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Army Rangers
Today, Rangers lead the way in the Global War on Terrorism. The 75th Ranger Regiment conducts sustained combat operations in multiple countries deploying from multiple locations in the United States. The Ranger Regiment is executing a wide range of diverse operations that include airborne and air assaults into Afghanistan and Iraq, mounted infiltrations behind enemy lines, complex urban raids and rescue operations.
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Joining the Army Rangers
Military.com
All Rangers volunteer to become members of the 75th Ranger Regiment and complete the rigorous Ranger Assessment and Selection Program, known as RASP, to join the ranks of this elite U.S. Army Special Operations Command unit. Lower enlisted Soldiers and Sergeants attend RASP 1, an eight-week course that trains Soldiers in the basic skills and ta... more
About the Army Rangers
Military.com
Capable of infiltrating by land, sea, or air, the Ranger Regiment plans, executes, and commands and controls special operations in support of the nation's military objectives and global interests across the full spectrum continuum, worldwide. Creed: Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, ... more
Two Rangers Awarded Silver Stars
| Mar 22, 2013
Spc. Ricardo Cerros gave his life when he threw himself in the path of a grenade to protect two fellow soldiers a year and a half ago. They survived, and they credit the fallen 24-year-old soldier for keeping them alive. Sgt. Peter Cimpoes took a similar risk in October when he put himself between enemy shooters and two wounded Rangers, enablin... more
Army Yanks XM25 'Punisher' From Warzone
Military.com | Mar 07, 2013
The U.S. Army has halted operational testing of its shoulder-fired, 25mm airburst weapon after a soldier suffered minor injuries when the weapon "malfunctioned" in Afghanistan. "An XM25 experienced a double feed and an unintentional primer ignition of one round," Army spokesman Matt Bourke stated in a March 7 written release, describing the Feb... more
Army Rangers: The 75th Ranger Regiment
Military.com
The 75th Ranger Regiment is a lethal, agile and flexible force, capable of executing a myriad of complex, joint special operations missions in support of U. S. policies and objectives. Designed and trained to be the most rapidly deployable unit in the Army capable of conducting operations in all types of terrain and weather using various inserti... more