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Honor and Heroism: The Legacy of John Chapman and Combat Controllers
August 21, 2025
Air Force's Only Post-Vietnam Medal of Honor Recipient Honored at Armed Forces Bowl
This video feature pays tribute to the bravery and sacrifices of John Chapman, an Air Force Combat Control team member and the service's only Medal of Honor recipient since the Vietnam War. The story unfolds at the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas, where Retired General Dale Stovall is honored with the John Chapman Service before Self Award. Viewers will learn about the critical role these combat controllers play in military operations, including exclusive anecdotes and personal memories shared by those who knew Chapman and served with him. This compelling narrative underlines the ethos of 'service before self' that characterizes the combat controllers and their less-known yet significant impact on modern warfare.
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