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Article: RANGER REGIMENT INDUCTS NEWEST DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- September 23, 2008
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The U.S. Army Special Operations Command issued the following news release:
By Tracy Bailey75th Ranger Regiment Public Affairs
A small congregation of 220 people who made special contributions to the nation's premier raid force grew when 13 Ranger veterans and other supporters were inducted as distinguished and honorary members of the 75th Ranger Regiment here, Sept. 12.
"Since 1989, 30,000 Rangers have come through our ranks," said Col. Richard D. Clarke, 15th commander of the 75th Ranger Regiment as he addressed a room filled with Rangers, veterans, friends and families. "There are only 220 fellow Rangers and supporters who are distinguished or honorary members of the Regiment."
There are ...