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On today’s show we will be talking to Jeff Struecker, decorated soldier, pastor, author and former U.S. Army Ranger. At age 18, he enlisted in the United States Army as Infantryman and retired as a Chaplain with over 22 years of active federal service. In 2017, he was inducted into the US Army Ranger Hall of Fame.
He served for ten years in the 75th Ranger Regiment in positions from Private to Platoon Sergeant. While serving in this unit Jeff competed in and won the David L. Grange Best Ranger Competition in 1996. He taught ROTC at the University of Louisville and was recognized in 1998 as the US Army ROTC, Noncommissioned Officer of the year. Jeff spent his final ten years in the US Army serving as a chaplain in Airborne and Ranger units.
During this episode you’ll hear
- Why Jeff Struecker decided to become an Army Ranger and the training he had to go through
- Jeff’s experience at the Battle of Mogadishu, which later was portrayed in the movie, Black Hawk Down. Hear about that experience and the effort that was made to rescue Private Todd Blackburn during that battle.
- What The David L. Grange Ranger competition is
- What it’s like being a ROTC teacher, from the point of view of someone who in 1998, was recognized as the U.S. Army ROTC Non-commissioned officer of the year
- The duties and opportunities that are part of being a chaplain to our troops
- A summary of the book, The Road to Unafraid, and what inspired it.
Jonathan Krueger is an Investment Advisor Representative with Lion Street Advisors, LLC, a Registered Investment Representative and a Registered Representative with Lion Street Advisors, LLC member SIPC. Opinions expressed on this program do not necessarily reflect those of Lion Street Advisors, LLC or LionsGate Advisors. The topics discussed, and opinions given are not intended to address the specific needs of any listener. Neither Lion Street Advisors, LLC nor LionsGate Advisors offer legal or tax advice; listeners are encouraged to discuss their financial needs with the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance.
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Jeff Struecker is pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Columbus, GA. He a was a decorated soldier. At age 18, he enlisted in the United States Army as an Infantryman and retired as a Chaplain with over 22 years of active federal service. In 2017, he was inducted into the US Army Ranger Hall of Fame.
He served for ten years in the 75th Ranger Regiment in positions from Private to Platoon Sergeant. While serving in this unit, Jeff competed in and won the David L. Grange Best Ranger Competition in 1996. He taught ROTC at the University of Louisville and was recognized in 1998 as the US Army ROTC, Noncommissioned Officer of the year. Jeff spent his final ten years in the US Army serving as a chaplain in Airborne and Ranger units.
Throughout his career, Jeff has attended numerous professional military schools and has received many awards and commendations. Some of his awards include the Ranger Tab, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Master Parachutists Wings, Military Freefall Master Parachutist Wings, several foreign jump wings and the Combat Action Badge. He has been awarded other commendations and decorations throughout his military career.
Jeff holds a Ph.D. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. He also has several other earned and honorary degrees. Jeff is an award-winning author with five books in print. He and his wife, Dawn, have five children and two grandchildren.
