Someone who only performs when a superior observes them; not a team player. From US Army Ranger school slang for a ranger student who doesn't give his all unless he is the one being evaluated on a mission - ie they only perform in the spotlight.
Jones is such a spotlight ranger. He didn't help with the project and then when the boss arrived he handed out the packets as if he did all the work.
by jducla June 22, 2005
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Private Snuffy – “Hey, that new mess sergeant is a bad ass. He served with the Rangers in Vietnam, Panama, Afghanistan and Iraq. He says that he got a field commission to Captain after he won the Silver Star but he got busted back down and kicked out of the Infantry because he punched his CO in the face.”
Sergeant – “He’s full of crap.”
Private Snuffy – “No way, I saw his rack of ribbons and his Ranger tab on his shoulder.”
Sergeant – “Damnit, haven’t you ever heard of a PX ranger? Besides. How old was he during Nam? Two?”
Sergeant – “He’s full of crap.”
Private Snuffy – “No way, I saw his rack of ribbons and his Ranger tab on his shoulder.”
Sergeant – “Damnit, haven’t you ever heard of a PX ranger? Besides. How old was he during Nam? Two?”
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Get the taint ranger mug.A majestic, yet conservative, fun sized pickup truck. Although its size may not appear to have power, a Danger Ranger's performance outputs more speed and precision driving than any sports car on the market. A Danger Ranger's capabilities makes any driver believe any vehicle deemed passable, even the heftiest fuel tanker.
Man 1: Hey there ladies, want a ride?
Woman 1: Nice truck what kind is that?
Man 1: A fast one.
Woman 2: Good gracious, this fine gentleman is one dangerous fellow.
Man 1: All aboard the Danger Ranger!
Woman 1: Nice truck what kind is that?
Man 1: A fast one.
Woman 2: Good gracious, this fine gentleman is one dangerous fellow.
Man 1: All aboard the Danger Ranger!
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Get the Danger Ranger mug.A soldier whom serves their enlistment in the 75th Ranger Regiment. These individuals are specially trained, and endure various selection/training processes in order to gain entrance into the 75th. They fall under USASOC, are considered "specialized infantry", and have a very specific mission set with in the special operations realm. They are indentified by their tan berets, Ranger Battalion unit scrolls, and knarley stares. These men are not to be crossed.
Army Ranger Battalions of the 75th Ranger Regiment are notorious for maintaining their high level of training, and take pride on keeping every Ranger at a high level of physical fitness as well as having them far more skilled in their professions than any basic soldier/marine.
Billy and Jimmy were hanging out with their frat bothers at a bar when one of them said the wrong thing to the wrong guy. After waking up in the ER, they were informed that they had been sent there by the group of United States Army Rangers they had popped off to, and that their girlfriends had left with the Rangers.
Extremist organizations want no part of the soldiers of the 75th Ranger Regiment... Doesn't make business sense.
Billy and Jimmy were hanging out with their frat bothers at a bar when one of them said the wrong thing to the wrong guy. After waking up in the ER, they were informed that they had been sent there by the group of United States Army Rangers they had popped off to, and that their girlfriends had left with the Rangers.
Extremist organizations want no part of the soldiers of the 75th Ranger Regiment... Doesn't make business sense.
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