A Birthday Gift to the Nation: Col. John W. Ripley Finally Receives the Nation’s Highest Honor
At the 250th Anniversary of our nation’s founding, Americans can now celebrate the valor of another hero who has marked our history. On June 18, 2026, Col. John Ripley (USMC) was posthumously presented with the Medal of Honor, along with Majors James Capper and Nicholas Dockery, during a packed White House ceremony. It is official. … Read more