2 Women Earn Ranger Tab

Two women and 94 men successfully completed the third (swamp) phase of the 62-day Ranger course Aug. 17. The women become the first females to earn the Ranger tab. “This course has proven that every soldier, regardless of gender, can achieve his or her full potential,” Army Secretary John M. McHugh said. When the course began April 20, 381 men and 19 women were among the candidates. They received their tabs during an Aug. 21 ceremony at Fort Benning, Ga.