Mount Soledad Honors Air Force Medal of Honor Recipient with Memorial Plaque
Master Sgt. John 'Chappy' Chapman, an Air Force hero, was honored with a plaque at the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial in San Diego, California. Chapman was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 2018 for his bravery during the Battle of Takur Ghar in Afghanistan on March 4, 2002. During the battle, Chapman was wounded while engaging an enemy bunker and was left behind by his SEAL team, who believed he was dead. Despite his injuries, Chapman regained consciousness and continued to fight the enemy alone until he succumbed to his wounds. His actions saved the lives of many, including 18 men on a helicopter he did not know. The plaque, made of black granite, commemorates his sacrifice and stands as a testament to his heroism. 
