1st Lt Riley Compton was raised in Carmel, Indiana and after high school received a softball scholarship to play D1 at George Washington University (GWU). Compton played four years there and graduated with a degree in Political Science

During her freshman year of college she met a Marine Officer Recruiter and fell in love with the Corps. She did the PLC program (summer of 2016 and 2018) as she was so young in 2016. While at GWU, Compton interned for a Congressman working with military policy at Fort Hood.

With her sports background she wanted to get involved in more physical activities once hitting the fleet. It was during COVID so it was tough finding the right fit. Then a memory resurfaced when she was in college at GWU. The number one USA Bobsled Pilot had played softball at GWU as well and won silver in the previous Olympics. She was so intrigued and thought the sport was amazing. A balance of speed and power

Her command allowed her to go and try out Bobsled to see if she had a skill set for it. Compton had such a strong showing and natural ability and thus was invited to compete in her first international competition in Park City, Utah in the Monobob and Two-woman Bobsled. Compton took a bronze medal in each.

She entering her second year into Bobsled representing Team USA as a developmental Bobsled driver. her objective is the Olympics in 2026. She plans stay active duty in the Marines for several more years and represent the Marines in my Bobsled career

RAH has had the great honor of recognizing this REAL AMERICAN HERO benefitting Gold Star families and the America’s Mighty Warriors Foundation

Check out the video here!
Ramadi, Iraq 2006 
On the night of August 2, 2006, during a cordon and search operation of the heavily-contested “J-Block” area 1.5 km east of COP Falcon, Charlie Platoon SEAL combat advisors, with their Iraq Army Partner Force and Team Bulldog, engaged in one of the most ferocious firefights with enemy forces in what would become known as “The Battle of Ramadi.” While providing cover with his MK 48 machinegun from a rooftop position for his SEAL Teammates maneuvering in the street below, AO3 (SEAL) Ryan Job took an enemy sniper round to his face, and was critically wounded. Immediately, Ryan’s Teammates from SEAL Team THREE Charlie Platoon, including AO2 (SEAL) Marc Lee, and members of SEAL Team EIGHT, responded to their wounded comrade on the exposed rooftop. AO2 (SEAL) Lee fearlessly stepped directly into the position where AO3 (SEAL) Ryan had been shot just moments before, and exposed himself to enemy fire to enable himself and his Teammates to lay down a heavy barrage of suppressive fire. This allowed the Team to recover AO3 (SEAL) Ryan and carry him off the rooftop to a casualty evacuation vehicle below.

After successfully getting AO3 (SEAL) Ryan to life-saving medical aid, the SEAL element then attacked the enemy, who had engaged their element and were continuing to attack US Army elements. After tanks and Bradley Fighting Vehicles engaged the enemy positions, the SEAL element entered a compound in pursuit of enemy fighters. While clearing the compound, the SEAL element was heavily engaged from close range from an adjacent building. AO2 (SEAL) Lee again boldly moved directly into the line of fire to engage the enemy and protect his Teammates, and was struck by enemy fire and killed instantly