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75th Ranger Regiment Afghanistan War
Jun 19, 2026
Honoring the U.S. Army Rangers on Their Birthday: June 19
Each year on June 19, we pause to recognize the birthday of one of the most respected and storied forces in the United States Army: the U.S. Army Rangers.
Rangers in Afghanistan: The Return of Combat Operations
The attacks of September 11, 2001 changed the mission of the U.S. military overnight. Within weeks, American forces began preparing for a campaign in Afghanistan aimed at dismantling al-Qaeda and removing the Taliban regime that had provided them sanctuary. Among the first ground combat units sent into the war were …