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Soldier tried to identify as a ‘weak swimmer’ before Ranger School river drowning
The Ranger battalion soldier tried to identify himself as a “weak swimmer” to instructors, but was told it was too late in the course.
By Kyle Rempfer
Latest "Ranger school" stories
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Soldier’s death in Ranger School ‘swamp phase’ under investigation
A soldier attending Ranger School’s swamp phase in Florida died Thursday, according to military officials.
By Kyle Rempfer
Commander of Ranger training battalion relieved over ‘derogatory comments’
Maj. Gen. Patrick Donahoe relieved the 5th Ranger Training Battalion commander “due to his inability to uphold professional standards of conduct."
By Kyle Rempfer
1st female enlisted soldier to be an Army Ranger shares her story: ‘Failure’s not an option'
She wasn't worried about making history, just making it through the course, she says.
By Ron Barnett, The Greenville (S.C.) News via AP
First female Ranger grads open up about the aftermath and joining the infantry
Capts. Shaye Haver and Kristen Griest talk about their lives since becoming the first women to graduate Ranger school.
Commentary: The Army should publicly recognize women who earn the Expert Infantryman Badge
Should the Army give them special recognition? Or treat them like everyone else? Two women who are veterans give two different views.
By Maggie Seymour