Support Jim Spiri

Support Jim Spiri

We’re in the midst of a full-out support program for Jim Spiri, who you may have noticed is all over The Rhino Den. So, here’s what we’re doing. If you donate in support of Jim’s efforts, we’re going to be sending some free stuff your way. To Donate to Jim Spiri: Log into your Paypal account Use the “Send [...]

Ernie the Airborne Spider Monkey

Ernie the Airborne Spider Monkey

Soldier's in the 1960's got away with WAAY more shenanigans than we do today. This story from a Vietnam Vet is both ridiculous and hilarious.

The Fobbit Workout

The Fobbit Workout

Stars and Stripes magazine called the Ranger Up warehouse and asked if "those guys who made that awesome workout video" knew any good exercises for that rare breed of soldier, the Fobbit. We didn't, but we made some up anyway.

Ranger Up Featured in Salute Magazine

Ranger Up Featured in Salute Magazine

Salute magazine graciously graced their graceful pages with Ranger Up and made us the cover story for the August/September issue. How cool is that?

Tim Kennedy Workout – 30 Aug

Tim Kennedy Workout – 30 Aug

31 August 2010

Losing a five round decision sucks, but being put on medical suspension sucks more. My putt putt game is now world class. Since I'm not allowed to workout, you'll have to do it for me. Push yourselves.

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Meet Cage Camera

Meet Cage Camera

31 August 2010

Cage Camera is the latest in a line of military friendly companies that RU has added to its mafia...er small business friends list. Look for her rocking RU gear cageside.

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Dusty

Dusty

25 August 2010

I find myself with the Marines right smack dab in the middle of the Helmund province. Why the Helmund province? All I've seen so far is oppressive heat and horrific dust in the air. But there’s more. It has been said that 80% of the world's opium comes from Afghanistan and I believe most all of it comes from right here in the Helmund province. Money and power. I can easily draw parallels of Juarez, Mexico and the power of drug cartels and the chaos that follows.

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Meet Chico Santiago

Meet Chico Santiago

22 August 2010

Navy Chief Petty Officer Chico Santiago lost his son to a rare cancer when he was 6 and now dedicates his life to fighting it both inside and outside the cage.

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General Petreaus Honors Heroes Audio by Jim Spiri

General Petreaus Honors Heroes Audio by Jim Spiri

21 August 2010

General Petreaus visits Forward Operating Base Salerno to honor soldiers. Under fire, Lieutenant Lohnert ran 150 meters over open ground to put their heavy guns back in action. He describes in his own words the events of that fateful day that led up to his receiving special recognition for valor. LISTEN TO AUDIO INTERVIEW by Jim Spiri.

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Faces & Voices Afghanistan by Jim Spiri

Faces & Voices Afghanistan by Jim Spiri

17 August 2010

Serious looking dudes were unloading and they caught my curiosity. I had a momentary flashback to my time in war torn El Salvador with the Army of the Republic. I was only in my twenties but still older than most of the soldiers I was with. But here in Afghanistan these men were the roughest and most hardened looking foreign soldiers I’ve ever come across.

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Three Combat Deployments Audio by Jim Spiri

Three Combat Deployments Audio by Jim Spiri

16 August 2010

"Nothing comes easy, nothing comes free." American warrior, Captain Watson was a Ranger Instructor when he saw the Twin Towers hit. Listen to the Audio Interview by Jim Spiri

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321st Field Artillery Regiment Audio by Jim Spiri

321st Field Artillery Regiment Audio by Jim Spiri

16 August 2010

This is what happens when you love loud noises and blow up things as as a kid! Great audio interview by our combat reporter Jim Spiri in Afghanistan at Camp Salerno.

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Meet Chad Robichaux

Meet Chad Robichaux

16 August 2010

A former Marine who's now a top ranked bantamweight, Chad Robo has a really long French name, done a superfly Snuka during a barracks fight, and thinks of combat when he needs to smile.

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Kelly Bruno Selected for Survivor

Kelly Bruno Selected for Survivor

15 August 2010

The second athlete ever sponsored by RU, Kelly Bruno, was selected for the next season of Survivor. Let's get behind her people!

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Tim Kennedy Workout – Title Fight Edition

Tim Kennedy Workout – Title Fight Edition

14 August 2010

While this workout is running on The Rhino Den, I will be in the final preparations for my title fight with Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza on August 21st in Houston. Therefore I feel this workout needs to be a real winner. Be sure to watch the fight.

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Hospital Workers Audio by Jim Spiri

Hospital Workers Audio by Jim Spiri

13 August 2010

Audio Interview from Soldiers of the 344th Combat Support Hospital at Camp Salerno. Enjoy listening to the interview as the Soldiers open up about the mission.

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Sword of God by Jim Spiri

Sword of God by Jim Spiri

11 August 2010

I’m discovering that tribal loyalties and traditions are the fabric of Afghanistan. “Pashtunwali,” roughly translates as guiding philosophy or sense of right and wrong regarding relationships, loyalties, and conduct.

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Old Friends by Jim Spiri

Old Friends by Jim Spiri

10 August 2010

In September 2007 I spent a short bit of time in a place called Forward Operating Base Falcon down towards the Diyala province area during the surge in Iraq. I embedded with 1/40 Cavalry from Fort Richardson, Alaska and became good friends with a young Lieutenant Rob Hamilton.

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Five Minutes with Tim

Five Minutes with Tim

08 August 2010

FIGHT! magazine is awesome. They ran a one-page article on our marquee fighter, Tim Kennedy, that's pretty cool. Did we mention that FIGHT! magazine is awesome? Well, they are. Awesomely awesome in fact.

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Rainy Day Monday by Jim Spiri

Rainy Day Monday by Jim Spiri

06 August 2010

The 187th Infantry Regiment, Rakkasans, is a regiment of the 101st Airborne Division of the Army. The regimental motto is "Ne Desit Virtus" / “Let Valor Not Fail” The Rakkasans, derived their nickname from the Japanese word for umbrella dating back to WWII and the 187th’s tour of duty in Japan.

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Simply Salerno by Jim Spiri

Simply Salerno by Jim Spiri

06 August 2010

Nine years ago my son Jimmy was a door gunner during “Operation Anaconda” as our forces attempted to destroy al-Qaeda and Taliban in the Shahi-Kot Valley and Arma Mountains southeast of Zormat. Now I'm standing 35-miles east of that same ground.

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Pushing Forward

03 August 2010

As I sipped on my cup of black coffee, I inquired about the production of pomegranates, pistachios, and other tidbits regarding agriculture and geography I had studied up on. My interests’ sparked enthusiasm and Walli shared many details pointing out specific regions, raging rivers, and mountain ranges on a wall map we stood next to. I told him the mountains in New Mexico were much smaller, a fact he took pride in as we continued to talk.

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