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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Bob Suchke- Treasurer Message: Mission Statement of The U.S. Mountain Ranger Association The mission of the USMRA, as stated in our constitution, is to promote brotherhood and fellowship among US Army Rangers. We do this by taking care of our extended Ranger Family that includes both Active duty Rangers as well as those who are now retired. The US Mountain Ranger Association operates solely on donations and those funds are used for the benefit of the Ranger Community as agreed on by the membership. We give away two $1000.00 scholarships each year at Critter Cookout/Open House to sons, daughters, grandsons and grand daughters of Rangers. In addition the USMRA provides holiday gift baskets and support for Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas to deserving Ranger families in coordination with the 5th RTB Chain of Command. The USMRA supports several other activities. Among these are the Fallen Ranger Memorial where each year six deceased Rangers are honored for their service and memorialized by a marker that is placed on Mosby Army Airfield. In addition, the USMRA recognizes six living Rangers for their contributions as Instructors at Camp Merrill with Ranger Planning Bay signs. The USMRA also provides 5th Ranger Training Battalion Soldier & NCO of the Quarter award plaques, the 5th RTB Marauder Day award plaques, as well as, supporting a multitude of projects that benefit Rangers as needed to include preparation for annual The Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning. The USMRA contributes in various ways to many local activities for the benefit of the active duty Rangers, their families, and the community. When a disaster strikes such as a fire, tornado or other disruptive/catastrophic event, the USMRA has provided funds to Ranger Families to lessen the impact of the crisis. This is done on a case-by-case basis again in coordination with the 5th RTB Chain of Command. The USMRA is a non-profit organization. Monetary gifts allow the USMRA to continue this effort. Any amount donated is appreciated and will be acknowledged. Donations can be made by check to: USMRA P.O. Box 201, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 Make the check payable to USMRA. Robert K. Suchke LTC US Army (Ret) Treasurer |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Jim Regan Message: Hey Mike. I missed ya by a couple of months. Went through Ranger School, Class 1- 61. Started at Benning in July. Hot, hot, sand fleas in control!!!Kris Kristofferson was a Classmate. How 'bout dat?! Our TAC Officer was Captain Reid. Don't know which committee/Ranger camp he came from. He was a good 'un. Take care, stay warm & dry. Jim RLTW/L&P |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: TOMMY WILBURN Message: We are exactly 3 weeks away from the start of Blind Appalachian Trail (BAT-2) where USMRA members / guides will accompany blinded veterans as we walk 91 miles in 6 days (24-30 Sept 19) from the Georgia Border to Fontana Dam in North Carolina. Rangers Joe Amerling and Bob Williams will support the effort with a vehicular team that links up periodically with the Trail walking element. We have identified tentative dates and times when the trail walking element will be at specific points along the trail where road access is possible. I will distribute hard copies at the 05 Sep 19 meeting to anyone who may want to come out and cheer / support our Blinded Veterans and Ranger guides as they pass through these checkpoints. If you would like an electronic copy of the matrix please e-mail me directly at rngrtom@hotmail.com and I will send you the document. |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: McELLIOTT Message: IT WAS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE CRITTER COOKOUT WAS FOR OLD AND NEW RANGERS FROM USMRC TO GET TO GATHER FOR ONE NIGHT AND HAVE A FEW DRINKS EAT A LITTLE CHOW AND TELL BIG LIE'S TO EACH OTHER. I HAD THE HONOR OF ATTENDING THE 2006 CCO AND HAD A GREAT TIME. I DID NOTICE A LOT OF POG'S EATING THE CHOW AND WONDERING AROUND AIMLESSLY LOST. IF WE WANT TO OPEN IT UP (NOT) TO EVERYONE JUST PUT A BOTH BY THE FIRESTATION OTHER WISE GET BACK TO BASIC RANGERS. THE END OF THE AIRFIELD WOULD BE GREAT. WHATS THIS TALK ABOUT RV'S AND EXCESS? IF IT DOESN'T FIT IN THE RUCK YOU DON'T NEED IT! THIS IS JUST MY 2CENTS HAVE A GREAT DAY AND GO TALK BAD ABOUT A LEG OR SINGLTARY AND I'LL SEE YOU AT THE 2008 CCO. RGR MAC |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Joe Mattison Message: All of us have stories to tell of some kind or another. Most of us like to recall funny stories, and some of those stories can be pretty "long in the tooth", but I have just read something that still has me laughing and I just wanted to pass it on. This story comes from a book entitled The Life of Billy Yank by Bell Irvin Wiley. On page 317, he writes of the services of American Indians who wore the Blue Uniform of Union Soldiers during the Civil War. I want to share with you one story....."A Union Captain told of receiving a detail of Indian Soldiers from the 5th Wisconsin Regiment. They were to help him destroy Confederate Quartermaster Stores in Jackson, Mississippi. He states that no sooner had they comprehended the nature of their work, that they had to do, when they began to put on war paint, and with demonic yells, and all sorts of leapings, and wild motions, they began putting the torch to every house they came to". The Captain then reports that... "The Fire Engines were summoned to put out the flames which the savages had set to dwellings and churches, but the rampaging Indians blocked the Firemens efforts by jabbing their bayonets into the hoses". Finally, the Captain reports that "In desperation, I had to call out a Company of white soldiers to run down the "beserks" and send them back to their quarters, under guard, while paleface comrades who were less susceptible to frenzy took over the work or destroying the Confederate Quartermaster Stores"...... OK Rangers....this is a NO BS Story that I just typed. Can anyone top this story with their own experiences? I think I've been put in charge of a unit like this a time or two, but not quite to these extremes. Golly, I'm still laughing as I envision this story in my mind. Doug, was you there for this one? Did you have anything to do with selling them whiskey? Take care Rangers....Joe |
