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Gilbert Berg: Honorary Member Ranger Hall of Fame
On May 3, 2007, Master Sergeant Gilbert M. Berg (Retired) U.S. Army, received formal announcement he was selected for induction as an Honorary Member of the Ranger Hall of Fame for his dedication and devotion to the Rangers. His presence was respectfully requested at the Ranger Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on August 8, 2007, by William F. Kernan, General (Retired), U.S. Army, President of Ranger Hall of Fame Executive Board.
The nomination of Mr. Berg was based on factual, personable interviews commending him for his dedication of living his live to serve our nation, through the United States Army and Rangers. He became known as "General Greb" within the Ranger community beginning his service in 1974, establishing and serving as the Opposing Force Commander to enhance training for the 1st Battalion, 75th Infantry (Ranger). He was instrumental with support and training for readiness of the 1/75 Rangers for four years.
Marking combat readiness for the first Ranger battalion activated following World War II, Gil Berg was the "unlikely" observer/controller while serving at the United States Army Reserve in 1974 at Fort Stewart. His perseverance and dedication to meet the challenge became a factor as other young Rangers adopted him as one of their own and he thus became the unofficial mentor outside the chain of command, guiding many young Rangers to future roles as senior noncommissioned officers, officers, or citizen Soldiers.
Gil Berg volunteered to do anything he could to enhance Ranger training and readiness. His calling was with Captain Tisdale, the Battalion S2, as the Commanding General of the Opposing Force (OPFOR) for training and his positive enthusiasm and dedication spread throughout the battalion.
Master Sergeant Berg faithfully participated as a member of the Chairborne Rangers since 1977, was an equal advocate of the United States Army Ranger Association (75th Ranger Regiment), and supporter of the Ranger Memorial Foundation since 1995, and his service to the Ranger community continues in year 2007.
Additionally, Master Sergeant Berg continues to support the Best Ranger Competition and Ranger Rendezvous.
Learn more about Master Sergeant Berg and the induction ceremony.
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Biography
Read the highlights of a 41-year military career.
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Awards
Awards, achievents and recognitions of Master Sergeant Berg.
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Speech
Read the transcript of Master Sergeant Berg's accepatance speech.
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Epilog
Final thoughts about Master Sergeant Berg's induction into the Ranger Hall of Fame.
Story originally appeared on Wheel Me On.
