WASHINGTON – A Fort Campbell soldier is one of two women making history this week by completing Army Ranger School.
Army Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver completed a 62-day course including parachute jumps, helicopter assaults, swamp survival and small unit leadership that earned them a Ranger badge, a prestigious decoration that is held by many senior leaders.
Captain Kristen Griest is a Fort Campbell soldier assigned to the 716th Military Police Battalion, according to Fort Campbell officials.
Griest and Haver, who are both in their mid-20s, are expected to face media questions at an event at Fort Benning, Georgia later on Thursday, before formally graduating from the course on Friday.
Only they and 94 men completed the training, which was started by 19 women and 381 men. It was the first time women had been allowed to take part.