CBRN Specialist Graduates at the Top of His Ranger School Class

摘要

A chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) Specialist with Company E, 3d Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Georgia, recently graduated with top enlisted honors from the U.S. Army Ranger School at Fort Benning. Staff Sergeant Ellis Lawson was presented with the William O. Darby Distinguished Honor Graduate award during a 4 March 2011 Ranger School graduation ceremony.Staff Sergeant Lawson, who is a graduate of Bradwell Institute, Hinesville, Georgia, joined the Army for the experience. He previously served with the 1st Battalion, 503d Infantry Regiment, Korea, and the 23d Chemical Battalion, Joint Base Lewis-McChord. He has been deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait.In June 2010, Lawson volunteered for service with the 75th Ranger Regiment. Following successful completion of the Assessment and Selection Program, he was assigned to Company E, 3d Battalion, where he is in charge of decontamination and reconnaissance and also serves as the company operations sergeant. "I wanted a different experience and more challenge to my Army career. The 75th Ranger Regiment is unique and has great opportunities that you won't find anywhere else," said Lawson. "I would encourage all 74Ds to apply for the 75th Ranger Regiment."