Ranger Class 01-17 Graduation

[Jim]

From CSM Jeff Mellinger:

It is 32 degres at Victory Pond for Ranger Class 1-17 graduation. CSM(R) Mike Kelso is the guest speaker.

Started - 324
Graduating - 132
58 students went straight through = 18%

Sister services - 1x Marine, 4x Air Force, 4x NG

International students - 0

Lieutenant Colonel Keith Antonia Officer Leadership Awardee - CPT Austin Barber from Vermont National Guard

CSM Michael Kelso Enlisted Leadership Awardee - SSG Carlton Joyner from USASOC

RC 1-17 Stats as follows:
Start - 324
Drops:
RPA- 62
CWSA- 6
LN- 26
FM- 16
LOM- 8
MED- 15