Secretary of War Pete Hegseth poses for a photo with Tom Ripley, son of Marine Corps Col. John Ripley, who was receiving his father's posthumous induction into the Hall of Heroes, during a ceremony at the Pentagon President Donald Trump presented a posthumous Medal of Honor to Col. John W. Ripley Thursday, June 19. Ripley’s son, Thomas Ripley, accepted the Medal of Honor on his father’s behalf. “The Medal of Honor is our nation’s highest award,” said Thomas Ripley. “Only 300 U.S. Marines have worn the medal, and we are incredibly honored that our father, Colonel John W. Ripley, will...