Ranger and Flag Day

DID YOU KNOW…..June 14th-Flag Day is an important day in Ranger history as well as in the United States history.

The first Ranger, commanded by John Paul Jones, was there to accept the French salute to the newly adopted flag of the United States in 1777.

There has been a Ranger in the US Navy since that day.

Help us to save the 8th Ranger (CV-61) and preserve that amazing history.

Lest We Forget – Battle of Midway, 4-7 June 1942

The Battle of Midway is considered the decisive naval battle in the Pacific with the defeat of the Imperial Japanese carrier task force attempting to capture Midway Island.  In the span of those 3 days carrier aviation replaced the battleship as the capital ship of the Navy.  The fate of the Japanese attacking force was sealed with the sinking of four carriers by a small group of Naval Aviators, heroes all, whose unselfish and brave acts carried the day.  Today when there is a world crisis, the first question asked by every president is “Where are the carriers?”. They are, and continue to be, the first responders on scene as they are a ready source of US military power upon arrival.

Go to the Naval History Command link to read the Battle of Midway http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/wwii-pac/midway/midway.htm

We at the Foundation are working hard to save a piece of this important history, and ask for your support.

Thank you.

Peter Ogle

Fleet Week is Here at the Portland Rose Festival

2005 Rose Festival Fleet

The USS Ranger is ready to be a part of future Fleet Weeks!

We look forward to the year that Ranger will be a part of Rose Festival.

If you’re looking for a fun event: join the Portland Rose Festival Association at the annual Fleet Week with ships along Tom McCall Waterfront Park’s esplanade seawall from the Steel Bridge to Waterfront Village in Portland, Oregon.

The ships arrive June 2nd and will be in town for tours for four days.

For more information on  Rose Festival.

The USS Ranger Foundation thanks the Rose Festival Association for their hard-work an incredible event for all to enjoy.

Happy Memorial Day!

As you celebrate this holiday weekend with friends and family, don’t forget the reason for the holiday and take a moment to thank those that served.

Remember those specifically, who gave their all and did not return.

The USS Ranger Foundation thanks all veterans and active duty military for their incredible contributions to the safety of the United States.

Please visit the USS Ranger Memorial site to remember those that lost their lives while serving aboard Ranger. We thank the volunteers working on the Memorial site for their efforts to make this list complete.