The Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David Goldfein,
The Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David Goldfein, Valerie Nessel, the widow of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman, Terry Chapman, mother of John Chapman and U.S. Air Force Col. Claude Tudor, Jr., c... More
Valerie Nessel, widow of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt.
Valerie Nessel, widow of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John A. Chapman, embraces Kevin Chapman, brother of John after Kevin delivers a speech during the 24th Special Operations Wing headquarters building dedicatio... More
An MC-130J Commando II, assigned to the 15th Special
An MC-130J Commando II, assigned to the 15th Special Operations Squadron, performs a flyover during the Master Sgt. John Chapman Medal of Honor celebration aerial demonstration at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. ... More
Teresa Chapman, mother of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt.
Teresa Chapman, mother of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman, provides her remarks during the Hall of Heroes Induction Ceremony at the Pentagon, in Arlington, Va., Aug. 23, 2018. Sergeant Chapman was posthu... More
The A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team participates
The A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team participates in an aerial demonstration at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26, 2018. During the event, 12 aircraft from across the Air Force participated in an aerial d... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Group and the 18th Wing pay tribute to Tech. Sgt. John Chapman during the Hall of Heroes Induction Ceremony Aug. 23, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airm... More
Two 8th Special Operations Squadron CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor
Two 8th Special Operations Squadron CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft taxi at Richmond International Airport, Virginia, Aug. 24, 2018. Aircraft from the 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurburt Field, Florida, perfor... More
An AC-130U Spooky gunship, MC-130H Combat Talon II
An AC-130U Spooky gunship, MC-130H Combat Talon II and two CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Florida, fly over the Air Force Memorial, Aug. 24, 2018, i... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jonathan Rattay, U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jonathan Rattay, U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Brass Band NCO in charge, plays Taps during a memorial dedication and Medal of Honor commemoration for U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. J... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ryan Heseltine, U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ryan Heseltine, U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Brass Band operations section chief, plays music during a memorial dedication and Medal of Honor commemoration for U.S. Air Force Ma... More
Valerie Nessel, widow of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt.
Valerie Nessel, widow of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John A. Chapman, poses with a plaque of Chapman on a C-32 assigned to the 89th Airlift Wing on Oct. 26, 2018, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The C-32 was dedicat... More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith, command
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Smith, command chief of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks with Valerie Nessel, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman’s widow, at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oc... More
A plaque of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman
A plaque of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman is revealed to Valerie Nessel, the widow of Chapman, during an aircraft dedication ceremony on Oct. 26, 2018, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. A C-32 assigned to t... More
Valerie Nessel, the spouse of U.S. Air Force Tech.
Valerie Nessel, the spouse of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman, answers questions during media interviews at the Double Tree Pentagon City Hotel, in Arlington, Va., Aug. 21, 2018. Sergeant Chapman will be... More
Members of the Base Honor Guard render honors during
Members of the Base Honor Guard render honors during a ceremony for Tech. Sgt. John Chapman at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2018. The 107th Attack Wing, New York National Guard, 914th Air R... More
An F-15 Eagle and a F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned
An F-15 Eagle and a F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, performs a flyover during the Master Sgt. John Chapman Medal of Honor celebration aerial demonstration at Hurlburt Field, Flo... More
Two F-15E Strike Eagle pilots with the 335th Fighter
Two F-15E Strike Eagle pilots with the 335th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, pose for a photo with (from left) Madison Chapman, daughter of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Cha... More
Attendees participate in memorial push-ups during Tech.
Attendees participate in memorial push-ups during Tech. Sgt. John Chapman’s name unveiling ceremony at the Air Force Memorial, in Arlington, Va., Aug. 24, 2018. Chapman was posthumously awarded the Medal of Hon... More
181026-F-SN365-1312 A B-52 Stratofortress, assigned
181026-F-SN365-1312 A B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, participates in an aerial demonstration at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26, 2018. During the event, 12... More
An F-15 Eagle, assigned to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida,
An F-15 Eagle, assigned to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, performs a flyover during an aerial demonstration at the U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John A. Chapman Medal of Honor celebration at Hurlburt Field, Florid... More
As a combat controller, Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman
As a combat controller, Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman was trained and equipped for immediate deployment into combat operations. Trained to infiltrate in combat and austere environments, he was an experienced stati... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis meets with
U.S. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis meets with the family of Medal of Honor recipient, Air Force Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman at the Pentagon, Wash. DC., Aug. 23, 2018. (DoD photo by Air Force Master Sgt. A... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Group and the 18th Wing pay tribute to Tech. Sgt. John Chapman during the Hall of Heroes Induction Ceremony Aug. 23, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Chap... More
A CV-22 tiltrotor aircraft, assigned to the 8th Special
A CV-22 tiltrotor aircraft, assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron, participates in an aerial demonstration at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26, 2018. Hurlburt Field hosted several festivities such as ... More
A B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale
A B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, participates in an aerial demonstration at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26, 2018. During the event, 12 aircraft from acros... More
Service members assigned to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar,
Service members assigned to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, watch the White House ceremony posthumously awarding the Medal of Honor to Tech. Sgt. John Chapman for actions in Afghanistan, Aug. 22, 2018. The ceremony w... More
The A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team participates
The A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team participates in an aerial demonstration at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26, 2018. During the event, 12 aircraft from across the Air Force participated in an aerial d... More
President Donald J. Trump gives his remarks during
President Donald J. Trump gives his remarks during the Medal of Honor ceremony for then- U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman at the White House in Washington, D.C., Aug. 22, 2018. Chapman was posthumously aw... More
An 8th Special Operations Squadron CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor
An 8th Special Operations Squadron CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft takes off from Richmond International Airport, Virginia, Aug. 24, 2018. Aircraft from the 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurburt Field, Florida, ... More
A 15th Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon
A 15th Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II flies above Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 24, 2018. Aircraft from the 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurburt Field, Florida, performed a flyover above the Ai... More
The family of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman,
The family of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman, leaders from Air Force Special Operations Command and Hurlburt Field, and aircrew of a C-32 assigned to the 89th Airlift Wing pose for a photo following an... More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright,
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, his Tanya Wright, talk to Valerie Nessel, the spouse of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman, at the Double Tree Pentagon City Hotel in Arlington, Va., Aug... More
President Donald J. Trump presents the Medal of Honor
President Donald J. Trump presents the Medal of Honor to Valerie Nessel, the spouse of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman, during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., Aug. 22, 2018. Sergeant C... More
A CV-22 tiltrotor aircraft, assigned to the 8th Special
A CV-22 tiltrotor aircraft, assigned to the 8th Special Operations Squadron, performs a flyover during the Master Sgt. John Chapman Medal of Honor celebration aerial demonstration at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oc... More
Members of the Hurlburt Field Honor Guard march to
Members of the Hurlburt Field Honor Guard march to present the colors before an aerial demonstration at the U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John A. Chapman Medal of Honor celebration at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct.... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis meets with
U.S. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis meets with the family of Medal of Honor recipient, Air Force Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman at the Pentagon, Wash. DC., Aug. 23, 2018. (DoD photo by Air Force Master Sgt. A... More
The ceremonial laying of the wreath during U.S. Air
The ceremonial laying of the wreath during U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman’s name unveiling ceremony at the Air Force Memorial, in Arlington, Va., Aug. 24, 2018. Chapman was posthumously awarded the Meda... More
Members of the Base Honor Guard render honors during
Members of the Base Honor Guard render honors during a ceremony for Tech. Sgt. John Chapman at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2018. The 107th Attack Wing, New York National Guard, 914th Air R... More
An Air Combat Command Demonstration Team A-10C Thunderbolt
An Air Combat Command Demonstration Team A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot signals to the crowd during the U.S. Master Sgt. John Chapman Medal of Honor celebration aerial demonstration at Hurlburt Field, Fla, Oct. 26,... More
President Donald J. Trump gives his remarks during
President Donald J. Trump gives his remarks during the Medal of Honor ceremony for then- U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman at the White House in Washington, D.C., Aug. 22, 2018. Sergeant Chapman was posthu... More
An 8th Special Operations Squadron CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor
An 8th Special Operations Squadron CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft flies alongside a 15th Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II above Virginia, Aug. 24, 2018. Aircraft from the 1st Special Operati... More
A flyover known as the Missing Man Formation passes
A flyover known as the Missing Man Formation passes over Section 67 and 68 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, August 24, 2018. The flyover was part of a memorial ceremony for Medal of Honor re... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Claude Tudor, 24th Special Operations
U.S. Air Force Col. Claude Tudor, 24th Special Operations Wing commander, speaks during a memorial dedication and Medal of Honor commemoration in Chapman’s honor at Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Sept. 30, 2018. C... More
Valerie Nessel, the spouse of U.S. Air Force Tech.
Valerie Nessel, the spouse of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman, stands as the citation is read before receiving the Medal of Honor from President Donald J. Trump during a ceremony at the White House in Wa... More
Valerie Nessel, the spouse of U.S. Air Force Tech.
Valerie Nessel, the spouse of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman and other family members receive a standing ovation at the Pentagon, Va., Aug. 21, 2018. Sergeant Chapman will be posthumously awarded the Me... More
U.S. Air Force Col. (ret.) Kenneth Rodriguez, U.S.
U.S. Air Force Col. (ret.) Kenneth Rodriguez, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman’s former commander, answers questions during media interviews at the Double Tree Pentagon City Hotel, in Arlington, Va., Aug.... More
Air Commandos and members of the local community observe
Air Commandos and members of the local community observe an aerial demonstration during the Master Sgt. John A. Chapman Medal of Honor Celebration at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26, 2018. Hurlburt Field hoste... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian Bean, U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian Bean, U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Brass Band trumpeter, plays music during a memorial dedication and Medal of Honor commemoration for U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John... More
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Air Force
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Air Force Chief of Staff David L. Goldfein and Valerie Nessel, the spouse of Tech. Sgt. John Chapman, view artwork prior to Chapman's Hall of Heroes induction ceremony... More
Official Citation: Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman, Medal
Official Citation: Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman, Medal of Honor, page 1 of 2
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, plays the guitar with his band Call for Fire during the U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman Medal of Honor celebration a... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis meets with
U.S. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis meets with the family of Medal of Honor recipient, Air Force Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman at the Pentagon, Wash. DC., Aug. 23, 2018. (DoD photo by Air Force Master Sgt. A... More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein speaks
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein speaks with Hurlburt Airmen during the U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman Medal of Honor Celebration at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26, 2018. Hurlburt host... More
Big and Rich delivers a musical performance during
Big and Rich delivers a musical performance during the U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman Medal of Honor celebration at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26, 2018. Hurlburt hosted a series of events to honor t... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Levi Cull, U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Levi Cull, U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Brass Band percussionist, plays music during a memorial dedication and Medal of Honor commemoration for U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. J... More
Kevin Chapman, brother of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt.
Kevin Chapman, brother of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John A. Chapman, delivers a speech during the 24th Special Operations Wing Headquarters building dedication ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 25, 201... More
Airmen in the 334th Training Squadron watch a televised
Airmen in the 334th Training Squadron watch a televised Medal of Honor presentation at Cody Hall at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 23, 2018. Tech. Sgt. John Chapman was posthumously awarded the Medal... More
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Air Force
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Air Force Chief of Staff David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright present the Medal of Honor flag to Valerie Nessel, spouse of Med... More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright poses for a photo with the family of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman, at the Double Tree Pentagon City Hotel in Arlington, Va., Aug. 20, 2018. Sergeant... More
Valerie Nessel, the widow of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt.
Valerie Nessel, the widow of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman, is greeted and escorted by 1st Special Operations Wing and 24th SOW leadership at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, Florida, Aug. 20, 2018. P... More
Valerie Nessel, the spouse of U.S. Air Force Tech.
Valerie Nessel, the spouse of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman, holds up the Medal of Honor after receiving it from President Donald J. Trump during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., Aug.... More
The family of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman
The family of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman and leaders from Air Force Special Operations Command and Hurlburt Field board a C-32 assigned to the 89th Airlift Wing during an aircraft dedication ceremo... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the U.S. Air Force
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Brass Band exit the stage during a memorial dedication and Medal of Honor commemoration for U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman at ... More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein talks
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein talks with family members of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman on Oct. 26, 2018, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Chapman, a Special Tactics combat controller, w... More
Valerie Nessel, widow of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt.
Valerie Nessel, widow of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman, stands next to the Medal of Honor addition to the Special Tactics memorial at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 27, 2018. Chapman, the first Special... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis meets with
U.S. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis meets with the family of Medal of Honor recipient, Air Force Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman at the Pentagon, Wash. DC., Aug. 23, 2018. (DoD photo by Air Force Master Sgt. A... More
An AC-130U Spooky gunship, MC-130H Combat Talon II
An AC-130U Spooky gunship, MC-130H Combat Talon II and two CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Florida, fly over the Air Force Memorial, Aug. 24, 2018, i... More
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 28, 2018) -- Airmen
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 28, 2018) -- Airmen salute during the Medal of Honor ceremony for U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, August 28, 2018. Chapman was posth... More
Procession participants play the bagpipes during a
Procession participants play the bagpipes during a memorial dedication and Medal of Honor commemoration for U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman at Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Sept. 30, 2018. Chapman was rai... More
Valerie Nessel, the widow of U.S. Air Force Master
Valerie Nessel, the widow of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman, hugs a Special Tactics operator during the Master Sgt. John A. Chapman Medal of Honor Celebration at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26, 2018.... More
Valerie Nessel, widow of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt.
Valerie Nessel, widow of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman, speaks during the Air Commando Association Hall of Fame Banquet on Oct. 27, 2018, at the Emerald Coast Convention Center in Fort Walton Beach, F... More
A Special Tactics operator with the 24th Special Operations
A Special Tactics operator with the 24th Special Operations Wing presents a memorial baton to a family member of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jon Chapman after completing a military free fall during the U.S. Air ... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Spence Cocanour, vice commander
U.S. Air Force Col. Spence Cocanour, vice commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing, speaks during the U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John A. Chapman Medal of Honor memorial unveiling ceremony on Oct. 27, 2018,... More
Valerie Nessel, widow of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt.
Valerie Nessel, widow of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman, takes a photo of the new addition to the 24th Special Operations Wing atrium at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 27, 2018. The 24th SOW renovated t... More
Fireworks ignite during the U.S. Air Force Master Sgt.
Fireworks ignite during the U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman Medal of Honor celebration at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26, 2018. Hurlburt hosted a series of events to honor the sacrifice and legacy of ... More
Family members of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman
Family members of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman unveil a memorial in his honor during a memorial dedication and Medal of Honor commemoration at Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Sept. 30, 2018. Chapman was ... More
Attendees watch as Connecticut Air National Guard aircraft
Attendees watch as Connecticut Air National Guard aircraft assigned to the 103rd Air Wing flyover during a memorial dedication and Medal of Honor commemoration for U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman at Win... More
An F-22 Raptor from the Air Combat Command Raptor
An F-22 Raptor from the Air Combat Command Raptor Demonstration Team performs a flyover during the Master Sgt. John Chapman Medal of Honor celebration aerial demonstration at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26, 2... More
An F-22 Raptor from the Air Combat Commands Raptor
An F-22 Raptor from the Air Combat Commands Raptor Demonstration Team performs a flyover during an aerial demonstration at the U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John A. Chapman Medal of Honor celebration at Hurlburt F... More
Right, U.S. Air Force Col. Claude Tudor, 24th Special
Right, U.S. Air Force Col. Claude Tudor, 24th Special Operations Wing commander, and family members of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman walk through the streets during a memorial dedication and Medal of ... More
Attendees salute during a memorial dedication and Medal
Attendees salute during a memorial dedication and Medal of Honor commemoration for U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman at Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Sept. 30, 2018. Chapman was raised in Windsor Locks. He ... More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein speaks
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein speaks during Tech. Sgt. John Chapman’s name unveiling ceremony at the Air Force Memorial, in Arlington, Va., Aug. 24, 2018. Chapman was posthumously awarded the ... More
Special Tactics operators assigned to the 24th Special
Special Tactics operators assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing perform a military free fall during the U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John A. Chapman Medal of Honor celebration at Hurlburt Field, Florida, O... More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright speaks during a congressional luncheon in honor of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman, in Washington, D.C., Aug. 21, 2018. Sergeant Chapman will be posthu... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis meets with
U.S. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis meets with the family of Medal of Honor recipient, Air Force Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman at the Pentagon, Wash. DC., Aug. 23, 2018. (DoD photo by Air Force Master Sgt. A... More
President Donald J. Trump presents the Medal of Honor
President Donald J. Trump presents the Medal of Honor to Valerie Nessel, the spouse of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman, during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., Aug. 22, 2018. Sergeant C... More
An AC-130U Spooky gunship, MC-130H Combat Talon II
An AC-130U Spooky gunship, MC-130H Combat Talon II and two CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Florida, fly over the Air Force Memorial, Aug. 24, 2018, i... More
A missing man formation flies over the U.S. Air Force
A missing man formation flies over the U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman’s name unveiling ceremony at the Air Force Memorial, in Arlington, Va., Aug. 24, 2018. Chapman was posthumously awarded the Medal of... More
A survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist
A survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist assigned to the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron, presents a memorial baton to Terry Chapman, mother of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman, afte... More
Staff Sgt. Kristin High, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing
Staff Sgt. Kristin High, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, paints a mural in memory of Medal of Honor recipient Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman, on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, August 22,... More
Family members of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John A.
Family members of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John A. Chapman and U.S. Air Force Col. Claude Tudor, Jr., commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing, unveil Chapman’s name on the 24th SOW headquarters building... More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein poses
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein poses for a photo with 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron Airmen during the U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman Medal of Honor celebration at Hur... More
Big & Rich, an American country music duo, perform
Big & Rich, an American country music duo, perform during the U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman Medal of Honor celebration at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26, 2018. Hurlburt Field hosted a three-day cele... More
Members of the band Black Stone Cherry deliver a musical
Members of the band Black Stone Cherry deliver a musical performance during the U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman Medal of Honor celebration at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26, 2018. Hurlburt hosted a se... More
A C-145A, assigned to the 6th Special Operations Squadron,
A C-145A, assigned to the 6th Special Operations Squadron, Duke Field, Florida, performs a flyover during the Master Sgt. John Chapman Medal of Honor celebration aerial demonstration at Hurlburt Field, Florida,... More
Procession participants walk through the streets during
Procession participants walk through the streets during a memorial dedication and Medal of Honor commemoration for U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman at Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Sept. 30, 2018. Chapman ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Force
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Brass Band play music during a memorial dedication and Medal of Honor commemoration for U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman at Windso... More
A mural was completed in memory of Medal of Honor recipient
A mural was completed in memory of Medal of Honor recipient Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman, on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, August 22, 2018. Chapman, a special tactics combat controller, was killed during a fierce... More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright greets a daughter of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman, at the Double Tree Pentagon City Hotel in Arlington, Va., Aug. 20, 2018. Sergeant Chapman will be... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis meets with
U.S. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis meets with the family of Medal of Honor recipient, Air Force Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman at the Pentagon, Wash. DC., Aug. 23, 2018. (DoD photo by Air Force Master Sgt. A... More