VRH 2.0 - Show 8 - The Rangers

Tonight, we present a program that was originally recorded on 5 January 2003 as part of Veterans' Radio Hour 1.0.In that program General Grange interviewed legendary Rangers about their unique exploits.And together the group discusses current events involving Rangers and the future of American Rangers.Philip Piazza, A member of the 5307th Composite Unit (Merrill’s Marauders) President of the Merrill’s Marauders Association. Merrill’s Marauders provide lineage to the Ranger Regiment.Ralph Goranson, a WWII Ranger and former commander of C Company, 2nd Ranger Battalion and the first Ranger to land on Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944 (D-Day).General (Retired) Wayne A. Downing, former commander of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, the 75th Ranger Regiment, the Joint Special Operations Command, US Army Special Operations Command and US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), The Third Colonel of the Regiment.Bob Wages, Vietnam Era Ranger, and colleague of Dave Grange’s in college.Jim Grimshaw, Retired Ranger and President of the US Army Ranger AssociationRalph Puckett, Korean War Ranger. Recently awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in the Korean War.The Host, Brigadier General (Retired) Dave Grange, Former commander of C Company, First Ranger Battalion, the 75th Ranger Regiment and the 1st Infantry Division (The Big Red One), Seventh Colonel of the Regiment.