75TH RANGER

• World War II Origins: The 75th Ranger Regiment traces its lineage back to six Ranger battalions formed during World War II, famously including the 1st Ranger Battalion known as "Darby's Rangers." • Black Hawk Down: Rangers from the 3rd Battalion played a pivotal role in the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, Somalia, an operation later depicted in the book and film "Black Hawk Down." • Modern Formation: The current 75th Ranger Regiment was officially established in 1984, consolidating several battalions under a single regimental headquarters. • Ranger Creed: The Ranger Creed, recited daily by all Rangers, emphasizes the values of discipline, courage, and never leaving a fallen comrade. • Global Deployments: The Regiment has deployed in every major U.S. conflict since its inception, including Grenada, Panama, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. • Special Operations Capability: The 75th Ranger Regiment is a key component of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) and is capable of conducting direct action raids, airfield seizures, and special reconnaissance. • Ranger School vs. Regiment: Attending U.S. Army Ranger School does not make one a Ranger in the 75th; one must be assigned and serve in the Regiment. • Distinctive Uniform: Rangers wear a tan beret, distinguishing them from other Army units, a change implemented in 2001 to set them apart from the black beret adopted Army-wide. • First to Enter Afghanistan: The 75th Ranger Regiment was among the first U.S. forces to enter Afghanistan in October 2001, conducting a daring air assault on Objective Rhino. • Regimental Motto: The motto of the Regiment is "Rangers Lead The Way!"—a phrase reportedly coined during the D-Day landings at Pointe du Hoc in Normandy.