More than 30 Army Rangers stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord received individual recognition Thursday night as their elite and secretive battalion made a rare public appearance.
The 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment gathered inside the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall to hand out awards and honors following its 14th combat deployment since October 2001. Several hundred people attended. It held its first post-development awards ceremony last year at Stadium High School.
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JBLM Rangers lauded in rare public appearance in Tacoma
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JBLM Rangers lauded in rare public appearance in Tacoma
RS Class 5-82
French Commando 11-83
LRSLC Class 5-87
U.S. Army 1980-1984 and 1987-1990
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“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”
George S. Patton
French Commando 11-83
LRSLC Class 5-87
U.S. Army 1980-1984 and 1987-1990
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“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”
George S. Patton
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Re: JBLM Rangers lauded in rare public appearance in Tacoma
"Ranger!"
Gary "28"
Co C (RGR), 75 Inf (ABN) '70-'71
USMA 69; RGR 4-70; RHOF-2011
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"Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be." Douglas MacArthur
Co C (RGR), 75 Inf (ABN) '70-'71
USMA 69; RGR 4-70; RHOF-2011
http://oftheirownaccord.com
"Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be." Douglas MacArthur
Re: JBLM Rangers lauded in rare public appearance in Tacoma
Bravo! Congratulations 2nd Battalion Rangers. Our nation owes you a debt of gratitude that far transcends medal ceremonies.
L Company Ranger
RVN 70/71
75th RRA Life Member
The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing. -Albert Einstein
RVN 70/71
75th RRA Life Member
The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing. -Albert Einstein
