Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund

Our Rangers are among the most disciplined and skilled Warriors in the world and we are dedicated to helping them utilize their ingrained skills by empowering them to thrive in careers and at top Universities around the country. When Rangers make the decision not to re-enlist in the Regiment after a long and successful military career, the transition back to civilian life can be challenging.

Through our Transition Programs, we are committed to helping our Rangers through the reintegration process, ensuring that they achieve their goals of a rewarding and prosperous civilian life.

Collegiate Access Program (CAP) & Graduate Access Program (GAP)

Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund’s Collegiate Access Program (CAP) & Graduate Access Program (GAP) provide transitioning Rangers interested in advanced education with valuable tools and resources to help them navigate the complicated process of selecting and applying to top-level universities.

• Test prep assistance.
• Application & essay editing assistance.
• Travel and expense reimbursement after completion of the Warrior Scholar Program and on-site interviews.
• Personalized assistance with class selection, housing arrangements and resolving any medical issues.
• Access to scholarships and fellowships for Rangers in undergrad and graduate school.
• Access to internship and job programs for Rangers attending college through CAP.

Ranger Activation & Mentor Program (RAMP)

RAMP is an initiative built FOR Rangers, BY Rangers. Our goal is to enlist the help of transitioned Ranger and civilian mentors who are willing to provide guidance and assistance to transitioning and already transitioned veterans of the 75th Ranger Regiment through:

• Coaching and access to industry
• Assistance in entry to federal employment
• Guidance in the undergraduate admissions process
• Guidance in the graduate admissions process
• Entrepreneurship
• Tradesmanship

When our wounded, ill or injured Rangers return from combat, the severity of their injuries are often to the degree that their disabilities prevent them and their families from being able to fully support themselves. The care provided by the government is often limited and insufficient to support their needs. LTWF provides ongoing support, from the moment of injury, through the short and long-term recovery and rehabilitation process.

Through our Wounded Ranger Recovery program, we work closely with United States Special Operations Command Warrior Care Program (Care Coalition) and Unit Command as we take a comprehensive approach to identifying and supporting the severely wounded Ranger during all phases of their recovery process.

• Immediate casualty assistance grant of $5,000 for Rangers and Primary Next of Kin
  • Killed in Action
  • Killed in Training
  • Wounded in Action
  • Wounded in Training during training
• If a spouse or additional family members need to be at the bedside of their loved one, we ensure the following are covered:
  • Travel costs
  • Accommodations (including extended stay)
  • Child care
  • Financial support for vital living expenses so there is no added financial or emotional stress
• If the Ranger requires additional assistance during the rehabilitation and recovery process that requires additional hospitalization and therapies, LTWF will provide:
  • Additional grants, determined by Care Coalition
  • Access to EXOS intensive physical therapy program
  • Travel and accommodations to ensure they have the proper support team in place
• For our Rangers who have suffered more severe injuries such as paralysis or amputations, LTWF provides the support for:
  • Modified vehicles
  • In-home therapy rooms
  • EXOSYM Orthotic Devices
  • Builds/modifies adaptive, mortgage-free smart “Homes That Heal”

When a Ranger has made the Ultimate Sacrifice, whether in combat or in training, Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund believes we have a moral obligation to support the spouse and dependents of these Heroes.

Through this program we can ensure that the essential necessities of these Gold Star families go uninterrupted.

We are proud to stand with them.

Support includes, but is not limited to:

• Emergency House maintenance and repair fund for things like furnace/window/appliance replacements
• Specialty services like speech / occupational therapy / general emotional therapy not covered by TriCare
• Daycare assistance
• Summer Camp assistance

The dedicated Ranger Chaplains have the responsibility of caring for the spiritual and emotional well-being of Rangers and their families. Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund sees it as our obligation to assist our Ranger Chaplains with the enduring task of enhancing Ranger Morale and sustaining family relationships.

Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund provides bi-annual enrichment grants for these programs that are established by Chaplain Command. In addition to funding the events themselves, our resources provide much needed childcare so the events that don’t involve children can happen.

• Marriage retreats and date nights feature relationship training led by Ranger Chaplains and also offer free time for Ranger couples to connect and recharge their relationship.
• Single Ranger retreats feature Chaplain-led training on life and relationship success as well as high-energy activities like mountain climbing, snow skiing, white-water rafting, mountain biking.
• Bible studies: Ranger Chaplains and their wives lead bible studies and other spiritual-growth events for Ranger couples or wives of deployed Rangers.
• Ranger Paintball & Climbing Events to help with managing stress and difficulty.
• Communication and awareness training for Ranger families.
• Father-Daughter Dinner Dance – with lessons on how to face challenges when dad is deployed.
• Team Building Training.
• Ladies Day Out for spouses and children, helping to build FRG cohesion and support networks between Ranger families.

Since 9/11, elements of the 75th Ranger Regiment have been consecutively deployed in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund understands the strain and stress the families of this elite force endures and that conservation of the family unit is paramount for the morale and focus of our Rangers.

When a Ranger is deployed, so is his family. The long separations can be challenging and strenuous on the family unit. Family Readiness Groups (FRGs), consisting of family members and other volunteers associated with a particular unit, act as First-Responders that serve to enhance the well-being, morale and esprit de corp of the unit.

Through our Ranger and Family Health, Wellness and Morale Program, we are able to support the FRGs in the Regiment with grants to pay for these all-important family morale-boosting activities.

• When a Ranger has made the Ultimate Sacrifice, we will provide funds to get FRG “First Responders” to the  side of the Ranger wife and family during the arduous burial process.
• Bi-annual grants for the Family Readiness Groups (FRGs) in all companies across all Battalions.
• Christmas Support to ease the financial burden during the tough holiday season.
  • $300 Wal-Mart Gift Cards – E6 and below, determined by Regiment Chaplains
  • Target Gift Card – all children in all Battalions
  • Battalion and Company Christmas Parties
• Morale boosting activities such as:
  • Pre / Post Deployment Events
  • Ranger Balls
  • Private Movie Screenings
  • Bowling Events
  • Morale packages with essentials from home sent to our deployed Rangers
  • Battalion Anniversary Parties