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Merrill Marauders receive Congressional Gold Medals

November 11, 2021

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On June 6, 1944, the Rangers' mission was "one of the most difficult and daring of the invasion: to climb these sheer and desolate cliffs and take out the enemy guns/' Reagan said. "Rangers looked up and saw the enemy soldiers at the edge of the cliffs, shooting down at them with machine guns and throwing grenades. And the American Rangers began to climb." c

"They shot rope ladders over the face of these cliffs and began to pull themselves up. When one Ranger fell, another would take his place. When one rope was cut, a Ranger would grab another and begin his climb again," he continued. "Soon, one by one, the Rangers pulled themselves over the top, and in seizing the firm land at the top of these cliffs, they began to seize back the continent of Europe," Reagan said.

It took 79 years for Washington to finally recognize the bravery of these men. Onpoint 1-1 was honored to team up with The 75th Ranger Regiment Association, Three Rangers Foundation, Gallant Few Foundation, Worldwide Rangers, National Infantry Association, National Ranger Foundation, United States Army Ranger Association to help get bill H.R. 3577, the United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War ll Congressional Gold Medal Act.

Stop the 22 Veteran Suicides a Day!

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March is being recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, however every month we should recognize the crisis of the Mental Health of our Veterans. It is so important to be aware of the increase in suicides within Special Operations and to not continue the stigma associated with mental illness. Please let someone know if you are struggling and never be afraid to ask for help. Please help us Spread Awareness and if you know someone who may be struggling, call them and let them know you are thinking about them and they are not alone.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/02/politics/socom-military-suicide-spike-2018/index.html

*If you're thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255) to reach a trained counselor. Use that same number and press "1" to reach the Veterans Crisis Line.