Attended the medal presentation. It was well done. And it meant a lot that my son's sacrifice on that mountain that day is not forgotten. Gold Star dad
Thank you for the sacrifice. I'm a veteran myself and clearly this was not in vain. While the SEAL that fell out of the helocopter did pass, all members chose to go back. This is how servie members should operate and your son, bless him and you too, did the right thing in not leaving anyone behind. On behalf of all Americans and veterans I sincerely thank you for YOUR family's sacrifice.
Do you realize the magnitude of this honor? Regardless of who presents the Medal it is about the valorous actions of the recipient not the one bestowing it. You all should stop crying about our President.
...and to Air Force Technical Sgt. John Chapman. Your Medal will be given to your family on the 22nd of August. You were that 'one team mate' who lead the way up that hill. You provided the cover so those Navy Seals could safely reposition themselves and you drew fire away from the second group of American QR forces landing on that mountain top before you were killed, fighting for almost a hour, sometimes hand to hand, all by yourself, against overwhelming odds. My God what courage and what a man....may you now rest in peace with the highest honor now yours from a grateful nation....You truly gave the last full measure.
Slabinski, from everything I’ve read, should not have been upgraded from the Navy Cross to CMH. TSgt. Chapman saved his life and the lives of the other SEALS who retreated down the mountain. It also appears the SEALS tried to block the upgrade from the Air Force Cross to the CMH for Chapman in order to save face for SEAL Team 6. How do you give the CMH to both when one saved the life of the other, and Chapman was left for dead, even though Slabinski claims he thought Chapman was dead? I do not mean to imply that Slabinski and the rest of his team were not brave; they certainly were. I just think the politics and rivalries which exist inside of the different branches in general, and Spec Ops in particular, created a situation where two CMHs were awarded when only Chapman truly deserved it.
Craig Esq I respect your views, and respectfully disagree with your assessment of the politicization of the incident. I am former USAF, 7thMAPS deployed during Ops DS/DS, out of McChord AFB(Joint Base Lewis/McChord for you younger folks). Thank you for your service, Airman.
Its not about the president its about the medal of honor recipient, so keep the political comments to yourselves please, regardless of who the president is giving it.
Big congratulations. I feel privileged to have helped treat some of the injured Americans evacuated off the Mountains during Operation Anaconda, at Bagram, alongside Doctors and Medics from the American 274th FST
If you sort by new its literally just people hating on trump for no reason, dunno why people have to bring politics for no reason. That and people saying that he doesn't deserve the medal.
I know he is home ! No matter how long he back it is always nice to know people care. When I came home from VN in 1972 a young girl call me baby killer and gave me the finger. When my son came home in 1990 we drive 15 hours to be there to honor him when he came back !
Thank You for Your Time Service and Sacrifices given to defend this Country. We owe you a Debt of gratitude for which we can never repay. Congratulations & GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!
It's amazing to see that just about everyone on this feed took this moment away from this man and made it all about their hatred of President Trump. Grow up. He's a figure head who bestows this honor. That's his ONLY role in this ceremony.
It would seem that many think that Trump has brought such disgrace on his office and been so divisive in his words and deeds that it taints everything he does. This is so sad for our country,
Kate Bunny they had to stupid bitch or else they would’ve had 3 more dead seals along with John Chapman. Those 4 went up there to go get their fallen brother and they didn’t fall back till they got shot to shit. I can assure you once they regrouped at the bottom of the mountain they gave those AQ fucks hell for what they did. Those men went up there cause they wanted to and it was their job and choice and didn’t tactical fall back until absolutely necessary so they can stay in the fight to make those fuckers pay
Search up John Chapman. He was a CCT in the Air Force and he died in the Battle of Takur Ghar and apparently saved the lives of many of the SEALs in Britt Slabinski's team
There is a drone video of Chapman rushing the bunkers while the seals ran away including Britt. It took forever for Chapman to get the moh because of this....he made the seals look bad.
SwizzzE still left him to die, which was an honest mistake since there was another dead seal there already, it was the dead of night in snow and they were under heavy fire, idk if this was fully deserving of the MoH based off what I’ve read but I wasn’t there so I won’t say it wasnt
I'm a Canadian. But I have the utmost respect for the brave men and women who serve in the armed forces To our U. S. neighbors down south. I salute you all! In particular, I salute this Brave gentleman!
Thank you 🙏🏼 gentlemen, I love my brother’s that have laid their live’s and for the families that have sacrificed their loved one’s for our great country.
Standing there while the president of the United States recounts what happened and the Military aid reads the citation, my heart would have exploded if it were me. A true warrior and the backbone of a grateful nation.
Firstly get over Trump( not my President as Im an Aussie), but he won an election by the people of the USA. Good or bad he is the President of the United States and that position alone should be shown respect... As for this post, all I can say about the Medal of Honour... RESPECT !!!!!!!
We will get over Trump once he is out of office. Hindsight is always 20/20, which is to say that if the American people had the advantage of knowing what they know now about Trump, they would have seen him for the buffoon that he was and is. Doubtful he would have been elected. It is not the Office that makes the man, rather the man that makes the Office; you either have integrity or you don't. He is president, but he, yes he, brings such shame to the office by his conduct. The guy is selfish, a blatant hypocrite, a prolific lair, a racist, and obnoxious to the extreme. Oh, did I forget to mention that he is a draft-dodging coward. It pays to have a rich dad like Fred Trump who can buy a draft deferment for his son. The working class in American didn't have that luxury, and some of these sons didn't come back from Vietnam. It is like saying Vladimir Putin was elected President of Russia, so we should respect him "good or bad" for the office that he holds.
@Michaelangeo Re A hashtag movement? No, it is something much more than that. It is a long-lost thing called "integrity." And a leader without this important character ingredient does not have the respect of the people they took an oath to lead. As for hashtags if that is what you are into, how about this one: #BootPOTUSoutIn2020 Now I like that one!
@Michaelangeo Re Never said it was. But one follows closely on the heels of another. As you pointed out, "You can be mean as hell and still keep your integrity." Yes, but you won't have much respect from people that you treat mean. So, as a leader, be NICE, have integrity, and the respect will not be long in coming from those that you lead.
@Michaelangeo Re Oh, so that's a fact now is it, really? Qualify that statement and cite sources if it is not too much of an imposition. Because I do not settle for hearsay or lay opinions.
@Barry Ellis your right I'm more Liberal than the current fascist left I'm conservative. Libatarian but the left are not true liberals in the definition of liberalism. Think about it that said Trump 2020
This operation took the lives of seven men and wounded over twice as many more. It was ill conceived and started to unravel, literally when it got off the ground. So many things went wrong, yet they forged ahead and blindly blundered into a fortified position, taking many casualties. Then things got worse. Much heroism. Bad leadership.
The facts surrounding the "battle of Takur Ghar " are well known and I am correct in my assertion. The US military has a history of coverups after action including the awarding of honours to obscure facts. All Americans should be aware of Pat Tillman's story. Please look at it. My advice, don't give any more advice. I'm 74...I've played the game.
Strange that the leader of the mission with all the bad choices received the MOH for taking short cuts, leaving a man behind and then tried to go along with the cover-up to stop his teammate Chapman behind alive
Lets remember our veterans.There was a canadian veteran that was going to sell his medals for food. How sad . Help financially to them despite the government help. A good samaritan helped financially when he encountered this 101 percent warrior and man. God bless him,the USA and CANADA.
This guy is a liar who took credit for someone else's bravery. That MOH isn't his! Don't get me wrong he served and deserves respect for that, but the battle in question he didnt do anything! especially not anything deserving of a MOH. John Chapman on the other hand was an absolute savage that day and it's disgusting how the navy has tried to tarnish Johns name and fought tooth and nail for years to stop him getting a MOH, yet give this guy one for doing the lesser of the two men.
This MOH recipient LEFT John Chapman. They. Navy fought Chapmans MOH for almost 20 years because the SEAls left him. Chapman singlehandedly saved ALL of them. This dude is no hero.
If y'all are wondering why this man's MOH is controversial then watch "The First Medal of Honor Ever Recorded" here on RU-vid and you'll see the footage of what happened during the battle of Robert's Bridge.
I as a marine can tell simply by the president squeezing this heros shoulders and patting him after putting the medal on shows this president truly and deeply cares for all the service members. God bless our leader and our service members
Cowards can recognize bravery and they have the ability to destroy the freedoms provided by our heroes. Although it is a sad situation, our legal system now needs protection. Mr. Slabinski, we are all proud of your valor and I thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service, & Thank you for the servicemen who should be awarded the CMH, but no one lived to tell of there heroism, because everyone was dead😔‼️
Wow I give Trump props, recognition of sacrifice, we'll spoken and recognition that the medal of Honor was for not just him but for those that served and had given the highest sacrifice. I don't care what politics side you share on but to know Trump understands that it's not about just the recipient but to carry for those who didn't make it. Thumbs up trump
Amazing sheer bravery, u can't not sit and sit back in awe after hearing that he ran through 3 directional enemy fire to rescue his team and the sad loss of those killed in battle. He deserves recognition. MOH. Amazing!!
Slab, my Brother, it was an Honor to have served with you. I will never forget the lessons you taught me with your leadership. I am eternally grateful; thank you.
lol the Seal's allegedly attempted to block Chapman's Medal of Honor, as that would result in an admission that they left Chapman behind. When it became apparent that it could not be blocked, it was further alleged that they put the commander of the operation, Britt Slabinski, up for the Medal of Honor, which he received in May 2018. Here's the truth
Regardless of your opinion of President Trump this isn't the time or place to voice opinions about him, I respectfully request that all negative opinions about the President be deleted! We're here to honor a true American hero, a man who's courage under fire, bravery, and outstanding valor have once again made our country quite proud! Not only did MCPO Slabinski make his country proud but there's a code among those in uniform that says "never leave a man behind" and he definitely lived up to it! MCPO Slabinski, sir as I write this I speak for all my family and friends when I say well done, your made your country proud, did your duty, and there are no words that we as Americans could say to thank you for the sacrifices you've made to ensure that our freedoms and liberties prevail! I wish you joy and fulfillment throughout the rest of your life and in pursuit of your future endeavors, we are here for you if you need any help now and well into the future, Hooyah Sir, I salute you!
Where was James Shaw Jr's honoring? This guy's deed happened in 2002 for crying out loud (hello GWBJ!!). What were seeing is this pin head's subtle little jabs at minorities (yesterday's NFL policy about the national anthem were he stated that black athletes shouldn't be in this country!!....the FBI crackdown on the Mexican Mafia in So Cal...to discredit Jerry Brown & Eric Garcetti....all of this is to show off to his racist fan base.). I for one don't think he's smart enough to design and mastermind any of this especially after his disastrous public appearance after the Charlottesville Tragedy....I believe the real brains behind his PR machine is obviously still Steve Bannon.
So why is Trump honoring this man now? 15 yrs after the fact. The former NJ Generals owner is a moron and that's a fact because his cabinet hates him ( Rex Tillerson and John Kelly ) and he doesn't carry the codes to launch our nukes ( VP Pence is the one with the codes ).
I gotta say, Trump has an excellent memory. He easily remembers all the details of this brave Man, Brit. But that is beside the point. Brit is a brave, courageous Man, and he deserves respect. He earned it.
Our Potus honors all vets and current military service men and women with respect and even those who are no longer with us this is a true American patriot and thank you to all who have served or given all to our country...................
this seal left his comrade john Chapman left to die :( seals keep a promise to never let a seal behind but didnt know what the situation was so cant say
Matthew Madruga You’re an idiot. Move to another country. No one will miss you. The fact is that our great military will always do the job you’re not willing to do or are afraid to do. You should be ashamed of yourself.
Thank you is so small a statement. Admiration and love is better, but still doesn't satisfy the enormity of it all.... We are forever in your debt and lovingly so.
@@rogers68vette81 Why would you not hate a president, who successfully avoided military service in the 70`s with the words: "Are you crazy, I´m not going to `Nam". This selfish guy wouldn´t even save his mother or wife. What a shame to receive the medal from the hands of a greedy coward, who has never read a book in his entire life. America has become a joke to the world since he became POTUS. In Europe, where I come from, you couldn´t even imagine a president like him in 1000 years. People are a lot more educated down here.
@@matthiaswagner7922 well mark since you don't live in the United State's of America maybe I can explain one huge issue about the Vietnam War. The United State's never should have been there in the first place It wasn't our war to fight in, we should have learned that while fight in Korea. Which was a very hard war to fight since the Chinese got involved and helped North Korea..There were milton's of men who knew we had no business being in Vietnam that those men said fuck it I'm not going to Vietnam so I will quite the service. Many did I'm not talking about 5 or 12 I'm talking hundreds of thousands. We even had those men protest the war right after they came back from Vietnam. So do tell me why would I like a president who never fought in a war cause he was smart enough to not have to go.. Thank God I had a bad back and knee's or I would have gone. Fuck that shit. Came home and get spit on called a baby killer. Research what shit those men had to take and be called when they came home... It's also a fucking honor to receive the medal of honor from a president... So fuck you and your crying feeling about it..
Deep respect for these brave men, they protect us and guard us (even with there lives) so whe can live in freedom, peace and can go quietly sleep at night, Hooyah from the Netherlands for these heroes.
Much respect senior chief, god bless and I hope you live in peace knowing you did what’s best to preserve the life honor and tradition of the United States armed forces and all those serving past and present
I've heard a lot of CMOH citations over the years and this one is a bit light on the standard. Should've probably been a navy cross and not upgraded but from the stories about this award in particular, it seems politics played a part in it. The USAF Technical Sergeant Chapman was most assuredly going to posthumously receive the highest award for his actions but the Navy tried to block the recommendation. This would be because there was no initial recommendation for any of the Seals and it would look embarrassing for them to have an operator from a perceived softer branch of military be the most valiant among the men that day. They couldn't get the block or the downgrade so they had to choose one of their own to have an upgrade to be on equal valor status as an Air Force NCO. Don't get me wrong, all the men on that mountain were heroes that day and deserve respect and admiration but the sad truth is that the branches are competitive and politics do happen. The Seals are a world renown elite group of operators but all branches have equally skilled personnel in the SPEC OPS community. The Pararescue training for Airman is as grueling and stringent as the Seals training but is longer and more comprehensive than the Navy's, but because their mission is to rescue rather than assault it isn't perceived to be as sexy. Ask any Special Forces operator from any branch and they will say that no matter who they are working with, be it airman, marines, army or navy operators, they are all exemplary professionals who are quite capable of their respective roles and specialties, enlisted, commissioned and warrant officers alike. There is more inter branch mission teams used than ever before and that's a good thing but sadly some senior brass of some branches still want a preferred "pecking order" as to which operational groups get the the lion's share of glory.
NOONE is left to die! Clearly you have never been in a fire fight! Instead of spewing nonsense about a subject you clearly know nothing about how about you think what it is like to have to make the decision to pull back to save the lives of many knowing others will die. No man wants to be in that position and only the brave can make the decision and be haunted by it
@@fubarmofo6969 actually the reason it took so long for him to get the award was because of the question on whether he did or didn't leave a man behind to die
