USARA would like to take a moment to give thanks to our forefathers, and all the men and women that brought this country into existence through blood and sacrifice, and those that keep it safe today. In 233 years, no other country on earth has attained the freedoms and liberties that define America.

“Those who won our independence believed liberty to be the secret of happiness and courage to be the secret of liberty.” Louis D. Brandeis

USARA is proud to have helped sponsor Operation Denali, Man vs. Mountain 2009. Congratulations to Ranger and USARA member Marc Hoffmeister for representing the Wounded Warrior community on the summit. USARA would also like to thank Ranger and USARA member Chris Tomsen for the opportunity to participate! Hooah to all involved! Click on the image to read the blog.

 LATEST USARA AND RANGER COMMUNITY NEWS
 - Go to USARA News for more detail on some of these articles, as well as previously posted news.

 USARA NEWS
 - Attend the USARA mini-ARM at the Benning Ranger Rendevous. Room rates, schedule and more here!
 - Wounded Warriors / Rangers reach Denali summit!! Outstanding work by all involved! Read the blog here.
 - Great article by USARA member Hugh Donohue, about Major Robert Rogers and the Saint Francois raid in 1759. Hooah!!
 - Interesting story from John Plaster, Stalkers and Shooter of WW2, Korea, and VN. Good read.
 - From the Spring issue of Airborne Quarterly, Rangers in Colonial and Revolutionary America by Dr. Robert Wright.
 - The USARA has approved a sleek new logo! Look for it to be incorporated into our material soon. See it here.
 - USARA 2009 Elections Announcement. Information on the upcoming USARA Elections. Word format.
 - USARA Texas member Richard ‘Dick’ Agnew is now on the Board of the VFW Foundation.
 - Ranger REGT CSM (ret.) Michael T. Hall has accepted the USARA invitation to speak at the USARA 2009 Muster!
 - USARA International Dir. Butch Nery and USARA VP Frank Casey attend the March 6 Ranger graduation. Pic here.
 - USARA is proud to announce that Patrick Smith is the 2009 winner of the Robert S. Haywood 4 year scholarship!
 
  RANGER NEWS
 - Hooahs to Ranger SPC Michael J. Engelsgjerd, Special Operations Command Soldier of the Year!
 - SGT Bradley Crose dedication at Fort Jackson. Read ANET article.
 - 1st Bn 75th Ranger Memorial seeking information regarding fallen Rangers’ families. Read release.
 - Get information on the August 2009 Ranger Rendezvous here.
 - 3/75th Ranger, CPL Ryan McGhee KIA in Iraq. More info. here.
 - Original Darby Rangers Reunion held in Iowa. 19 original Darbys left. Get the story here.
 - 4th RTB CSM Collazos retired May 13th. Thank you for your service CSM! RLTW!
 - 4th RTB welcomes LTC Jeremy Miller, new RTB Commander. And a big Thank You to LTC Sean Mullen, RLTW!
 - Best Ranger Final Standings
 - Operation Just Cause - Ranger Rendezvous, 20th anniversary trip to Panama, updated itinerary.
 - Memorial Bike Run for Ranger/SF Jon Krancich in Spearfish, SD. More info. here.
 - Korean Ranger William T. Miles Jr. has been posthumously award the DSC for heroism. ANET article here.
 - Schedule of events for the August 2009 Ranger Rendezvous. Hooah!!
 - Rangers of the RSTB place 1st in 20th annual BMDM held at White Sands. See the ANET article here.
 - CSM’s of the 1st Bn, 75th Ranger Regiment pose during the 1/75th Annual Ranger Ball recently held in Savannah.
 - U.S. Army Ranger Advisors to Dedicate Monument at Airborne & Special Operations Museum.
 - 75th Regimental CSM Douglas Pallister relinquished responsibility to CSM Chris Hardy in a ceremony at the Ranger Memorial.
 - Col. (Ret.) Ralph Puckett has a book out, Words for Warriors. Get your copy of it here!
 - The 75th Ranger RGT commissioned Mr. James Dietz, to produce a Rangers in Afghanistan Print. Get more info. here.
 
 GENERAL NEWS
  - Calling all Rangers, sign up now for the 2009 Swamp Rangers Fall Fishing Trip! A great time and great fishing!
 - Make plans to attend the grand opening of the National Infantry Museum in Columbus, GA. 
 - Ranger supporter Walter Marvin shares his pics from the Best Ranger Competition. Look for album Best Ranger 2009.
 - Russ Hall has authored ‘Mountain Ranger’, a history of the Mtn. Ranger Camp. More info. on Ranger Links page.
 - Cool 1/75th Ranger Memorial T-shirts for sale. All proceeds go to the 1/75th Memorial Fund.
 - The VA has made some changes to home loan programs due to the stimulus activity.
 - Operation Torch 2009 invites all Rangers to the Netherlands to celebrate 65 years of liberation.
 - SAS Trooper Mark Donaldson awarded Victoria Cross for bravery, last award was 40 years ago. Read it here..
 - Visit this very polished Medal of Honor web site, many interesting interviews.
 - Coming off tour and looking for downtime? Check out the sweet deal All Seasons Resort in Utah has for returning vets.
 - Presidential Memorial Certificates are available for loved ones of deceased vets.
 

The Ranger Register is a quarterly newsletter for members of USARA. It contains a variety of news and information from around the Ranger community, as well as stories and tributes to Rangers past and present.

Some of the articles in the latest Ranger Register include;
- 2009 USARA Election
- ARM 2009 Vegas
- Korean War Hero Honored
- Ranger Medic Dan Lichau
- 1/75th 35th Annual Ball
- Laf Keaton, ABN Man of the Year
- USARA Balance Sheet
- Marketing Report
- ARM 2009 Registration Form
- Rangers in the News and more!

Northern Region

Fredrick C. Lough

Chevy Chase

MD

Brian M. Avery

Franklin

IN

Martin B. Reutebuch

Greenwood

IN

David H. King

Lunenburg

MA

James E. Smith

Lititz

PA

Coley D. Tyler

Bloomington

IN

James R. Riser

Kennett Square

PA

Eric R. Hennings

Clinton Twp

MI

Todd R. Harless

Mooresville

IN

Southern Region

James B. Wamble

Columbus

GA

E.C. ‘Chris’ Stone

Birmingham

AL

Thomas M. Unger

Atlanta

GA

Robert C. Johnson

Washington

GA

Joseph S. Wertz

Ft. Walton Beach

FL

Stephen C. Johnson

Charlotte

NC

Mack M. Pence

Myrtle Beach

SC

Roger B. Neighborgall

Falls Church

VA

Steven L. Hawk

Dahlonega

GA

Tracy R. Hickman

Valrico

FL

Jeffery J. Mellinger

Ft. McNair

Washington D.C.

Theodore R. Eickenberg

Sarasota

FL

David N. Barton

Fortson

GA

Ralph D. Nab

Cameron

NC

Clay C. Usie

Columbus

GA

Gregory G. Smith

Duluth

GA

Central Region

Jerry H. Hoy

Oak Grove

MO

Michael C. Jensen

Apple Valley

MN

Andrew Thomas III

Keller

TX

James. H. Lockhart

Norman

OK

Joesph L. Rosenberger

Shawnee

KS

John H. Smith

Sherman

TX

Jerry D. Wiley

Shell Knob

MO

Western Region

Reynold B. Connett

Olympia

WA

Jeffery J. Rice

Everett

WA

Steve C. Schreiner

Englewood

CO

Mark L. Work

Rancho Cordova

CA

Charles T. Laws

San Marcos

CA

Alfredo Lopez

Montebello

CA

Valentino L. Ramos

Port Orchard

WA

International

Thomas Lynch, Jr.

Baghdad

Iraq

Raymond-Albert Caron

JUSMAG

Thailand

Douglas R. Pye

Hamilton Ontario

Canada