Military

Team Rocky® Boots Prepares for the 2026 Bataan Memorial Death March

After nearly 25 years in the Marine Corps, John Finney knows what it means to serve with purpose. From logistics specialist to Recon Marine to Sergeant Major, John built a career on leadership, teamwork, and grit.

With a military career spanning over two decades (1999–2023), Dennis Tripp served in the U.S. Army as an Infantryman, rising through the ranks to Command Sergeant Major. His leadership was forged in some of the most challenging environments.

For some, military service is a career. For others, it’s in their blood. For this veteran, it was both; a mission of family legacy and personal conviction.

When building a military boot we need to explore more than the boot itself.

Rocky® Boots celebrates our American military history. With a team of veterans and those still serving, Rocky is deeply rooted in the military, both past and present. This month, we interviewed Mark Dean, vice president of Rocky's Commercial Military Division.