Empty Chairs by a Fellow Ranger An empty chair standing still An empty chair- absence filled They're missing soldiers off to war Fighting enemies ne'er seen before Shielded warriors- many come home Proud of duties that they performed Armor off, swords sheathed Now it's time to settle and breathe Yet haunting thoughts come at night Long lost friends fill my … [Read more...]
In Any Organization, De Facto Leaders “Run the Show”
In Any Organization, De Factor Leaders "Run the Show" by Nick Perna At McDonalds the dayshift manager tells the other employees what to do. At Ford Motor Company the production manager for third shift ensures that doors are properly installed on Ford Mustangs by the employees who work at night. In 3rd Ranger Battalion a Staff Sergeant is in charge of a squad of soldiers and … [Read more...]
Hope in the Hardship Around You: The Military Way
Hope in the Hardship Around You: The Military Way by Brandon Young Family is brought together by adversity, held together by choice. When people meet my wife, Kelly, and hear our story, they often ask, “how did you do it?” Her response is typical, “you just do, nobody plans for this; nobody really knows what they are getting into, but you just make do and help one … [Read more...]
Winter Strike: A Ranger Thanksgiving in Afghanistan
Winter Strike: A Ranger Thanksgiving in Afghanistan by Joshua Gamboa Editors Note: In late 2003, large portions of the 75th Ranger Regiment were deployed for an operation titled “Winter Strike” in the mountains of Afghanistan. This mission was unique in the war on terror in that it saw Rangers going out into the mountains for weeks on end, living off the land and the … [Read more...]
Military Training Saved You in Combat but May Bury You in Life
Military Training Saved You in Combat but May Bury You in Life by Brandon Young Note: The heartbreaking truth is that I can’t save you. And you cannot save your brother or sister. We can speak up; we can walk with the voiceless. We can have the courage to be real, be seen and be heard. We can hear others without judgement. We can get help, trained professionals that can … [Read more...]
What I Signed Up For
What I Signed Up For by Scott Cee I’ve seen increasing rhetoric these days from some veterans regarding their views on their service, and the service of others in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other GWOT areas of conflict. Some have even claimed to speak for ALL veterans, stating “No! That’s not what we signed up for.” I’m throwing the bullshit flag right now on that. Here is my … [Read more...]
A Note On Brotherhood
A Note On Brotherhood by Kasey Pipitt I joined the Army on January 30, 2008 - a late bloomer to those of you that have been fighting the good fight for a while, I know. I arrived at 2nd Ranger Battalion in 2009, did three deployments and was wounded by a grenade on my third. I was then honorably discharged from the Army in 2012. The day after I was discharged, I came back … [Read more...]
The Ranger Way: Earning My Combat Scroll
The Ranger Way: Earning My Combat Scroll by James Webb It was my 3rd mission that I bagged my first bad guy. Right out of the bird, I knew we were running up to the top of a hill and just above the target building. To be blatantly honest, all I paid attention to at that point was how far we were walking and if there was a terrain feature or not we had to cross, meaning a … [Read more...]
NO! We Didn’t Sign Up for This
NO! We Didn't Sign Up for This by Matthew Griffin What to do when this pops up in your comments? Empathize with the sentiment and let it slide? Think about your brothers that just died and wonder: If they would let it slide? What would they say? What would their families say? Think about your kids eligible for service in a few years. Would that be an … [Read more...]
Heroes and Horses: Not a Vacation Part I
Heroes and Horses: Not a Vacation Part I by Tim Selbrede #NotAVacation, that is what was repeatedly emphasized for weeks to months before I ever stepped foot on the Jumping Horse Ranch in Ennis, Montana. That point was driven home day after day during my time as a student in Class 2-19 for the Heroes And Horses program this past summer. “Not A Vacation” almost … [Read more...]
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