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Mr. Thomas Ripley receives the Medal of Honor from the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump on behalf of his father, U.S. Marine Corps Col. John Ripley, at the White House, Washington, D.C., June 18, 2026. Col. Ripley was awarded the nation’s highest military decoration, posthumously, after being upgraded from a Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry during the Vietnam War in 1972. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)

On Behalf of Col. John Ri...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales/Released 260618-M-AO923-1002.JPG

Jun 18, 2026

Mr. Thomas Ripley receives the Medal of Honor from the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump on behalf of his father, U.S. Marine Corps Col. John Ripley, at the White House, Washington, D.C., June 18, 2026. Col. Ripley was awarded the nation’s highest military decoration, posthumously, after being upgraded from a Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry during the Vietnam War in 1972. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

APERTURE

35/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

2000

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