Posted on 11/27/2005 6:59:56 PM PST by StarCMC
It looks like we are. Nana's up and about with no ill effects from her test. We went out to Open Houses today and may have found what we've been looking for. It has all the right stuff with 2 minor exceptions, and we're running out of time. The exceptions are easy to fix, so...!
The young'un is going in for a follow-up with the Ortho Surgeon tomorrow morning, so we'll see how he's progressing then. IMO, he's doing well.
No problemo!
*HUGS!*
Not too bad .. quiet night here.
I'm tellin' ya Jinxie -- when I go looking for a current story on these Medals threads, I come away utterly in awe of the quality of mena nd women we have in the US Armed Forces. All their stories deserve to be told.
I love that Home of the Heroes website -- they have so many of the stories linked there.
Hey Es - great to see ya!! *HUGS!*
The Air Force Cross is presented to John Chapman, Technical Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, for extraordinary heroism in military operation against an armed enemy of the United States as a 24th Special Tactics Squadron, Combat Controller in the vicinity of Gardez, in the eastern highlands of Afghanistan, on 4 March 2002. On this date, during his helicopter insertion for a reconnaissance and time sensitive targeting close air support mission, Sergeant Chapman's aircraft came under heavy machine gun fire and received a direct hit from a rocket propelled grenade which caused a United States Navy sea-air-land team member to fall from the aircraft. Though heavily damaged, the aircraft egressed the area and made an emergency landing seven kilometers away. Once on the ground Sergeant Chapman established communication with an AC-130 gunship to insure the area was secure while providing close air support coverage for the entire team. He then directed the gunship to begin the search for the missing team member. He requested, coordinated, and controlled the helicopter that extracted the stranded team and aircrew members. These actions limited the exposure of the aircrew and team to hostile fire. Without regard for his own life Sergeant Chapman volunteered to rescue his missing team member from an enemy strong hold. Shortly after insertion, the team made contact with the enemy. Sergeant Chapman engaged and killed two enemy personnel. He continued to advance reaching the enemy position then engaged a second enemy position, a dug-in machine gun nest. At this time the rescue team came under effective enemy fire from three directions. From close range he exchanged fire with the enemy from minimum personal cover until he succumbed to multiple wounds. His engagement and destruction of the first enemy position and advancement on the second position enabled his team to move to cover and break enemy contact. In his own words, his Navy sea-air-land team leader credits Sergeant Chapman unequivocally with saving the lives of the entire rescue team. Through his extraordinary heroism, superb airmanship, aggressiveness in the face of the enemy, and the dedication to the service of his country, Sergeant Chapman reflects the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
"These things we do that others may live"
Oh, I hope you find something you both can love soon! In fact...that's my Christmas wish to you all....a lovely new home & good health for all!
Howdy everyone!
Bump - A great thread and thanks for the ping.
I did Star, what honor and pride we are so fortunate to get to see. Thanks for posting his story. How awesome we get to understand the sacrifice our Troops give every single day. *HUGS*
Hiya Tx! I'm still trying to catch up! lol Are you going to DC?
Thanks for the Air Force theme---my hubby and son would thank you, too! :o)
Welcome back, stranger!
Good evening, Mayor! Thanks for our lesson from God's Word!
Hope you have a great week....and that it warms up a little so you can get some work done!
(((((Connie)))))
How are you this fine evening? As always, thanks for your wonderful Tribute to the troops!
I sure am. Just found out today.
((((Lauren))))
Wha's happenin' girl? Did ya have a fine weekend? Are you getting the high winds like we have all day? Ick!
Now, that's a different kind of a breakfast! Yum!
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