iii success, in 1984, D.A. increased the strength of Ranger units to their highest levels in 40 years. To do this, it activated another Ranger battalion as well as a Ranger Regimental Headquarters. After these units, the 3rd Battalion (Ranger), 75th Infantry, and Headquarters Company (Ranger), 75th Infantry, were activated, there were over 2,000 Soldiers assigned to Ranger units. On February 3, 1986, the 75th Infantry was renamed the 75th Ranger Regiment. On December 20, 1989, the 75th Ranger Regiment was again called to show its effectiveness in combat. For the first time since reorganizing in 1984, the Regimental Headquarters and all three Ranger battalions deployed together. During Operation “Just Cause” in Panama, the 75th Ranger Regiment spearheaded the assault into Panama by conducting airborne assaults on the Torrijos/Tocumen Airport and Rio Hato Airfield. Their mission: to facilitate the restoration of democracy in Panama and to protect the lives of American citizens. Between December 20, 1989 and January 7, 1990, the regiment performed many follow on missions in Panama. Early in 1991, elements of the 75th Ranger Regiment deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation “Desert Storm.” In August 1993, elements of the 75th Ranger Regiment deployed to Somalia in support of Operation “Restore Hope,” and returned November 1993. In 1994, elements of the 75th Ranger Regiment deployed to Haiti in support of Operation “Uphold Democracy.” In 2000 – 2001, elements of the 75th Ranger Regiment deployed to Kosovo in support of Operation “Joint Guardian.” Since September 11, 2001, the 75th Ranger Regiment has led the way in the Global War on Terrorism. In October 2001, elements of the 75th Ranger Regiment deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation “Enduring Freedom.” In March 2003, elements of the Regiment deployed in support of Operation “Iraqi Freedom.” The performance of the Rangers significantly contributed to the overall success of these operations and upheld the Ranger tradition. As in the past, the Regiment stands ready to execute its mission to conduct special operations in support of the United States’ policies and objectives. RANGER MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS Millett, Lewis L. Sr................... Captain..................................... Feb 7 1951 .............................. Co. E 2 / 27th Infantry Porter, Donn F.*...................... Sergeant................................... Sept 7 1952............................. Co. G 2 / 14th Infantry Mize, Ola L.............................. Sergeant................................... June 10-11 1953..................... Co. K 3 / 15th Infantry Dolby, David C........................ Staff Sergeant.......................... May 21 1966............................ Co. B 1 / 8th (ABN) Cavalry Foley, Robert F. ...................... Captain..................................... Nov 5 1966.............................. Co. A 2 / 27th Infantry Zabitosky, Fred M................... Staff Sergeant.......................... Feb 19 1968............................ 5th Special Forces Bucha, Paul W. ....................... Captain..................................... May 16-19 1968...................... Co. D 3 / 187 Infantry Rabel, Laszlo*......................... Staff Sergeant.......................... Nov 13 1968............................ 74th Infantry (LRRP) Howard, Robert L.................... Sergeant First Class................ Dec 30 1968............................ 5th Special Forces Law, Robert D. *...................... Specialist 4............................... Feb 22 1969............................ Co. I 75th Infantry (Ranger) Kerrey, J. Robert..................... Lieutenant................................ Mar 14 1969............................ Seal Team 1 Doane, Stephen H.*................ 1st Lieutenant.......................... Mar 25 1969............................ Co. B 1 / 5th Infantry Pruden, Robert J.* .................. Staff Sergeant.......................... Nov 22 1969............................ Co. G 75th Infantry (Ranger) Littrell, Gary L.......................... Sergeant First Class................ April 4-8 1970.......................... Advisory Team 21 (Ranger) Lucas, Andre C.*..................... Lt Colonel................................. Jul 1-23 1970........................... HHC 2 / 506 Infantry Gordon, Gary I. *..................... Master Sergeant...................... Oct 3 1993............................... Task Force Ranger Shughart, Randall D. *............ Sergeant First Class................ Oct 3 1993............................... Task Force Ranger *Awarded posthumously