Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"It was an honor to be here with the Chapman family, to be part of this special tribute to John and his heroic sacrifice for our Nation. The naming of this aircraft will serve to remind those traveling on board 'Chappy' of the caliber of people who have served as Airmen."

Source: Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein, discussing the memory of John Chapman -- a name already well known in the Air Force community, and will now fly across the globe on the side of an iconic aircraft. The Air Force dedicated a Boeing C-32 Master Sgt. John Chapman, during a ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Oct. 26. Chapman was a special tactics combat controller who was posthumously presented the Medal of Honor in August. 

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