U.S. Army Ranger Association Annual Ranger Muster 2016 Monday July 11 through Sunday July 17, 2016 DoubleTree Hotel Columbus/Fort Benning Date/Time Start End Activity Location July 10, 2016 13:00 UNC Setup hospitality suite; prepare for registration; setup Ranger Store. Azalea Room Sunday 17:00 18:00 No host Happy Hour Houlihan's Restaurant 18:00 UTC Dinner on your own Houlihan's Restaurant July 11, 2016 06:00 08:00 Breakfast on your own Houlihan's Restaurant Monday 08:00 UTC REGISTRATION includes NEW DESIGN POLO SHIRT with USARA Azalea Room Logo and Crest, choice of color; Hospitality Suite with draft beer, wine and premium liquor; Coffee and Iced Tea; snakes; swag giveaways and Transportation to all events and activities provided at no charge. And chance for significate door prizes. Photographer will be available during the ARM RANGER STORE we will have available several items new and old for sale. NEW DESIGN POLO SHIRT embroidered logo and crest in many new colors; NEW DESIGN USARA CAP with embroidered logo and crest in many new colors; NEW DESIGN BLANKET with embroidered logo and crest, also in many colors; NEW DESIGN LONG SLEAVE MILITARY-STYLE with embroidered logo and crest. We will also have NEW USARA LOGO BAGS and CASES. NEW USARA T-SHIRTS in several colors ALL CLOTHING will be available in sizes XS through 3XL WE will hopefully also have some Towels, Scarves, and various outerwear on hand. As we addressed to all members in USARA news on our website and in an email blast the online Ranger Store went out of business; since then we have discussed alternative way to operate our own store through the USARA website 08:00 12:00 Open Time Your Choice 12:00 13:00 Lunch on Your Own Your Choice 10:00 12:00 USARA Exectutive Committee Meeting Houlihan's Private Dining Room 13:00 17:00 Open Time Your Choice 13:00 17:00 USARA Ranger Store Hospitality suite (Azalea Room) 18:00 22:00 Third Annual Ranger Soldier Appreciation Night Somerset Room / Prefunction Area This night is a time for Old Rangers (and some not so old) to express gratitude and appreciation to the new generation of Ranger Soldier serving with the Airborne & Ranger Training Brigade, the 75th Ranger Regiment and other units; and their spouses and families. Plenty of good food and drink and even some respectable door prizes. This activity is funded by USARA Members and Friends. CASUAL ATTIRE. For The Convenience of All USARA Members and Guests; Two Service Bars Will Be Strategically Placed Modelo Especial, Dos XX and Bud Light Beers will be On Tap; Carta Blanca and Tecate will be Available by Bottle or CAN. House Wine, Soft Drinks and Iced Tea will also be Offered. ALL BEER, WINE, SOFT DRINKS, TEA and WATER ARE COMPLIMENTERY. A CASH BAR FOR ALL Liquor Is Offered. Nacho Bar (Self-Serve) Tri-Colored Tortilla Chips (Red, Blue and Natural); Seasoned Ground Beef; Seasoned Shredded Chicken; Lettuce, Shredded; Tomatoes, Diced; Radishes, Thinly Sliced; Raw Jicama, Sliced; Cheddar Cheese, Shredded; Monterey Jack Cheese, Shredded; Cotija Cheese, Crumbled; Fresh Jalapenos, Thinly Sliced; Pickled Jalapenos; Fresh Pico De Gallo; Fresh Guacamole; Vidalia Onion, Chopped; Green
Onions, Sliced; Cilantro, Chopped; Sour Cream; Mexican Crema Fresca; Fresh Limes; Flor Blanca Mexican Sea Salt and Ground Chimayo Chile. Salsa Roja Dried Ancho Chile; Dried Anaheim Chile; Dried Chipotle Chiles; Dried Mexican Oregano; Cumin; Coriander; Plum Tomatoes; Spanish Onion; Garlic Cloves; Extra-Virgin Olive Oil; Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper; Cilantro; Sugar; and Lime, juiced; Salsa Verde Green Tomatillo Salsa with Tomatillos; Fresh Hot Green Chiles; Fresh Cilantro; Finely Chopped Onion and Salt. Taco Station (1 chef) Hard Shell/Soft Shell Tacos; seasoned beef; Cheddar Cheese, Shredded; Monterey Jack Cheese, Shredded; Cotija Cheese, Crumbled; Fresh Salsa Roja Dried Ancho Chile; Dried Anaheim Chile; Dried Chipotle Chiles; Dried Mexican Oregano; Cumin; Coriander; Plum Tomatoes; Spanish Onion; Garlic Cloves; Extra-Virgin Olive Oil; Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper; Cilantro; Sugar; and Lime, Juiced; Salsa Verde Green Tomatillo Salsa with Tomatillos; Fresh Hot Green Chiles; Fresh Cilantro; Finely Chopped Onion and Salt. Fajita Station (2 Chefs) Chef Prepared Grilled Steak and Grilled Chicken; Grilled Green Peppers, Onions and Red Peppers; Cheddar Cheese, Shredded; Monterey Jack Cheese, Shredded; Cotija Cheese, Crumbled; Fresh Jalapenos, Thinly Sliced; Pickled Jalapenos; Fresh Pico De Gallo; Fresh Guacamole; Vidalia Onion, Chopped; Green Onions, Sliced; Cilantro, Chopped; Sour Cream; Mexican Crema Fresca; Fresh Limes; Flor Blanca Mexican Sea Salt and Ground Chimayo Chile. Salsa Roja Dried Ancho Chile; Dried Anaheim Chile; Dried Chipotle Chiles; Dried Mexican Oregano; Cumin; Coriander; Plum Tomatoes; Spanish Onion; Garlic Cloves; Extra-Virgin Olive Oil; Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper; Cilantro; Sugar; and Lime, Juiced; Salsa Verde Green Tomatillo Salsa with Tomatillos; Fresh Hot Green Chiles; Fresh Cilantro; Finely Chopped Onion and Salt. Roasted Chili Salad with Roasted Corn, Jicama, Tomatoes, Red Onion, and Cilantro Tossed with Roasted Garlic-Lime Honey Vinaigrette. Roasted Mexican Corn (Cut in Thirds); Served with Lime Aioli, Crumbled Cotija Cheese, Flor Blanca Mexican Sea Salt and Ground Chimayo Chile Ground. Mexican-Rice Casserole with Tomatoes, Chiles and Cilantro. Refried Beans with Queso. Black Beans with Onion and Cilantro. Desert - warm Churros and Sopapillas with honey July 12, 2016 06:00 08:00 Breakfast on your own Houlihan's Restaurant Tuesday 08:00 UTC Registration Azalea Room 08:00 10:00 Open Time Your Choice 10:00 15:30 National Infantry Museum Tour - Complete with lunch National Infantry Museum Tour 10:00 12:00 NIM Guided Tour - Part 1 Outside the NIM National Infantry Museum Tour The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center extends beyond the confines of the building. Outside, the Patriot Park campus also houses a number of large-scale displays and individual monuments including Vietnam Memorial Plaza, Inouye Parade Field, Heritage Walk and the Memorial Walk of Honor. Arguably the most popular of these is World War II Company Street. During the 1940s, Fort Benning rapidly expanded to meet the demands of the WWII military buildup. These series 700 buildings were intended to last only as long as the war, but they proved to be so solidly constructed, they were kept in use well into the 1990s. Finally, in the mid-1990s, the Army began dismantling the old World War II wood to make way for modern construction. With the help of a generous donor, the National Infantry Museum Foundation was able 2
to rescue from demolition one of each kind of building. The buildings were then reassembled and painstakingly restored next to the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. The barracks, mess hall, orderly room, supply room, chapel, and sleeping quarters and headquarters used by Gen. George S. Patton prior to his deployment to North Africa are the only fully-preserved set of series 700 buildings in existence. Rounding out the site are a period PT field and Sherman tank. For 23 years, the Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall has traveled throughout our country to make the Wall experience real for those who had not had the opportunity to see the original Vietnam Wall in Washington D.C. And like the Wall in Washington, more than 58,000 names of patriots who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country are etched on it. The Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall will now remain at the National Infantry Museum until at least 2019, standing alongside the permanent memorial to Vietnam veterans at the museum. The Vietnam Memorial Plaza is located alongside Heritage Walk a walkway where thousands of pavers have been dedicated to honor America s brave veterans and patriots. The plaza features the Wall as well as three additional memorials to honor Vietnam veterans and their families. Guests are encouraged to visit the Vietnam Memorial Plaza during their visit to the museum. The plaza and wall will be open during museum operating hours. There is no admission cost to visit the memorial. We only ask that you respect the memorial grounds as well as friends and families of the fallen that may be visiting the memorial. There are more military memorials dedicated to the service and sacrifices of our servicemen and women located on the Memorial Walk of Honor 11:30 12:30 NIM Fife and Drum Lunch (Select from below) National Infantry Museum Tour Chicken salad - Chunks of chicken, toasted almonds, roasted red peppers, plump golden raisins, celery, onion, and curry mayonnaise placed on fresh baked brioche bun with baby lettuce and orecchiette salad. [Cold] Turkey and Brie - In-house roasted black pepper turkey breast with sliced Brie, cranberry-orange-mango chutney, candied pecans, spinach, tomato, Maille mustard, and mayonnaise on crispy ciabatta bread. [Cold] Steak and cheese - Grilled marinated flank steak, mushrooms, onions, peppers with Swiss and provolone cheese on a crispy baguette. [Hot] All Sandwich includes fries, drink (tea, soft drink, water) and tip for the server. Round of 8 with Rolled Silverware. 12:30 15:30 NIM Guided Tour - Part 2 NIM Immersion Tour National Infantry Museum Tour The National Infantry Museum s primary focus is educating the public on the role of the U.S. Army Infantryman in securing the freedoms we all enjoy. The museum s Education Department can help make the most of your visit through guided tours, educational materials, and public events designed to bring history alive in an unforgettable way. From classroom-based instruction to living history demonstrations, we can tailor your group s interests to enhance the impact of the interactive exhibits at the museum. Our team of dedicated historians and educators have created several tour packages for students of all ages, JROTC groups, active-duty Service members, Boy & Girl Scouts, homeschoolers, churches, and reunions. Vietnam Memorial Plaza You Are Not Forgotten Welcome Home. For 23 years, the Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall has traveled throughout 3
our country to make the Wall experience real for those who had not had the opportunity to see the original Vietnam. Fort Benning and Columbus Connections Gallery How Soldiers are made and the special relationship between Columbus and Fort Benning Gallery Index As you exit the Last 100 Yards, the unmistakable sound of a drill sergeant draws you instantly into the Fort Benning... The International Stage: 1898-1920 Spanish-American War, Philippine Insurrection, World War I Gallery Index At the turn of the 19th century, European powers were confronted with the challenge of modernity. The rise of nationalism conflicted with the old notion of... World at War: 1920-1947 Rise of Fascism, European and Pacific Theaters, Holocaust Liberation Containing the largest collection of artifacts on display in museum, the World at War gallery tells the story of World War II. A series of audio-visual presentations will... Armor and Cavalry Gallery Previewing the National Armor & Cavalry Museum Forge the Thunderbolt! Gallery Index While the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center s primary focus is on the 238-year history of the Army Infantryman, it Ranger Hall of Honor Rangers Lead the Way! Gallery Index Directly across from the Officer Candidate School Hall of Honor and next to the Fife & Drum Restaurant stands the Ranger Hall of Honor. This gallery preserves the legacy of the most extraordinary soldiers. OCS Hall of Honor Standards! No Compromise! Gallery Index Established in 1952, Fort Benning s Officer Candidate School is responsible for the training of commissioned officers in the U.S. Army, transforming qualified soldiers into leaders. The Hall of Valor for Conspicuous Gallantry and Intrepidity at the Risk of Life Above and Beyond the Call of Duty. Gallery Index Located in the center of the Grand Hall is a breathtaking gallery that evokes emotions of pride and honor. The Hall of... 18:00 19:00 Dinner on your own Houlihan's Restaurant 19:00 UTC USARA Ranger Store Hospitality suite (Azalea Room) July 13, 2016 07:30 09:00 Breakfast/ARTB Briefing (Speakers) Somerset Room Wednesday COL Douglas G. Vincent, Commander CSM Victor Ballesteros, Bde CSM Airborne & Ranger Training Brigade USARA Special Breakfast Buffet Fresh Fruit Salad with Citrus, Toasted Almonds and Honey; Fluffy Scrambled Eggs; Crisp Bacon and Sausage; Grits with Cheese; Lyonnaise Potatoes; Orange and Cinnamon French Toast with Maple Syrup, topped with Caramelized Bananas and Toasted Pecans; Southern Biscuits with Sausage Gravy On the Side; House Made Fruit Breads W/ Butter and Preserves; Coffee and Tea (table served) This is a great time to meet the new ARTB Commander and CSM. They will provide an ARTB Status Report and you will have plenty of time to ask questions. 09:00 12:00 Open Time Your Choice 10:00 17:00 Callaway Gardens Tour Pine Mountain, GA USARA members and guests will arrive at Callaway Gardens just in time for a Noon buffet. Lunch will be one hour, and then we will proceed to the Discovery Center to pick up our on-bus-tour guide by 1:30 p.m. The tour will be informational about the gardens, and will last about three hours, then it s back to the DoubleTree Hotel. USARA is paying for all transportation and the tour guide. 13:00 17:00 Open Time Your Choice 4
13:00 15:00 USARA Board Meeting Georgia Room 17:00 20:00 RHOF Dinner Ranger Hall of Fame (invitation only) 17:00 19:00 Dinner on your own Your Choice 19:00 UTC USARA Ranger Store Hospitality suite (Azalea Room) July 14, 2016 06:00 08:00 Breakfast on your own Houlihan's Restaurant Thursday 08:00 11:30 VA Briefing and Seminar Somerset Room VA briefers attending this event are Roderick Mumpfield, Kenneth Hill and Harding Carr. Materials and handouts will be presented; sufficient time has been planned for questions. 08:00 08:15 Introduction 08:15 09:00 VA Healthcare 09:00 09:30 VA Geriatric (for aging veterans) 09:30 09:45 Break 09:45 10:30 Compensation/Benefits 10:30 11:30 Question and Answer 11:30 12:15 Lunch on Your Own Houlihan's Restaurant 12:15 15:00 RHOF Induction Ceremony MCoE Marshall Auditorium (Building 4) 15:00 15:30 Ranger Memorial Tour (USARA Chaplain) Ranger Field 15:30 17:00 Open Time Your Choice 17:00 19:00 Dinner on your own Your Choice 19:00 UTC USARA Ranger Store Hospitality suite (Azalea Room) July 15, 2016 06:00 08:00 Breakfast on your own Houlihan's Restaurant Friday 09:30 10:45 Ranger's-in-Action Demo Hurley Hill/Victory Pond 11:00 12:00 Ranger Class 07-16 Graduation Hurley Hill/Victory Pond 12:30 13:30 USARA Dedication Ceremony (TBA Hurley Hill/Victory Pond 13:30 15:00 Lunch at Four Winds Restaurant (home of the Famous Ranger Burger) Cusseta, Georgia Mr. Charles Jackson, the new owner of the Four Winds Restaurant (home of the Famous Ranger Burger) located in Cusseta, Georgia has invited USARA Members and Guests attending Annual Ranger Muster (ARM) 2016 to be his guests for lunch on Friday, July 15, 2016. You will see that this coincides with the Rangers-in-Action and Ranger Class 07-16 that morning; and immediately follows the Dedication Activity (more information to follow) shown on the scheduled. The USARA bus will take Members and Guests to the restaurant; later to the DoubleTree Hotel. For those who have never had a Ranger Burger; this is a must go to activity. Upon arrival at the Restaurant, you will be provided a choice of menu items in case burgers are not you thing. 5 Four Winds, Cusseta has provided coupons for FREE Ranger Burgers with French Fried and Iced Tea. Other menu items will be made available to USARA Members and Guests. 15:00 18:00 USARA Board Meeting Georgia Room 15:00 17:00 Open Time Your Choice 17:00 19:00 Dinner on your own Your Choice 19:00 21:00 USARA Ranger Store Hospitality suite (Azalea Room) July 16, 2016 06:00 08:00 Breakfast on your own Houlihan's Restaurant Saturday 08:00 09:30 USARA General Membership Meeting Somerset Room 11:00 UTC Backhaul Ranger Store Inventory to USARA Storage USARA Storage (take full inventory) 10:00 12:00 Open Time Your Choice 12:00 13:00 Lunch on your own Your Choice 13:00 15:00 USARA Exectutive Committee Meeting (and invited guests) Houlihan's Private Dining Room 17:30 UTC President's Reception & Banquet Somerset Room Guest Speaker: LTG Austin Scott Miller
CG, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Fort Bragg, North Carolina The Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) is a component command of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and is charged to study special operations requirements and techniques to ensure interoperability and equipment standardization; plan and conduct special operations exercises and training; develop joint special operations tactics; and execute special operations missions worldwide. ITALIAN THEME 17:30 18:30 Reception: 17:30 18:30 (Pre-Function Area) Pre-Function Area / Hotel Lobby Cocktails: (open bar) Premium Liquors; beer and wine Hors d'oeuvres: Butler passed Bruschetta and Anti-Pasta Skewers 18:30 21:00 Banquet: 18:30 21:00 (Somerset Room) Somerset Room Preset: Wine, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon on each table for toasts and with dinner. Bread, Fresh Italian loaf, baked and sliced and offered in a basket at each table Accoutrements, premium Butter; condiments; xtra shaves and grated Parmesan Cheese Salad, romaine and Iceberg blend plated with black olives, pepperoncinis, croutons, and shaved parmesan cheese, thinly sliced purple onion rings on top (offered with a balsamic based dressing and an Italian dressing). Sit-down Dinner Options: Option 1 Lobster Ravioli with white wine beurre blanc sauce tossed with tomatoes, shallots, chives, and garlic IMPORTANT NOTICE Members and Guests registered for ARM 2016 will receive a COLOR-CODED DINNER PASS that must be placed on the table upon seating. In addition, Members and Guests must preselect seating prior to the Reception. Option 2 Italian Trio with Lasagna; Chicken Parmigiana on a landing of spaghetti; and Fettuccine Alfredo Option 3 Steak Gorgonzola Grilled marinated steak medallions (prepared medium) over fettuccine alfredo tossed with gorgonzola cheese and fresh spinach. Finished with a balsamic drizzle and sun-ripened tomatoes. Desert Tiramisu (popular coffee-flavored Italian dessert. It is made of lady s fingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese, flavored with cocoa) served at our table with coffee after dinner. 21:00 UTC Informal Entertainment Somerset Room Raffle Drawing Door Prizes 21:00 UTC USARA Member/Guest Open Bar Hospitality suite (Azalea Room) Closed USARA Ranger Store closed on Friday Ranger Store Inventory at Storage Facility 21:00 UTC USARA Cleanup / dismantle Azalea Room July 17, 2016 06:00 08:00 Breakfast on your own Houlihan's Restaurant Sunday 08:00 10:00 Meet with Hotel to review/finalize BEOs DoubleTree Staff and USARA EC 06:00 UTC Member/Guest Checkout DoubleTree Hotel SEE YOU AT ARM 2017 For the 75th Ranger Regiment Rendezvous 6