Ranger Rendezvous 2011

Schedule of Events


Monday, July 25
4:20 p.m. Ranger Capabilities Demonstration and Mass Tactical Airborne Jump Fryar Drop Zone
More than 1,500 Rangers from the 75th Ranger Regiment will conduct an airborne operation onto Fryar Drop Zone.  Rangers will be in full combat gear.  This is a unique opportunity to observe such a massive airborne operation and Ranger Capabilities Demonstration. The demonstration will include a military freefall insertion from a Ranger Reconnaissance Team, pre-assault fires demonstration using simulated ammunition followed by the airborne mass tactical insertion and a platoon size raid on an objective.

Tuesday, July 26
6:30 a.m. Regimental Physical Training  Designated route on post
About 1,200 Rangers will participate in a three-mile run on Fort Benning for Regimental physical training.


Wednesday, July 27
4:30  a.m Endurathon Peden Field (Start and End)
Two-man Ranger Teams from across the Regiment, compete in a number of events to include road marching with a 40 pound ruck sack, bicycling, running, climbing and swimming. Competitors must stay within arm’s reach of each other throughout the competition. The fastest team wins.

8 a.m Ranger Stress Shoot Competition  Farnsworth Range
Ranger teams compete for the best team in a stress-shoot training obstacle.  The event tests Rangers on their combat skills including marksmanship and clearing obstacles.

8 a.m.    Ranger Sporting events   Stewart Watson Field, Engineer Field, Smith Gym
A variety of Ranger sporting competitions will take place throughout the day including combatives/boxing, football, softball and tug-of-war.

1:30 p.m. Ranger Hall of Fame Induction RiverCenter/Bill Heard Theater
Distinguished and honorary members will be inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame.  Distinguished members are inducted to honor and preserve the contributions of the most extraordinary U.S. Rangers in American History.   Honorary induction is in recognition of extraordinary contributions to Ranger units, the Ranger Memorial Foundation, or the Ranger community. 

2 p.m.  Boxing/Combatives Finals  Freedom Hall

4 p.m.  Barbecue and entertainment  Freedom Hall

Thursday, July 28
9 a.m.   75th Ranger Regiment Change of Command Ceremony   National Infantry Museum Soldier’s Field
Colonel Mark Odom assumes command of the 75th Ranger Regiment from Colonel Michael E. Kurilla during a formal ceremony on the National Infantry Museum field.  Odom is a former 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment commander and a recent graduate of the National War College in Washington, D.C.

NOTE TO THE MEDIA:  Media interested in covering any of these events should call (706) 545-4260 or (706) 604-5114 to coordinate for an escort.  Media escorts will be available from the I-185 Visitor’s Center.  Please call for specific meeting times and additional information.