Fatherhood: What Ranger Regiment Taught Me by Kevin Newhard Fatherhood is a chance to mold this Nation as well as the world. People often look to athletes or famous people to be the heroes for there kids. My opinion? That is the place of both parents and it is an important role that a father should take up. I learned this from my time in Regiment. As the Ranger … [Read more...]
American Airborne: Surprise & Deception
American Airborne: Surprise & Deception by Major Mike Kelvington On May 29, 1944, the commander in chief of the Allied Expeditionary Air Forces, Air Chief Marshall Trafford Leigh-Mallory, expressed his concerns to General Dwight D. Eisenhower about calling off the parachute operations associated with Operation Overlord. Leigh-Mallory warned Eisenhower that he … [Read more...]
The Boys of Pointe du Hoc: Rangers Lead The Way
"These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc. These are the men who took the cliffs. These are the champions who helped free a continent. These are the heroes who helped end a war." -President Reagan, address at Pointe du Hoc, 4oth anniversary of D-Day, 1984 While Rangers of the 75th Ranger Regiment in the Global War on Terror have become the Army’s premier special … [Read more...]
Remembering Our Fallen
I remember them, all of them. Every day. I don’t live for them, I could never do this justice. I cannot hold myself to any expectation worthy of their sacrifice because I could never earn what they willingly gave. Nobody can. Nobody ever could. We cannot live for them. But we can live. “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends” … [Read more...]
Women and Weights: The Myth Behind the Mass
It's that time of year where so many want to be bikini body ready for their summer in the sun. Army Ranger Christopher Ryan and business owner of Custombuilt Performance Fitness Nutrition sent in this article to educate our audience and start this conversation that continues to transpire daily. After several years of coaching individuals and groups, I have come to … [Read more...]
The Modern Warrior’s Battle for Balance
Written by Special Guest Author, Luke Ryan. Modern warrior culture generally concerns itself with two things: practical effectiveness and health, also known as “the mission and the men” – complete the mission and do it as safely as possible. That should be it, right? Many of us know it’s not quite that simple. Mental health is still a huge obstacle among our ranks; … [Read more...]
War Poetry: Shrouded in Midnight
Shrouded in Midnight written by Special Guest Author, Luke Ryan. Side by side we sat In the belly of a bird Made of steel parts and iron men Who cut their teeth on brimstone long ago. We flew together Heading to a wretched place Where wretched men Hid among beautiful and timeworn mountains. Our futures were shrouded in midnight, And we did … [Read more...]
On Being A Veteran… After Being a Ranger
It doesn’t seem that long ago. The memory of pulling away from the brown fence that surrounded 3rd Ranger Battalion for the final time is still as vivid in my memory as the taste of the burnt black coffee that I had for breakfast this morning. Despite it being 7 years and 2 weeks since I was honorably discharged I still recall how that particular drive home felt. Notions … [Read more...]
Thanks for Your Service?
Thanks for Your Service? Why it is about deeds not words for leaders? Unfortunately, we have come to accept that those that serve in political office are not leaders, but people who are egocentric and desire money, power and the other trappings that come with political office. We see it every day, on both sides of the isle, people who pander to constituents, make false … [Read more...]
“Best Ranger” Mentality: Push It To The limit
The author of this article is a former Best Ranger competitor who wishes to remain anonymous. _____ As I crossed that finish line in 2001, I genuinely, and finally knew what it was to be tested. Up until that time, I had conquered most challenges I had thrown myself into without feeling that I had ever, truly, been pushed to my limits. I had won State & National … [Read more...]
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