John Chapman is the first member of the Air Force to receive the Medal of Honor since Vietnam. John’s story takes us to a freezing, snowy mountain range in Afghanistan on March 4th, 2002, where he deployed with SEAL Team 6 during Operation Anaconda. His bravery in the pre-dawn hours that day teaches us something vital about heroism: It means being willing to risk everything… even if no one can see you do it.

Special thanks to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and the Defense Visual Information Distributions Service.

The appearance of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

John Chapman is the first member of the Air Force to receive the Medal of Honor since Vietnam. John’s story takes us to a freezing, snowy mountain range in Afghanistan on March 4th, 2002, where he deployed with SEAL Team 6 during Operation Anaconda. His bravery in the pre-dawn hours that day teaches us something vital about heroism: It means being willing to risk everything… even if no one can see you do it. Special thanks to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and the Defense Visual Information Distributions Service. The appearance of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

Awarded for bravery that goes above and beyond the call of duty, the Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest military decoration. On the Medal of Honor podcast, we uncover the stories behind the medal. What those heroes did. What it meant. And what their actions reveal about courage and sacrifice.

In our third season, you’ll hear about people like the French-born immigrant who tackled a suicide bomber in Afghanistan, the Marine who overcame his disability to save his fellow troops during the Vietnam War, and the legendary Lawrence Chamberlain, who left his post as a university professor to fight in the Battle of Gettysburg.

New episodes drop every Wednesday. Beginning May 20th, you can binge the full season ad-free with a Pushkin+ subscription. Sign up on the Medal of Honor show page in Apple or at Pushkin.fm/plus and use the code MOH25 for 25% off an annual subscription.

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Awarded for bravery that goes above and beyond the call of duty, the Medal of Honor is the United States&rsquo; highest military decoration. On the Medal of Honor podcast, we uncover the stories behind the medal. What those heroes did. What it meant. And what their actions reveal about courage and sacrifice. In our third season, you&rsquo;ll hear about people like the French-born immigrant who tackled a suicide bomber in Afghanistan, the Marine who overcame his disability to save his fellow troops during the Vietnam War, and the legendary Lawrence Chamberlain, who left his post as a university professor to fight in the Battle of Gettysburg. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Beginning May 20th, you can binge the full season ad-free with a Pushkin+ subscription. Sign up on the Medal of Honor show page in Apple or at <a href="http://Pushkin.fm/plus">Pushkin.fm/plus</a> and use the code MOH25 for 25% off an annual subscription.
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John Chapman’s Dark Night

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June 12, 1864. Union soldiers retreat in the dead of night to bring the Battle of Cold Harbor to a conclusion, ending one of the bloodiest encounters of the American Civil War.

Enjoy this episode from History Daily, and find the show wherever you get your podcasts.

June 12, 1864. Union soldiers retreat in the dead of night to bring the Battle of Cold Harbor to a conclusion, ending one of the bloodiest encounters of the American Civil War.
Enjoy this episode from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-daily/id1591095413">History Daily</a>, and find the show wherever you get your podcasts.

From History Daily: Retreat from Cold Harbor

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When a veteran needs medical treatment far from home, where does their family stay? For 15 years, Jennifer Deluca has helped answer that question through Fisher House Boston. JR Martinez sits down with the recipient of the Citizen Honors Service Act Award, selected by Medal of Honor recipients themselves, to discuss her mission, the families she's helped, and why keeping loved ones together can make all the difference. 

To learn more about Jen’s work at Fisher House Boston, or to make a donation to support them, visit Fisherhouseboston.org

When a veteran needs medical treatment far from home, where does their family stay? For 15 years, Jennifer Deluca has helped answer that question through Fisher House Boston. JR Martinez sits down with the recipient of the Citizen Honors Service Act Award, selected by Medal of Honor recipients themselves, to discuss her mission, the families she's helped, and why keeping loved ones together can make all the difference.&nbsp;
To learn more about Jen&rsquo;s work at Fisher House Boston, or to make a donation to support them, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://fisherhouseboston.org/">Fisherhouseboston.org</a>

Jennifer Deluca: The Woman Making Sure No Veteran Heals Alone

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In the early hours of February 3, 1943, the USS Dorchester was hit by a German torpedo in the icy waters off Greenland. As soon as they realized there weren’t enough life jackets to go around, four Army chaplains – a Catholic priest, a Jewish rabbi, and two Protestant ministers – took off their own and gave them to terrified soldiers, urging them to save themselves. 

We end this season with one of the most moving stories in military history: the ultimate sacrifice of George Fox, Alexander Goode, John Washington, and Clark Poling, the immortal four chaplains. 

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Episode resource:

No Greater Glory: The Four Immortal Chaplains and the Sinking of the Dorchester in World War II by Dan Kurzman (Random House, 2004)

In the early hours of February 3, 1943, the USS Dorchester was hit by a German torpedo in the icy waters off Greenland.&nbsp;As soon as they realized there weren&rsquo;t enough life jackets to go around, four Army chaplains &ndash; a Catholic priest, a Jewish rabbi, and two Protestant ministers &ndash; took off their own and gave them to terrified soldiers, urging them to save themselves.&nbsp;
We end this season with one of the most moving stories in military history: the ultimate sacrifice of George Fox, Alexander Goode, John Washington, and Clark Poling, the immortal four chaplains.&nbsp;
Connect with the team:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Follow Pushkin on social <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushkinpods/">@pushkinpods</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow JR Martinez <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamjrmartinez/">@iamjrmartinez</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow Meredith Rollins <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meredithkrollins/">@meredithkrollins</a></li>
<li>Email the team: <a href="mailto:medalofhonor@pushkin.fm">medalofhonor@pushkin.fm</a></li>
</ul>
Episode resource:
<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/96353/no-greater-glory-by-dan-kurzman/">No Greater Glory: The Four Immortal Chaplains and the Sinking of the Dorchester in World War II by Dan Kurzman</a> (Random House, 2004)

Faith on a Sinking Ship: The Immortal Four Chaplains 

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