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @mysteamgameplay
    @mysteamgameplay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +793

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

    • @GDBROWN
      @GDBROWN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @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
      @blip-hn6is 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @squattingheads
      @squattingheads 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dead people in a country you have no business in?

    • @squattingheads
      @squattingheads 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @walterbrunswick
      @walterbrunswick 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Xtermin8ter
    @Xtermin8ter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @TheSmurf307
    @TheSmurf307 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @joeyakathug5215
    @joeyakathug5215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1498

    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
      @MD_Films 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @theurbangoose6918
      @theurbangoose6918 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

    • @praetorxian
      @praetorxian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @ThomasAdsumus
      @ThomasAdsumus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @oniemployee3437
      @oniemployee3437 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Reckless150681
    @Reckless150681 3 ปีที่แล้ว +165

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

    • @Qwerty21Qwerd
      @Qwerty21Qwerd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I too saw it long time ago

  • @BUZZKILLJRJR
    @BUZZKILLJRJR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Tinandel
    @Tinandel ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @expectnothing9032
    @expectnothing9032 3 ปีที่แล้ว +476

    "Man literally too angry to die"

  • @ChicoCarvallo
    @ChicoCarvallo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @PhoenixUlmer
    @PhoenixUlmer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @Adino1
    @Adino1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +337

    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
      @plushman3685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

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

    • @NiCoNiCoNiCola
      @NiCoNiCoNiCola 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      COD protagonist

    • @0623kaboom
      @0623kaboom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      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
      @jaghataicarp9664 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@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
      @Anonymoose345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @tommyscott8511
    @tommyscott8511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +970

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

    • @darhfoxter
      @darhfoxter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      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
      @NiaTheBlunderer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @TeddyOG
      @TeddyOG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@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
      @gladiator_games 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @Hexaven
      @Hexaven 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

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

  • @erenjaeger6204
    @erenjaeger6204 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @guamsoncruz5107
    @guamsoncruz5107 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @spookypunky
    @spookypunky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    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

  • @williamb.2167
    @williamb.2167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2268

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

    • @Tailstraw_xD
      @Tailstraw_xD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      Navy: STOP THAT MAN

    • @joeyakathug5215
      @joeyakathug5215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@Tailstraw_xD Yup, NSWC did some BS actions

    • @therealboomhauer69
      @therealboomhauer69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@joeyakathug5215 how so?

    • @joeyakathug5215
      @joeyakathug5215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      @@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
      @troopergio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Marines: We've got Raiders

  • @HeWhoShams
    @HeWhoShams 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @scenesaucers1903
    @scenesaucers1903 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @johnroberts6377
    @johnroberts6377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +392

    He's a whole unit.

    • @nickl3120
      @nickl3120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      He had a whole unit

    • @YurieSnowie
      @YurieSnowie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      He's using aimbot smh my head

    • @johnroberts6377
      @johnroberts6377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @johnroberts6377
      @johnroberts6377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @YurieSnowie
      @YurieSnowie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @peacekeeper7054
    @peacekeeper7054 3 ปีที่แล้ว +196

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

    • @axdde6428
      @axdde6428 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      In Afghanistan

    • @oriamir8994
      @oriamir8994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @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
      @skinnytothefeet3531 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Solders don’t fight for medals

    • @liam606
      @liam606 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It takes a while.

    • @jadsmvs8651
      @jadsmvs8651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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.

  • @violetmagic9998
    @violetmagic9998 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @jonathanwilliams4348
    @jonathanwilliams4348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @tombakabones274
    @tombakabones274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +295

    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
      @laurent148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @riotson
      @riotson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@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
      @tombakabones274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      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
      @MitchJohnson0110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@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
      @davidschmidt6013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@tombakabones274 Thanks for pointing that out to them.

  • @Davidofthelost
    @Davidofthelost 3 ปีที่แล้ว +934

    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
      @NareshSinghOctagon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

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

    • @noneedtoknow07
      @noneedtoknow07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

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

    • @CT-1902
      @CT-1902 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I like where this is going

    • @aurora8385
      @aurora8385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @noneedtoknow07
      @noneedtoknow07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@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.

  • @kramttonnis6405
    @kramttonnis6405 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @mikethorson4031
    @mikethorson4031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican
    @AverytheCubanAmerican 3 ปีที่แล้ว +553

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

    • @grifm.5224
      @grifm.5224 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @instantinople3796
      @instantinople3796 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You again

    • @malthenielsen1370
      @malthenielsen1370 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @dogdog243
      @dogdog243 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @joshlynch5676
    @joshlynch5676 3 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    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
      @alexm7627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @eldorados_lost_searcher
      @eldorados_lost_searcher 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @joshlynch5676
      @joshlynch5676 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @quad2036
    @quad2036 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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
      @jrr7031 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its like they didnt learn from black hawk down.

  • @delay2045
    @delay2045 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Imagine fighting a hand to hand combat with a solider while he's wounded and still lost

  • @stuffedmannequin
    @stuffedmannequin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    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
      @JonOroMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      They probably just want their dad.

    • @blakechandler167
      @blakechandler167 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@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

  • @matteograssi5898
    @matteograssi5898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +301

    Wait a sec, that's the last mission from Medal of Honor 2010

    • @g3tshotheett
      @g3tshotheett 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yep

    • @spencerb1221
      @spencerb1221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      It sounds like it might have also inspired the AC-130 mission from COD4

    • @alvarocardinale8910
      @alvarocardinale8910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Yup!! They do this alot!! If you played MW 2019 the embassy mission, for example is a dedication to the Secret Soldiers of Benghazi :)

    • @MHSProductions
      @MHSProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Always has been

    • @ilovechickenadobo6962
      @ilovechickenadobo6962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @idkwhattoputhereok? it's a really good read. It highlights just how absolutely capable and badass the USAF Combat Controllers are. I hope you enjoy the book.

  • @joshuawargo6446
    @joshuawargo6446 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @anjrewsiffransico3550
    @anjrewsiffransico3550 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The real video of this gave me goosebumps and had me in tears.. great fight brother ❤️

  • @somehowlucky122
    @somehowlucky122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +108

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

  • @chigmeister2977
    @chigmeister2977 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

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

  • @JohnNukem
    @JohnNukem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @iSPELLinAMERICAN
    @iSPELLinAMERICAN ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @sargeyoukai6860
    @sargeyoukai6860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +148

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

    • @richterman3962
      @richterman3962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @likaboss7654
    @likaboss7654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +114

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

  • @MegaSnake808
    @MegaSnake808 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dma-rising8876
    @dma-rising8876 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @angelosusa4258
    @angelosusa4258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    Heard about his story and he’s a true American Hero bless him I would love to see a movie about him and other heroes we never got to really know about

    • @TexasGreed
      @TexasGreed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I'd rather not. Hollywood tends to overdo these type of films and they feel kind of off putting to me.

    • @jackwilson9572
      @jackwilson9572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@TexasGreed Well they dont give a damn, they move for monetary motivation.

    • @GNVSHER.
      @GNVSHER. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      They'll probably put some fat mexican trans woman in his place, Hollywood really loves there "Diversity"

    • @derekscanlan4641
      @derekscanlan4641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      sounds very like the plot of a mark wahlberg movie from a few years ago. can't remember the name

    • @martingargaro4855
      @martingargaro4855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@derekscanlan4641 Lone Survivor

  • @GuhTheBruh
    @GuhTheBruh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1117

    Has anyone seen the actual footage recording? That was very deep and sad.
    Edit: this is the real footage th-cam.com/video/3oKMjTqdTYo/w-d-xo.html

    • @Deathtrooper27
      @Deathtrooper27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      I saw it twice , and got goosebumps each time , what a hero ..

    • @leokuklok834
      @leokuklok834 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      It's on TH-cam. Cant remeber what the video is called, but I have seen it.

    • @Deathtrooper27
      @Deathtrooper27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@leokuklok834 yeah its pretty popular

    • @Name1person
      @Name1person 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      May he rest in piece

    • @ponchovilla901
      @ponchovilla901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I saw it and I'm proud and sad at the same time... From one vet to another I salute you brother Chapman!!!!

  • @jem5159
    @jem5159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @thetoastedyeti5303
    @thetoastedyeti5303 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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!

  • @shawne02
    @shawne02 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    5:23 I know that seal team leader is haunted by his Choice

  • @shaqm0bile
    @shaqm0bile 3 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    @6:52 "He updates the command that two dozen insurgents are under attack by him". fixed.

  • @robinlaszlo
    @robinlaszlo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @paxster76
    @paxster76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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