Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

orangecrush

(31,826 posts)

24. I was never in the military

Reply to purr-rat beauty (Reply #23)

Wed Jun 24, 2026, 08:57 AM

20 hrs ago

But when I was young, I loved the "Iron Eagle" movies.

I believe the "Chappie" character is very loosely based on Chappie James.

The real man was far more impressive than any movie character.

Treating this mans memory in this fashion is disgraceful.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

GiqueCee

24 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Black USAF Hero "Chappie" James Portrait Removed from Pentagon [View all] orangecrush Tuesday OP

🤬 after the renovations, return his portrait to a place of honor Deuxcents Tuesday #1

Renovations? orangecrush Tuesday #4

In the "VERY IFFY" column! Hopefully soneone(s) will keep an eye whether.... electric_blue68 Tuesday #16

Some bathroom in the basement? calimary Tuesday #8

There are no non-white heroes malaise Tuesday #2

everything they tear down will be restored eShirl Tuesday #3

Trump Hung Portrait of His Hero in the White House Kid Berwyn Tuesday #5

I absolutely hate those bastards. nt hookaleft Tuesday #6

The Secretary needs to go NOW, with tremendous prejudice dave99 Tuesday #7

This had damned well better be temporary. 3catwoman3 Tuesday #9

Don't bet in it orangecrush Tuesday #12

I won't. I sure would like to know... 3catwoman3 Tuesday #20

Safe bet orangecrush 21 hrs ago #22

He was my boss as I was in ADC, although I never had the honor of meeting him TexLaProgressive Tuesday #10

What a morale boost that had to be orangecrush Tuesday #13

The Red Tails! electric_blue68 Tuesday #17

As expected from the fat racist draft-dodger..... wolfie001 Tuesday #11

Hegseth did this AverageOldGuy Tuesday #14

A drunk pissing all over the honor of the service orangecrush Tuesday #19

I remember my late uncle telling me that he worked on his planes. I was too young to know who Chappie was at the time. Dan Tuesday #15

Thanks for sharing the memory orangecrush Tuesday #18

Gen.James a true American hero. oasis Tuesday #21

As a USAF Veteran i gotta say... purr-rat beauty 20 hrs ago #23

I was never in the military orangecrush 20 hrs ago #24