US Army Ranger Association Annual Ranger Muster 2013

Monday July 22 through Friday, July 26, 2013

DoubleTree Hotel, Columbus, Georgia

The U.S. Army Ranger Association Annual Ranger Muster (ARM) will be held Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26, 2013 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Columbus, Georgia.   ARM 2013 coincides with the events planned for this year’s 75^th Ranger Regiment Rendezvous.

A block of rooms at the DoubleTree Hotel has been reserved for Saturday July 21, 2013 – Sunday July 28, 2013.   These extended dates allow members to arrive early and members who will also be attending the 75^th Ranger Regiment Association Rendezvous Reunion to stay through their events.  The special room rate will be available until June 21st or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.

If you have any questions about ARM 2013 please contact Mike Ranger at (660) 287-6604 or email: ranger-usara@charter.net.

Registration includes:

An ARM 2013 Program (with schedule, activity menus, etc.)

A Polo Shirt with USARA logo (choice of size)

Discount coupons at local restaurants/businesses

Maps/directions

Tickets for significant door prizes

Hospitality suite (premium beverages and snacks)

Ranger store

… And other surprises

Schedule Highlights:

75^th Ranger Regiment in Action Demonstration

Opening Reception

75^th Ranger Regiment Rendezvous events

Warrior Transition Battalion Tour (limited to 48 persons; register early)

Weapons Firing at NSA Training Facility

USARA Breakfast (guest speaker is COL Kyle E. Lear, Commander, Ranger Training Brigade)

Ranger Hall of Fame Ceremony / Ranger Memorial Tour

75^th Ranger Regiment Change of Command Ceremony

National Infantry Museum Tour

Presidents Reception & Banquet (speaker: COL (P) David b. Haight, Commandant, United States Army Infantry School.

SCHEDULE of Events/Activities

Click here to see a complete list of activities, dates and locations.

More information will be added to this web page over the next few days.  Visit often for more information.

ADDITIONAL ARM INFORMATION

A list of restaurants within walking distance of the DoubleTree hotel will be provided with links to their menus and pricing.  Several have provided discount coupons.

Dress for ARM 2013 will be casual; we will be getting “dirty” at some activities so dress accordingly with jeans, etc.  The President’s Reception and Banquet is “business casual” no jeans; no shorts; no tennis shoes.   In short, we want our members to enjoy the ARM and not be concerned with their attire. Leave your “coat & tie” at home and come to ARM 2013 to enjoy!

ARM registration

• Register online - The easiest way to register for ARM 2013 and pay by credit card by clicking on Register online for ARM 2013 and logging in.  Complete the online registration form, add guest registrations and pay the total amount by credit card.
• REGISTER BY MAIL - If you prefer, you can download the registration form by clicking on ARM 2013 Registration Form. Complete the form and send the form with a check to USARA.  You need Adobe Reader to download and print the form.

It is important that we have an accurate count of those attending each activity.  Make sure you select only those you and/or your guest(s) will attend.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

The DoubleTree Hotel offers a great north Columbus, GA, location just off of I-185 within a mile of the Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and 90 miles southwest of Atlanta Hartsfield Airport (ATL). Our modern, upscale hotel is convenient for business trips, family vacations, and military travel alike. Fort Benning, downtown Columbus attractions, historical sites and corporate offices are all just minutes away. The DoubleTree Hotel provides complimentary Columbus airport shuttle service; convenience close to the heart of Columbus; a sparkling outdoor pool and whirlpool; a state-of-the-art, Precor®-equipped Fitness Center; plenty of complimentary parking; and onsite dining at Houlihan’s, serving Classic American food cooked from scratch for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and your favorite beverages.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the DoubleTree Hotel for July 21 -28, 2013 for members, guests and sponsors. The special room rate of $82 per night will be available until June 21st or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.  We recommend that you book as soon as possible.

Click U.S. Army Ranger Association Room Reservations to book a reservation at our preferred rate or call the hotel at the telephone number shown below. Be sure to use the Group Name and Group Code to receive the preferred room rate.

DoubleTree Hotel

5351 Sidney Simons Blvd
Columbus, Georgia 31904
Tel: (706) 327-6868
Fax: (706) 327-0041

Group Name: US Army Ranger Association

Group Code: ARA

Arm 2013 sponsors

Click here to see the companies and individuals who are proudly sponsoring ARM 2013. We appreciate their generosity.