Army Ranger dies in training at Fort Stewart

A Savannah-based U.S. Army Ranger died Thursday after being injured during training at Fort Stewart. Staff Sgt. Avonye John Cavon Chisolm suffered serious injuries during an airborne proficiency jump Wednesday at Galahad Drop Zone, said Tracy Bailey, spokeswoman for the 75th Ranger Regiment. Chisolm, 26, was flown to Memorial University Medical Center and died the next day. The incident is under investigation, Bailey […]

A former Army Ranger’s Everyday Carry

You hear a text jingle from your pocket.  You pull your phone out but there’s no longer cell service despite being in the middle of a city. Something is seriously wrong and you figure that out faster than most.  It’s time to get by based on what you carry with you every day.  Doesn’t matter […]

Army Delta Force co-creator remembered

He was a qualified U.S. Army Ranger, Special Forces officer and Master Parachutist. Henry has his name engraved on the Special Operations Legacy Wall at the Special Operations Command Center at MacDill AFB. His decorations include the Legion of Merit (with cluster), Air Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Vietnam Honor Medal and several campaign service medals.

The first female Ranger looks back on her training experiences

“The difficulty is definitely worth the reward,” 1st Lt. Shaye Haver said of her graduation from Ranger School. Last year, Haver became one of three women to graduate from the elite military school–a first in U.S. military history. Her accomplishment was recognized by Fort Carson Wednesday. Haver is a member of the 4th Infantry Division. […]

Evolution of the 75th Ranger Regiment: RRD

The Regimental Reconnaissance Detachment, or RRD, was stood up in October of 1984 as a small element within the 75th Ranger Regiment. RRD would work directly for the Regimental Commander, and help fill the intelligence gaps that he and his S2 (Intelligence Officer) had when planning upcoming combat operations which the Ranger Regiment was to participate […]

Memoir of a Ranger Medic – Part II

Josh’s fire team reaches the front door just in time to receive a volley of 7.62 slung at them from a RPK set up on the other side of the shack’s mud wall. They do not hesitate. They act. They run into the throat of that monster, directly through the door that has the business […]