RANGER CHECKPOINT

August 2025

We proudly congratulate Rangers Braeden Dodgin and Tajin Rogers, Distinguished Honor Graduates of Ranger Classes 07-25 and 08-25, respectively. In recognition of their outstanding achievement, we are honored to dedicate a stone to each Ranger at the Ranger Memorial, commemorating their excellence and commitment.

Pictured above: Distinguished Honor Graduate of Ranger Class 07-25, Ranger (SPC) Braeden Dodgin, A Company, 2/75th, with Ranger Block (L) and Ranger Klein (R)

Pictured above: Officer Honor Graduate - Ranger (2LT) Daniel Benedetti, IBOLC; Distinguished Honor Graduate of Ranger Class 08-25 - Ranger (1LT) Tajin Rogers, 11th Airborne Division; Officer Leadership Award Recipient - Ranger (CPT) Jason Green, 554th Engineer Bn.; Enlisted Leadership Award Recipient - Ranger (SGT) Cooper Quire, 75th Ranger RGT

The National Ranger Memorial Foundation is thrilled to welcome Battle Tested Equipment, as our newest Platinum sponsor!

We want to thank all our valued ongoing sponsors. Their support, along with the unwavering dedication of the Ranger community, is vital to our mission. We deeply appreciate your continued support.

To see the real-world impact of our mission, we invite you to watch this brief testimonial from one of our scholarship recipients: 

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 TO SIGN UP

We'll begin a new engraving and stone placement in the Fall. If you'd like to recognize a special Ranger, past or present, click below to place your order.

Already have a stone at the Ranger Memorial? Check out our

Commemorative Framed Stone/Coin/Ranger Memorial Picture &

Desktop Stone Replica

From The Foundation:

More details to follow soon!

Congratulations to our digital marketing partner Tracsoft for record growth for the NRMF's digital presence! Tracsoft has far exceeded our expectations, and we are excited to continue to grow with such a trusted agency! Read more at apnews.com/tracsoft.

From Around Our Ranger & Army Communities:

Congratulations to LTC (Ret.) Lee Stuart (pictured above and below) for his outstanding performance in recumbent cycling at this year's National Senior Games in Des Moines, IA. Ranger Stuart was the 10k silver medalist and 5k gold medalist, setting a new National record for that distance! Lee says he's always tried to live his life by the Ranger Creed and that we all have an obligation to lead by example in every endeavor, regardless of age. RLTW!

“Stand Your Ground: One Man’s Self-Defense Nightmare” by Barry D. Todd is a gripping true story that recounts the author’s harrowing experience following an act of self-defense. This powerful narrative sheds light on the fragility of personal freedoms, the immense challenges of navigating the legal system, and the emotional toll of being wrongly accused. Todd founded the Defense Resources Foundation to support others facing charges from lawful self-defense, with proceeds from book sales aiding this cause. Order your copy from any of these vendors:

Amazon.com/Stand-Your-Ground

Booksamillion.com/Stand-Your-Ground

Dorrancepublishing.com/Stand-Your-Ground

To learn more about Gallant Fews' initiatives and how you can support them,

go to GallantFew.org.

To learn more about supporting RRR's fundraiser, go to runrangerrun25.com.

Friends and Family of the Ranger Community, 

We’re excited to invite you to an exclusive screening of Rangers Lead the Way — a mini-documentary on the Best Ranger Competition.

This project is a collaboration between Vet TV and Legends of the 75th, with incredible support from the 75th Ranger Regiment, ARTB, and MCOE. The film captures the power, resilience, and relentless will that define both the competition and the Ranger community. We’re proud to share this story.

Following the screening, members of the production team will be available for a Q&A and social gathering. Reserve your spot using the link below:

RSVP to RLTW Doc Private Screening

A donation is recommended but not required, with all proceeds benefiting the National Ranger Association and its mission to sustain the Best Ranger Competition year after year.

Help us fill the Lucas Cinemas at Fort Benning and ensure this story reaches as many as possible. Please share this invitation with anyone who may want to attend.

Thank you — and Rangers Lead the Way!

Mike S. Burke 

Founder and Podcast Host 

Legends of the 75th

Register by going to florabama.com/tickets.

T-shirts for the event can be pre-ordered at threerangersfoundation.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 aim to support Rangers and their families in other ways, including scholarships and other projects. 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

Editor: Molly Stringham