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Jim, I am still in pre-RASP. Not much to do during the duty day. Just details here and there with opportunities to learn from the cadre. After the day is over with I usually go to Smith gym for a solid workout. Typically at night is the time I use to study up on Ranger history. It won't be another m...

Jim, getting back to you late. Graduated airborne school on Saturday. There was a mix up with my packet and 2 others. At first we were just going to be stationed at Bragg. This morning, before we got on the buses, we received our orders. It stated we are indeed going to RASP on March 20. So I will b...

Much appreciated IntelToad! Jim, airborne school has been interesting. I wasn't expecting it to be this easy, but you're right. Jump week starts this Monday. Depending on how the weather holds up, it is planned that we finish by Wednesday. As for pre-rasp, how long would you guess? The more time I h...

Well written article, appreciate the post!

Hello Rangers, I'm PVT Gomes. I joined the army last year after deciding to leave my unrewarding and monotonous job as a banker. I've always somewhat known I was going to be a soldier. It always felt like my calling. The discipline and the competition all around you. Men with a similar mindset of al...