#veteran ranger

[thatemoidiot]

First two were from a reference. Third is a retrace and slight recolor. The original art for the third is "just lost a dream" on amino apps.

[walkingthroughthisworld]

James Earl Jones - US Army

by Blake Stilwell

Jones was an exceptional cadet, a member of the Pershing Rifles Drill Team and the National Society of Scabbard and Blade. The same performance ability that let him excel with the Pershing Rifles led him to the Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance. He knew he wanted to be an actor, but he once referred to his fellow cadets as "the only semblance of a social life."

He initially left the university without completing his degree. With the Korean War raging at the time, he thought he would be sent overseas. But it ended in an armistice later that year, and although he returned to graduate in 1955, Jones' life took a different course.

After graduating from college, he was sent to Fort Benning, Georgia, for the Officers Basic Course and to attend Ranger School. Jones was assigned to the 38th Regimental Combat Team, where he led the setup of a cold weather training command at Camp Hale near Leadville, Colorado.

"Our regiment was established as a training unit, to train in the bitter cold weather and the rugged terrain of the Rocky Mountains," Jones told the Army in an interview. "I took to the physical challenge, so much so that I wanted to stay there, testing myself in that awesome environment, mastering the skills of survival.

"I loved the austere beauty of the mountains and the exhilaration of the weather and the altitude. I didn't mind the rigors of the work or the pioneer-like existence. I thought it was a good life."

Jones was a good officer and soon was promoted to first lieutenant. When the time came to decide whether the Army should be his career, his commanding officer asked him a poignant question: "Is there anything you feel like doing on the outside?"

His father, Robert Earl Jones, had been an actor performing in plays on stage while James was a young man. Jones told his commanding officer he had always thought about following his father's path. His commander told him he could always come back to the Army, but he should pursue his dreams.

After his discharge, Jones moved to New York City, where he studied acting at the American Theatre Wing using his GI Bill benefits while working as a janitor to support himself.

His first acting jobs came in Michigan at the Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee, where he had once worked as a carpenter and stagehand. Just two years later, he was a lead actor. By 1957, he was on Broadway. In 1964, he made his film debut as Lt. Lothar Zogg, a B-52 Stratofortress bombardier in Stanley Kubrick's "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb."

James Earl Jones' first leading role was in the 1970 film "The Great White Hope," a part he'd previously played on stage. His performance led to his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, making him the second Black man to receive the nod.

After a career spanning more than 60 years, Jones has been called "one of the greatest actors in American history" and "the best known voice in show business." He received the National Medal of the Arts from President George H.W. Bush, Kennedy Center Honors from President George W. Bush and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. He also has achieved the "EGOT" -- winning at least one Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award.

But after a lifetime of success, he still remembered his time in the Pershing Rifles as some of the best years of his life. Jones died at his home in Dutchess County, New York on Sept. 9, 2024. He was 93 years old.

[military1st]

Keeping the edge sharp!

U.S. Army Rangers of the 75th Ranger Regiment conduct field training for a unit TFT (Task Force Training) operation on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

The U.S. Army photo by Spc. Garrett Shreffler (2019).

[glitcheslikeslego]

Okay, letting the Pokemon take a backseat for a second, this poll is specifically for YOU GUYS the readers!

Surprise, you aren't any sort of super powerful champion or game MC, instead you're...

(ps, this will help determine what level your pokemon are ;3)

[iamunriven]

5 years ago, I woke up, not knowing it was our final day as a family,

I've learned so much, since that day

If I could press rewind, there's a million things I'd have done differently,

I'd have told you how amazing you are

How much you mean to me

And how ending your life wouldn't end the pain that was overwhelming you

Today, we carry that load

And we will continue to, until our last breaths

So to anyone struggling,

Please stay.

Please fight.

Please give it all you've got.

And if it gets dark,

Reach out.

Feeling pain doesn't mean you're weak

I promise, you aren't the only one.

Fightthewarwithin.org

In loving memory of

Army Ranger Veteran Garrett Briggs

July 31, 1989- January 31, 2018

[ladyofsnark]

(Been on a fallout binge lately. This is my version of the Female Sole Survivor meeting Hancock.)

Hancock couldn’t keep an eye on the gates all the time, which meant that he didn’t always see newcomers cross the threshold. But he’d been on a walk with Fahrenheit to check in on Goodneighbor’s denizens, and happened to be returning to the State House when he saw the scene unfolding at the gate.

He wasn’t sure what sort of chems Finn was high on, but it must have been one hell of a trip to think he had a chance against that.

It was impossible to tell the newcomer’s gender as their body was completely obscured by riot armor and a heavy duster and their face was hidden by some kind of helmet with a full gas mask. They carried a rifle on their back, a pistol on their hip, and a definite aura of “don’t fuck with me” energy.

They were maybe a woman if Hancock had to guess going on their height alone. They weren’t what he’d call short, but the Commonwealth bred them big and stupid these days and they didn’t quite fit the bill.

There were a lot of things wrong about them, actually. From the fancy armor to the dog crouched in front of them, snarling at Finn. He’d never seen a dog like that before in his life. The gunners had some pretty fancy guard dogs and the raiders kept those half-feral mongrels, but this one looked fresh out of a painting or some shit.

“Your type thinks you can just walk into our neighborhood–”

“Since I just ripped through every freak and asshole from Concord to the West End, you’re right. I can. The only reason I haven’t shot you yet is because I’m not convinced you’re worth the ammo.”

Definitely a woman then. Her voice was distinct even through the obvious radio crackle of her helmet. And Hancock was immediately intrigued. He was half-tempted to see how she handled herself, but at the same time Finn was out of line and that asshole was his responsibility.

“Hey, when someone walks through the gates for the first time we treat them like a guest,” Hancock said, raising his voice to be heard as he stepped out of the dark of the alley between Kleo’s and the state house. “You knock it off with that extortion shit.”

Finn wheeled around to look at him. “You’re weak, Hancock,” he snapped. “If you let just anyone walk all over us, there will be someone new in charge one day.”

“No love for your mayor, Finn? C’mon, man.”

Finn opened his mouth to argue, but was cut off by the stiletto Hancock rammed into his gut. Once and then twice more. It went deep and Finn let out a soft gurgle before hitting the ground. Probably not dead yet but well on his way.

Hancock wiped the blood off the knife onto his pant leg and glanced over at the newcomer. “You okay, sister?”

“No, but that’s my normal these days,” she replied, blandly.

He laughed. “That’s everyone’s normal these days.”

There was a soft snort of agreement and then a pause before the helmet tilted curiously to the side. “You’re… a ghoul, I’m guessing.”

“Yeah, though I’m afraid not everyone turns out as handsome as this. Problem?”

“Not at all, I like men with scars. Just as long as you’re not going to try to chew my face off like the ones in Cambridge. I'm not into that on a first date.”

Hancock grinned. “I’ll only bite if you ask me to, toots.”

There was another soft snort, this one more amused. “Maybe later, handsome,” she replied, throwing out her own pet name with an ironic twist of humor. “Anywhere I can find a bed and some running water in this heap?” 

Hancock liked her already. “You need somewhere to stay, the Rexford’s probably got a room,” he said. “Otherwise, you can come share my bed.”

“Depends. You got hot water? Because that would be really fucking sexy.”

He laughed and motioned for her to follow. “Yeah, this way.”

[ghostymegastuffs]

L4D2 with the homies be like

[burnouts3s3]

Last Man Standing was an ABC sitcom starring Tim Allen. Eve, a teenager in the Rangers of the Cross program, visits the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) and talks with a Veteran.

[nuclearspring]

posted the bio and immediately a montage of stupid shit my courier has done started playing in my mind's eye

[rauhallinen-hauki]

big iron on his hip

[aqqleshiqqing-archive]

gonna dump my old art, featuring my old pkpst insert, aine but she's with another guy!!! who's actually an oc!!! name's jayden and he belongs to @ttimecode C: found out that they actually make such a good couple and rode with this idea. also liking each other's oc in the process PFPTPGF

[dear-ranger-i-drank-your-coffee]

FUCK we've ended up watching S čerty nejsou žerty and I got a FLASHBACK to this meme I made in 2014 from it. I'm sos sorry y'all. *inflicts old czech fairytale memes with grammar mistakes upon you*

[ifelllikeastar]

Kris Kristofferson is a former United States Army Rangers captain. He graduated Airborne School, Ranger School, and flight school, served in Germany, and volunteered for Vietnam as a helicopter pilot, but instead was offered a professor of English Literature position at USMA West Point.

[mscrimsonpeaks]

Just watched the movie Dog with Channing Tatum and ended up in tears. It’s a surprisingly emotional movie about a veteran man and a veteran dog “Lulu”, both traumatized and broken in different ways from their years of service in the Army Rangers. He is tasked with taking her to the funeral of her former handler, another ranger who ended up killing himself by driving his car into a tree. Somewhat predictably they begin to bond and heal together. What’s unexpected is how sincere and real it gets, and how it sneaks up on you. This happens mostly by watching the beautiful dog, her behavior, reactions, expressive face and her slowly learning to trust Tatum. It’s touted as a comedy, but at the very least it’s a dramedy with a great depth of genuine sentiment and respect for veterans, especially men and women who served and paid a steep price, both mentally and physically. It’s very much worth the watch, but be prepared to be affected.

[saberteam]

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[drmarshallbahr]

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