Paul K. Van Riper (born July 5, 1938) is a retired United States Marine lieutenant general. Van Riper was a combat veteran, who was twice awarded the Silver Star for his heroic actions during the …

Lieutenant General Paul K. Van Riper served his final tour of duty as the Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico, Virginia, and retired on 1 October 1997.

By his courage, bold initiative and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of grave personal danger, Captain Van Riper nullified enemy plans to establish a major combat base in the area and...

Jun 26, 2025 · Lt. Gen. Paul Van Riper led a fictional Iran in a massive military exercise. In the first two days, he sank an entire carrier battle group.

Lt. Gen. Paul Van Riper (U.S. Marine Corps-Ret.) is a veteran of Vietnam and Desert Storm and currently a lecturer at the National Defense University.

Lieutenant General Paul Van Riper is a retired United States Marine lieutenant general. Van Riper was a combat veteran—twice receiving the Silver Star Medal for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War.

Paul K. Van Riper (born July 5, 1938) is a retired United States Marine lieutenant general. Van Riper was a combat veteran—twice receiving the Silver Star Medal for his heroic actions during the …

Paul K. Van Riper (born July 5, 1938) is a retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant general with over 41 years of enlisted and commissioned service, including combat experience in Vietnam where …

Paul K. Van Riper (born July 5, 1938) is a retired United States Marine lieutenant general. Van Riper was a combat veteran—twice receiving the Silver Star Medal for his heroic actions during the …

In this NOVA interview, Lt. Gen. Paul Van Riper, former president of the Marine War University, examines the weaknesses of the transformation doctrine—a dependence on high-tech weaponry...