National Guard, seeking more Rangers, looks to Fort Benning training units for prospects

FORT BENNING, Ga. — The Army Ranger School here is known as one of the military’s toughest schools to get through, and those who seek admission typically have at least a few years of service under their belt.The elite Ranger Regiment is the Army’s premier direct-action raiding force, geared to close combat and direct-fire battles.

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