FORT BENNING, Ga. – The Maneuver Center of Excellence is pleased to announce the following individuals have been selected for induction into the Ranger Hall of Fame:
• Retired Gen. Richard D. Clarke
• Retired Gen. Daniel B. Allyn
• Retired Gen. Stephen J. Townsend
• Retired Maj. Gen. Clarence KK Chinn
• Retired Col. Larry Perino
• Retired Maj. Douglas Philippone
• Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Colin M. Boley
• Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Walter E. Rakow
• Sgt. 1st Class Matt L. Rierson (Posthumous)
• Peter Dencker, Army Veteran
• Mr. Blair Brown (Honorary)
• Ms. Candyss Bryant (Honorary)
Induction into the Ranger Hall of Fame serves to commemorate and perpetuate the legacy of the most distinguished U.S. Army Rangers and civilians in our nation’s history. These individuals are recognized for their lifelong commitment to selfless service and their profound impact on the Ranger community.
As honored inductees, they function as paragons for contemporary Rangers and provide the public with essential insights into the values and heritage of the U.S. Army Rangers.
The 2026 Ranger Hall of Fame Ceremony is scheduled for June 24, 2026.
