Colonial period
Rangers played a crucial role in the 17th and 18th-century conflicts between American colonists and Native American tribes. British regular … See more

Ranger training began in September 1950 at Fort Benning, Georgia "with the formation and training of 17 Airborne Companies by the Ranger Training Command". The first … See more

Organizations both use and define the term "Ranger" in different ways. For example, the annual Best Ranger Competition, hosted by the Ranger Training Brigade, the title "Best Ranger" can be won by any Ranger qualified entrants from any … See more

After the Vietnam War, division and brigade commanders determined that the U.S. Army needed an elite, rapidly deployable light infantry, so on 31 January 1974 General See more

In 1967 the Indiana National Guard formed two Long Range Patrol Companies followed by the Michigan National Guard in 1968 using leftover … See more

Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the … See more

The U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Honor was established in 1952. It is hosted at the National Infantry Museum in Columbus, Georgia, which also hosts the U.S. Army Officer Candidate School Hall of Honor.
The Ranger of Hall of Fame features a digital kiosk with … See more