ranger regiment, 75th

Explores the Army Rangers of the military, including the different jobs, weapons, and training.

"This elite, special ops force has been leading the way for other military units for hundreds of years. From the French and Indian War to the modern war on terrorism, Army Rangers have been called upon to enter dangerous territory to find essential information about the enemy. Rangers are trained for covert operations. They're adept at getting to hard-to-reach areas while carrying heavy packs, whether it's by boat, helicopter, or on foot"--Provided by publisher.

McPadden recounts his experiences as a Ranger Officer during the war in Afghanistan. He writes about growing up, leadership, the nature of war, and war's aftermath.

"A chronological account of the American military special forces unit known as the Army Rangers, including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies"--Provided by the publisher.

Describes the skills, training, and missions of the U.S. Army Rangers who drop into combat zones by rappelling down cliffs and parachuting from aircraft to surprise enemy forces and lead the way for larger U.S. Army forces to enter battle.

Introduces readers to major special operation missions of the US Army Rangers in a timeline format.

Alex Blum was a good kid with one unshakeable goal in life: become a US Army Ranger. On the day of his leave before deployment to Iraq, Alex got into his car with two fellow soldiers and two strangers, drove to a local bank in Tacoma, and committed armed robbery.

"Ed Darack investigates the downing of Extortion 17, the deadliest helicopter crash in the history of U.S. special operations"-- Provided by publisher.

"Introduces readers to major special operation missions of the US Army Rangers in a timeline format"--Provided by publisher.