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RANGER CHECKPOINT

April 2025

Editor: Molly Stringham

A Message from the Chairman

Fellow Rangers –

It was truly great to see so many of you at Infantry Week, specifically at Best Ranger, at Fort Benning this month. I hope to see many of you at SOF Week in Tampa next month. I’ll be attending the USARA Patriot Rendezvous and hope that if you are there you’ll stop by and say hello.

As April ends, we close out the season of accepting scholarship applications. To date, we have over 50 applicants. We look forward to awarding many scholarships to our fellow Rangers and their family members.

Don’t forget that Ranger Rendezvous is coming up in June! Lastly, we’re proud to announce that Colt Firearms is now a Gold Sponsor of the National Ranger Memorial Foundation and to start that relationship, Colt has graciously donated a 1911 .45 ACP pistol for raffle. So, please, support your foundation by purchasing a ticket or two.

Thanks for all you continue to do for your foundation and the greater Ranger community.

RLTW!

Larry

Larry Burris

Brigadier General, US Army (Retired)

The National Ranger Memorial Foundation is thrilled to welcome Colt Firearms as our newest sponsor! We also want to highlight some of our valued ongoing sponsors below. Their support, along with the unwavering dedication of the Ranger community, is vital to our mission. We deeply appreciate your continued support. If you or someone you know is interested in joining our efforts, please contact Blair Brown at (706) 687-0906 or blair@rangermemorial.org

Click Here-Sponsorship Information

We proudly congratulate Ranger (SSG) Paul Isham and Ranger (SPC) James Green, Distinguished Honor Graduates of Ranger Graduation Classes 04-25 and 05-25, respectively. In recognition of their outstanding achievement, the National Ranger Memorial Foundation is honored to dedicate a stone for both Rangers at the Ranger Memorial, commemorating their excellence and commitment.

L-R: Ranger Gerry Klein, Ranger (SSG) Paul Isham, 7th Special Forces Group, and

Ranger Bill Block Leading the Way!

L-R: Ranger Class Award Recipients Ranger (MAJ) Nicholas O'Bryan, Army National Guard, Ranger (SPC) James Green, 75th Ranger Regiment, and Ranger (SPC) Jordan Kruger, 82d Airborne Division Leading the Way!

If you'd like to assist with our pledged donation for the Colonel Ralph Puckett statue at Hurley Hill, please donate below. Your generosity helps preserve the legacy of a true American hero.

Donate to the COL Ralph Puckett Statue

It's not too late to order in time for Father's Day! We'll be engraving soon, so get yours ordered in time for dad's special day. Click below to place your order.

Purchase a Stone

Already have a stone at the Ranger Memorial?

Check out our Commemorative Framed Stone/Coin/Ranger Memorial Picture &

Desktop Stone Replica

Purchase a Framed Stone

Purchase a Desktop Replica

From Around Our Ranger & Army Communities:

On April 16th, Fort Benning held a name change ceremony spotlighting the service of World War I infantryman Fred G. Benning. Read more here:

www.stripes.com/branches/army/2025-04-16/

For event information, contact Mark Herlick, 931.436.008, www.lrra2015.org, or lrramail2022@gmail.com

Learn more at: gallantfew.org

Team RangeOars Row Completes Mandatory Requirements!

Team RangeOars Row has officially completed all mandatory requirements to launch on June 7th for the World’s Toughest Row - Pacific Challenge 2025!

Both World’s Toughest Row and Atlantic Campaigns enforce strict safety protocols to ensure every crew is ready for the grueling voyage. One major requirement: each crew must log over 120 hours together on their boat.

Prior to partnering with Team Courser Racing and welcoming two of their teammates into the RangeOars crew, we were just shy of that mark. Today, we’re proud to report that Team RangeOars Row has surpassed 200 hours on the open ocean — highlighted by a four-day, 96-hour row from Amelia Island, Florida to Savannah, Georgia and back!

Learn more at: rangeoarsrow.org/the-challenge

Are you an active duty or Veteran Ranger seeking transitional assistance? The Three Rangers Foundation provides experience, guidance, and vetted resources to current and veteran Rangers and their families in mentorship, networking, education, financial wellness, VA benefits, and holistic fitness and wellness. For more information on programs, mentorship, and support, visit threerangersfoundation.org.

For the full calendar of VAC events go to https://veteransactioncommittee.org

Anything going on in your area that you'd like to share? Send details to Blair@RangerMemorial.org or Molly@RangerMemorial.org, and we'll do our best to announce it in next the Ranger Checkpoint.

Our mission at the National Ranger Memorial Foundation is clear – to honor and support Rangers and their families. Through the establishment and preservation of the National Ranger Monument, we aim to provide a tangible testament to the Rangers’ sacrifices and contributions. And our commitment extends beyond the monument itself; we strive to support Rangers and their families in other ways, including scholarships and other initiatives. It is through this mission that we hope to preserve the legacy of our Nation’s Rangers, ensuring their bravery and dedication are not forgotten. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today:

Ranger Memorial Scholarship and Preservation Fund

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