Ripley becomes first Marine in Ranger HOF

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Ripley becomes first Marine in Ranger HOF

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Retired Col. John W. Ripley, the legendary leatherneck whose exploits in Vietnam earned him a Navy Cross and an eternal spot in Marine Corps lore, became the first Marine inducted into the U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame on Wednesday.

“It’s pretty amazing really. I can’t believe it,â€
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