John Chapman: Medal of Honor Recipient and the Combat Control Legacy

This special feature honors the legacy of Master Sergeant John Chapman, a United States Air Force Combat Controller who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during Operation Anaconda. The video details Chapman's bravery in saving his team while facing intense enemy fire in Afghanistan. It also covers the presentation of the John Chapman Service before Self Award to retired General Dale Stovall, highlighting the vital yet often unrecognized role of Combat Controllers. These elite service members deploy with special operations forces to coordinate air support, representing a small fraction of the Air Force while earning a significant portion of combat decorations.