The specific story of his caring about those who he cared for in school, well that man never level of caring never left him! He was that guy! The presentation of the MoH, had hundreds of amazing friend from John's youth, his dive coach, childhood friends, and teammates was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. I have never know a person who had a bad word to say of him.

He treated support community as a part of his team. This is the most honest and truthful accounts of the missions and the herosism both on the top of that mountain and across the battlefield. Having served with this community for over 30 yrs and supported this mission during these events. One of the Most Accurate and Compelling AccountĪlone at Dawn, is clearly one of the best accounts of the history of the Combat Controll Community. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Chapman is the first airman in nearly 50 years to be given the distinction reserved for America's greatest heroes.Īlone at Dawn is also a behind-the-scenes look at the Air Force Combat Controllers: the world's deadliest and most versatile special operations force, whose members must not only exceed the qualifications of Navy SEAL and Army Delta Force teams, but also act with sharp decisiveness and deft precision - even in the face of life-threatening danger.ĭrawing from firsthand accounts, classified documents, dramatic video footage, and extensive interviews with leaders and survivors of the operation, Alone at Dawn is the story of an extraordinary man's brave last stand and the brotherhood that forged him.

John Chapman's incredible display of valor - first by saving the lives of his SEAL teammates and then, aware that he was mortally wounded, single-handedly engaging two dozen hardened fighters to save the lives of an incoming rescue squad - posthumously earned him the Medal of Honor. Chapman regained consciousness, alone with the enemy closing in on three sides, beginning the most difficult and exceptional fight of his life.

Believing he was dead, his SEAL leader ordered a retreat. Chapman, leading the charge, was gravely wounded in the initial assault. Outnumbered by Al Qaeda fighters, Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman and a handful of SEALs struggled to take the summit in a desperate bid to find a lost teammate. In the predawn hours of March 4, 2002, just below the 10,000-foot peak of a mountain in eastern Afghanistan, a fierce battle raged. The astonishing true account of John Chapman, Medal of Honor recipient and Special Ops Combat Controller, and his heroic one-man stand during the Afghan War, as he sacrificed his life to save the lives of 23 comrades-in-arms.

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