James argued that early after-action reports were inaccurate and that Chapman had not been killed when he was first knocked unconscious, as initial reports indicated. A 2016 report from The New York Times revealed that former Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James, after seeing enhanced drone footage of the engagement, was the first to recommend Chapman’s Air Force Cross be upgraded to the Medal of Honor. Dan Schilling makes epic military heroism come alive and reminds us what true purpose is all about and Lori Longfritz, Johns sister, offers a poignant perspective on her brothers life, which was extraordinary long before his heroic one-man stand.' DeborahLee James, 23rd secretary of the US Air Force ' Alone at Dawn is riveting and. The husband and father of two daughters, then ages 3 and 5, was 36 years old.įor years, the exact circumstances surrounding Chapman’s death remained a mystery. In the open, the airman was struck by two machine gun rounds that delivered the fatal blow, but his last-ditch efforts were lauded as saving numerous lives of those onboard the arriving helo. Rather than remain covered, Chapman emerged from his concealed position to fire at the assailants who were sighting in on the helicopter. Most notably he served as part of the Delta Force operation that inspired the movie 'Black Hawk Down' and went on to lead units that remain classified today. After engaging the enemy for nearly an hour, another helicopter carrying Army Rangers and airmen approached. J1:49 pm Author Dan Schilling is a former Air Force Combat Controller, with over 20 years of combat and clandestine mission experience.
Minutes transpired before Chapman regained consciousness and resumed fighting.
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