1st Lt, Artillery. Lt. Ripingill’s convoy was ambushed and, though wounded, Ripingill continued to direct fire on the enemy until they broke contact. Mike returned to FSU after service and served as SMC in 1970.
Craig McClure: Marine Corps Officer and TOPGUN pilot with over 10 years of proven success in international relations, executive leadership of joint / combined military operations, and combat readiness. A documented track record of exceptional success under extraordinary pressure in extremely competitive, high-tempo environments. Charismatic interpersonal skills combined with an innate ability to quickly and creatively manage teams, individuals, and assets, executing with only the highest level of precision and productivity. Passionate instructor with a history of dramatically enhancing techniques, training, and therefore efficiency for groups and organizations. Proven leader with very strong analytic skills coupled with intuition that exclusively creates success.