NEWS & UPDATES
We want to share with you our Ranger Legacy Center journey and information about our movements within the US Army Ranger community. This page includes blog posts and our monthly newsletter updates. When you sign up for our contact list you will automatically receive our newsletters to your inbox.
Jeff Struecker Launches Campaign Ultramarathon to Fund Gen. William O.Darby Documentary
Former Army Ranger Jeff Struecker will run 45 miles through Fort Smith, Arkansas, Gen. Darby’s hometown, on October 30, 2026, challenging supporters to help bring the story of “Darby’s Rangers” to the screen
Camo to Crystal: A Night to Remember
On September 25, the Ranger Legacy Foundation welcomed Rangers, Ranger families, veterans, friends, supporters, and community leaders to the Camo to Crystal Gala at the Bibb Mill Event Center in Columbus.
Legacy Is a Leadership Responsibility
There is a difference between remembering the past and carrying it forward. Remembering tells us where we have been. Legacy asks us what we will do with what we have been given.
That distinction sits at the heart of the Ranger Legacy Foundation.
Gifts of Stock
Making a gift of your appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds to Ranger Legacy Foundation not only preserves Ranger legacy, it saves you money on taxes.
Legacy Summit 2027
The Ranger Legacy Foundation is proud to announce that Legacy Summit 2027 will take place September 23–26, 2027, at Columbus State University's Frank G. Lumpkin Center in Columbus, Georgia, in partnership with Fuji BJJ. The Ranger Legacy Foundation is the proud beneficiary of FUJI BJJ’s tournament as the competition anchor of the Legacy Summit.
Ranger Rose: Honoring the Women Who Keep the Legacy Alive
At the Ranger Legacy Foundation, we believe legacy is carried forward by people. The Ranger Rose is a shining example.
One Roadmap. An Entire Ranger Community.
The Ranger community is strong, generous, and deeply connected. But for someone trying to find their way back into that community, discover available resources, or simply understand where they fit, it can sometimes feel surprisingly difficult to navigate.
That is why the Ranger Legacy Foundation created the Ranger Roadmap.
Why We Chose "From Camo to Crystal"
Camouflage and crystal could not appear more different. One represents sacrifice, grit, discipline, and service. The other represents celebration, reflection, and timeless beauty. Yet together they tell one remarkable story.
Bi-Monthly IPR -October 2026
This is a bi-monthly short working session that let's you peek behind the screen at what is going on regarding our mission to build a Ranger Legacy Center.
Campaign to Fund Documentary
Ranger Legacy Foundation Chairman to personally champion campaign and 45-mile ultramarathon to fund documentary honoring Ranger founder Gen. William O. Darby
Mogadishu Mile - Lothian
The Ranger Legacy Foundation was deeply honored that our longtime friend, Tzviel BK Blankchtein, chose to honor his friend and comrade, Randy Ramaglia, and those who served and fought bravely in the Battle of Mogadishu.
Breaking Point - Army Ranger School (Winter Class 5-87)
One simple act of love, warm gloves and hot soup got me through my "breaking point" in ranger school. To this day I love Lipton Soup and my father-In-Law for getting me through. Rangers Lead The Way !
What if Connection Is the Missing Link?
Former Surgen General Vivek Murthy described loneliness and social disconnection as one of the greatest public health challenges of our time. Emerging research from within the Ranger community is expanding upon this theory. Ranger David White, a doctoral student at Case Western Reserve University and a Tillman Scholar, is asking a remarkably important question.
Preserving the Stories That Built the Ranger Legacy
Every uniform represents a life of service, sacrifice, and leadership. Together, they become more than pieces of history. They become the foundation upon which future generations will learn what it truly means to be a Ranger. Gold Star Daughter gifts uniforms of SFC John McCoy (Ranger Hall of Fame inductee #0116 -1999) and Colonel Lewis L. Millett (Medal of Honor recipient and Ranger Hall of Fame inductee #0102 -1997).
More Than a Book: Principles Forged Through Conversation
As the Ranger Legacy Foundation continues to shape the future Ranger Legacy Center, we have committed ourselves to building something that reflects the authentic experiences of the Ranger community, not simply our own ideas.
From Camo to Crystal: More Than a Gala, A Movement Rooted in Character
On September 25, 2026, the Ranger Legacy Foundation will welcome Rangers, military leaders, families, community partners, and patriots to the From Camo to Crystal Gala, our inaugural celebration dedicated to preserving one of America's most distinguished military legacies while investing in the leaders of tomorrow.
Listening First: Shaping the Future of the Ranger Legacy Center
Recently, we had the privilege of bringing together an extraordinary group of Rangers representing multiple generations, backgrounds, and experiences for a strategic roundtable discussion that will help guide Ranger Legacy Foundation decisions..
