10 military units that define ‘the tip of the spear’
When America needs to break its way into an enemy country, these are the people who slip, kick, or explode their way past the defenses and blaze the way for follow-on forces.
1. Marine Raiders
One of the precursors to the Army Rangers was a Revolutionary War loyalist
During the French and Indian War, while the American colonies were still subject to the British Crown, Robert Rogers recruited his own light infantry force that was unparalleled at gathering…
That time Rangers stole a bulldozer for an assault vehicle
In 1983, Rangers were on the point of the spear during a mission to protect American citizens in Grenada in 1983, attacking a key airfield that was being expanded by Cuban engineers. When the Rangers began to fight the engineers, the Rangers hotwire…
These Army Rangers killed 25 enemies and saved their men in a 6-hour firefight
Army Staff Sgt. James B. Jones, a Ranger squad leader, and Sgt. Derek J. Anderson, a Ranger team leader, were part of a Dec. 2, 2014, mi…
Buffalo Soldiers served as some of the first National Park Rangers
During the Civil War, approximately 180,000 African Americans served in the Union Army. However, after the war, they were not integrated into regular peacetime army units. Rather, with the Army…
This extraordinary nonprofit is doing big things for Special Operations Medics
The words Special Operations Forces typically garner visions of Green Berets, SEALs, Marine Raiders and Rangers. One organization is making sure we don’t forget about its extraordinary medics. The Special…
This legendary Ranger will receive the Medal of Honor at 94
Col. Ralph Puckett is a regular around Fort Benning and the surrounding Columbus area. As the Honorary Colonel for the 75th Ranger Regiment, he serves as a mentor and leader…
The British Army is forming a new Ranger Regiment
The name Ranger commands respect in the military community. Synonymous with top-tier units like the U.S. Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment, the Philippine Scout Rangers, and the Nepalese Mahabir Rangers, they…
Best Ranger Competition: annual event returns at Fort Benning
The Annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition was held April 16-19 at Fort Benning, GA, hosted by the Maneuver Center of Excellence and the Airborne and Ranger Training…
Must watch: Army ranger’s visual-poem ode to wounded warriors is incredible
One More Wave, the nonprofit that provides wounded and disabled military veterans with customized surfing equipment and community, recently launched Salt Speak, a new space for creative writing. The first installment is an incredibly powerful…