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Ranger Legacy Foundation

NEWS and 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.

Camo Jackets in the Wild
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Camo Jackets in the Wild

The first presentation of Ranger Legacy Foundation Camo Jackets took place in June 2025. The second presentation is scheduled for February 2026. It is always great when we see the Camo Jackets in the wild.

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2026 Ranger Hall of Fame MOI
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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.

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2025 Doughboy Awards
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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.

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Ranger Creed
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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.

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Architectural Renderings Revealed: Ranger Legacy Center
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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.

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The Connective Tissue of a Nation: How Army Rangers Bind Communities Together
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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.

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The Importance of Working Committees in Building the Ranger Legacy Foundation
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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.

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Beyond the Battlefield: Ranger Jackson on Life After Service
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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.

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The Full Identity of a Ranger: Living a Life of Legacy
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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.

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"With Love, Billy": A Story of Service, Sacrifice, and the Letters Left Behind
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"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.

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