|
Posted: 07/18/2020 Name: Bob Williams Message: More sad news. The Overhang Club on Camp Merrill will be closing again until further notice. |
|
Posted: 07/17/2020 Name: Tom Wilburn Message: Today, 17 July USMRA members Tom Wilburn and Jason Wistowski traveled to FBGA to present unique handmade plaques to the winners of the 2020 Soldier, NCO, and Officer of the year for The Ranger Regiment. 1LT Robert Pollack, SFC Ryan Alberti, and SPC Calvin Fntee. The Soldiers will continue competition at the next level. The plaques, made from North Georgia cedar and Walnut were handcrafted by Mr. Rick Harris especially for USMRA to present to the awardees. Rick did a beautiful job on these one of a kind awards and we appreciate his attention to detail and willingness to help USMRA present a memorable keepsake. USMRA also attended a coordination, synchronization and informal meeting at the Infantry Center Museum Conference room to share ideas and information concerning the different organizations that are available to help assist Rangers in a variety of ways. Eleven Organizations / Foundations, including USMRA, presented brief overviews to help best inform those in attendance about each organization. We will post more information about this effort and the on-going effort to ensure all Rangers understand what each Organization or Foundation is able to do for Rangers. |
|
Posted: 07/14/2020 Name: Bob Williams Message: I want to give a big THANK YOU to Nelson Tractor Company, Inc. They just provided us with a major donation that will go along way toward hosting our Veterans Unstoppable retreat being held August 30 - September 5. Nelson Tractor has two stores, one in Blairsville, GA, and another in Jasper, GA, each selling Kubota and New Holland equipment. They are the only business I know of that has a designated Veteran parking spot. Stop by and check them out. |
|
Posted: 07/08/2020 Name: Bob Williams Message: With regret, I announce the passing of a long time friend to all Rangers at Camp Merrill. The beloved June Wood was a secretary for 2nd Ranger Company and 5th Ranger Training Battalion from 1975 - 1996. She suffered a severe stroke and was unable recover. The viewing will be at Anderson Funeral Home in Dahlonega on Saturday, July 11 from 4:00 - 8:00. The service is yet to be determined. |
|
Posted: 07/08/2020 Name: Bob Williams Message: Mark your calendars for the Fall Critter Cookout on 3 October 2020 at the Camp Merrill Overhang Club. Chuck Windham, Al Parten, and the Head family will be ready to cook anything you bring as long as it is skinned, gutted, and thawed completely. Feel free to bring your favorite side dishes and/or deserts. We will conduct a brief USMRA meeting at 1600 that will include the drawing for the weapons raffle and will eat at 1700 There will not be a 1 October meeting. Arrive early and enjoy the fellowship of our Rangers buddies and their families. Bring a chair and plan to stay for the evening. We’ll try to round up some entertainment. If you can bring meat or any food items, coordinate with Chuck Windham at chuckwind@bellsouth.net. We look forward to seeing you there! |
