William John Ripley “Rip,” 74, of Wheeling WV, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born August 4, 1949, in Wheeling WV, son of the late Earl Ripley and Marion Vogler Spears. Bill was a retired courier for the West Virginia Department of Highways and worked 20 […]
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Erin Ripley was selected from among 70 other installation Sailor of the Year recipients to earn the prestigious award.
“Congratulations to MA1 Erin Ripley, our CNIC Sailor of the Year! Our region and installation Sailors of the Year represent the best of the best and are all deserving of our thanks and admiration,” said Vice Adm. Yancy Lindsey, Commander, Navy Installations Command. “They have accomplished some incredible things in their Navy careers with the encouragement from their families and other support networks. To the families of these incredible Sailors, thank you for your support and service. Thank you for all you do for our Navy and our nation.”