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.
The Importance of Giving Season to the Ranger Legacy Foundation
As the year draws to a close and communities turn their attention to gratitude, generosity, and reflection, the Ranger Legacy Foundation enters one of the most meaningful times in our mission: the giving season.
One Ticket Connected a Family To Something Much Larger Than Themselves
One Ticket Connected a Family To Something Much Larger Than Themselves. It connected them to the Ranger legacy.
4th Annual Chattahoochee Valley Military Appreciation Golf Tournament
WLTZ’s Mark Kirkland presents Ranger Legacy Foundation with a proceeds check from the Chattahoochee Valley Military Appreciation Golf Tournament.
2026 Ranger Hall of Fame MOI
The Ranger Hall of Fame committee released the Memorandum of Instruction for the 2026 Ranger Hall of Fame process. This Memorandum of Instruction was sent out to the Ranger Hall of Fame voting board and simultaneously posted on the Ranger Legacy Foundation website for the public to access.
MSG Gary Gordon Dedication Ceremony
Ranger Larry Moores shares his experience at the MSG Gary Gordon Dedication Ceremony.
2025 Doughboy Awards
Ranger excellence was on full display for the 2025 Doughboy Awards. The night honored GEN (Ret) Vincent Brooks, CSM (Ret) Gerald Klein and civilian small businss owner Paul Voorhees.
Ranger Creed
Maintaining a code of ethics, a Ranger philosophy to live by, the Ranger Creed written by CSM Neal R. Gentry would encompass this philosophy and would be the hallmark of the spirit, discipline, and duty of all Rangers in peace and war. CSM Gentry was handpicked to serve as the first CSM for the 1st Ranger Battalion.
Architectural Renderings Revealed: Ranger Legacy Center
On October 13th, our friends at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP graciously hosted the Ranger Legacy Foundation and our guests for a special mission brief social in Washington, D.C. We called this brief, From the Frontlines to the Future. The purpose of this evening was to formally unveil the architectural concept design and renderings for the Ranger Legacy Center.
The Connective Tissue of a Nation: How Army Rangers Bind Communities Together
When you walk into a room full of Army Rangers, you feel it before you hear it, that quiet sense of connection, like invisible threads holding everyone in place. No one has to explain it. It’s understood. A nod, a handshake, a look. The sum of all parts silently affirm a bond built through shared purpose, discipline, and sacrifice.
Ranger Legacy Foundation Launches Comprehensive Calendar of Events and Activities
The Ranger Legacy Foundation has unveiled a comprehensive Calendar of Events, a centralized hub for the Ranger community to stay informed and engaged. This initiative underscores the Foundation's commitment to fostering connections, preserving history, and supporting the families of Rangers.
The Importance of Working Committees in Building the Ranger Legacy Foundation
Working committees allow the Foundation to harness the experience, skills, and perspectives of our community. They ensure that no single voice carries the entire burden, but instead, collective wisdom guides the way. Committees also provide opportunities for engagement, inviting members of the Ranger community, family members, and supporters to play an active role in shaping the legacy we preserve.
Beyond the Battlefield: Ranger Jackson on Life After Service
In this quick reflection, Ranger Jon Jackson opens up about the challenges many Rangers face—not just during the transition to civilian life, but well beyond. Despite being connected through shared experience, many feel isolated, driven to achieve something as meaningful—or even greater—than their time in service.
The Full Identity of a Ranger: Living a Life of Legacy
When people picture an Army Ranger, the first image that comes to mind is often one of grit and determination—storming beaches, conducting raids, or standing shoulder to shoulder in moments of unshakable courage. But the Ranger identity does not end with the uniform.
"With Love, Billy": A Story of Service, Sacrifice, and the Letters Left Behind
In the quiet spaces between deployments, amid the uncertainty of war, there are letters. Handwritten notes sent home from the front lines, packed with love, courage, and glimpses of a life interrupted by duty. The documentary With Love, Billy takes us deep into the heart of one such story — the life and legacy of William O. Darby, a U.S. Army Ranger whose words live on long after his final mission.
Lighting the Way: The Family Legacy Behind Phantom Products
In a world of rapidly changing technology and shifting industries, there’s something uniquely powerful about a company built on family, service, and an unwavering commitment to innovation. Phantom Products is more than a manufacturer of cutting-edge tactical lighting systems — it’s a story of legacy, patriotism, and the enduring bond of generations united by purpose.
Bi-Monthly IPR -August 2025
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.
RFP - Architect and Design Services
Ranger Legacy Foundation published an Request For Proposal (RFP) for Architectural and Design services for a new concept plan development titled the Ranger Legacy Center.